The Royal Hotel, a listed property built in 1791 as former haunt of Royalty and Aristocracy, is ready to welcome you. Blending the original structure's rich history with 21st-Century comforts, the sympathetic restoration of this jewel in the crown of Southend-on-Sea now comprises a ground floor cocktail bar and lounge along with the Ballroom situated in the first floor.
The Royal Hotel takes customer Deposits, in some circumstances, to secure table bookings for meals or for certain events. Should a customer choose either to cancel in advance or not attend, regardless of the reason, it is the Royal Hotel's policy that the deposit is not refunded. Also, a customer deposit cannot be transferred to offset part of another customer's bill.
The Royal Hotel takes customer Deposits, in some circumstances, to secure table bookings for meals or for certain events. Should a customer choose either to cancel in advance or not attend, regardless of the reason, it is the Royal Hotel's policy that the deposit is not refunded. Also, a customer deposit cannot be transferred to offset part of another customer's bill.
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Hidden beneath The Royal Hotel, Legba's late bar, a decadent speakeasy bar available for private celebrations. Reached via a private narrow stairway from the High Street to basement level, this stylish, intimate bar with a 'speakeasy' feel offers a range of absinthes, spirits, beers and wine.
Surrounded by highly polished green venetian plaster work on the walls and gold on the ceiling, the sparkling natural oak bar top is adorned by a traditional absinthe fountain imported from Switzerland, historic home of this highly desirable beverage.
Surrounded by highly polished green venetian plaster work on the walls and gold on the ceiling, the sparkling natural oak bar top is adorned by a traditional absinthe fountain imported from Switzerland, historic home of this highly desirable beverage.
Come join us for tremendous live music throughout the year with a fabulous 3 course meal prior to show followed by amazing live entertainment. See these dancing queen's as they take to the stage complete with replica costumes, choreography and stunning live vocals - you won't believe it's not the REAL ABBA up on stage!
A wonderful selection of tempting treats for everyone - too good just for the gents! Ditch the dainty sandwiches and hard to pronounce tea selections and fill up on mini burgers, lip smacking savoury scones and fabulous offers on a range of premium whiskies and rums too! With DJ spinning vinyl (yes, vinyl!) of fabulous tunes, it is time for the mini sweet treats and dainty sandwiches to step aside, the Gentleman's Afternoon Tea is served!
Pigs Bay Distillery is Southend-on-Sea's first fully licensed distillery and distiller of premium craft Gins, Vodkas and a Liqueur range made from Gin. They are a local family run distillery, who have come to market to produce exceptionally high-quality spirits by pioneering new production processes including the use of medical grade purity of Essex water in all its drinks.
Our famously funny nights are now proudly held at Southend's premier restaurant and cocktail bar; The Royal Hotel, in the grand Ballroom. Food is available on the nights of our shows allowing you to have a great meal prior to the Comedy show. Doors open at 6pm. Food is served no later than 7.45pm, so if you are planning on having a meal prior to the show please book your table prior to 7.45pm.
Reviews (8)
Tracy Coster
Dec 28, 2021
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Terri Lynch
Dec 20, 2021
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Patricia Vizcarra
Dec 16, 2021
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Elenatronik
Nov 05, 2021
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Nicola Huczyk
Oct 14, 2021
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Ian Cunningham
Sep 27, 2021
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The hotel was clean. I requested our bed sheets be changed on arrival. They weren't dirty as in not been washed they were but there was an imprint of a boot on the sheet. Any way they were changed immediately. Just unfortunate they should never have been fitted. We ate in the restaurant one evening and the food was good and reasonably priced. We payed what I considered to be a small amount extra for a sea view and it was well worth it with exceptional view of the estuary. Though hotel staff need to go out and clean the balconies to the same standard as the rest the hotel
Aaron Williamson
Jul 14, 2021
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Alexis
Aug 06, 2020
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I've been coming here for a while now and can not fault the place. It's classy, staff are great and service is good even with these covid restrictions. Actually the one fault I can bring up, (because nothings perfect) is the 10 crisps you get when you order a "bowl" of crisps at £1.50...other than that miniscule issue I would definitely recommend the place for drinks at least...can't comment on cooked food as I haven't eaten here.
