Beefeater The Haywain

The Haywain Beefeater grill in Stanford-le-Hope

Looking for a steakhouse in Essex that’s a cut or two above the rest? Cue, The Haywain Beefeater in Stanford-le-Hope. Offering quality ingredients from hand-picked producers, our steaks are aged beautifully for a minimum of 30 days and packed with flavour –certain to impress even the fussiest of steak connoisseurs. Paired with world-inspired seasoning and a Beefeater menu that branches out into seafood, pub classics and plant-based dishes, get ready to experience the thrill of the grill!

Our team 

Our team brings vibrant energy to our restaurant each and every day. We make our guests feel at home with friendly service and dining in a relaxed environment. We’re your down-to-earth steakhouse that believes in honest, hearty food, without the fuss. With a management team that has 70+ years’ experience in hospitality – and many other staff members with 10+ years – we don’t like to brag, but you’re truly in the hands of one of the best steak restaurants in Essex. 

Since opening in 1995, supporting charity has always been high up on our agenda. We’ve supported Great Ormond Street Hospital for many years with cycling and running events, monthly raffles and coffee mornings. We also help with summer and winter fetes at St. Luke’s Hospice, nearby.

Our location 

Settle into suave seating and soak up rustic wood décor all around – our signature, atmosphere-building Beefeater layout. As well as cosy indoor dining, we offer al fresco meals in the outdoors. You’ll find a spacious table in our large beer garden, which also features an interactive play area for little ones. For private, intimate meals, you can request our mezzanine section of the restaurant. 

In the heart of Essex, just off the A13 outside Basildon, The Haywain Beefeater benefits from easy access to Southend and London. As well as on-site parking facilities for a hassle-free arrival, we have a large bar area and two function rooms for reserved occasions.

Make sure to take a look at our offers page for all our latest deals and promotions.

Why we love Stanford-le-Hope 

Unlike many parts of Essex, Stanford-le-Hope and its surrounding areas offer an abundance of rural magic and outdoor adventure.

The Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park is a tranquil, 120-acre nature reserve and only a 14-minute drive from our restaurant. Discover its innovative visitor centre, footpaths or cycle ways and observe breathtaking views over Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI and the Thames Estuary. Directly across the river, outdoor beauty is equally spectacular at Cliffe Pools. From nature trails and fresh pools to dramatic viewpoints and rare wildlife, enjoy an eclectic variety of nature that makes up the very best of our British countryside. History fans will love Tilbury Fort, a 20-minute drive away. The gatekeeper to London’s seaward approach since the 16th Century, piece together the location where Queen Elizabeth I gave perhaps her most famous speech before her troops battled the Spanish Armada. If you’re partial to a spot of retail therapy, Lakeside Shopping Centre has it covered in a 20-minute drive from here. One of the top shopping hot spots in the UK, this popular location features over 250 shops and leisure attractions.