Food & Drink

Exhibitions from well known artists, films and other arts and cultural events in this contemporary visual arts organisation. Also houses the Firstsite Café for a coffee and a light lunch

Opening in 2008, Thai up at the Quay offers authentic Thai cuisine in a 17th Century beamed building. Fresh ingredients and excellent service

A welcoming café located on Harwich’s pier. A great place for people and boat watching with a lovely cup of coffee. They also serve lunches, light bites and a children’s menu. 5 minutes walk from Harwich Town Station

A family run business for over 40 years, serving fish and chips a moments walk from Harwich Town station.

Open every day, in the winter tuck into a warming meal or a drink in the lounge or in summer enjoy drinks out on the patio with views across Dovercourt Bay

Now run by former ESSCRP officer Terri Ryland, The New Bell Inn is a traditional CAMRA pub in the heart of old Harwich, just moments from Harwich Town station

A licensed café and bar, the perfect spot for a bite to eat after a long walk around the Nature reserve while you wait for your train. Just seconds from the station

Built as a Coaching Inn around 1723, the Mistley Thorn offers award winning dining and accommodation in tastefully designed surroundings. Seafood it’s a speciality with Mersea Oysters year round and Native Colchester Oysters in season

Built as a Coaching Inn around 1723, the Mistley Thorn offers award winning dining and accommodation in tastefully designed surroundings. Seafood it’s a speciality with Mersea Oysters year round and Native Colchester Oysters in season.

A dog and family friendly pub with a large garden overlooking the river. A cozy retreat with a warm inviting ‘local pub’ atmosphere that serves local beers and food.