Chestnut Horse in Mid Suffolk

I came to work not far from this pub, being an area where there are only country houses, I chose this pub instead of a restaurant, I must say that the choice was lucky because, in a very quiet and familiar environment, finally nice people inside a pub, I also found good food, and served by girls with welcoming smiles; having dishes on the menu very different from the usual, I also took an additional dessert, for my breakfast for the next day, I must say that as a price we are perfectly normal, a small place that deserves further visits on my next steps. I came to work not very far from this pub, being an area where there are only country houses, I chose this pub instead of a restaurant, I must say that the choice was lucky because, in a very quiet and familiar environment, finally nice people inside a pub, I also found good food, served by girls with welcoming smiles; having dishes on the menu that were very different from the usual ones, I also had an additional dessert for my breakfast the next day, I must say that the price is perfectly within the norm, a small place that deserves, in my next steps, further visits.

An evening out with friends for a meal and a few drinks. The turkey ham and cranberry pie was amazing and great value. The staff were all friendly and attentive whilst not being over bearing. The pub was very busy yet the service was still excellent. Looking forward toa return visit soon.

Food lovely had a Xmas meal , vibe lovely, and warm open fire. Best pub in Suffolk and especially around stowmarket, will be back.

Have eaten here multiple times. Amazing pub. Lovely homemade food, i have never had anything but tasty food here. There is a brilliant atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and all the locals who frequent this pub friendly. Real log fire adds to the atmosphere. I would eat here time and time again

Really sad to say the set Christmas menu wasn’t up to its usual standard . The prawn and salmon starters was wet , obviously frozen prawns and had a serious lack of salmon . Mains of traditional turkey was lovely but 3 Sprouts a little in the tight side , the steak was unmentionable ( we will leave it at that ) desert delicious . Unfortunately the set price for a 2 course at £26.95 seems a bit pricey considering the usual Sunday roast is £14.95 and desert is £7.50= £22.45. I questioned this and was told the difference covered the Christmas table decorations ! Hmmm ok. There’s was no coffee mince pie or mint to finish . Unfortunately the service was very slow and no one returned to the table to check everything was ok or to offer drinks after the first one . Iv visited twice over the last 7 days with different party’s for the set Christmas menu and both times we experienced exactly the same . Sorry chestnut horse but we are forced to try somewhere else next year .

Beautiful setting, gorgeous open fire warm and welcoming. lovely, attentive staff, so friendly. Food was beautiful, fresh and could tell homemade. Completely agree with all the other 5 * reviews. We will be back-go judge for yourselves

By far the best home cooked pub food you could get and for such a good price you’d be daft to eat anywhere else! Staff have always gone the extra mile to cater any needs and requirements ! Highly recommend .

Ghastly horrible atmosphere food mediocre, average. Bar staff lovely. Beautiful setting though.

Very good menu selection at good prices The food was served quickly, was hot and delicious. The staff were friendly, chatty and helpful Lovely atmosphere Beautiful village pub

Nice place. Always busy on a sunny weekend out front. Well run on the whole, friendly pub with no issues from the locals.

The food was amazing. Best Macaroni and Cheese I've had so far. Really loved it here. Plus, this place is so cosy.

The best steak you'll get served by any pub in Suffolk (probably)!

6 of us came Sunday for 1st time none of us could fault anything, thank you all

Today we had the most amazing meal here, we had booked for a family meal for 12 of us. The staff were so helpful and friendly, we had family over from Northern Ireland and with some fussy eaters and a toddler in our party the staff were so helpful and accommodating. The food was amazing as always, the hunters chicken was perfect. The desserts were superb!! The galaxy cheesecake was spot on and the brownie melted in the mouth. Thank you all for an amazing family time

From the very friendly and helpful staff, to enjoying a lovely roast (all freshly cooked too) to a lovely atmosphere, has been just amazing today. One of My 7yr old twins has sensory and noise issues and the other has adhd so i am always a little nervous eating out but i was advised on time to book so we arrived on their quieter time, which worked really well for us. The chairs were extremely comfortable and lovely material which went down well with the sensory side. They also had games to play with like dominos which kept my other little one entertained, highly recommend and one of the best places we have been. Food was amazing and even specially made sausages to go with one roast as my little one can be funny about texture of beef or chicken. So thank you!!!

