Butchers Knodishall in Suffolk Coastal

Fantastic Rooms,Great Hosts, this establishment is a great place to stay and a definite place to stay, I would recommend this place to anyone who visits the area

wanted to try this establishment out, so 3 of us ventured out for lunch and had the 2 meal deal for £12-00 scampi for me and fish and chips for the others and to follow crumble pear and berry with lots of custard. So that is why I gave it 4 stars

Poor food and over priced. Our experience visiting had no positives. I would not recommend this establishment on any level

We found this place while staying in the area. The food was top-notch pub grub, all cooked from scratch. The pie is definitely in my top 5 pies I have eaten. Highly recommended.

First class We called in lunchtime a very hot day . We had a beautiful crab salad with new potatoes. The crab was from Aldeburgh and was really sweet and delicious, potatoes were cooked to perfection. Tina who owns the Butchers Arms prides her self on using local produce . The staff were very pleasant and followed all the correct safety guidelines. Felt very safe . We ate outside but there was plenty of room around the tables inside . We will be back

Had lunch here on a Saturday while staying in the area. Friendly welcome and good service. Limited unpretentious menu but food was very good and reasonably priced. Fish and chips were excellent.

We were staying locally and found this pub late afternoon on a Sunday. Nice friendly atmosphere and staff but unfortunately the meal was not at all as we would have expected. Roast beef that we could hardly cut. Vegetables that were overcooked and yorkshire puddings that were burnt.

2 couples stayed for 2 nights. Clean accommodation, altho' the breakfast is only available in room, but no problem. Landlady very welcoming. Restaurant food very good & not too expensive. Pub's better from inside than it looks from the outside. Address should be more clearly marked as Knodishall Common near Thorpeness.

Lovely Sunday lunch (tasty creamed sprouts!) , nice friendly atmosphere. Good value for money. Recommended!

Just what you want from a village pub, good food, good drinks and good service. Plenty of free parking and a hassle free experience.

From the moment we arrived we were made very welcome, Tina had made a real effort to do an amazing table with crackers and chocolate lollies for all the children, it looked wonderful, jugs of juices were provided and refilled when needed, Tina catered for all the children needs even by providing sausages for the children who did not eat turkey and there was so much food. The food tasted so lovely and was very well presented. The children then had a visit from Father Xmas where Tina joined in. I want to thank Tina and the staff so much the children had a lovely time and asked when we can go again. thank you so much

We went along to the tapas night and I must say how lovely the food was, it was very well presented and tasted delicious. The service was excellent nothing was to much trouble for the landlady who was doing the waitressing very polite and helpful. The barman kept coming to check that we had drinks and soon re filled them when they were empty. I hope you do something like this again we will certainally be back

Just had a really nice meal , all four of us really enjoyed our meals . I had belly of pork which was delicious with all fresh veg piping hot . My husband had Lowestoft fish and chips , chips were really good . Lambs liver and Bacon with mash , and a homemade fish cake with lovely salad and chips . We all had deserts all lovely great presentation.Will definitely be back

We called in here on spec last Sunday. The carvery was lovely. Good food good beer in a nice little village pub. The staff were pleasant and efficient.

Stayed for one night and overall accommodation was okay for the one night, room for improvement in some area's but at the end of the day you get what you pay for and generally it was clean. We opted for breakfast in the room which was more than adequate, which included fresh milk, yogurt and orange juice plus cereals and other items . Had evening meal in the pub which was very good. We had our dog with us and he was made very welcome as they are very dog friendly. Would consider staying again if I was in the area.

Excellent food, friendly people. 5 of us in group had carvery beef and lamb both tender and veg cooked to perfection. Thank you

We went here for a dinner there was 10 of us, only people in the on a Friday night. Food was so horrible and expensive. Will not be visiting again!

