Naming the best pub in the county is no small feat, as Essex has dozens of wonderful pubs all loved for different things. One Essex pub, however, caught the eye of the Telegraph, and has been named the best pub in Essex!
The Swan is a beautiful, privately owned freehouse built in the 16th century and situated in the heart of the Essex village of Little Totham near Maldon. The pub is known for its warm welcome, delicious food, drinks and fantastic staff who go the extra mile for their customers.
The pub serves food every day and has a wide selection of real ales, draught beers, wines and spirits. The Swan is surrounded by beautiful countryside and welcome well-behaved dogs – making it a perfect rest-stop for anyone on a scenic countryside hike!
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The Swan is most loved for its Sunday roast dinners, and locals often struggle to get a table! The pub says of its dinners: “Our Sunday Roasts are very popular, and we’re regularly fully-booked.”
In addition to this, the pub holds lots of events for its customers. Such events include a quiz night and an open mic night, both of which make great entertainment for families and friends alike.
The Telegraph said of its decision to name The Swan the best pub in Essex: “It might be considered risky, then, to compile a list of the best pubs in each of England’s 48 ceremonial counties. This selection is based on years’ of assiduous research – and some local intel, where needed.
“Few pubs look the part like the cottage-like Swan, which, with its whitewashed plaster exterior and deep-red tiled roof, is as enticing as they come. Given its huge back garden and annual Summer Beer Festival, it’s one to remember for the warmer months, too.”