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Operator: Independent
Wharf Road South, Grays, RM17 6SZ (View on Google Map)
(01375) 374633
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Reopened 27th Aug 2021 under new ownership after renovation. Grade II Listed, wood-panelled old riverside pub below the River Thames wall, in new housing development. Hot food available every day, including a Sunday carvery. Weekly quiz on Mondays from 8pm, Tuesdays Karaoke, Wednesdays board games and card games, Friday DJ / Live Music, Saturday Open Mic. First Sunday of the month Bingo.

Historic Interest

Once known as the Sailors Return Inn, the first reference to any dwelling on this site dates to 1228. Then, passing sailors navigating a nearby creek would find themselves lodging in the pub’s many river-view rooms

Information for this venue is provided by the Thurrock Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Wharf Hotel; Sailors Return Inn
Local Authority
Thurrock (B)
Last updated
06/03/2023
Last surveyed
13/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
ESW/10505
Asset of Community Value
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am & Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00am & Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (Up to 3 changing beers, often including a dark beer) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Friday night DJ. Bands Saturday night Open MIC
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Until 9pm, but not in the restaurant area
Events Events
Quiz Night on Mondays from 8pm. Live entertainment, Karaoke and Bingo
Function Room Function Room
Can accommodate private functions with notice, such as wakes and parties
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Front of pub and garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free Wifi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
77, 77A, 100, Z1
Nearby Station (850m)
Grays
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ6085077578
Directions
S of A126

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