Dog and Pheasant East Mersea in Colchester

Very friendly and welcoming staff. As we took our dog, we sat in the room where guests are allowed with their dogs. It was very cosy and although separate from the main bar area we didn't feel forgotten. The food was tasty and could be described as a home cooked meal. Will go back to try their Sunday lunch which was recommended.

Great little pub and very convenient being just 5 minutes walk from Fen Farm campsite where we were staying, good service and nice pub food.

A short walk from the campsite where we were staying, we sat in the beer garden and made the most of the sunshine. I ordered the fish and chips and when it was brought out to the table it was probably the largest piece of fish I have ever had. Good quality, great value for money - will definitely be visiting again.

Excellent food and very dog friendly

Lovely home cooked meal with great service, staff couldn’t do enough

Called in for lunch as a party of five. Warm welcome and great service from staff. All enjoyed main meals with a decent choice of menu and chips outstanding. Would definitely visit again if in area.

Stumbled across this little gem for lunch, A great warm welcome, good range of beers, Service was excellent as was the food. Will definitely go again when next passing by. Most of the larger establishments could learn a thing or two from this pub!

Nice wee beer garden. Good location after a trek/hike.

Just a small bar more restaurant. Noise from locals over bearing

Nice garden and friendly staff, Sunday lunch looked great too, but they were fully booked

Came here for an evening meal - 5 of us. I thought that £15.95 was steep for fish and chips but I had not reckoned on the portion size! The fish was hanging off both ends of my plate and was absolutely fantastic. The rest of my party thought so too. Great service too

Such a lovely pub! Lovely food, dog friendly and only a short walk from fen farm campsite

Lovely little country pub that gas a good selection of beers, from your usual lagers and some real Ales. I ordered a Brewers gold ale which was well kept and tasted lovely. Food was ok, the side salad was a bit on the limp side, and the scampi was a tad bland. Maybe some of the other dishes were better.

I had a really tasty burger and chips, the staff were friendly and there was a delightful retro stereo from the early 2000s playing some classic tunes.

Nice small bar that's dog friendly, nice staff

Nice and friendly I just stopped for a drink on the way to the caravan.

Friendly staff, went with my Mum we felt really comfortable. The food was tasty, had fish and chips and was delicious. Good size carpark. Lovely old pub. Will be back. 😊

Lovely local pub with some good food choices. Stayed at a local camp site so walked over. Staff very friendly and attentive. Will be coming back for sure. Thank you.

Great place. Lovely people Great food Good sensible charges

Best dog friendly pub for miles. Helpful staff, good food (its a pub that does grub) and good selection of beer.

Excellently looked after, as I was unwell when I was there .thank you.

Thank you the staff and landlady, you made us feel very welcome including the doggos. Beer was great and food was spot on. We’ll be planning a return stay at Fen Farm and look forward to seeing you again soon.

The only pub for miles and no other pub needed. Good local ale, lovely garden that is ideal for bird watching and spotting the occasional passing monkjac. I may have pressed the 1 star by mistake, please ignore. It's 5 all day long. The Dog and Pheasant beers went to my head.

Best food on the island. Was absolutely delicious 😋

Unfriendly and unhelpful. Wanted to grab a very quick bite to eat before a wedding but barmaid said she couldn’t serve me because of other bookings. It was 12.00 and had just opened and wasn’t Sunday brunch. Would have been happy with a take away (the jacket potato or baguette) but wasn’t offered the option. Felt like my custom wasn’t welcome at all.

Best meal we've had for a long time, thank you. Tip of the day - remember to pre-book a table if you want to guarantee a space.

Just had the best bbq ribs I think I’m ever going to have…. Not sure if anything will top this. Spent a lovely hour and half eating here during our camping trip at Fen Farm. Thoroughly recommend dinner here. Great portions Great value Great company.

We always visit the D&P whilst on holiday. Staff are very welcoming. The food is good and is reasonably priced. This is just, in general, a really nice, friendly place. They also allow dogs and have treats & water bowls. They have a decent size garden to sit & relax in on nice sunny days.

Great staff lovely buffet. Very friendly

A warm, welcoming atmosphere with an interesting menu.

Great place. Thanks for allowing are dogs in

Lovely VIP meal..,although portions were small,but the price was good.

We've been three times with our dog and had a good meal each time. The dog enjoyed the sausage we enjoyed our pub grub.

