A Listers Bar in Suffolk Coastal

Was a great place, food and atmosphere lovely, service great, love band inside main bar if you wanted to dance but in the tent great for socialising

Decided to come here and celebrate my birthday wish I hadn't, Food was not good I had duck in pancake rolls small portion on the menu it says with rice noodles. When it came I had two overcooked small pancakes rolls sat on sliced cucumber when I asked where were the noodles the young lady went back to the kitchen to ask the chef. When she returned she said the chef said they are in the pancake rolls. No noodles. there were 8 of us 4 of our meals were no good. Don't understand how a chef can send out food that isn't up to standard The young ladies looking after us were lovely and we weren't charged for our meal. It ruined what was meant to be a special occasion ,,😟When I first moved to Woodbridge this was one of my favorite places to go and the food was very good can't say that now and the food doesn't justify what they are charging.

Refreshingly Nice, My first time here last evening, and its a really nice place, it does not have a extensive menu, which for some is a good thing. The staff could not do enough to be helpful, and that really does add to the experience. Its well worth another visit.

It was a fantastic evening the food and service were great. I had the slow braised lamb shank, it was perfectly cooked and delicious. Alisters has a great atmosphere and I would highly recommend this establishment.

Presentation was outstanding, food was delicious, service was fast. Overall all lovely and would love to come again soon

Always great service. Above and beyond expectations always. Attention to detail and very efficient at all times. Highly recommended

Such a poor service! We were a large group of 18, pre booked our food and table booked for 19.30.Meals didn’t arrive until 21.00. Food arrived lukewarm and veg missing off plate. I had then finished eating my meal before the missing veg was bought out to the table! No condiments on the table and having to constantly ask for more drinks. Poor service ! Would not recommend and won’t return. ☹️

Table booked for 7.30 pm ….all meals pre booked did not start eating untill 9 pm . Roast potatoes were very hard and had to ask for more veg as when meal came out was only 3 Brussels sprouts on plate on menu it says with seasonal veg …food Luke warm . Was not asked once if we needed any mustard , salt pepper etc ( none on table )

Poor food, terrible yellow prawn curry poor taste and served on a plate as they had run out of bowls, 5 small prawns … Cocktail 2 for 1 was Alpro spritz served in a pint glass! Very weak mostly ice. The Red house wine was great and the staff were nice. Curries were kindly removed from bill but really not not restaurant worthy standard. Shame as regular customers…

Absolutely awful service. The food was nice enough. However, the lady manager is rude, and both times, I've been has tried to close everything early. The other waitresses were lovely and friendly, particularly a few of the lovely young ladies who worked, but the manager certainly needs training. I work in the same sector and she wouldn't last long. She's damaging your business!!

Very poor service. Wasn't even busy we had to get up to ask to order. Drinks came fairly quick we had a started to share but did ask to get mains going asap we then waited 45m for these. When questioned about mains was said they would be 5m... But 10m later and with two hungry and inpatient kids we stated that we would like to pay and go and all that was said was I'm sorry.. Charged us for drinks and starter and that was it...very disappointed tbh and I hate complaining but unfortunately it was our first time in this place and the last.

Been here a few times now before the cinema Excellent service Excellent choice of wines Knowledgeable staff And to top that the food is delicious

£15 for two (medium!) glasses of red wine!! They clearly saw me coming.... but not again. Is this another example of rip off Britain?

Very enjoyable evening at A-Listers. We had a selection of the small plates, tapas style and they were all good - both tasty and interesting. Dessert was also good - the Kilner jar sundae was very plentiful. Good selection of drinks including a lot of interesting cocktails. The Mean Girl went down well! Nice atmosphere and the staff were friendly and got the service just right, neither hovering nor ignoring us. When you wanted them to arrive, they did!

See a film at Riverside cinema and then go to A Listers for dinner, discounted cinema tickets and token towards dinner for £20 per person. Or drink and a cake for £5 per person. Salmon was delicious and chips with the fish and chips were big, fluffy and delicious. Highly recommended

Took the family out for my girls birthday a few weeks ago, worst meal out I have ever had, we have two children and on arrival we asked for two highchairs. When they came they were covered in mouldy and old food and clearly hadn’t...

The food was actually very good but expensive. The menu is very misleading. We ordered the smaller meals with add-on halloumi chips. Apparently this was only an option if you were ordering from the grill so we were charged £7 a portion as a starter...

Went for dinner. Staff very friendly and attentive. Menu rather limited and food mediocre. Thai curry and chicken burger both pretty poor. More of a bar than a restaurant.

The knowledgeable and attentive staff at Aurora adds to the overall charm of the restaurant. Food was good too! Thank you to Jess and Sophia in the Ipswich branch.

