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Southend-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea
No.1 Cocklesheds
No.1 Cocklesheds Reviews

No.1 Cocklesheds

Fish, Seafood

Dishes priced around£21

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Reviews of No.1 Cocklesheds (57)

Read what people think about No.1 Cocklesheds. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about No.1 Cocklesheds before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about No.1 Cocklesheds and book a table with confidence!

5.5/6

57 reviews

5.5/6

57 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Excellent"
6/6
Annie A.2 days ago · 1 review

Beautiful day for fresh seafood by the harbour. Friendly staff, clean terrace. Clean W/C facilities. We will definitely be returning again soon.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Terry D.4 days ago · 1 review

6 old school friends had a great afternoon the food was amazing the service was great and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable excellent venue

New"Good"
4/6
Quandoo Diner6 days ago · 1 review

Food good, surroundings good, staff attentive. But noisy dining experience.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Jo S.7 days ago · 1 review

Excellent food, friendly, helpful staff, good atmosphere. Great location. The popcorn cockles are amazing! Will definitely be going back soon.

New"Very good"
5/6
William K.7 days ago · 1 review

We had a great time, as usual. Food and service were very good and we will be back soon!

New"Excellent"
6/6
Lucy F.13 days ago · 1 review

Amazing food and service, will definitely return and recommend to friends.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Mark W.14 days ago · 1 review

Fantastic food , excellent service. Would definitely visit again. Cheers

"Excellent"
6/6
Bob L.15 days ago · 1 review

Could not fault the food or the service, excellent keep it up

"Excellent"
6/6
Clare M.18 days ago · 1 review

Lovely decor, much improved menu, friendly staff and efficient service

"Very good"
5/6
vicki b.20 days ago · 1 review

Lovely food and atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back 👍🏻

"Very good"
5/6
Paul C.a month ago · 1 review

Buzzing atmosphere with excellent Service. Enjoyed the food and drinks. Somewhat noisy but that’s the acoustics and not a spoiler for a fine experience. Thanks.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katrina Z.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely relaxed lunch that went long into the afternoon. Staff very good and food delicious!

"Very good"
5/6
Jane F.a month ago · 1 review

Food always great, you can choose tapas or bigger meals. Freshly cooked, plenty to choose from.

"Very good"
5/6
Kristina E.a month ago · 1 review

Our meal at No.1 Cockleshed Old Leigh was really good and we very much liked the Winter set menu we had for lunch. Restaurant location is near the sea and the interior space is very nice with comfortable seating.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cheryl G.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely roast today. Really enjoyable We will be back again

"Excellent"
6/6
Carol C.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely meal in lovely setting reasonable prices will visit again

"Excellent"
6/6
Carol R.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent service and delicious food my first time at the restaurant will be going back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
June S.a month ago · 1 review

You must give this restaurant a visit. Recommend the skate, it was delicious 😋

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa H.a month ago · 1 review

Great food, excellent service and a very nice atmosphere. Recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Frances S.2 months ago · 1 review

Warm welcome on a rainy February day. Great menu we opt for tapas 10 plates in total (5 plates per course) for the 4 of us and 2x bread and 2x salads, the mussels, sardines, squid, cockle n crab croquette's, white bait were all absolutely delicious. All served on Warm plates and fresh cutlery each course. Really Good service. Nice music in the restaurant and nice ambiance. Definitely would recommend and we will definitely return.

"Average"
3/6
Debbie P.2 months ago · 1 review

The restaurant was not busy but there were a couple of other tables. A girl and man waiting tables. The man was very pleasant. The girl however was very surly with no interaction with us. We were passing plates and thanking her but with no response. Everyone at the table commented on her attitude maybe she was having a bad evening. Food was okay. Wine was lovely and good choice.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nici A.2 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food amazing service!! What a lovely atmosphere too 🥰

"Excellent"
6/6
Lucy J.2 months ago · 1 review

A lovely place, great food and cocktails, will be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon S.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food in a very convivial atmosphere. My fish pie was amazing. Thank yoi.