Después de visitar una atracción local 22 de nosotros desde el club de coche skoda este fuimos a los carniceros para una comida. Teníamos el conservatorio exclusivamente para nosotros y rápidamente compramos nuestras bebidas. La camarera tomó las órdenes de comida la mayoría de nosotros pasamos y el asador. La carne era sabrosa y abundante, con una buena selección de verduras. Algunos de los del grupo tenía postre pero pasamos de que como íbamos a completos después de la rotisería.

Stayed here when we were invited to a wedding at snape maltings. Friendly welcome, good pub food for lunch, excellent ale, clean rooms and well organised taxi. Good value and matched all our expectations. Would definitely return

Stopped here for convenience, really old local pub with people playing darts. Not a bad menu and food was tasty but a bit pricey for what we had.

Myself and my husband visited the pub but it was a complete waste of time landlady to say miserable would be an understatement food was cold service was terrible. Never again

Fuimos para el almuerzo con algunos amigos y nuestro bebés. Habíamos peldaño para asegurar que tenía 3 sillas altas para nuestro bebés. Nos informaron que los niños deben sentarse en el conservatorio. Ten en cuenta que resulta ser un día super caliente y no era muy apropiado como nosotros dos y nuestros hijos eran demasiado caliente. Obviamente no es un lugar de familia agradable!!! Las sillas altas que nos dieron estaban sucias. Les limpiado muchísimo y el desinfectantes estaban negras! No estoy hablando de que un poco de comida a la izquierda del último cliente eran negros con ropa sucia. Como eran las mesas que nos esperaba para comer. Cuando mencionar al camarero bastante antipático dijo que la puerta del invernadero había sido abierta y el polvo debe de venir y nos dieron en las sillas altas!! La pena de 10 años de polvo? Yo creo que no! La única respuesta fue la encargada deberían haber limpiado!! Sin duda no volveremos, sucia y asquerosa!!!

Myself and 2 friends along with our 3 babies (all under 1) booked for lunch, we were told as we had children we would be put in the conservatory (obviously wanted us out the way), which on a boiling hot day was like a green house....asked for 3 highchairs 2 of which werent even the height of the table and they were completely disgusting as were the tables, we used wipes to clean everything ourselves and they were black......food was extremely average and the man behind the bar was the most miserable man I have ever seen, he was very rude when we asked if the highchairs were cleaned. We left very unhappy and I honestly wouldnt return if you paid me.

After visiting this pub today, we booked a table for 12oclock which included 3 adults and 3 highchairs, was told as we had children we would be seated in the conservatory, which as you can imagine on a hot day like today was unbearable for children as well as the adults. (As Is children should be seen and not heard)

Called in with friends midweek and were greeted by a man with no hint of a smile.We were told to sit where we liked which was not hard as the place was empty.The meal was plentiful and well cooked but throughout we never saw a hint of a smile from this man.When we left the place was still empty.If we are ever in this area again we would probably try a happier place to eat

Me and my partner popped in for a meal and sat in the bar we were greeted by a grumpy barman who seemed like he did not want us there. He served us our drinks and told us sit where u like. I would say very rude and need some training in customer service. Our meals were really lovely and I could not fault them at all. I was a bit upset when we were eating our meal the barman thought it was ok to keep going out smoking outside the bar by the gentleman toilet leaving the door open so we could smell the smoke. I would recommend the food but sorry not the service and if his attitude carries on people will avoid the place

very good value for money, very tasty food, friendly staff, good selection on the menu plenty of parking spaces

The meals there were six of us were all excellent value for money. They were tasty and hot. Also very good portions. Brilliant value for money also.

Following the Woodforde's Ale Trail we found another lovely pub. Nothing to look at on the outside but warm and welcoming inside. There is a good food selection with daily specials an vegetarian menu. We both had the quiche and chips which was filling The beer Woodforde's Norfolk champion was well kept. The local patrons were very friendly and chatty.The ladies facilities were nicely decorated with good quality soap and hand cream. Altogether a nice experience :-)

Shared a lovely meal with my son in their bright clean conservatory. They had a party on but still took us in and fed us promptly. Waiting staff very attentive too despite being busy with a partyy.