Not for vegetarians/vegans. We just came for a meal, which will unfortunately be our last. We ordered 2 x shiitake mushroom and spring onion boa buns but received pulled pork boa buns! As soon as I tasted it I felt really unwell and double checked...

I booked here for my birthday ( a zero birthday) as I had the pleasure of dining here in December for a works Xmas lunch. I cannot tell you how lovely the staff were, how wonderful the food was and how delightful the whole experience...

Took my mother-in-law to the A Listers Restaurant in Woodbridge and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The service was excellent and food was perfectly cooked. My wife and mother-in-law are coeliac (cannot eat gluten) and the restaurant catered very well for them both. We will all...

I ordered a portion of ribs - they were strangely gelatinous. I checked to see if it was pure fat, but didn't appear to be, but perhaps very overcooked. Pretty horrible. My wife had a burger that was solid and not very nice and pretty...

Not a good experience this time. We chose the roast chicken. It came with 2 very pale large pieces of chicken, roast potatoes, gravy and a separate dish of greens. We both decided we wouldn’t eat the larger piece but take it home in a...

It’s alright. It’s mainly a tent outside the cinema. It was very cold and drafty when we went. It has weatherspoons style food - cheesy chips - that sort of thing but is much more expensive. It’s open all day which is good but very...

We stopped here mid afternoon on a Saturday. Waitress was so friendly and prompt. We had buttermilk chicken burgers and a few sides . Brilliant venue and always a great experience. Don't forget to grab a dessert, as this was delicious too.

We've eaten here three times now and cannot fault the food, service and atmosphere. Tempura prawns to start is one of the best starters I have ever had, service is always quick and friendly. Highly recommended.

We went to A Listers after watching a film at the attached cinema. We’ve been regularly to the Riverside over the years but not since the restaurant has been A Listers. The positives • The staff were friendly and on the ball. All credit to...

Well that was the most underwhelming New Year I've ever experienced at this venue tonight. Food medicore and service appallingly slow. Music? A bad karaoke at best. £98 per head - I would've had more fun spending this in a queue at Tescos.

I really wanted this restaurant to be good following a movie at the cinema and a meal at the attached restaurant. The staff are all fab,ambience in both the restaurant and marquee great but the food was average at best and mostly below par. Starters,...

My first experience of dining here is likely to be my last, I was invited to an attended an anniversary lunch, which was catering for approx 50 people. The lunch had been booked some months in advance as had the meal choices for guests, so...

I’ve been here a few times for Sunday lunch & can recommend the roast. Therefore I had high hopes of organising an afternoon tea for myself and some friends before heading into the cinema. I booked an paid well in advance as requested. I mentioned...

My friend and I had an afternoon tea (with Prosecco). Very friendly staff made us feel very well. Really lovely selection of sandwiches and cakes. Highly recommend.

I wasn't sure what I expected, I'd looked at the menu and it didn't grab me but - c'est la vie as they say. Girls night out so we thought we would give it a go. Have to say I was more than pleased with...

Excellent service, food very tasty. We were given a jug of water when we arrived & the drinks menu. Also given a bowl of water for our dog. There was also a live Singer after we arrived. Would highly recommend this place.

I had my pre-wedding meal last night with some friends and colleagues. There were 10 of us, and I cannot give enough credit to the staff and their conduct. The atmosphere is lively and buzzy, and on a hot summers evening like last night it...

Obviously not enough staff, service was dire, Mackerel Pate really good, cheese and biscuits awful, horrible biscuits and mouldy grapes, to their credit they took the cheese and biscuits off the bill, would rather had paid for a nice cheese board.

Whilst on holiday, we popped in to A Listers to book a table for dinner for a Tuesday evening. Whilst there we decided to stay and have a cocktail, which were very good! We returned in the evening for a meal and the food was...

Popped in for a quick lunch and for my wife to have her favourite mussels. Unfortunately found they were off the menu. But not to worry we both went for the Salmon, broccoli and mashed new potatoes. Very tasty meal. Good service

We went to Alisters for dinner on a recent trip to Suffolk. Really impressed by the attentive and friendly service. I had a starter of fried calamari followed by mussels in a creamy sauce. My husband had the salmon. We were both disappointed in the...

Please go back to serving plain French baguette with the mussels. What you are now serving is too greasy and doesn't mop up the delicious white wine sauce half as well.

We were travelling with Stardust Big Band (from Middlesex) who had two performances next door at the Riverside Theatre during the Early May Bank Holiday. Glad we booked ahead, as it filled up quickly and no surprise why... delicious food! My mussels were among the...

