# Craft Nurseries Restaurant, Manningtree — Reviews & Opening Hours > Craft Nurseries Restaurant — Restaurant in Manningtree with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.2/5 from 250 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/craft-nurseries-restaurant (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Craft Nurseries Restaurant Manningtree, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6308312981005975270&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [I colburn](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/106232073565989418523) **In short:** Craft Nurseries Restaurant is a restaurant in Essex, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 250 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 6 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Craft Nurseries Restaurant Craft Nurseries Restaurant sits within a garden centre at Lawford, near Manningtree. The restaurant offers a range of dishes alongside an extensive cake selection. Visitors have noted attentive staff and a varied menu. Coffee is available. The outdoor courtyard features a fountain and water features, with garden seating surrounded by flowering plants. Dogs are allowed. The venue welcomes children and groups, and takes bookings. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Craft Nurseries Restaurant's own website](https://www.craftnurseries.co.uk/garden-cafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Craft Nurseries next door - Craft Nurseries Play Barn next door - Philip Liverton Ltd 200m away - Dog Training for Essex & Suffolk LTD 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (250 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Essex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1746297). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (250 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.craftnurseries.co.uk/garden-cafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01206 233452](tel:01206233452) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F33W2M3+25 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DEssex%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Craft Nurseries Restaurant? Craft Nurseries Restaurant is open Mon–Sat 9am–4pm; Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Craft Nurseries Restaurant any good? Craft Nurseries Restaurant is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 250 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Craft Nurseries Restaurant dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Craft Nurseries Restaurant. ### Is Craft Nurseries Restaurant good for children? Yes, Craft Nurseries Restaurant is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Craft Nurseries Restaurant? Yes, Craft Nurseries Restaurant takes reservations. ### How do I contact Craft Nurseries Restaurant? 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