Mistley Thorn - Manningtree

We eat here often. The staff are friendly and attentive and are always happy to advise a dish. The food is exceptional for the money and so far they have never... read more We eat here often. The staff are friendly and attentive and are always happy to advise a dish. The food is exceptional for the money and so far they have never failed to produce a first class meal and we have been many many times. Cannot recommend them enough. I cannot make a comment on the hotel element as I have never used that facility

Had a very pleasant lunch with an old fried at thee Mistley Thorn. We both had excellent Shellfish and Fish starters and mains which were beyond reproach. I als... read more Had a very pleasant lunch with an old fried at thee Mistley Thorn. We both had excellent Shellfish and Fish starters and mains which were beyond reproach. I also pushed the boat out and on my waitresses recommendation had a divine cheesecake with Toffee Sauce. I rarely go for cheesecake but on this occasion, the recommendation was spot on.

We have stayed at Mistley Thorn Hotel twice and this was our fourth meal, but NEVER again! Each time we have noticed a decline in quality. Service is personel w... read more We have stayed at Mistley Thorn Hotel twice and this was our fourth meal, but NEVER again! Each time we have noticed a decline in quality. Service is personel wandering around, but no one actually taking notice of the tables! The food deteriorates as you look at it. The fish and chips used to be superb, but now the batter is less crisp, and chips soggy. My last meal of sea bass wass fatty, and the cabbage noir drowned in water. The less said about the archichoke, the better!

What a beautiful hidden gem! The room was fantastic, the restaurant was delightful, and the staff were incredibly friendly. They even offered to open the cooksh... read more What a beautiful hidden gem! The room was fantastic, the restaurant was delightful, and the staff were incredibly friendly. They even offered to open the cookshop for us, even though it's usually closed on a...

In a word... fantastic. This is likely the best food I've enjoyed in the British Isles over the past two weeks. Rowan was an excellent host, and the entire staf... read more In a word... fantastic. This is likely the best food I've enjoyed in the British Isles over the past two weeks. Rowan was an excellent host, and the entire staff was...