Pubs in Suffolk

Pubs in Suffolk are second to none!

As you'd expect from the county that brings you the two largest UK beer producers (Adnams and Greene King), our love of the traditional British pint is unrivalled. Suffolk Pubs are embedded at the heart of each community, and therefore have the local atmosphere and friendly touch. Entering them you enter a world where food and drink counts, in a personal way.



Pubs in Suffolk come in all shapes and sizes - the smallest is The Nutshell in Bury St Edmunds (pictured above) - you can touch the back wall from the front door, but the quality of the pub makes up for it's lack of quantity!


Are you looking for a comfortable, friendly pub full of rustic atmosphere plus excellent beer and food? Yes? Then the Red Lion, nestling within the ancient village of Kirtling in west Suffolk, is the place for you.
For more information see: The Kirtling Red Lion



The Jolly Sailor, in the beautiful village of Orford, is a great pub, full of friendly faces, great food and delightful guest rooms. In the winter you'll enjoy our open fire and cosy lounges and in the summer the large garden will entice you with it's views of Orford Castle.
For more information please see: The Jolly Sailor, Orford



The Brewer's Arms, Rattlesden, is a lovely, 16th Century village pub & restaurant in a peaceful location not far from Stowmarket. Open from 10am for coffee and cake, through brunch, lunch, & dinner, you'll want to stay all day!



The Middleton Bell is the type of Village pub you'd want to have in your Village - attractive, welcoming, delicious home cooked and locally sourced food, with very friendly staff and open fires, it is the hub of this very pretty Village. Stop in for a meal when you're on the way to the coast or to Minsmere and you won't be disappinted!



Close to Lavenham, The Six Bells, Preston St Mary, offer all you could possibly want from a traditional village pub - home-cooked, "no nonsense" food, a large selection of beverages including guest ales, a huge beer garden, a darts board and - of course - a very warm welcome! The Six Bells also has a self-contained flat that sleeps 4, plus camping and caravanning facilities so you can turn your visit into a holiday!



The King's Head, Laxfield, is one of the friendliest pubs with accommodation around - and one of the most unique too, as it has no bar counter! Instead of ordering at the bar, visitors go to the Tap Room to select their beverages, including ales from barrels. Families and dogs are warmly welcomed, and the food is delicious with a regularly changing Specials Board containing meals to tempt you. B&B or self-catering accommodation is available in the Old Stables Block and charge is made by the room, not per head. Special offer discounts are available on longer stays.

Some great examples of pubs that are perfect for relaxing in and come very highly recommended by the locals are - -



The Sutton Plough - a welcoming country pub in Sutton, a small village just 3 miles from Woodbridge, serving the very best in home-cooked food prepared from local ingedients, and an impressively diverse wine list. This family and dog-friendly establishment offers a warm welcome to all.

The Star Inn, Wenhaston - a cosy, welcoming village inn with open fires, a good selection of traditional bar games, great food, a large garden with a boules pitch and camping by prior arrangement



The George and Dragon, Long Melford - a popular Inn with locals, with 14 ensuite bedrooms

Queen's Head, Bramfield - an award-winning dining pub run by the same family for over 12 years



The King's Head Inn, Orford - situated on the lovely Suffolk coast and selling Adnams Bitter, Broadside, Draught Guinness & Stella Artois, amongst other refreshments

The Moon & Mushroom Inn, Ipswich - an award-winning and cosy 16th Century Inn



The White Horse at Tattingstone - a 17th Century Grade II listed inn with restaurant, large beer garden and camp site

The Cock Inn, Polstead - serving delicious, home-cooked food made from local produce

The Westleton Crown, Westleton - set on the Suffolk Heritage Coast between Southwold and Aldeburgh

The Black Boy Public House, Bury St Edmunds - a welcoming traditional pub, located in the heart of this wonderfully medieval town



Delicious home made cuisine is important to Pubs in Suffolk, whose staff take every effort to look after your comfort, heal your hunger, and make your taste buds dizzy. Their chefs can call upon the excellent local produce of farms and farmers markets, and if preparing a menu of British cooking, they are drawing on tradition and experience of Suffolk eras to make it truly great.

Many Suffolk Pubs are own and run by the chefs, which is why the food is so good!



Some examples of top foodie pubs are -

The Olde Bull Inn, Bury St Edmunds - - The Pheasant Bar & Restaurant, Gestingthorpe - - The Anchor, Walberswick - - The Angel, Sudbury and The Ship, Dunwich.

You can find examples of pubs in Suffolk featured non-stop in the nation’s newspaper foodie sections and bearing prestigious international awards.



For example, the wonderful Bildeston Crown, Bildeston won the "Taste of England" in the National Enjoy England Awards for Excellence in April 2010. And their past awards include: "Best Small Suffolk Hotel” in the Tourism in Suffolk Awards 2008, East of England 2009, and silver in the National Tourism awards 2009. Also, Chef Chris Lee Good the 'Food Guide 2007 Up and Coming Chef of the Year' and was on TV last summer representing Suffolk, taking on and winning in a cook off with The Hairy Bikers! The Crown also has 3 AA Rosettes and 3 AA Red Stars so you can be sure of an excellent meal!



Suffolk’s pleasant life and countryside encourages people to work here, and stay here, including prominent chefs and excellent staff. As you'd expect from us country loving folk you can take your hound to many Suffolk Pubs - but check out Dog Friendly Pubs in Suffolk first to make sure!

When you’re ready to relax, the local is the place to call second home. This means Suffolk Pubs are also a great place to stay - so check out Suffolk Pubs with Accommodation

So work up that appetite during your trips out, and delve in to unbelievably good value for very tasty fare!

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