Southend-on-Sea · Est. 1998

The Waterfront
Chippy

The Finest Traditional Fish & Chips

📞 01702 611459 Find Us
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Who We Are

Southend's favourite
fish & chip restaurant

Tucked right on the Western Esplanade at Pier Approach, The Waterfront Chippy has been serving perfectly battered fish and golden chips to locals and visitors alike since 1998. Whether you're blowing off the cobwebs after a walk down Southend Pier or looking for a proper sit-down seafront lunch, we've got you covered.

We serve the traditional classics — cod, haddock, scampi — cooked to order, crisp on the outside, fluffy within. No shortcuts, no compromises. Just honest, proper fish and chips the way they should be, right by the sea.

Dine inside our charming restaurant or grab a takeaway from our counter and head to the seafront. Either way, you're in for a treat.

The Waterfront Chippy exterior at dusk, Western Esplanade Southend-on-Sea
Est. 1998
Right by
Southend Pier

"Your only proper chippy
by the pier!"

Southend-on-Sea · SS1 2EH

What We Offer

Sit-in or takeaway —
your choice

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Restaurant Dining

Relax in our warm, welcoming dining room with table service. Perfect for families, couples, and groups looking for a proper seafront meal without the fuss.

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Traditional Recipes

Classic cod, haddock, plaice, skate, rock, and scampi, battered and fried to perfection. We keep it traditional because the traditional way works — crisp, fresh, and proper.

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Takeaway Counter

In a hurry or heading to the beach? Our takeaway counter means you're never far from a great plate of chips. Grab and go — the esplanade's right outside.

📍 Address

18 Pier Approach
Western Esplanade
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 2EH

🕐 Opening Hours

In season: Early 'til late
Off season: Varies with the weather
Always best to call ahead in winter

📞 Call Us

01702 611459

Walk-ins always welcome.
Groups welcome — call ahead for larger parties.

What People Say

Loved by locals &
visitors alike

★★★★★
"After a windswept walk down Southend Pier, we touched down at The Waterfront for a late lunch — smooth sailing from start to finish. Cod, haddock, scampi — all perfectly cooked, crisp, and piping hot."

— Google Review

★★★★★
"One of the best tasting fish & chips along the esplanade. We go to Southend every year and have tried so many — this restaurant deserves every bit of praise. The staff are so welcoming and friendly."

— Google Review

Getting Here

Find us on the
Southend seafront

The Waterfront Chippy
18 Pier Approach
Western Esplanade
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 2EH


We're right at the foot of Southend Pier — one of the most recognisable spots on the Essex coast. There is pay-and-display parking along the Western Esplanade, and Southend Central station is a short walk away.

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