Please note we are currently closed due to unforeseen circumstances, we hope to reopen again on the 31st January. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Please note we are currently closed due to unforeseen circumstances, we hope to reopen again on the 31st January. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
The Ye Olde Smack is a traditional family-friendly pub at the heart of Leigh-On-Sea overlooking the Thames Estuary. With a history reportedly rife with stories of smuggling contraband and rumours of secret tunnels, we get our unique name from the slang term 's...
New year energy? Post-Christmas fatigue? Just miss us? Pop in between 5th-31st January, say “cheers to zero” at the bar, and we’ll treat you to a free Lucky Saint! It's the perfect way to start 2026!
Textbooks are pricey, pub trips don’t have to be. Fancy a proper meal (or a proper pint) without blowing the budget? Get 20% off food and drink with Student Beans at our pub!
January just got tastier. Check your inbox, Blue Light Card holders, as you can tuck into an upgraded 25% discount all month long at Ye Olde Smack. Hero status: confirmed.
The biggest competition in Rugby Union is back this February, and we'll be showing every game at the Ye Olde Smack! Join us for an incredible atmosphere and some world class rugby.
Join us for all the footy action across all the leagues, from the Premier League to the EFL, WSL and European competitions, not to mention all the internationals too!
Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Ye Olde Smack:
Disabled Facilities
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Sky Sports
TNT Sports
Beer Garden
WiFi
Historic Pub
Offers Functions
Waterside Pub
Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026 at The Royal Oak
Whether it’s date night or a get-together with friends, celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Ye Olde Smack. Enjoy our special three-course set menu, available all day from 12–14 February.
Yes, you read that right - free food and drink is up for grabs for all you newcomers. Download the Greene King app & register, spin the wheel, and you might land yourself a main, pud or pint. No catch, just pure joy (and maybe some gravy).
Free dessert? Tick. Free pub classic? Oh yes. Free pint? Don’t mind if we do. And hey, even if you don’t win, you’ll still have our app now, so you can skip the queue like the legend you are.
Recycle your clean and empty confectionery and biscuits tubs by dropping them off at any Greene King Pub between 1 January - 15 February 2026 and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Step in with our seasonal specials menu. Our carefully selected dishes are crafted with quality for a symphony of freshness and flavour in every bite. What are you in the mood for?
Great food is at the heart of what we do at the Ye Olde Smack. Maybe it’s the warm welcome you get as soon as you step through the door, or the friendly service that makes you feel right at home.
From iconic classics to bold new pours, there’s a pint with your name on it. Explore our own beers like Flint Eye, Prior Life, Greene King IPA, plus loads more!
Get your fill of traditional pub fare and tuck into a hearty Sunday roast. Cooked to perfection and served with all the classic trimmings, our roasts are a celebration of quality - simple yet spectacular.
Playful in name and playful in nature, Ye Olde Smack is a friendly pub enjoyed by the local community and visitors to Bell Wharf Beach. Nearby is the Leigh Heritage Centre & Museum as well as the Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club. To enjoy a warm-spirited pub with a beachside view, book today.
A pub for all
Ye Olde Smack is a pub for everybody and every paw, being both dog and family-friendly with wheelchair accessibility, live TNT and Sky Sports and free Wi-Fi. Weekly events in Leigh-on-Sea include Monday night poker and a Thursday quiz night.
Delicious food and drink for any occasion
We’re proud to say our menu is packed with Great British pub food classics, including iconic dishes like our hand-battered fish and chips, pie and mash and succulent burgers. Non-gluten dishes as well as vegan and veggie meals are also available. Our drinks include a great range of real ales and an extensive wine list. Our cask ales range has some of the best in British beers, including the new 1730, our very own special pale ale.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of a cold pint on a hot day, a family catch up, the perfect place to watch the winning goal, and even more, with the Greene King gift card.
