Crouch Vale Brewery's first pub in the city, the Queen's Head sells two Crouch Vale beers permanently; changing beers may include a Crouch Vale seasonal and a dark beer.

The Victorian L-shaped pub has bare board flooring and comfortable bench seating. Two fires make it cosy in winter. This popular local can be busy when there is a match at the nearby county cricket ground.

Bar snacks only. The Essex Beard Club meets here once a year in February. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.