Welcome to The Mistley Thorn

The Mistley Thorn is located in the centre of the historic coastal village of Mistley and is two minutes walk from Mistley station which has direct services to Colchester, Harwich and London Liverpool Street. Built as a coaching inn circa 1723, The Mistley Thorn offers award-winning dining and accommodation in tastefully designed surroundings opposite the River Stour. American born executive chef Sherri Singleton has developed a menu using the best of the area’s seasonal produce.

Mistley Thorn - Local Fresh Fish

Eating at The Mistley Thorn

Seafood is a specialty, with Mersea oysters available year-round and Colchester natives, when in season.

Wine Wednesdays

Join us for Wine Wednesdays. The next one coming soon, watch this space!

Moules Madness

Fresh mussels from East Mersea. Every Thursday only £10.95 including a glass of wine, beer or cyder.

Observer Food Monthly Awards 2015

We’ve been Runners Up for Best restaurant 2 years in a row. Help us go all the way this time! Vote for us here.

Stay The Night

The comfortable accommodation consists of eleven well-appointed rooms, four with panoramic views down the Stour Estuary.

Reviews of The Mistley Thorn

“The Mistley Thorn is too damn likable…” Jay Rayner in The Guardian