Firstly, the name. Many people ask us about the origins of our unusual name. The word "smack" in particular seems to throw many land dwellers off course, but the word refers to a traditional type of fishing trawler, the River Crouch once played host to these boats which would carry fresh seafood to the river shores of the local area. The tavern was built in the 1800s and named the "The Oyster Smack" and has been a popular location being short walk from the main street and the river itself.
Claire and Trevor Howell first opened their restaurant 'The Galley' at the Oyster Smack Inn in 2006, before taking over the adjacent pub two years later. After an extensive refurbishment they opened The Oyster Smack Inn with an 90-seater restaurant, modern bar and accommodation.
Their impressive CV of working in Michelin star restaurants; catering for MPs, Celebrities and even members of The Royal Family, together the Howells have brought their experience and expertise to give the Oyster Smack Inn the fabulous reputation it deserves.
Claire and Trevor Howell first opened their restaurant 'The Galley' at the Oyster Smack Inn in 2006, before taking over the adjacent pub two years later. After an extensive refurbishment they opened The Oyster Smack Inn with an 90-seater restaurant, modern bar and accommodation.
Their impressive CV of working in Michelin star restaurants; catering for MPs, Celebrities and even members of The Royal Family, together the Howells have brought their experience and expertise to give the Oyster Smack Inn the fabulous reputation it deserves.
Services
The Oyster Smack Inn, Burnham-On-Crouch is proud to say that we believe in in fresh produce prepared in house and cooked to order.
Please be sure to let one of our waiting staff know of any allergies or dietary requirements you may have when visiting the restaurant.
While menus do change regularly we will always keep plenty of stock to provide extra options if need be.
Please be sure to let one of our waiting staff know of any allergies or dietary requirements you may have when visiting the restaurant.
While menus do change regularly we will always keep plenty of stock to provide extra options if need be.
GF - Gluten free / GFA - can be altered to for gluten free optionThe Oyster Smack Inn prides itself on fresh food prepared to order, we apologise if there is a short wait during busy times.
Please let the waiting staff know if there are any dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of when making your order.
Please let the waiting staff know if there are any dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of when making your order.
We have ten rooms available in total five of which are situated in our main building and five in our outdoor chalets.
We are a popular choice for business trips, weddings and functions as well as private getaways in the scenic riverside town of Burnham-on-Crouch.
All ten rooms are en suite and furnished with king-size beds (available as twins) with free wifi and flat-screen TVs.
Book with us to get a continental breakfast included.
We are a popular choice for business trips, weddings and functions as well as private getaways in the scenic riverside town of Burnham-on-Crouch.
All ten rooms are en suite and furnished with king-size beds (available as twins) with free wifi and flat-screen TVs.
Book with us to get a continental breakfast included.
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