I visit for a treat dinner for myself & was initially impressed. I'd looked at the menu online so was already planning my order. The covered patio area was lovely so when the staff just pointed to the empty restaurant, I chose to sit out...

The beef Ragu was absolutely tasteless, I asked for cheese to make it more edible and was charged £1.50 for a tiny pot of cheese!! Ridiculous. This should be offered for free. Overall the menu was super overpriced and food disappointing. Service was OK although...

Nice evening, with a great ambience, excellent service and very nice food. We booked in advance and were given a nice table inside. Will definitely be back.

Visited Listers today for drinks. Friendly experienced staff. Great music. Will certainly go again. Food looked good. Worth a visit

Fabulous from the beginning to the end. Always such a warm welcome from Stuart & Andy; super attentive staff; amazing food

We have been eating here for a long time when it was the Riverside and more recently as A Listers. We had a meal last night after the early evening film at the cinema. Once again we were not disappointed by the friendly staff, the...

Pre booked a table, arrived and seated right near the door. It was very breezy, so we asked to move. Reseated further into the Marquee, which was nicer. I ordered a Piña colada but didn't taste like any alcohol, more thick milk. I asked the...

Had a great Friday evening here. Staff were very efficient and seemed to get on with each other really well! Amazing to see as it made us enjoy our experience more, it created a great atmosphere. The food was amazing, loving the new menu they...

Most delicious afternoon tea I have ever had. Being vegan it's hard to find places who do nice sandwiches and extras like scones. Everything was delicious, half of our party was veggie or vegan and half normal afternoon tea and all was amazing. Cosy atmosphere,...

We had a wonderful evening in a restaurant full of ambiance. All such fun, completely full and a great atmosphere. The menu was oh so tempting and dishes chosen really delicious. Many thanks to all the great staff.

Went here with my grandson yesterday. My grandson had a coke [£3.00] and an 'A Listers' Burger [£14.00] with chips. I had an elderflower sparkle [£3.50] and a Tempura Squid [£8.00] . The service was efficient and professional. The food was delicious and plenty of...

We are local and popped in with a table of 13 last sat night. The service was very bad and took us ages to order drinks and get desserts. They certainly missed out on up sales from us. Seemed to miss a manager on duty...

Came here for an evening meal with a friend and really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor. The named tables are fun. However, the food was disappointing, especially considering the price you pay for meals! I had the Chicken satay which was fairly average and nothing...

A Lister's Restaurant - formerly the Riverside Restaurant is a delightful and increasingly popular restaurant in Woodbridge offering local cuisine with Suffolk ingredients from the sea and land. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the food preparation in my opinion is the best in...

Had a lovely evening here with friends. Bar staff were friendly and attentive. The ambiance was warm and inviting. Had some delicious pink fizz followed by an amazing mocktail. There’s a wonderful selection in the menu of both. I highly recommend this place for dining...

Sadly this restaurant has gone down hill since reopening. We had visited several times pre COVID and always had a good meal and good service. However on this occasion it was a total disappointment. Service was poor unless you was one of the loud regulars....

Enjoyed a few drinks with some good food during Saturday lunchtime. Service was very good. Friendly and attentive, whilst maintaining relaxed feel. Cocktails were inventive and fun!

Simply had the best evening! Started with drinks presented perfectly loads of ice & strawberries in my G&T. Food was excellent, my chicken satay was tasty, hot & would recommend the tender stem broccoli & asparagus which was cooked to perfection and delicious! Staff were...

I had lunch with a friend there recently. Service wasn't on the menu. The staff was rather dismissive about our comments (No attention was given to us and a few things didn't arrive at our table. My friend wasn't happy about her main plate). I...

Awful long service and I'm convinced drinks were watered down. Avoid Martini Expresso as watery! Not welcome either as told to empty glasses in pkastic cups to leave by 11pm!

We had been curious to try the new 'bar with food' but had been biding our time, easing back into things after the great plague. The town is a bit abuzz with talk of the new exec chef who has quite the reputation and that...

So the Riverside Restaurant has morphed into A-Listers - a bar with food for modern times. I highly recommend ordering food, it's as good if not better than anything else on offer in the area and I've not had a disappointing menu choice yet in...

Stopped for spontaneous lunch one Sunday. The staff were friendly and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. This place is dog friendly and welcoming. We experienced a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We sat outside, on one of the many tables. The drinks were reasonably...

Came down to have some drinks and small snacks with some friends. Being from the hospitality industry I was quite appalled by the multiple mistakes by the kitchen and bar over the course of the evening. We ordered two pornstar martinis, however they came out...

I was meeting a friend today, thought we were having lunch, but the sign outside said Restaurant closed today. I had no mobile signal, two young female staff members, one was most helpful, thank you for the loan of your main phone. My fiend arrived...

