The Crooked Billet
Crooked Billet
51 High Street
Leigh-On-Sea
Tel: +44 (0)1702 480289
Situated opposite the estuary in the Old Town, The Crooked Billet is a 16th Century timber-framed house, which offers warm traditional pub hospitality with pride.
The Crooked Billet, at the west end of Leigh, is the only pub in the village not named after a fishing vessel. The sign displayed outside give the explanation for the name - a crooked billet is a boomerang-shaped tree branch.
The Crooked Billet is a late 16th Century timber-framed house with a cross-wing at the east end. The back of the building was demolished by the railway company in 1855, soon after it was re-fronted in brick. It was altered again in 1937 and extended in 1944.
Between Gilmans and the Crooked Billet, Billet Lane joined the Street. The lane was named after The Old Billet, the Haddock family home, built in 1430 on the east side of the lane and immediately east of the Crooked Billet was Osbourne House, home of the Salmon family.
In the early 1850s, a club was formed to help fisherman that lived within one mile of the Crooked Billet in times of sickness. Initially the club was called the United Brethren, but soon afterwards it became known as the Billet Club.
Ales & Malts
The Crooked Billet offers a selection of cask ales including Adams, IPA and Bass and a guest ale. Customers can also chose from a variety of red and white wines from the wine menu.
Food
The Crooked Billet serves a selection of snacks and sandwiches.