Welcome to The Ferry Boat Inn, North Fambridge. A 16th century pub with historic character and charm, awarded the most dog-friendly pub in the East of England. The Ferry Boat Inn offers our guests delicious, seasonal menus served across our restaurant, locally sourced real ales and a fully-stocked bar in our spacious Barn. Home of FBIFEST, our annually anticipated beer festival over the late May bank holiday, we also host monthly events, such as live music, pub quiz and Tapas, Tarot & Craft Cocktail evenings. We look forward to welcoming you to The Ferry Boat Inn.

Our self-contained, purpose-built annexe houses six beautifully furnished and contemporary styled bedrooms, each with their own en-suite facilities and luxurious king-sized beds, all with the flexibility to be reconfigured as twins to suit. Located discretely behind the Inn and designed to fit into the rural landscape, all our rooms have country views, some facing east over neighbouring farmland whilst others look out over our lovely garden. All rooms are bookable on a bed and breakfast basis, with the option to book a table in the Inn for lunch or an evening meal. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, there’s every reason to kick-back and relax.

The Ferry Boat Inn nestles on the southern edge of North Fambridge, in the Maldon District of Essex. With views across the open fields of the internationally important Blue House Farm nature reserve and within easy reach of Fambridge Yacht Haven marina and boatyard. The locality is famous for its former ferry crossing over the River Crouch and a popular destination for yachting, canal boats, bird watching and beautiful tow path walks. From the Ferry Boat Inn pick up the flat, but picturesque 3 minute (approx) walk over to Fambridge Yacht Haven. Take a deep breath and enjoy your surroundings; the beautiful scenery, the sounds of the waterside wildlife and the spectacular panoramic skies. A stone’s throw away, the River Crouch flows gently through this part of Essex, a tidal estuary meandering its way through a peaceful, wide-open landscape. Its’ 17-mile coastal path leads inland and around the edge of the mud flats, famous for yachting and oysters. Look out over the expansive salt marshes and you might catch a glimpse of the migrating wildlife as they pass. Indeed, every season brings with it a different array of wildlife, so there’s always something new to see.