Liane's Guidebook
Unique Experiences
Throughout the year The Packing Shed, an old previously working shed for packing oysters hosts fundraising Cream Teas.
Next ones are 28th August and 10th September 2022.
£7 for adults and £3 for children gives you on the water transport, cream tea, juice and biscuits as well as a treasure trail for the children. No need to book, just wait at the end of the hammerhead off of Coast Road, opposite The Blackwater Pearl ( a great cafe supplying cool ice cream treats).
Check out their info on their website: just enter packing Shed West Mersea
The Packing Shed
Throughout the year The Packing Shed, an old previously working shed for packing oysters hosts fundraising Cream Teas.
Next ones are 28th August and 10th September 2022.
£7 for adults and £3 for children gives you on the water transport, cream tea, juice and biscuits as well as a treasure trail for the children. No need to book, just wait at the end of the hammerhead off of Coast Road, opposite The Blackwater Pearl ( a great cafe supplying cool ice cream treats).
Check out their info on their website: just enter packing Shed West Mersea
Book early to secure a seat
An easy 10 minute drive. I’m going so can give you a lift 😊
The Glasshouse Cafe Peldon
Peldon RoadBook early to secure a seat
An easy 10 minute drive. I’m going so can give you a lift 😊
Food scene
Book a table well in advance as very popular and the oldest restaurant (very rustic) serving seafood. You can take your own bread and wine 😃
Delicious seafood available to take away for a picnic on the sea wall, back at Kavanah or to take home.
An easy scenic 30 minute walk and car parks nearby.
34 locals recommend
The Company Shed
129 Coast RdBook a table well in advance as very popular and the oldest restaurant (very rustic) serving seafood. You can take your own bread and wine 😃
Delicious seafood available to take away for a picnic on the sea wall, back at Kavanah or to take home.
An easy scenic 30 minute walk and car parks nearby.
This is seafood heaven. Hot and cold dishes with a specials board that makes it hard to choose just one dish!
Tables are outside by the sea, it’s atmospheric and great value for money. Alcoholic drinks are available.
Why not pick up some fish or seafood to take home. Steve, their head chef who has worked with many well know chefs, is always happy to pass on a recipe and tips for cooking with any produce purchased.
They shell there own crabs on site and I for one can taste the difference this makes.
An easy scenic (by sea or path) 25 minute walk.
The Dukes Seafood
Coast RoadThis is seafood heaven. Hot and cold dishes with a specials board that makes it hard to choose just one dish!
Tables are outside by the sea, it’s atmospheric and great value for money. Alcoholic drinks are available.
Why not pick up some fish or seafood to take home. Steve, their head chef who has worked with many well know chefs, is always happy to pass on a recipe and tips for cooking with any produce purchased.
They shell there own crabs on site and I for one can taste the difference this makes.
An easy scenic (by sea or path) 25 minute walk.
Newly refurbished and very popular in the centre of West Mersea with indoor and atmospheric outdoor seating.
An easy 20 minute walk with shops, galleries and cafes all around.
Booking to guarantee a table is essential but there’s often casual seating to enjoy a tipple and snack from the cocktail bar and casual menu.
Their Sunday lunches are fabulous!
The White Hart
High StreetNewly refurbished and very popular in the centre of West Mersea with indoor and atmospheric outdoor seating.
An easy 20 minute walk with shops, galleries and cafes all around.
Booking to guarantee a table is essential but there’s often casual seating to enjoy a tipple and snack from the cocktail bar and casual menu.
Their Sunday lunches are fabulous!
A lovely cafe for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea in the centre of West Mersea amongst other cafes, shops and galleries. While there take a peak inside Trove next door which holds antiques, clothes and contemporary items. Opposite is The White Hart to move onto in the evening.
Sweet Treats next to No27 has irresistible cheesecake to take home.
At peak times book a table.
An easy 20 minutes stroll from Kavanah
12 locals recommend
The Art Cafe
7 Trinity StA lovely cafe for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea in the centre of West Mersea amongst other cafes, shops and galleries. While there take a peak inside Trove next door which holds antiques, clothes and contemporary items. Opposite is The White Hart to move onto in the evening.
Sweet Treats next to No27 has irresistible cheesecake to take home.
At peak times book a table.
An easy 20 minutes stroll from Kavanah