Mersea Barns

Mersea Barns Mersea Barns is a cafe, restaurant, and shop located in East Mersea, Essex. Situated on Mersea Island, it's a popular destination for both locals and visitors.

Mersea Barns offers:

Cafe and Restaurant: Known for its high-quality, freshly prepared meals, Mersea Barns serves breakfast, lunch, and a selection of cakes and drinks. They offer options for everyone, from weary walkers to those looking for a leisurely lunch.

Shop: The shop offers a variety of items, including gifts, souvenirs, homeware, and local food and drink products. They also sell everyday essentials and tasty treats.

Glamping: For those seeking a unique stay, Mersea Barns provides luxury glamping in shepherds huts and safari tents, suitable for family breaks or romantic getaways. These accommodations are open all year.

Play Barn: There's an outdoor play area for children aged preschool to 8 years old, featuring a sandpit, climbing frame, water pump station, and play cafe.

Opening hours
Mersea Barns is open Wednesday to Monday, 9 am to 4 pm, and is closed on Tuesdays.
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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, 25th May☀️Kitchen open 9:00am till 3:30pm🕣Serving a brunch menu all day😋Book a table online or call...
23/05/2026

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, 25th May☀️

Kitchen open 9:00am till 3:30pm🕣

Serving a brunch menu all day😋

Book a table online or call on 01206 384198📞

Parkinson’s UK @ Mersea Barns🩵We are very fortunate today to welcome Christine & Roy from Mersea Lions Club with a gener...
20/05/2026

Parkinson’s UK @ Mersea Barns🩵

We are very fortunate today to welcome Christine & Roy from Mersea Lions Club with a generous donation of £180, we also received a private donation .
Thank you everyone for your generosity💙
Mersea Island Lions Club

The following dates are:
• Wednesday 17th June 2pm-4pm
• Wednesday 15th July 2pm-4pm

We would like to say a very big thank you to all of our customers that have visited throughout the week and the weekend💙...
10/05/2026

We would like to say a very big thank you to all of our customers that have visited throughout the week and the weekend💙

From the Mersea Barns Team

🍰 SWEET TREAT TRIO 🍰Customers have requested and we have responded 😜 SO…. For this weekend we have a selection of our ...
09/05/2026

🍰 SWEET TREAT TRIO 🍰

Customers have requested and we have responded 😜 SO…. For this weekend we have a selection of our most popular traybakes in perfect bite size pieces😋

• Brownie
• Bakewell
• Victoria Sponge

Pop along to Mersea Barns to purchase your afternoon tea treat box🎁

Open Wednesday - Sunday 9am-4pm⏰

🎉Regional Finalists: Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 🎉We are delighted to share that we have reached the Regional Finals for...
07/05/2026

🎉Regional Finalists: Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 🎉

We are delighted to share that we have reached the Regional Finals for Best Boutique Stay in Essex! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who nominated us to get us into the Top 10. The final stage is now open, and the winner is chosen by YOU.

Winning this prestigious award would be a dream come true for our small team. If you have a moment, please click the link below to cast your vote for Mersea Barns Glamping.
Voting closes 26th May 2026

👇 Vote for us here:
https://essex.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote

Thank you for your incredible support! 🥂✨

Just a heads up! 📣We hope you enjoyed the bank holiday? We did too! We’ll be closed tomorrow (May 6th) to recharge. 🔋We’...
05/05/2026

Just a heads up! 📣

We hope you enjoyed the bank holiday? We did too! We’ll be closed tomorrow (May 6th) to recharge. 🔋

We’re back on Thursday May 7th from 9am – 1pm (last orders 12 noon). Catch us for a morning treat, before we close for a private event.

What a weekend!Thank you to everyone that has visited throughout the weekend and today, it’s been an absolute blast 💥 We...
04/05/2026

What a weekend!

Thank you to everyone that has visited throughout the weekend and today, it’s been an absolute blast 💥

We re-opened the Playbarn for the summer and it’s been busy with play and activities🛝

Our ‘Brunch menu’ today has been a triumph🥇, trialling some new dishes for the summer menu - problem is, what do we choose? 🫣

Once again thank you 🙏🏻

We are now closed tomorrow and Wednesday, with Thursday opening 9:00am to 12 noon - the afternoon we are closed for a private function🕣

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

From

Mersea Barns Team

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING‼️If visiting Mersea this weekend why not pop along to Mersea Barns to enjoy one of our delicious br...
02/05/2026

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING‼️

If visiting Mersea this weekend why not pop along to Mersea Barns to enjoy one of our delicious breakfasts, lunches, drinks or cakes?😋

Tomorrow, Sunday 3rd May we have the traditional roast available as well as the specials board🍔

Bank Holiday Monday the 4th May we are open ALL DAY serving a wonderful brunch menu (see attached)☺️

01/05/2026

PLAYBARN🛝

We’re really excited as the Playbarn is up and running for the summer. Focused towards activities with water, sand climbing frame and stepping stones. Available Thursday - Sunday with two sessions running 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3:30pm🕣

This is an OUTDOOR play area with light shade cover. Availability will be weather dependant. Message 🛝 on on Instagram to be added to the Playbarn chat where information is regularly updated☀️

To avoid disappointment it’s best to book online as spaces are limited per session alternatively give us a call on the day you wish to visit and we can let you know the availability. If you prefer to just drop in on the day we will try our best to squeeze you in😊

WE ARE OPEN BANK HOLIDAY 🚨-
MONDAY 4TH MAY & MONDAY 25TH MAY

We are all ready for a busy Bank Holiday weekend and the counter is full with delicious offerings🍰😋Gateaux- Carrot pumpk...
01/05/2026

We are all ready for a busy Bank Holiday weekend and the counter is full with delicious offerings🍰😋

Gateaux
- Carrot pumpkin seed and cinnamon🥕
- Lemon Victoria🍋
- Sticky toffee🍬
- Chocolate🍫
- Coffee & walnut☕️

Traybakes
- Chocolate brownie🍫
- Treacle slice🤤
- Mixed berry crumble shortbread🍓
- White chocolate Rocky road🍪
- Bakewell slice🍒

Shortbreads
- Plain😮‍💨
- Chocolate chip🍫
- Jammy dodger🍓

Scones
- Fruit🍇
- Cheese🧀

We are open all weekend including Bank Holiday Monday 9am-4pm⏰

Another incredible Sunday at the Barns & Back multi-terrain races! 🏃‍♂️💨 Huge thanks to everyone who came out to tackle ...
27/04/2026

Another incredible Sunday at the Barns & Back multi-terrain races! 🏃‍♂️💨 Huge thanks to everyone who came out to tackle the trails.

Big congrats to our podium finishers:

🏆 5K Race
1️⃣ Billy Reynolds
2️⃣ Keiron Skinner
3️⃣ Lucy Newman

🏆 10K Race
1️⃣ Vincent White
2️⃣ Adam Sims
3️⃣ Richard Mabbitt

We are officially at £815 raised for West Mersea RNLI and Herts & Essex Air Ambulance ! 🚁🚤 Help us reach our £1,000 goal by the end of the series!

A massive shoutout to Nick Reynolds and his legendary team of marshals: Pete, Herman, Steve, Kate, Lee, Nicola, Ruby, Dave & Annie. We couldn't do this without you! 🙌

Save the dates:
🗓️ 31st May 2026
🗓️ 28th June 2026

🔗 Register now at www.merseabarns.com/mersea-barns-run

Address

East Road, East Mersea
Colchester, Essex
CO5 8TQ

Opening Hours

9am - 4pm Wednesday - Monday
CLOSED on TUESDAYS

Telephone

01206 384198

Website

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