This pub is a little gem. The menu is not extensive but what they offered is lovely. It is a very homely little pub with a lovely atmosphere. The lady that served us was lovely.

went here for a family do.loved the food,and the service,and the drinks.everybody was happy with what they had,the group was about 15 people.

Having eaten at the Butchers several times before, we decided to go there, with some family, for my husbands birthday lunch. Our son was rather sceptical, having read some of the reviews!! We needn't have worried. The food was as tasty and wholesome as ever, the landlady was very attentive, and the two small children were made very welcome. Nothing was too much trouble.We will return!! Thanks Tina.

The service was rubbish, we waited 10 mins , still nobody showed their face , the locals didn't want to know , (or should I say yokels) , so we left and went elsewhere. Would not recommend this establishment to my enemiies let alone friends , or go back there again . My lady friend was not impressed to say the least as where she comes from they would not dream of giving their customers such crap service . zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz OOPS!!! sorry I fell asleep waiting for a good inspirational comment.

I recently had a family meal at this lovely village pub. The pub was clean and very cosy the atmosphere was very welcoming, the food was lovely and was very well presented the staff were very polite and very helpful

I recently visited this pub for a family meal. The staff were friendly throught our meal but never asked us if we wanted drinks. The pub itself was very cosy with the log fire on and was nice and clean. There was four of my family members (including myself) who ordered steak, one order was for well done steak, 2 were for medium and one ordered medium-rare with a peppercorn sauce as a side. There was plenty of food on the plate as it came served with chips, onion rings, a mushroom and a tomatoe. When the steaks came they were all near enough well done! Mine had a little colour to it but it looked more well done than medium, as for the medium-rare there was no colour to be seen which was a shame. The peppercorn sauce was watery and had no flavour which was a dissapointment!! One a postive side the staff had no problem with us bringing a cake for the birthday boy. All in all the pub itself was lovely but the food was a big dissapointment and not worthy the money.

Food always excellent especially for fussy vegetarians like me!Staff always so polite and food serves promptly. A good selection of food and we often have the special 2 courses for £10 during the week.My dog also seems to like the pubs dog who always appears wagging his tail and looking very happy to see us.This pub is well worth a visit.

We kept hearing how great the butchers arms was so we decided to visit today for lunch. Bar lady was friendly, waitress acted as she ought to make an effort to be friendly. Food was quite quickly served I had omelette with chips, husband ham, egg and chips. Omelette was lovely althought it came with 3 small new potatoes ( not sure where they came from as I thought new potatoes were out) and a bowl of chips. Obviously didn't listen properly. Ham was from a pack not a gammon joint boiled on site as we expected. Chips were actually very nice but the mayonnaise was a cheap in a sachet version. My husbands drink was nice but I asked for diet coke and was given Pepsi with no explanation of " sorry we don't do coke but we have Pepsi " dessert we both had the same sticky toffee pudding husbands was ok mine had a crunchy sponge which I did not think was usual, asked husband to try it and said his was not like that, he offered to swap but I wouldn't. Told waitress when she arrived her words were "oh was it I'll tell chef" and proceeded to cut at it whilst walking away. Went to pay, was offered no refund or apology. We certainly won't be going again. I advice you to spend your money else where xx

Never again ,my dish was cold,my daughter and partner had roast chicken they got friend chicken wings,staff ignored us!!! Only thing good is the drinks as they came out of seiled bottles,owner was imbarrised and was gonna sack the chef!!!!!

ive just moved into the area, i heard a new chef had started, me and my partner came for a meal, we ordered 2 steaks, one well done and one medium rare, was cooked perfect then for afters we had 2 apples crumbles was lovely. the staff were very friendly.. good atmosphere.. would highly reccomend to anyone..

