# Mersea Island Fish Bar, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Mersea Island Fish Bar — Fish & Chips Restaurant in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 116 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/mersea-island-fish-bar (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Fish & Chips Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Mersea Island Fish Bar West Mersea, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12572107579340373721&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Mersea Island Fish Bar](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115853276801207985448) **In short:** Mersea Island Fish Bar is a fish & chips restaurant in Essex, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 116 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Mersea Island Fish Bar Mersea Island Fish Bar sits on West Mersea's High Street and serves fish and chips with fresh fish and crispy batter. Portions are generous. The menu includes salt and chilli cod bites. Online ordering for collection is available. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. It welcomes children and groups, and dogs are allowed. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Mersea Island Fish Bar's own website](https://www.merseafishbar.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 12:00 – 7:30 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 7:30 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 7:30 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 8:30 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 8:30 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 7:00 PM ## What's nearby - Coastal Bliss Ltd next door - Titash Indian Restaurant next door - Mersea Community & Sports Centre next door - West Mersea Library next door - The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this fish and chip shop offers delicious fish and chips, with fresh fish, crispy batter, and generous portions, including popular salt and chili cod bites. They also highlight the friendly staff, good value, and convenient online ordering for collection. Some reviews mention the chips can be not crisp. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (116 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** 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/1696898). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (116 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.merseafishbar.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01206 381999](tel:01206381999) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F32QWG6+QG ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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