No1 Cockleshed

No1 Cockleshed Cockleshed No.1 Provides a unique family run restaurant offering quality fresh food and a great atmosphere. Breakfast through to Evening we are ready to serve.
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Sit and relax in our fully licensed restaurant in the heart of the Old Leighs Fishing Boats.

🍂 SUNDAY ROASTS ARE BACK 🍂As the weather turns colder, Sundays are made for slow-roasted meats, golden potatoes, seasona...
06/09/2026

🍂 SUNDAY ROASTS ARE BACK 🍂

As the weather turns colder, Sundays are made for slow-roasted meats, golden potatoes, seasonal sides & rich gravy ✨

From Sunday 4th October:

Roast Beef - £24.95
Half Roast Chicken - £21.95
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly - £23.95
Nut Roast - £18.95
Roast Platter - £52.95

Good food. Good w**e. Slow Sundays.

Our roasts are always popular, so we strongly recommend booking in advance!

📲 Bookings can be made online via our website

See you soon 🤎

Celebrating 4 Years of No1 Cockleshed! 🥂🎉Four years ago, we opened our doors in the heart of Old Leigh, and what an incr...
22/07/2026

Celebrating 4 Years of No1 Cockleshed! 🥂🎉

Four years ago, we opened our doors in the heart of Old Leigh, and what an incredible journey it has been.

To everyone who has joined us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, cocktails, a glass of w**e, a celebration, or trusted us with your special occasions through private hire, thank you!

Every visit, every recommendation, every kind word and every moment you’ve shared with us has helped make No1 Cockleshed what it is today.

We’re so grateful for the amazing support from our local community and visitors alike. Seeing familiar faces return time and time again means the world to us, and welcoming new ones is something we’ll never take for granted.

Here’s to the memories we’ve made over the last four years, and to many more still to come. We can’t wait to continue welcoming you, serving you, and watching our little business thrive with your continued support.

From the bottom of our hearts… thank you ❤️

Here’s to the next chapter! 🥂

☀️ New Summer Opening Hours ☀️More sunshine, longer evenings & weekend breakfasts by the sea 🌊🍳🍹Here are our updated sum...
29/05/2026

☀️ New Summer Opening Hours ☀️

More sunshine, longer evenings & weekend breakfasts by the sea 🌊🍳🍹

Here are our updated summer hours at No1 Cockleshed:

Monday to Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 12pm–9pm
Friday: 12pm–10pm
Saturday: 9:30am–10pm
Sunday: 9:30am–7pm

🍳 Breakfast served Saturday & Sunday from 9:30am–11:30am
🍴 Our main menu is served from 12pm daily

✨ Please note: our kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time, apart from Sundays when the kitchen closes at 5:30pm

Bookings can be made via our website 🌐

We can’t wait to welcome you this summer 💛

✨ Paella Nights are back at No1 Cockleshed ✨Starting the 4th of June, join us every Thursday from 5pm–8pm for a true tas...
19/05/2026

✨ Paella Nights are back at No1 Cockleshed ✨

Starting the 4th of June, join us every Thursday from 5pm–8pm for a true taste of Spain, with our delicious sharing paellas:

🍗 Chicken & Chorizo – £36.95
🦐 Seafood – £40.95
🥘 Mixed Seafood, Chicken & Chorizo – £46.95

Pair your paella with our refreshing Sangria Spritz, the perfect summer drink to enjoy by the sea ⭐

Our Paella Nights are always incredibly popular, so bookings are highly recommended, which can be done easily through our website.

Great food, great company, great times ☀️

Our new menu is officially in full swing at No1 Cockleshed ☀️All your favourites are still here, alongside some fresh ne...
07/05/2026

Our new menu is officially in full swing at No1 Cockleshed ☀️

All your favourites are still here, alongside some fresh new additions perfect for the warmer months ahead. Think more of the tapas you love, refreshing salads, and the return of our much-loved ciabattas 🥗🥖

And we’re not just about fish… our menu also features pastas, steaks, chicken dishes, veggie favourites including halloumi, garlic mushrooms & patatas bravas, plus our brand new vegetarian burger which can also be made vegan 🌱🍔

Start things properly with olives & focaccia bread with oils, then finish on a sweet note with one of our to die for desserts 🍨✨

You can find our full menu in our highlights or on our website.

We look forward to seeing you soon ❤️

It’s your final opportunity this Sunday to indulge in one of our signature roasts before we switch into the summer seaso...
23/04/2026

It’s your final opportunity this Sunday to indulge in one of our signature roasts before we switch into the summer season ☀️

Serving 12–5, you won’t want to miss this one!

• sharing roast platter for 2
• roast beef
• half roast chicken
• slow cooked roast pork
• nut roast
(served with ALL the trimmings)

Bookings are strongly advised as we’re filling up fast!

We’ll also be serving breakfast from 9:30–11:30 to start your day right 🍳

⚓️ Old Leigh Shanty Festival is back! 🎶Join us from Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th May for a weekend full of sea shanties,...
21/04/2026

⚓️ Old Leigh Shanty Festival is back! 🎶

Join us from Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th May for a weekend full of sea shanties, great vibes, and coastal charm 🌊

🎤 Live performers:

Saturday 12–5
Sunday 12–5

They will also be taking a collection in support of:

• Southend RNLI
• Leigh Endeavour Trust
• Leigh-on-Sea Lions Club CIO

Bring your friends, soak up the atmosphere, and sing along by the sea, it’s one you won’t want to miss!

Red w**e special! 🍷For this week a select of our red w**es are on offer! (only when purchased by the bottle)Riscos Malbe...
21/04/2026

Red w**e special! 🍷

For this week a select of our red w**es are on offer! (only when purchased by the bottle)

Riscos Malbec (Chile) - £26
Oyster bay Merlot (New Zealand) - £27
Conde de Castille Crianza Rioja (Spain) - £28

**evibes

As the days get brighter, it’s time to keep things fresh and light ☀️🥗 Our prawn & smoked salmon salad is the perfect ba...
08/04/2026

As the days get brighter, it’s time to keep things fresh and light ☀️
🥗 Our prawn & smoked salmon salad is the perfect balance!
Made even better when paired with a crisp glass of w**e 🍷✨

Address

High Street
Leigh-on-Sea
SS92ER

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+441702474961

Website

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