We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the places for a Sunday roast across Thurrock, including Grays, Tilbury, South Ockendon and Stanford-le-Hope (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Ship
Known for kids play area
With 4.6 stars from 555 Google reviews, The Ship is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Tilbury as a pub. Reviewers most often mention kids play area (13 mentions), food presentation and portion sizes. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 9 am–11 pm, Sunday 9 am–6 pm.
Good to know: phone 01375 843041, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Bull Corringham
Corringham
Google reviewers rate The Bull Corringham 4.6 out of 5 across 548 reviews. It is listed in Corringham as a pub. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 11:30 am–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30 am–12 am, Sunday 12–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 01375 645000, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Kings Arms
Known for sunday roast
The Kings Arms is rated 4.6 from 306 Google reviews. It is listed in Grays as a pub. Reviewers most often mention sunday roast (22 mentions), outdoor seating and function room. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026).
Good to know: phone 01375 470145, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Sir Henrys
Known for pub
With 4.5 stars from 2,952 Google reviews, Sir Henrys is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Aveley as a family restaurant. Reviewers most often mention pub (141 mentions), sunday roast and birthday celebration. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated August 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 11 am–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01708 868716, has a website with more detail.
Thurrock.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Woodlands Edge
Known for welcoming staff
Google reviewers rate Woodlands Edge 4.5 out of 5 across 547 reviews. It is listed in South Ockendon as a pub. Reviewers most often mention welcoming staff (18 mentions), watching sports and value for money.
Good to know: phone 01708 855245, has a website with more detail.
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The Swan Bar and Restaurant
Known for sunday roast
The Swan Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.5 from 340 Google reviews. It is listed in Stanford-le-Hope as a pub. Reviewers most often mention sunday roast (18 mentions), thai food and snug room. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 2 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday 12–10 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 12–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01375 673707, has a website with more detail.
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The Whitmore Arms
Known for sunday roast
With 4.4 stars from 965 Google reviews, The Whitmore Arms is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention sunday roast (57 mentions), birthday party and pie. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated January 2026).
Good to know: phone 01375 891259, has a website with more detail.
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The Bull Pub & Restaurant · Grays
Known for play area
Google reviewers rate The Bull Pub & Restaurant · Grays 4.4 out of 5 across 898 reviews. It is listed in Grays as a pub. Reviewers most often mention play area (23 mentions), sunday roast and beer garden. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 12–10 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–10 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 01375 373979, has a website with more detail.
Thurrock.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Royal Oak
Known for sunday roast
Royal Oak is rated 4.3 from 296 Google reviews. It is listed in South Ockendon as a pub. Reviewers most often mention sunday roast (9 mentions), polite staff and historic pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2025).
Good to know: phone 07563 851506.
Thurrock.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
The Dog & Partridge
Grays
With 4.2 stars from 1,252 Google reviews, The Dog & Partridge is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated November 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–10:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01375 240016, has a website with more detail.
Best Sunday Roast by area
The best-ranked venue in each area, on the same rating-then-reviews order as the main list.
- Tilbury: The Ship (4.6 stars from 555 Google reviews, ranked #1 overall). 1 of the 10 ranked places for a Sunday roast is in Tilbury.
- Corringham: The Bull Corringham (4.6 stars from 548 Google reviews, ranked #2 overall). 1 of the 10 ranked places for a Sunday roast is in Corringham.
- Grays: The Kings Arms (4.6 stars from 306 Google reviews, ranked #3 overall). 4 of the 10 ranked places for a Sunday roast are in Grays.
- Aveley: Sir Henrys (4.5 stars from 2,952 Google reviews, ranked #4 overall). 1 of the 10 ranked places for a Sunday roast is in Aveley.
- South Ockendon: Woodlands Edge (4.5 stars from 547 Google reviews, ranked #5 overall). 2 of the 10 ranked places for a Sunday roast are in South Ockendon.
- Stanford-le-Hope: The Swan Bar and Restaurant (4.5 stars from 340 Google reviews, ranked #6 overall). 1 of the 10 ranked places for a Sunday roast is in Stanford-le-Hope.
The verdict
On Google rating, The Ship ranks first of the 10 places for a Sunday roast we checked, with 4.6 stars from 555 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for places for a Sunday roast on Google Maps across Thurrock, including Grays, Tilbury, South Ockendon and Stanford-le-Hope with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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