We came here tonight as a last minute decision and what a find. If your looking for a decent traditional pub meal you've come to the right place. The food was all homemade nothing pre frozen the house red wine was delicious local ales and home cooked food at an Incredibly reasonable price and the service. Well the service was amazing the lady was running the bar and serving and had a guy (Ben I think his name was) on hand running around making sure everyone was comfortable and well fed and watered it was packed. Quiz night. And we booked late and last minute and they both served us smiling! Hard to do in the hospitality industry when your packed to the rafters. I genuinely can't wait to come back. And am relieved finally that somewhere on Mersea has a good menu a specials board and everything cooked to order ! Thank you for making a mid week treat something really special. Ps try the lamb shank you will not be disappointed !!!

Cosy dog friendly pub with a varied menu, great value.

Very nice food. Value for money. Big portions . Lovely onion rings too.

Really lovely little pub cosy warm vibe for time of year feburary quick polite service staff great and helpful food was banging batterd fish and chips lush great price and value for money defo recommend and will be back and saved the best till the last THE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING WITH CUSTARD OOOOMMMMGGGG yummy in my tummy

Brilliant place great atmosphere lovely people great service plus home made traditionals

By far the best food I’ve had in a long time..The staff are so friendly and welcoming

The food here is out of this world, the menu has been thought out beautifully. The staff are extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. Debs always makes a special effort with everyone that steps foot in the pub. Also, doggy friendly! Cannot wait for my next visit, hugely recommend dinner & drinks here.

Loved the friendly vibe I felt as soon as I walked in & that gorgeous dog Mowgli I met there!! I ordered the veggie burger and my goodness it was the right amount of spicy and juicy crispiness! The best thing was the chips!! Extra crispy and fluffy in the middle!! Love!! Had Xmas dinner here and loved the vibe and ended up meeting new people here & grew a new appreciation for the warmth of this place - deffo recommend!:)

Great pub ,fast service and dog friendly, perfect

Friendly staff great food (especially the Sunday lunch). Dog friendly - would highly recommend

Food was extra greasy and massively overpriced, one woman staff was very friendly but if you have money to waste then ok but value for money is a definite NO NO.

Very tasty lamb shank, fish and chips looked delicious to. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Clean and cozy. We will be back.

Frozen Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire pudding on a £16 roast. Very disappointing. We unfortunately, sat in the bar. Full of loud, opinionated, shouty, local middled aged men, where quite literally, no topic was off limits to be shouted about. Truly one of the worst experiences in a ‘restaurant’ I’ve had. Ours ears actually hurt. Would not recommend.

First class food. A very good menu. Not a lot of room to sit.

Best pub going by far for beverages and food . Staff and 10/10 . Will not be disappointed.. fish and chips highly recommended.

Excellent food and served quickly and hot. Will be going back soon.

Didn't get to eat here as although nearly empty inside and outside said they were to busy and had to book in advance. This was after they'd served and charged for drinks. Very rude staff.

Honest review from and ex pub manager and 20 years in the catering industry We visited from a nearby holiday site as it seemed like a nice place to lunch , we did read previous reviews about booking a table if you have a dog and that I would recommend as the dog friendly side only has 3 tables in it. A very Sturm lady behind the bar telling us that dogs are only welcome this side which wasn't obvious when entering the pub so maybe address this issue. Menus are written on a board so if you are eating outside you need to take a picture before you go out and decide. No draught anything yesterday as they had issues . Wasn't a great start . We found a spot in the garden to chose our food and then quickly left to find somewhere else to eat as the variety and choice of food was very poor and there wasn't something for everyone plus a bit on the pricey side for us. Shame because this is in an ideal place to be a little gem small changes make a big difference especially for large family's visiting

disabled access able. dog friendly, engaging staff, relaxed, friendly atmosphere and good prices. I really couldn't complain about anything if I tried.

I love this pub. We get a great welcome from staff who know our names and remember our regular order. Dogs welcome in one bar. Food is excellent. Fish and chips highly recommended.

Superb lunch today. Quality food and large portions. See you again! Matt, Sally and family xxx

Popped in Sunday afternoon and was nicely greeted by the landlady, busy but was acknowledged and placed order for Sunday lunch and a pint of ale. The roast dinner was plentiful and well cooked. I was given extra dish of cauliflower cheese to my surprise as well as mint sauce to accompany the lamb. All the staff were extra accommodating and friendly. Nice clean beer garden with plenty of parking.... Well worth a visit and I will definitely go back. Well done Dog and Pheasant team 👏 👍 👌 and thank you

Lovely old pub serving real Ale at the right temp. We did not have food here. The garden is really well kept with plenty of tables.

Lovely friendly staff, fabulous Sunday Roast, with THE best cauliflower cheese! Thank you!!

Great food, lovely staff, definitely visit if you're in the area. Beer garden also very nice.

