Christmas at the Punchbowl

There’s something special about December at The Punch Bowl. Settle in beside the roaring fires and enjoy delicious seasonal dishes, warming drinks and plenty of festive cheer in our historic country pub, just a short drive from Rochford and Southend.

Party with us!

Whether it’s a work Christmas party, a family get-together or a festive meal with friends, we’d love to host you. Our seasonal menu celebrates the best local produce, served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect setting for Christmas celebrations of every size.

Festive Set Menu

A Cosy Festive Drink

Not planning a big celebration? Pop in for a cosy drink by the fire. It’s the perfect way to catch up with friends over the festive season.

Book Your Christmas Table

December dates fill up quickly, so we recommend booking in advance, especially for larger groups. Come and celebrate Christmas in the heart of Paglesham, with good food, great drinks and a warm welcome.

For reservations, please call 01702 660118

Scallops at The Punch Bowl
Christmas table setting at The Punch Bowl
Handmade Christmas decoration and warm tree lights
Roast dinner with Yorkshire pudding at The Punch Bowl
Hands garnishing a plate of scallops at The Punch Bowl
Oysters on ice with sparkling wine at The Punch Bowl
Christmas table setting with crackers and festive decorations at The Punch Bowl

A warm welcome this Christmas

Enjoy your festive celebrations in style.

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Our festive calendar

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24Christmas EveNormal hours
25Christmas DayClosed
26Boxing Day12–9pm
2712–6pm
28Bank Holiday12–9pm
29Closed
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31NYE Supper Club7pm – party til 1am
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Normal opening times Holiday hours (see dates) Closed Special event

From Saturday 2nd January we're back to normal opening times. Booking is recommended throughout December — please call or book online.

What’s On

Events & Special Evenings

Every Sunday

The Great Sunday Roast

Traditional roasts with all the trimmings. Essex-reared beef, free-range chicken & seasonal vegetarian options.

Monthly Wednesdays

Pub Quiz Night

Come and pit your wits against our current champions with an eight round night of joy and kazoos.

Monthly Wednesdays

Fish Market

Each month, Rob showcases the best fishes dishes and seafood in partnership with our supplier, the Pescatarian.

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We recently held our wedding at the Punch Bowl, and it was a perfect day! We had a romantic, intimate celebration with our closet family and friends in a beautiful countryside setting, which felt very special and unique for us. A massive, heartfelt thank you to Sally, Rob end the entire team at the Punch bowl. They were incredibly helpful from the very first planning stages right down to the final drink of the night. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and their support made our day entirely stress-free. Sally’s team always made sure our glasses were constantly topped up. Rob is a very talented chef - we wanted local seasonal dishes and Rob made sure he planned for that and took into account any additional dietary requirements.The gourmet food prepared by the team was absolutely outstanding. Every single dish was packed with flavour, beautifully presented, and loved by all of our guests. People are still talking about how incredible the wedding feast was! The venue itself is stunning, it is located in the unique unspoiled countryside overlooking farmland in every direction. It had a safe outdoor garden for the children to run around. Another unique feature was the tortoise in the garden which is believed to be over 100 years old. All children big and small enjoyed spending time with this friendly little character.The atmosphere in this historic pub was amazing and wrapped our whole day in a warm, welcoming charm. We could not have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our marriage. Thank you, Punch Bowl team, for making our dream wedding a reality!
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Arrived late afternoon on bank holiday Monday just as kitchen was closing but chef still accommodated us with a marvellous meal of Steak and ale pie and Sea Bass. Great welcome and friendly service, highly recommend. PMJ
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The food was fabulous, the atmosphere was intimate and cozy and the service was very attentive without being pushy. Well done-fabulous Sunday lunch.
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I was looking for somewhere different to take my friend for her birthday and booked a table at this lovely pub restaurant situated off the beaten track. Our waitress greeted us with a warm welcome and very helpful, going above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable. We both settled for the steak and ale pie with mash and wasn't disappointed. The pastry and high quality meat was prepared from scratch and cooked to perfection, so compliments to the chef. The meal was great value and we decided to have a dessert each to celebrate her birthday which were a bit expensive but were delicious. I would highly recommend a visit
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Had lunch yesterday and very nice food and service
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Went on multiple occasions; each time the food was amazing, great atmosphere & nice friendly owners and employees!
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Agnese Placci
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Lovely elevated pub. The interior is classy and cosy, with pub related and local art on the walls as well as very pretty ceramics on the tables. The service was incredible and the food was delicious! Good portion, perfectly cooked pork roast. The gravy was very flavourful. Would definitely recommend it if you are in the area.
Reservations

Reserve
Your Table

Join us for lunch or dinner Wednesday to Sunday, with seasonal British cooking in the Essex countryside. Book online or give us a call — we’re always happy to accommodate special requests and dietary needs.

Call: 01702 660118

  • Wednesday12 - 11pmKitchen Open12 - 2:30pm & 6 - 9pm
  • Thursday12 - 11pmKitchen Open12 - 2:30pm & 6 - 9pm
  • Friday12 - 11pmKitchen Open12 - 2:30pm & 6 - 9pm
  • Saturday12pm – 11pmKitchen Open12 - 9pm
  • Sunday12pm – 7pmKitchen Open12 - 5pm
  • We are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.Bank Holidays open 12 - 5pm bar & kitchen

Join us every Sunday, September to June, for our Great Sunday Roast. Essex beef, Blythburgh pork and homemade gravy – a proper Sunday lunch near Rochford.

Make a Reservation

Choose your date, time and party size — availability and confirmation are instant.

For groups of more than six guests, please enquire about a group booking or contact us by phone or email to make a reservation.

Find Us

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  • AddressChurch End, Paglesham

    Rochford, Essex SS4 2DP