
Armstrong's Bar & Restaurant
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Quick info
About Armstrong's Bar & Restaurant
Armstrong's Bar & Restaurant is a modern British restaurant on Marine Parade E in Clacton On Sea, with a view of the sea and the pier from the restaurant. The kitchen cooks British cuisine, and the venue also runs as a bar, a cocktail bar and a piano bar, so dining and drinks sit together under one name. A visit here can centre on drinks at the bar as well as on a meal in the restaurant.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sea view, veg lasagne, burgers and neurodivergent-friendly accommodations.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sea view, veg lasagne, burgers and neurodivergent-friendly accommodations.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers point to the view of the sea and pier. Burgers were called nice and one diner got hot food, while a veg lasagne stuck to its dish. Service draws the sharpest complaints: no check back, a rude waitress, and a manager who refused to move a party of eight from a dark corner table. One autistic diner praised safe food made off-menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers point to the view of the sea and pier. Burgers were called nice and one diner got hot food, while a veg lasagne stuck to its dish. Service draws the sharpest complaints: no check back, a rude waitress, and a manager who refused to move a party of eight from a dark corner table. One autistic diner praised safe food made off-menu.
Featured reviews
- kevin Adger
“Good food, drink and service. it's such a shame that the outside screen is dirty with seagull squrts it spoils the view of the sea, pier and firework displays etc.”
- Abbey S
“We have been before and was suprised at the quality of food and really happy with our service by a tall guy- didnt catch his name. We decided to go back couple of weeks later and take my son but the service was absolutly shocking this was by a female waitress. There was no check back and the food wasnt great my veg lasagne was stuck to the bottom of the dish. On a positive my partner and son enjoyed the burgers they said they was 'nice' Due to the poor customer service or lack of check back I didnt get a chance to give feedback. Unfortunately, I cant recommend a little over 100 pound for 4 people which isnt bad but for the experience- Probably should of grabbed a bag of chips and sat on the seafront.”
- Dwayne D'souza
“Sunday before noon, there were only a handful of customers. The food arrived hot and we didn't have to wait long. Polite and decent service, and decent prices. Would happily visit again.”
- Fay Lewis
“Dark haired front of house waitress is always SO rude - never friendly or welcoming everything is always so much effort for her. God knows why she’s been there year she’s awful. Very slow service”
- Tracy Wakeling
“8 of us came in for coffee, we asked if we could book a table for lunch and said where we would like to sit, the waitress said she could not guarantee it (¿¿) but would try. we came back at 1 to a totally empty restaurant but were told we could not have the table incase someone else came in. as it was a table for 10, she then put us on a table for 9! the manager refused to move us and refused to check to see if anyone had booked the other table. nobody came in to eat whilst we were there, this is totally unacceptable.. the table we had was dark and squashed into a corner”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 7
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Armstrong's Bar & Restaurant
- Clacton Pavilion4.29820 miWheelchair accessible
dirty slides and ramp, birds and feathers in water, shark coaster
- XO - The Greek4.16060.1 mi£20–50Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
seafood boil, bottomless brunch, garlic butter sauce
- Martello Lounge4.36750.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
river or sea view, bacon hash brown brunch, dog-friendly
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong's Bar & RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 3.9802 | — | £10–20 | sea view, veg lasagne, burgers |
| Clacton PavilionWheelchair accessible | 4.2982 | 0 mi | — | dirty slides and ramp, birds and feathers in water, shark coaster |
| XO - The GreekOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.1606 | 0.1 mi | £20–50 | seafood boil, bottomless brunch, garlic butter sauce |
| Martello LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.3675 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | river or sea view, bacon hash brown brunch, dog-friendly |
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