Stopped off for a drink on Sunday. Not my type of pub - seemed very Football focussed with the Ipswich scarves etc and gave the impression that it is sports bar type place but I may be wrong.

Family birthday meal of 17,they went above and beyond,had some late family members that were stuck in traffic,they were very busy but still managed to adjust to us, everything came out piping hot and was delicious, steaks were given 11 out of 10.Compliments to the chef!I'd brought a birthday cake they came out singing and supplied napkins plates and Everybody had a wonderful evening and said how lovely it was to see the pub Thriving.Well done The Chestnut Horse!

We visited The Chestnut horse last night to celebrate a friends birthday. It was lovely to see a thriving & bustling village pub still very much alive! I choose the veggie lasagne, it was delicious. Everyone else's food looked very tasty too. Dispite being a large group the staff & service didn't disappoint. Many thanks A happy customer.

I just popped in as I was passing, and it looked like a nice place to grab a bite to eat. I was very happy with my meal, I didn't have to wait long. The service was very friendly and efficient too. I would recommend it to others - it's a shame I probably won't be passing again as this was a random event of my travels, but it turned out nicely.

First time, staff were all lovely, made you very welcome. Apologised for short wait on food (there was 6 of us) worth the wait, food delicious, hot, plenty. Tasted homemade. Lovely place will return.

Great Sunday lunch. Good options, fantastic service with a smile. So much more welcoming than some other local establishments!

Beautiful friendly pub food great and very good price booking again soon

Very friendly staff and helpful, and lovely atmosphere there. Just went for a drink.

Nice and warm and friendly with a good atmosphere....would like to try the food next time, it looked good.

Great atmosphere and great staff. Friendly welcome. It was very busy when we went..food was ok

Living in a village with a great pub like the Chestnut Horse! On one of probably the busiest days of the year - Mothers' day - there was a friendly welcoming atmosphere, nothing was too much trouble, the food and wine were great and everyone of the staff made us feel welcome and valued. It is a traditional English pub plus so much else - we feel fortunate to have such a great community asset in our village. Back soon!

Went in for lunch with my partner mid week. Absolutely lovely food, home made and very large portions! Food was quick to come out, staff polite and lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely home cooked lunch , food was cooked nicely, good sized portions , friendy staff , A proper traditional country pub ! We will be returning

Country pub with a wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff and locals and the food is excellent value.

Fantastic evening for my sons 25th Birthday party, great food, great service and extremely friendly. Could not have asked for more. Thank you for making my sons birthday party lovely.

Food is fantastic tried the game pie was delicious, Staff was great and very friendly highly recommend.

The best roast dinner you will find, a lovely warm atmosphere, this is a fantastic village pub, serving the whole of the community.

Brilliant, friendly and spot on service accompanied with great food and smiles all around

Loved it. Made to feel welcome. Food was great and reasonably priced too.

We visited the chestnut horse for a meal before the Soul Project evening being held there , the food was amazing, the service was excellent, we were well looked after by all of the friendly staff members. Soul project were fantastic too. We will definitely be back.

Out for Sunday lunch The roast which was chicken and beef was excellent and the macaroni cheese too. A good choice of deserts, also excellent. The staff are Absolutely fantastic very helpful and friendly, will definitely be eating here again.

Great friendly pub, good choice of beers on draught. Food looks good and is all homemade. Only pop in occasionally while passing by but always welcomed nicely on every visit.

We visited the Chestnut Horse at lunch time. We had a warm welcome from the those there who went out of their way to find us a seat near to an open window (it was a really hot day). I had a steak which was cooked to perfection and for under £20 unusual nowadays, my wife had the chilli which she really liked. Desserts were cook and home made. Overall a lovely experience from start to finish.

Excellent food, cooked to perfection and tasty. Do light bite meals which are smaller portions of the mains and wonderful value. Staff very attentive

First visit to this lovely pub, great comfy chairs and airy dining area. The lady who seared us went the extra mile, explaining the light bite menu and taking our order. She had such a friendly manner and the food was superb. I had the steak and Stilton pie which had melt in the mouth steak and pastry to die for. The dessert of rhubarb crumble was also great. There were extra jugs of gravy and custard which made everything perfect. Even the coffee was delicious. There was plenty of food and at £12 for two courses we will definitely return.

