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
This family run hotel offers a range of accommodation, a restaurant, open fires and two friendly bars. It was built around 1680 and lies in the centre of picturesque Burnham-on-Crouch with its antique shops, weekly market and many independent outlets. The hotel has uninterrupted views across to the south shore of the river to RSPB's Wallasea Island