We stopped here for a quick lunch, and asked if they allowed dogs, the rather shocked reply was, “of course, we allow dogs everywhere in the restaurant” to say that they are they are completely dog friendly would be an understatement, the food was excellent,...

Went for anniversary meal. Not a good idea. Lots of staff all very young and scruffy in jeans and t shirts. Our waitress didn’t have a clue what drinks were available and shoved a menu at us. Order the £17 steak. Inedible. A tough chewy...

Always been meaning to review this place but never got round to it, lovely, friendly and helpful ladies that always serve us with a cheerful attitude, love the cocktails and food.

What a fab place. Staff just bubbling with friendliness, smiles and professionalism.😊 Great food, huge portions 😍 Whilst there we had the fortune to listen to a duo play/sing for us 👍🏻 Plus we met a local family with the most adorable children…Curtis, Ronnie &...

Visited last night and we were really impressed with not only the food but the level of service. Due to a couple of local restaurant closures, caused by staffing issues the restaurant was extremely busy. The staff and particularly the manager handled the situation brilliantly....

We booked on sat July10th to eat 7.30 Sunday 11th - was surprised they were taking bookings because of the football but was assured they would be open and all was OK. Arrived 7.15 Sunday to be told the kitchen was shut and always shuts...

Had dinner with two friends in A Listers. Two out of three of us unwell after. Phoned to advise them out of courtesy was not planning on taking it further. Was told manager would call me back. Call came back from same member of staff...

Absolutely amazing food, oysters are lush and so is the fish, staff are amazing especially the bar tender there on Thursday 1st. Definitely comeing back with my family and friends and I'm sure they will love it as much as me

Fabulous three course lunch today. Salt and pepper squid and duck rolls both excellent starter's and flat iron steak cooked as requested and very tasty. Pear upsidedown cake and apple cheesecake both great desserts. This was a leisurely lunch and not a quick bite. Close...

Came here over bank holiday weekend. We often come as we enjoy the atmosphere and the staff are always so lovely. We enjoyed the cocktails, my daughter even had a mocktail (she's 10) and said it was lovely. We had the mussels which were delicious....

After booking Saturday lunch online ,we arrived and we’re greeted by very well presented head of house , details were checked and hand sanitizer was available We were led to our pre booked table as requested ,probably the best table in the restaurant. Service was...

We had a nice lunch on 8 June. Both had chicken burger which was a whole chicken Breast and came with a nice coleslaw and chips. Very large portion and very tasty. Washed down with a couple of glasses of wine.

Went with friends and everyone enjoyed their meals. Menu was inventive and a little bit different. Carrot and chilli soup delicious. Would definitely return if in area. Service was excellent too, friendly and efficient,

We met friends here for lunch on Friday. It was really windy and the marquee was rattling around. However, the heaters are amazing and it was nice to be indoor/outdoor without having to wear a coat! The road outside is very busy and can be...

I used to rave about this place when it was The Riverside Restaurant but last night I was a little disappointed when we went for drinks and dessert after eating elsewhere. Even though we got there bang on time, our table wasn't ready and they...

Would have loved to have left a good review, but sadly having been directed to a table, waited 15 minutes to be served to then be told that there was a mistake and that they were now fully booked and I needed to leave the...

We went to A Listers on a Saturday evening, the tables are a little close together and not the best seating options, but for limited space what can you expect! I don't think they have sufficient heaters, this isn't something that bothers me but worth...

I booked on line 8 days before our dinner however on the afternoon of the booking I received a call informing me that all the inside seats had been taken and we were going to have to eat outside without heating or much cover and...

The food was fantastic, all four of us had different dishes and they were all well presented. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and were offering out blankets and hot water bottles as the evening went on as it was quite cold. If there...

Visited A listers for an evening meal in their marquee. Food was nice but the tables are too close. I had my back to a bench table and had the person behind been sitting directly behind me our backs would have been touching. On arrival...

We had dinner last night with a couple of friends and the food was excellent, a great choice of wine and cocktails, the service we received was second to none. There was a lovely atmosphere, the place was full and it was great to see...

When this was the riverside the food was amazing. Since the takeover to a listers, the food has completely gone down hill. I understand this venue has changed slightly to more of a drinking establishment, however that doesn’t mean you can’t also serve consistent food....

It was a cold but bright day and a walk along the riverside was planned. Prior to setting out, lunch was in order and we decided to visit A Listers. We both had the same meal, the soup followed by the burger. I have had...

We ventured out on a rotten day weather wise for lunch at 'A Listers' which was previously known as The Riverside at Woodbridge, adjacent to the cinema. We sat in the outdoor marquee and felt safe, with sanitiser and App code well signed, and all...