Must of been a mistake. It was the perfect service, food & company. Thank you. Will call again. Tim Gressenhall Norfolk.

We came here on a Saturday evening for some nice pub food and a drink, and that’s exactly what we got. The food was delicious, hot and fresh with a wide variety to choose from. I had the sausage and onion plait which was lovely. The service was fast and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The toilets were clean and the women’s even stocked sanitary products. I would recommend a visit here any day.

Nice out door or in restaurant pub. Typical country side one. Nice and friendly staff

We have just recent moved to the area, we found the food and service top notch and very good value, we will definitely go again.

Fantastic food, the bread and butter desert and is delicious, and the service was very good

This lovely pub managed to fit us in for a last minute booking (17 of us!). The food was delicious, everyone was served all together and it was all piping hot. The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. The atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

What can I say…. Well at short notice on a rainy Saturday afternoon they managed to fit a family of 17 for lunch…. Couldn’t do enough to make us welcome and bent over backwards to make our experience well worth the visit…. When we ordered and they didn’t have enough on the menu they made sure they could cover with an acceptable alternative…. Couldn’t fault the whole experience from the food to the service…. Would definitely recommend 100% and would definitely return

We were a very large party staying near by and dropped in last minute after the weather ruined our barbecue plans. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. We all enjoyed amazing food which all came out at the same time. Great friendly atmosphere, would definitely recommend.

I chose this pub because I had heard that they offer smaller platters. Recommended by a friend who had also enjoyed a meal there recently. My friend cannot manage a large dinner. We both had homemade chicken and mushroom pie, which was delicious. It came with extra gravy that we didn't have to ask for. Very helpful staff. Lovely surroundings. Very reasonable. We will be back.

Excellent pub really made welcome by pro active friendly hosts, comfortable restaurant area away from the bar means the bar and restaurant each retain there character. The menu was varied with daily specials and everyone enjoyed the food. We throughly enjoyed our family meal and are pleased to recommend this pub.

Excellent Sunday roast, we go regularly and we always have a great experience, friendly and attentive staff, but most of all delicious meals.

This is not our local, but we prefer to go here because the service and food are the best in the area. Highly recommended. Try the Sunday lunch, you won't be disappointed.

Staff very friendly. Service was excellent. Good home cooked food. The light lunch menu offered good choices as a low cost option. Looking forward to returning !

Wonderful sunday lunch friendly pub

Weekday lunchtime.. Slow service... had to keep going up to the bar to order our drinks as never once came to table, had to ask for condiments and no salt and pepper on the table..there with my 3 children, 2 of which commented on the...

Lovely staff, lovely reasonably priced food and friendly clientele. Highly recommended

Excellent pub, great atmosphere, had sausage pie - fantastic

Had a lovely meal there with my partner, couldn't fault anything, My fiance had previously been for a meal there with her friend a few days before and loved it!

Nice place to eat warm friendly atmosphere and made ti feel welcome 👍

Just called in for a first visit and quick drink. Atmosphere was very very friendly. Pub was very clean staff really friendly and everyone had a smile on their faces. Will return to sample the menu

We popped in here for some lunch as we were passing by. Lovely traditional pub. All the staff were super friendly and lovely. Food was really yummy. Good portions and all really tasty. Would highly recommend if you're in the area!

We dropped in with the hope we could get lunch as we had not booked. Not only were we able to get a good pub lunch, but we were made to feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and we were surprised at the...

Very friendly pub, nice garden, good location for walking and cycling routes.

This was our first visit to this pub, we will definitely go again. Delicious food and friendly staff.

A great family run country pub with a very homely and friendly feel. Sunday roasts are a must. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Fantastic pub, great food, drink and atmosphere.

Lovely lunch on our wedding anniversary

Lovely pub. The staff are very friendly and go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. We had a meal for 15 and everything was perfect

called in for a pint and a bite to eat superb food and service best pub we go to always welcome even when busy love the place

Great little pub with open fire and cosy restaurant area. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was very good for the price. Would recommend for a pub lunch 👍🏻

Charming pub, lovely and warm with a beautiful fire . Comfortable & cosy, welcoming staff. Ale very good too, nice selection.

