Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Mersea Island

"The bold, brash Slug & Lettuce chain is the antithesis of the ‘best kept secret’ or ‘this little place I know’. It’s ..." Read our full review"

"The obvious choice for locals to celebrate a special occasion with a spot of fine dining, The Dining Room continues to wow with a simple menu of contemporary British dishes (think beef Wellington and Parmesan risotto) cooked to a consistently high standard. The fixed price menu is a particular hit, and Tuesday nights even more so as guests are encouraged to bring their own wine. 1356 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2UH"

"Between those pretty houses on the river and the High Street of Colchester you will find more colourful houses that make up the Dutch Quarter. It was the 16th century home to Flemish Protestant refugees fleeing religious persecution following their defeat in a rebellion against Catholic Spain. The houses pre-date the Dutch arrival and were formerly inhabited by the Jewish community and other immigrants."