WHAT makes a good pub? Is it the atmosphere, the level of service, the drinks they serve or a combination of all of the above?

Finding out which pubs are the best in your area can be hassle, with lots of trial and error.

Thankfully, the folks at Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have collected some of the best pubs in the country in The Good Beer Guide 2022.

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Here are the pubs in Maldon, Burnham and the surrounding areas that made this hallowed list which will be perfect for your next pub crawl.

Burnham

  • Queen's Head

Maldon

  • Blue Boar Hotel
  • Queen Victoria

Mundon 

  • White Horse

Purleigh 

  • Bell 

Southminster 

  • Station Arms
  • Wibblers Brewery Taproom & Kitchen

Stow Maries

  • Prince of Wales

Woodham Ferrers

  • Bell Inn 

Woodham Mortimer 

  • Hurdlemakers Arms 

Are any of your favourites on the list? Or did they miss your local? Let us know why you love them in the comments.