Meal with a friend. Good food, nice place and reasonable prices. Happy to go again. And they had nice cider on tap

Lovely welcoming pub, delicious food with generous portions, will definitely be back x

Popped in on a Wednesday evening and we’re lucky to bag a table for two. Good food, drinks, fantastic welcome

Amazing food very friendly and welcoming staff nice and cosy. There Christmas dinner was lush with so much food. I didn't leave hungry. Thank you

Absolutely amazing pub. It's come a long way since Sharon took it on. The food is all fresh and just taste amazing. Its a great atmosphere. Dogs are welcome! Love the fire. Just an amazing and cosy pub to visit.

We went in here for a few drinks and a meal. Service is great and personal, very friendly staff. Food is gorgeous, I went for the Cumberland sausage ring, which was lush. However the pies are great as well. Will get this the next time!

Good pub food. Great atmosphere. Locals as well as people nearby enjoy the chestnut horse. Heartwarming log fire burning!

Fantastic service the staff were very pleasant and food was lovely for 17 people from Dan's coach travel well done nothing was to much trouble the mackerel pate was so nice full roast and dessert

lovely food great staff proper pub atmosphere realy good time be back soon thanks for being so helpfull after the slight booking problem

As always a nice feeing walking in to a warm and friendly pub. The Christmas menu was lovely and portions huge! All freshly cooked and served by cheerful servers who readily provided extra gravy when asked. The roast dinner on a Sunday is the best...

A party of over 10 on 9th December, wonderful food, wonderful company, wonderful service, nothing to add, but superb , thank you all for a wonderful evening

Nice traditional pub, great choice of food, prompt serving, helpful staff. Very good cook who happily explained how he's made my liver dish so tender and tasty! Loved it all, definitely going back!

Lovely Sunday lunch in a proper pub

Went with friends for a meal. 1st time and 1 we will remember for outstanding service and food. Made to feel very welcome. Will differently be going again

What a lovely pub very helpful and personal + a very nice beer clean 5*

We had a lovely Sunday meal and staff so so friendly and very pleasant thankyou to all the staff especially chef for such lovely meal

Family meal for 6 adults served by very attentative staff,Karen look after us well.. Food was excellent none of us had reason to complain,prices were fair,drinks prices normal..ambience very nice,nice furniture in dining room.. Well done the team... A C Blake

Great Sunday lunch took a little while but definitely worth the wait x

We booked a dinner for 8 family members who live nearby and ourselves. I was a bit skeptical when we had to order our meals a few days in advance but everything worked out well. Everyone got exactly what they ordered and nobody complained about...

Taken here by friends who had been once before. Really good pub with with friendly staff. Food was first class with excellent steaks. Second visit just as good, Sausage Plait this time, very good.

Roast potatoes hard and appeared to have been deep fried. Re see t of meal good.

Love this friendly village pub, so very glad that my daughter has moved to Gt. Finborough 😁 The Sunday roast we enjoyed was fabulous & love that diners can order a small, medium or large roast - I've not seen this anywhere else. The apple crumble was delicious & apparently my daughter's mint choc cheesecake was 'lush'! Staff are wonderful & can't do enough for you. Excellent service, fabulous food, we'll definitely be back!

My wife and I have just had the good fortune to take her elderly aunt and uncle to the Chestnut Horse for lunch. Beautiful cooked, real homemade roast, with perfect Beef and Pork and proper roast potatoes and loads of veg and gravy Just absolutely...

Lovely meal, friendly service, couldn't do enough for us, if your looking for a nice country pub with a nice meal then this ticks all the boxes

Extremely helpful landlord, enjoyable experience

Amazing staff, gorgeous food and the most beautiful pub ever. Will return with my family

Full marks for the Seafood Meze, as a takeaway we just added a few salad items and some wine. After a full on busy day we were pleased to have good food without dressing up. Parking at the pub is limited but the is a lay-by just past the pub and a bit further down the road there is a full on car park.

A very nice pub. Staff very friendly and food plentiful. Also dog friendly.

If you haven't been to this Great Pub yet, I suggest you go and experience the wonderful atmosphere and Great Food. 10/10