Well me and the wife do not really eat locally, but have recently decided that we should make an effort to do so, and you never know, we may even stumble across a little gold mine. Unfortunately this place was not it. Starters, I had the white bait, it was cooked ok, however it was tasteless. For main, I had the fish and chips and the wife and the salmon cake. My fish was ok, but certainly not worth nearly £10. And the wife's salmon cake was served cold. When we questioned the waitress apologised and took it back to the kitchen where the chief put it in the microwave as when it was re - served it was soggy. He chips contained pieces of my white bait from earlier, so the frier clearly isn't kept clean. All in all £45 for not a very nice meal. We will not be visiting again.

I am not really sure what say about this place. Having read reviews I was certainly expecting more. I chose the vegetarian vegetable burger? Pattie? Drizzled with balsamic dressing and salad. It turned out to be two monster size potatoe cakes covered in breadcrumbs and fried. The only sign of veg. Was a tiny piece of tomatoe and an equally tiny piece of courgette. Two big tasteless lumps of food. There was a sign on the entrance door advertising a vacancy for a chef so maybe someone was just doing their best in the kitchen in the absence of an expert. Other guests were seemingly happily tucking into their food so, maybe I was unlucky. My sister had as similar opinion of her food too and did not want to return in spite of the pub being only two minutes walk from our accommodation . I really would not recommend eating at the Butchers Arms to my friends.

From the moment we entered we were made to feel welcome, the bar and restaurant staff were friendly and welcoming, unfortunately thats where it ended, the food, although very well presented was the saltiest meal I have ever tasted, I opted for the liver and bacon, we finally worked out, after talking to the people on the adjoining table that the mash and gravy were to blame, to try and get the taste of salt out of my mouth I decided to go for a dessert, another wrong move, I ordered an apple and berry crumble, it was absolutely disgusting,I refused to pay for it, which the manager was happy to accept, overall a lovely pub, friendly staff, ok service, in dire need of a chef with some taste buds

The pub is in Knodishall 3 miles from Aldeburgh. The menu is small because everything is fresh, locally sourced and doesn't get better than this! The new owners took over a year ago. They created a traditional local pub. We had dinner there twice. The first time the restaurant was full on a Tues night. They still gave impeccable service and a wonderful meal. The 2nd visit they were not full our dinner was just as good. We didn't find a better pub or restaurant in the area.

As an ex-pat I was really looking forward to a traditional Sunday roast. The Butcher's Arms was recommended so off we went. Sounded promising as we selected from the menu however it didn't turn out to be so great.I am not sure how they managed to give us Yorkshire puddings that were both burnt and soggy. We pointed out that they were burnt and were given new ones, they were marginally less burnt but still soggy. The gravy was thin and sparse, the beef was "okay". The chicken was slightly better. The veg was the best part, except the potatoes that had rock hard "shells" but not in a crispy yummy kind of way. Fortunately dessert was better, possibly because it was outsourced. Very disappointed family. :(

Since the Butchers has been taken over by Tina and her excellent staff we always make a point of visiting this establishment when visiting family in Leiston. The food is always well presented and of a very high standard and excellent value for money. When you walk through the doors there is always a warm welcome and a lovely atmosphere.

The food here is great. On a cold, wet January evening, there is nothing nicer that walking into a warm pub with a log burner on. The home style of cooking here shows and the staff really make the effort to make your evening special. I would really recommend this pub to anyone who enjoys good food at reasonable prices.

We went to the Butchers Arms on Saturday 1st February as part of a party of 25. Very good food. Good quality and variety. Drinks excellant. Service very good and speedy. Usually when in a large party quality of food is not very good but not at the Butchers. Very welcoming. Would go again.

Fantastic food. Couldn't ask for better value for money. Very child friendly :-) would recommend to friends

Brilliant pub, best kept cellar in area, fantastic food, value for money, warm friendly staff, my local when in area

Excellent food. Lovely little country pub with nice staff. Great lunch overall. The sunny weather and outside seating didn't hurt!