Great food great service great company try the fish and chips

Great food and staff are awesome.

Good food, nice little stop off going to or coming from walking our dog on the beech..

Didnt eat but very nice place staff very pleasant

Very nice place, quiet, perfect for chilling outside with pint of beer

Ma grub banging and very dug friendly

Food was lovely it was that lovely we went 2 night in a row Staff were very welcoming and kind Very well decorated and cosy feeling in this pub Lovely with dogs

We all ordered meals with chips, which had spent far too long in the deep fat fryer. My chips were browner than my battered cod. At £16 it did not represent very good value for money, didn't look attractive and certainly wasn't anything special

Pleasant time sitting in the beer garden.

Nice very nice Didn't eat but next time will book before we come

Basic pub food but the staff are great and the food was generous portions.

Lovely Pub with a nice atmosphere and beer garden. Probably one of the best Sunday Roasts I've had out anywhere too! Staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely worth visiting if you're in Mersea

Great dog friendly pub, lovely food, and real welcoming service.

Visited on a Sunday for lunch. The service was initially good, nice welcome when we arrived. But trying to get the attention of a member of staff to ask for a dessert menu, the bill, extra drinks etc was very difficult. We were also sat in the room from which the garden was accessed and as they serve food out there the door was either propped open for long periods or opening and closing regularly. It was a sunny day but breezy so we were in a draft for much of the time. The meal itself was a mixed bag. Nice veg, the cauliflower cheese was amazing, potatoes roasted to perfection. But for £15 each, the meat tasted like it had been purchased pre sliced and the Yorkshire puddings were frozen ones, not home made. Puddings very expensive -£7 for what was clearly from the cash and carry. Filled us up but didn't feel it was value for money. Would be unlikely to return.

Lovely meal. Best chips I've ever eaten and can't wait to return. Lovely glutin free fish and chips..

Just had a drink...food looked good in restaurant nice smells from kitchen!

Excellent service food was delicious highly recommend

A great place to eat and drink.

Lovely place, lovely food. And, they gave the kids ice-cream before the meal - saving a meltdown

Excellent pub,friendly and welcoming. Drinks and food reasonably priced. Totally recommend a visit if your close by

The food was excellent, and the staff gave us a warm welcome.and the dogs loved it.

Decided to walk along see front on a lovely day on our way home quick stop to Dog and pheasant dog friendly pub with warm welcome from staff and food was excellent quick service and Plentiful and a great value for money. Thank you

Lovely friendly people. Food very good.

Stopped off at, after a visit to cudmore park. Just drink and snacks. Nice dog friendly, enclosed beer garden, was also really reasonably priced

Decent pub and reasonable food been here twice now and hasn't disappointed

Lovely dinner with friendly staff and they welcome dogs

Very tasty reasonably priced food. Lovely enjoyable setting. Great service

The first time visiting this beautiful pub and we loving it! The food is divine and the atmosphere was really sweet! Definitely we will come back! Thank you, Ben and the girls who were looking after us! 10/10 👍🏼🤍🌟☺️

Really great pint of Guinness. Friendly clientele. Menu not so good for vegan dishes

We had the Sunday roast which was well presented, ample & tasty Pleasant staff & a nice atmosphere makes this a great spot for Sunday lunch Top tip book it does fill up

Lovely VERY FRIENDLY WELCOMING pub. Nice location although not facing the estuary. Good food too ! Looking forward to returning in warmer weather to use the beer garden

Good food, friendly service, meal for two with drinks under £40 and our two dogs welcome. We'll be back.

Friendly welcoming dod friendly pub

We went in a large group for dinner, in the room at the side. We can only say that the service was great, very friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble, and the food was superb! Well done to the team, we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Lovely food, good beer, great atmosphere and friendly service 👍👍

Nice little pub, great food and brilliant service. We had a Sunday roast today and we will certainly be back :)

Nice friendly place ,good food with reasonable prices

Good food and great service, loved the use of pretty simple tech. And the fact it was sooo close to the campsite we were at was perfect. Would recommend.

Staff are great, beer is great, food is great!! 👍🏻🍻🍽

We ordered the Pie of the day and Sausage with mash. Both were delicious. The gravy and season veggies are perfect. Separate table area which is dog-friendly. No frills pub with great food. What more would you need after a day running around the island.

this is a beautiful pub and very dog friendly it was hubby birthday Friday and the food was excellent they even saved a fish for my husband for Saturday WELL WORTH A VIST

Warm welcome,very friendly,lovely food & great service!highly recommend 10 out of 10! thank you