The Mistley Thorn - Manningtree

Sue R.

We didn't stay here, but stopped for something to eat and drink while passing through. Friendly, helpful and customer focused staff.
Our drinks were served while our food prepared, we had arrived 5 minutes before the kitchen opened.
Superb sourdough bread and the chefs chutney tasty. We also liked the handout skin on fries - crispy.
We sat outside, traffic didn't bother us and the view was great.

1975JMW

A super experience from start to finish. We stayed one night and enjoyed Dinner and Breakfast. Our room was really a "suite" on multiple floors. Comfy bed and real character to the rooms. Velux roof windows gave an intriguing skyline view. Food was the real highlight. From lovely home made bread right through the main course (fish tacos for me and veggie for my wife) everything was on point. Great wine list. Even the Adnams was actually cheaper than many local pubs!.||Breakfast was another highlight. Spot on bacon and sausage and nice spicy beans. Again bread was lovely. Overall a well balanced vegetarian option also suited my wife. Can't really cover everything so I'll leave it there. Highly recommended.

bognorboy1952

We stayed at The Mistley Thorn in June and had a great time. It is located very conveniently for both seaside resorts and Constable country. Our room was spacious, well appointed and comfortabe with a lovely view over the River Stour estuary. Their restaurant is a crowning feature in our opinion. Great food, excellently prepared and served. Seafood is a main feature - oysters, scallops, prawns and a range of fish dishes. Every staff member we met was friendly and helpful. Recommended.

B3743LVlisad

Unfortunately service and friendliness lacking. |As ever food is magnificent. However recently I’ve noticed that’s not welcome and no thank you when leaving. Takes sometime to get a welcome at the table and a while to order first drinks. White wine not cold by bottle. 2 items from our food selections were returned and although rectified there was no gesture even to remove a beer from the bill. Food was very nice apart from the raw French beans missing the garlic, and cold pudding but was put right.

SueS660

Really comfortable room and spotlessly clean. |Food in the restaurant is delicious and fairly priced. On a Thursday night it was packed with a great atmosphere. Staff were friendly and welcoming. |A great stay and we would definitely recommend.

Marian K.

We visited here as a group of 4 on the 29th August on the recommendation of friends. Unfortunately, our expectations were not met.
We all opted for the 3 course set menu, and thought afterwards maybe perhaps that is why it was below par, but upon reflection it should be just as good as the a la carte.

We were disappointed in all 3 courses, the meringue was not home made, and was rock hard, inedible.
The plum crumble was cold.
The mullet was OK, but what it was sitting on was effectively a lump of gloop.

We did not mention anything at the time for the simple reason we did not want to embarrass our friends who we had not seen for a long time, however pretty sure they would be thinking the exact same thing.

Needless to say, we won't be visiting again.
Very disappointing.

eamonng236

Without a doubt one of the finest places we have stayed a real sadness to leave ....We arrived with some little concerns having read previous comments from dissatisfied customers however they were dispelled immediately on entering the premises the staff were brilliant so helpful and friendly.|The room was lovely absolutely spotless and the food was unforgettable from Lunch to Dinner and Breakfast absolutely first class supported with a wonderful wine list which won't break the Bank ......It was a real pleasure and we will be back soon

Daniella B.

Had the special cod and borlotti bean dish, it was exquisite.
The staff were incredibly attentive to my dietary requirements, and even kindly shared the recipe with me.
Would highly recommend.