"Very good"
5/6
Emer M.2 months ago · 1 review

Food was lovey and couldn’t fault the service. Would definitely recommend!

"Very good"
5/6
Lee S.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. All in all........ Great!

"Very good"
5/6
Jan J.2 months ago · 1 review

Food was lovely. Poor staff were overrun . They definitely did their best but absolutely needed more help ! Can’t criticise their customer service but need more staff !!

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie L.2 months ago · 1 review

Great venue. Lovely food and very friendly staff. A little gem.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pauline L.2 months ago · 2 reviews

We had the lunchtime set menu and everyone was happy with their choices . It was reasonably priced and had a nice vibe inside.

"Very good"
5/6
Tony G.2 months ago · 1 review

Just had fish main course which was fresh and well cooked.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tracy B.2 months ago · 1 review

We have had a wonderful lunch at No1 Cocklesheds today, it was our first visit and we will definitely be back. Service was great and the food was excellent- thank you

"Good"
4/6
Gillian L.2 months ago · 1 review

Menu was varied. Prices reasonable. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. The service was good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Leah C.2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food, really enjoyed the mussels and will be back for more xxx

"Excellent"
6/6
Erin W.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant. Food is amazing! One thing to add if there was chicken wings,ribs or sliders it would be the best ever. I’m a fish lover but my partner did miss the meaty tapas options. (Perhaps even chorizo could be a good addition) Although the pulled pork was 10/10. Will 100% be returning.

"Very good"
5/6
Janice W.3 months ago · 1 review

We had tapas to celebrate hubbys birthday. Food was excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Ann F.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Beautiful Skate wing, salmon and prawn salad, and salmon and prawn linguine. Service was warm and professional. We loved it , thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Kurt S.3 months ago · 1 review

Our time at your restaurant was great thank you.. A hearing aid wearers the music was a little too loud, but that’s all. Take care and see you again. Kurt Stroebel

"Very good"
5/6
Kay J.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food & really lovely staff, will definitely go again

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary D.3 months ago · 1 review

A very enjoyable experience. Our first visit to No; 1 The Cockle Sheds. We had the skate and it was absolutely first class. The rest of the meal was just as excellent. If we had to make one negative comment it would be for the Avocado and Prawn starter.....which could have done with a little less lettuce and more avocado. All in all we enjoyed our lunch and will look forward to visiting again. Thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen L.3 months ago · 1 review

what a wonderful place for lunch. Wonderful food and beautiful outlook. Highly recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
Pauline L.3 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous food and service . Highly recommended for any one

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenny B.3 months ago · 3 reviews

Sunday/Christmas roast lunch was lovely, Turkey and trimmings and nut roast was amazing. I don’t normally like Christmas pudding but this one was gorgeous.

"Very good"
5/6
Linda C.4 months ago · 1 review

Service was very good, the mains portions were plentiful and tasty. Value for money. My only criticism was the prawn cocktail was bland and a bit overpriced.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter H.4 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food great menu choice. Son said best pasta dish he had for ages. Fish pie so tasty. Can’t wait to go back in summer and have tapas.

"Very good"
5/6
Dawn M.4 months ago · 1 review

Love it here food always great and service as well

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner5 months ago · 1 review

First time we have eaten at No 1 The Cocklesheds, and we will definitely be back. The service was great, very attentive and friendly - the guy at the bar remembered my friend prefers her G&T in a tall glass, without being prompted! Excellent attention to detail. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food, the Belly Pork just melted, and had an excellent, tasty crackling.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen B.5 months ago · 1 review

Delicious food, nice helpful staff. We will be back 💗

"Excellent"
6/6
Daphne S.5 months ago · 1 review

Excellent service and good choice for breakfast. Food delicious and loved the decor.

"Very good"
5/6
Kerry S.5 months ago · 2 reviews

Good choice of food, good and friendly service, reasonably priced

"Very good"
5/6
Liz B.5 months ago · 1 review

Lovely clean premises, plenty of space. Varied menu and tasty food. Will visit again.

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