The Freight HouseRochford

Food and drink

Rochford town centre is about 5 minutes' walk from the venue, and there is a pub directly opposite. Grouped by when you are likely to need them.

We list places in Rochford town centre and along Southend Road as far as the Horse and Groom, and nothing further out. No delivery-only outlets. Opening hours are from public listings in September 2026 and change often, so check before you go. Listings are for convenience, not endorsements. Corrections to [email protected].

Daytime

Cafés and lunch, for daytime events, the museum or a morning at the hackspace.

  • Kara's Kitchen

    Café: Coffee house

    8 West Street, SS4 1AJ

    • Walk 5 min

    Daily from 7am; to 10pm Thu to Sat

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

  • The Cottage Kitchen

    Café: Brunch and lunch

    64 to 66 West Street, SS4 1AJ

    • Walk 5 min

    Tue to Sun 9am to 3pm, closed Mon

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

  • Upper Crust

    Café: Bakery café

    8 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Mon to Sat 8.30am to 2pm, closed Sun

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

Evening meal

Restaurants and pubs serving food before an evening event.

  • The Marlborough Head

    Pub: Pub food

    71 West Street, SS4 1AX

    • Walk 2 min

    Daily 12 to 11pm (10pm Sun)

    Directly opposite the venue. Live music some evenings.

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • Amphora

    Pub: Wine bar, charcuterie and tapas

    2 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Thu and Fri from 6pm, Sat from 4pm, Sun 12 to 4pm; to 11pm Fri and Sat

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • Antica Roma

    Restaurant: Italian

    14 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Tue to Sat 5 to 9.30pm, Sun 12 to 7.30pm, closed Mon

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

  • Fish 4 U

    Takeaway: Fish and chips

    10 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Lunch 12 to 2pm and evenings 4 to 9pm, closed Sun

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

  • Great Wall

    Restaurant: Chinese, eat in and takeaway

    6 East Street, SS4 1DB

    • Walk 5 min

    Tue to Sun 5 to 10pm, closed Mon

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

  • Monsoon

    Restaurant: Indian

    45 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Lunch 12 to 2pm (not Fri), evenings 5.30 to 11pm

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • Rose and Crown

    Pub: Pub food

    42 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Daily from 11am; late at weekends

    Garden and live music.

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • Taste of Raj

    Restaurant: Indian and Bangladeshi

    8 East Street, SS4 1DB

    • Walk 5 min

    Evenings 4.45 to 11pm, 11.30pm Fri and Sat; Sat and Sun lunch

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • The Horse and Groom

    Pub: Pub food, Sunday roasts and a seafood bar

    1 Southend Road, SS4 1HA

    • Walk 10 min

    Daily 12 to 10pm, 11pm Fri and Sat

    Has its own car park. The southern limit of this list.

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

After the event

Still serving after 10pm. Check the hours on the night: kitchens often close before the bar does.

  • Stavros Kebab

    Takeaway: Turkish and kebabs

    75 West Street, SS4 1AX

    • Walk 2 min

    Daily 4pm to midnight, 1am Fri and Sat

    The latest option in town, next to the Marlborough Head.

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • The Marlborough Head

    Pub: Pub food

    71 West Street, SS4 1AX

    • Walk 2 min

    Daily 12 to 11pm (10pm Sun)

    Directly opposite the venue. Live music some evenings.

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • Monsoon

    Restaurant: Indian

    45 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Lunch 12 to 2pm (not Fri), evenings 5.30 to 11pm

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • Rochford Takeaway

    Takeaway: Kebabs, pizza and burgers

    36 West Street, SS4 1AJ

    • Walk 5 min

    Daily 3.30 to 11pm, midnight Sat

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • Rose and Crown

    Pub: Pub food

    42 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Daily from 11am; late at weekends

    Garden and live music.

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • Taste of Raj

    Restaurant: Indian and Bangladeshi

    8 East Street, SS4 1DB

    • Walk 5 min

    Evenings 4.45 to 11pm, 11.30pm Fri and Sat; Sat and Sun lunch

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late

  • The Golden Lion

    Pub: Drinks only

    35 North Street, SS4 1AB

    • Walk 5 min

    Daily 11am to midnight, 1am Fri and Sat

    Traditional pub, dog friendly. No food.

    Access: TODO: not yet checked

    Open late