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The PeterBoat (East Anglia Pub Company)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Crouch Vale - Brewers GoldGood1
Georges - Hilda BGood2
Wibblers - ApprenticeGood1
Theakston - Double Cross IPAGood1
Brentwood - Pacific Pale AleAcceptable1
Greene King - Yardbird Pale AleNot Tried0
Greene King - Watch RoomNot Tried0
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)Not Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
Greene King - Ale FrescoNot Tried0
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocky BlondeNot Tried0
Unbadged House Beer - East Angler AleNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
St Austell - Proper JobNot Tried0
Georges - Wakering GoldNot Tried0

Visits Details

21 Sep 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Very busy indeed with most of the layout given over to an extension set out for just dining overlooking the Thames Estuary. A few pub seats and tables for just drinking at and so was lucky to find a spare table. Looks like just a little pub from outside and so a real Tardis on the inside.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Georges - Hilda B4.10GoodBoth good head and lacing. Has an appealing and lingering bitterness and modelled, according to George's Brewery, on the original Burton ale.
Greene King - Yardbird Pale Ale4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Watch Room4.30Not Tried
23 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Monday afternoon, comfortable and welcoming. We were given several plates of very nice nibbles to accompany our beers. For some reason we decided to avoid the alcohol free Prosecco at £19.95 per bottle.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Georges - Hilda B4.10GoodHouse beer.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Georges - Wakering Gold3.80Not Tried
06 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
It was 3.58pm and the signs outside said Happy Hour 4pm til close so we stood outside for a few minutes before entering. The barman informed us that the happy hour prices were for just about everything except cask ales but offered a loyalty card for our efforts. As with the other pubs in the area it was pleasantly quiet this January afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold4.00Good
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
St Austell - Proper Job4.50Not TriedThis ran out.
Unbadged House Beer - East Angler Ale4.10Not TriedThe barman confirmed that this is brewed at the Caledonian brewery.
04 Oct 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Old Leigh is thronged today, with live music at two pubs, sunny weather and long queues everywhere for fish and chips, beer and jellied eels. I steer clear of the jellies today but find a beer festival on here – 22 beers on gravity dispense from local breweries in a marquee at the front of the pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brentwood - Pacific Pale Ale4.70AcceptableNot the best in this style that I have drunk, but there are a few floaters in the pint and I think it must be near the bottom of the cask.
26 Jun 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Run by an outfit called East Anglia Pub Company. Like the rest of the High Street pubs tonight, was doing a very brisk trade with many on outside seating.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Theakston - Double Cross IPA4.20Good
Greene King - Ale Fresco4.30Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocky Blonde4.00Not Tried
Unbadged House Beer - East Angler Ale4.10Not TriedNo provenance on the pumpclip so I would not touch. Barman thought it might come from Edinburgh thus would be Caledonian
18 Sep 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
2135 hours visit. Only a few in - initially slow service but friendly welcome. Usually 5 real ales on but only 4 tonight.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wibblers - Apprentice3.90GoodWarmish - probably first out for a while but still flavoursome with woody aftertaste
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not TriedGoodness me I have not seen one of these hilariously chunky branded handpump devices before where part of the outlet resembles a punk's bullet piercing!
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold4.00Not Tried

About The PeterBoat

The pub sign. The PeterBoat, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Summary of Beer Scores

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Good5
Acceptable1
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The pub is found in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN.

Located in High Street by the river / sea front. Probably the best known of the High Street pubs. Large outside verandah drinking area and large inside. This building replaces the original Peter Boat, which was completely destroyed by fire in 1892. A very busy pub, especially in the summer when families are able to eat and drink outside overlooking the sea. The frontage on to the High Street has a set of wonderful Mann Crossman and Paulin Ltd windows. Usually sells up to 5 real ales through 5 handpumps. Substantial outside drinking space.

We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 15 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SS9 2EN