WHAT makes a good pub? Is it the atmosphere, the level of service, the drinks they serve or a combination of all of the above?

Finding out which pubs are the best in your area can be hassle, with lots of trial and error.

Thankfully, the folks at Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have collected some of the best pubs in the country in The Good Beer Guide 2022.

Here are the pubs in south Essex that made this hallowed list which will be perfect for your next pub crawl. 

Billericay 

  • Billericay Brewing Co Shop & Micropub
  • Coach & Horses
  • Railway

Echo: The Railway pub in Billericay. Picture: GoogleThe Railway pub in Billericay. Picture: Google

Hockley

  • White Hart

Leigh

  • Leigh on Sea Brewery Tap
  • Mayflower

Echo: The Mayflower in Leigh The Mayflower in Leigh

Southend

  • Mawson's

Westcliff

  • Cricketers
  • Mile & a Third
  • West Road Tap

Grays

Echo: The Theobald Arms in Grays. Picture: GoogleThe Theobald Arms in Grays. Picture: Google

  • Theobald Arms
  • White Hart

Thurrock

  • Traitors' Gate

Stanford-le-Hope

  • Rising Sun 

Are any of your favourites on the list? Or did they miss your local? Let us know why you love them in the comments.