# Shoulder of Mutton Tea Room, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Shoulder of Mutton Tea Room — Home Goods Store in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 84 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/shoulder-of-mutton-tea-room (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Home Goods Store # Shoulder of Mutton Tea Room Fordham, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13798531862963485060&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Shoulder of Mutton Antique and Collectors Centre with Licensed Tea Rooms](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105116212035095370752) **In short:** Shoulder of Mutton Tea Room is a home goods store in Essex, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 84 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Shoulder of Mutton Tea Room Shoulder of Mutton Tea Room sits within an antiques centre on Halstead Road in Fordham. The tea room serves homemade cakes and coffee. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. The venue has ample outdoor seating and parking is readily available. Staff are noted as friendly and knowledgeable. Google rating: 4.8 from 84 reviews. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Shoulder of Mutton Tea Room's own website](http://www.theshoulder.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - The Shoulder of Mutton next door - Aldham Veterinary Centre 300m away - Ferretti Company Ltd 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this antiques center offers a wide variety of unique items and high-quality antiques, along with delicious homemade cakes and coffee. Visitors also highlight the reasonable prices and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. They also appreciate the ample outdoor space and easy parking. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (84 reviews) **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/1585143). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (84 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.theshoulder.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01206 687282](tel:01206687282) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F32WQ5R+W5 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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