The best restaurants serving British food in Harwich East Tendring East of England

We were here for lunch with an aunt who lives in Dovercourt. She came here at Christmas with friends and recommended it. Although it was off season, we booked a table as it’s a small pub. The food was good, with very generous portions. We can recommend the ham egg and chips and the salmon and broccoli fishcakes - but bring an appetite. The staff were friendly. Parking is limited and their car park is round the back.

Visited at lunchtime when their Facebook page said they were open, but closed and shutters down. They need to publish accurate opening times on their website.

Visited for the first time and wished we had found it before ! The welcome was warm and friendly. Millie our waitress showed fantastic customer service skills and was so warm and outgoing. The food was delicious, we will return. Thank you. Tim and Sue 👍.

Great location and nice decor, however to charge £6 for two teas in paper cups is unacceptable even if they are named designer tea bags and “responsibly sourced fully recyclable” paper cups, surely washing up real cups is kinder to the planet ? As said by others, this cafe has been recently taken over by another well known chain who have several other upmarket venues in the area. Perhaps they are trying to gain a monopoly hold in the harbour area ? My advice would be to try the burger van which is often parked up nearby for better value.

A very friendly and welcoming pub. We called in, without booking, on Thursday lunch time , the pub was so busy but a table was found for us without any fuss. We did wonder about the wait for food considering everything is cooked fresh but need not to have worried. Menu is full of fish which the bar staff knew all about. My skate was excellent, my husband haddock and chips were cooked to perfection. The staff are great fun with a good knowledge of Harwich

We came here for a Saturday afternoon lunch. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We had the starters and main meals and the portions of everything is massive, so be careful unless you're really hungry! It was worth it though because the food was very tasty. I would also recommend the black forest cheesecake if it is on the dessert specials.