The Alex, Southend on Sea

Visited this place on Friday, and it just didnt seem the same as back in the day.

Fortune security are no more - I miss Mark.

They seem to have had a pool table nicked as I could of sworn there was 3 before. Should of known there was a reason why the biggest table had nobody on it - its crap!! Kind of like crazy golf but with pool tables. Should you have enough room to take a shot without sitting in a goths pint you discover the tables not straight. Decided not to bother after I ended up having to sit on the other pool table to take a shot. Seems pool has made way for a very cheap 'Central perk' effect, yes the sofas are in force.

Service was brilliant though, and the beer hasnt changed much + its cheap.

Avoid cheap drink night!!! Unless you are a real pikey student or chav a cheap drink is not worth the crowds or terrible student indie rock they love to play.

I have fond memorys of the alex, its good for Southend but it's not in the same league as some of the other scream pubs. If they sort them pool tables out when me and elton may return

6 Mar 2006 12:22