Historic pubs · East of England
The Lobster Smack Public House
In or near St Mary Hoo.
The Lobster Smack Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Trevor Harris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet · 3.7 km
About
The Lobster Smack Public House is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Holehaven Creek SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lobster Smack Public House is a pub located in Canvey Island, Essex, South-East England. It is situated near the Holehaven Creek, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of drinks and potential outdoor seating options to enjoy the surrounding natural scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5112, 0.5528
- County
- Essex
- District
- Castle Point
- Parish
- Canvey Island
- Postcode
- SS8 0NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Castle Point
- Nearest railway station
- Benfleet — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26416752 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lobster Smack Public House?
- The Lobster Smack Public House is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS8 0NT), in the parish of Canvey Island.
- What is The Lobster Smack Public House?
- The Lobster Smack Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Lobster Smack Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS8 0NT.
- Is The Lobster Smack Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Lobster Smack Public House is part of the Holehaven Creek SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Lobster Smack Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS8 0NT.