England will play Spain in the final of the football tournament tomorrow at 8pm in Berlin, Germany. Pubs across the country are hoping for a nearly £48 million boost, with landlords expecting to pour an extra 10 million pints from the pre-match build-up to the final whistle, British Beer And Pub Association chief executive Emma McClarkin says. To help you choose which pub to watch the match in, we've picked out five of the best across south Essex (that don't appear to be fully booked) according to reviews.
The Fox and Hounds pub and restaurant is a family-run pub set in the beautiful south Essex village of Ramsden Heath, near Billericay. A much-loved venue, the pub has 415 Tripadvisor reviews and an overall 5-star rating. The pub has been showing England matches throughout the Euros and the atmosphere has been described as "buzzing", so Sunday is set to be no different.
One Google reviewer shared earlier this week: "Just watched England reach the Euros final and the atmosphere was absolutely buzzing. Well done to all involved." The Castlemayne pub in Basildon , with landlady Kelly Billett describing "music and dancing on the tables" as England won the semi-final on Wednesday.
The pub, at The Knares, is also home to the popular DB Shack which will be serving its delicious food to line football fans' stomachs from 3.30pm to 9pm, while Afro Jerk Cafe will be open all afternoon and evening from midday to midnight. Of the many charming pubs along High Street in Old Leigh, the Cro.