Harden's survey result
Summary
“No frills” it may be (you must “BYO wine and bread”), but the “great seafood” – including the “freshest platters around”, plus hot options – at this very “quirky establishment” (basically a clapboard shack) mean that a visit is “always great fun”.
Summary
“Simple seafood at its best” – “straight from the sea”, and sold without frills from a basic shack (so bring your own wine, bread and butter). Well known for many miles around: “it’s on an island, 65 miles from London. They don’t advertise as they don’t need to!". Top Tip – “native oysters from September to April are extraordinary”.
Summary
“Amazing shellfish from an oyster shack” which is very basic and “as authentic as you could get!” – so “take your own wine, bread and butter for a rustic delight” that’s “always a fun” experience. There’s a “good range of hot and cold seafood”, and they now have a licence so you can buy drinks if you forget to BYO.
Summary
“The queuing and lack of finesse in customer care (plus the uncomfortable shed setting) are all part of the joy” at this rough-and-ready veteran spot, turning out “amazing fresh fish”… er, and that’s about it, so you may want to take advantage of the BYO bread and bottle policy (though they do now have a licence too).
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Have you eaten at The Company Shed?
129 Coast Road, West Mersea, CO5 8PA
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £1.80 |
| Service | 10.00% |
129 Coast Road, West Mersea, CO5 8PA
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑5 pm |
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