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Aviator, Clacton-on-Sea

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Operator: Marston's
Hartley Brook Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9GA (View on Google Map)
(01255) 411914
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With adjacent 38 room Marstons Inns Hotel.

Built in early 2019 and opened on May 28th the Smugglers Cove became Tendring's newest pub. It closed for refurbishment 17th February 2025, re-opening on 15th March 2025 as The Aviator

Information for this venue is provided by the Tendring Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Smugglers Cove
Local Authority
Tendring District
Last updated
14/07/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
TND/11620
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Beers from the Marston's ranges) and 2 regular beers.

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Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 times.
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Aviator, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby TasteMatch Prediction

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Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby Red Ale • 4.5% Spotted once.
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Aviator, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio areas with tables
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Adjacent Marstons Inns Hotel
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Konectbuses: 1A, 76
Closest station (2900m)
Clacton-on-Sea

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