Sorell Horse in Ipswich

Although it appears somewhat dilapidated from the outside, there were several cars parked outside, leading us to believe it might be nice. We couldn't really object because it was booked by a family member. Since neither my partner nor I eat meat, the menu only offered standard pub fare and had very few options for us. He had a vegetable curry, and I had a nut roast. He cannot have gluten, thus it was the only option that was safe. I could only think, "Wow what the chuff is this slop," when the food first arrived. My nut roast clearly consisted of frozen mashed vegetables, a packet of peanuts, and a side of more frozen veg and gravy that most definitely wasn’t vegan. My other half’s curry was basically the same as mine but with some curry powder. We couldn’t eat it at all and at £14 pounds each it was truly diabolical and what I saw from the other members of the party I’d have gone and caused a scene but I just wanted to leave and never return. The service is basic and the toilets filthy.

Been here quite alot and food pretty good. Went new years for a meal. Firstly this is a lovely pub and staff great. Prices gone up again so expect to pay £14 for burger and chips so rather pricey considering it was disappointing. My partner had this dish in the summer and it looked and tasted great, so i ordered this time. burger was only small but was lovely and meaty . The roll was cheap but the homemade chips great. That was it as no salad just a poor bit in the burger rather rubbish for £14. Upside everyone else loved the cod and chips. Looking at other dishes coming out they looked nice. I will go back again but not for the burger be better off at greene king pub .

We went here while travelling away for work. Good atmosphere - olde worlde furnishings - everyone agreed the food was excellent and plenty-full and beer was good too. If in this area again will certainly return.

We visited as a family group of five. The pub was busy and we ordered our food with one gluten free option for a family member who has a serious medical condition. This was explained to staff clearly and a number of times. When our food arrived it was not the best we have had to be honest. The gluten free fish and chips arrived and we asked again if it was gluten free! It was not! They took it back leaving one member of our party without their meal. To be fair they reduced the bill but one member of our group was left without food. We had all finished before her food arrived. Doubt if we will return. Serving non gluten food to a celiac would have been a disaster for us and also this pub.

Had lunch with a group of friends and it was very good. Pub grub done well. Huge portions if you like lots of food! Everything served nicely with fresh salads.

Having read good reviews decided to try dinner in the late afternoon. Ordered from the specials menu on the board. Firstly it was nice to be told that what we were ordering was available (amazing how many places have no availability when you order). Our meals were excellant hot as ordered & in a timely manner. The barmaid told us to take a seat & told us she would open a tab. A very friendly pub with outside seating or indoors would visit again if in the area.

Had a fabulous Boxing day lunch. Great atmosphere, good home cooked food, proper beer and helpful staff.

We enjoyed dinner with friends in the relaxing & homely atmosphere of The Sorrell Horse one evening last week. This not an eating house like so many pubs, but a pub that does food and very good food it is too. All four of us had different menu choices and all were delicious (the best steak I have had in a long time). A good mix of diners and regulars at the bar helped provide a convivial and welcoming atmosphere. Will go again.

Had a number of meals at the Sorell Horse, All were very plentiful and tasty, typical pub grub just what I like. Sandy (waitress) was extremely heplful.

Nice friendly and attentive pub staff. Great choices to choose from the menu especially for vegetarians. Wonderfully cooked fresh trout for myself. Will come again in the near future.

There is a large beer garden with good play equipment for the children. Plenty of parking space, mainly surrounded by fields. There is even a smokers covered, heated area. Food is served indoors or out.

Used to be my local. Not a bad little pub to have a quiet drink and a wholesome meal. Would definitely pop in if passing or visiting Barham again.

We went with 9 family members for our sons 22nd birthday after already celebrating my dad’s 70th 2 weeks prior, but were really disappointed with the food. We are all fans of the steak and ale pudding that usually comes with mash but on this occasion came with roast potatoes that tasted like they had been re heated and very oily.. and as normal we take a cake with candles to finish the celebration, the cakes came out NO candles that we had supplied, to someone saying sorry it’s been longer than 10 minutes with no clue as to what the reason was why she was bringing them to us, spoiling the moment. We not only use this pub for birthdays but do eat there on many occasions with no issues before. Normally I wouldn’t complain but when you pick somewhere that normally has a very good service to not so good it needs a mention. Especially when it was not busy on the restaurant side of things.

We had a Sunday lunch is was a good plateful but it was clearly microwaved.The gardens are really nice and child friendly and the food choice is good but no the best quality.

Had an amazing meal with family at the Sorrel Horse Inn. Was really easy to book a table in advance, which was ready when we arrived. Staff were really friendly and helpful. There is a great range of food on the menu and a specials board too. My lasagne looked and tasted fantastic, was reasonably priced too. Will definitely be coming back again!

This is our local pub unfortunately. Looks nice with outdoor area but grumpy staff and very average pub grub which is not that cheap. We went for lunch after a long walk and ordered a sandwich and a jacket potato with chilli. NOt too complicated...

Love the food and service here. Can be difficult to find a table if you haven't booked and can end up sitting in the bar up to a coffee table. Doesn't spoil anything though. Book first.

I have eaten in this pub several times and have always enjoyed it. The pub is in the countryside, difficult, but not impossible to get to on public transport. I usually visit the pub in the summer months when i walk down from the near...

A really good and wholesome meal in a lovely village pub. Looked well used by regulars from the village which is good to see.

We had a lovely meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are lovely. A varied menu with a specials board too. My only downside was the amount of lights. It's really bright which takes away the coziness that a pub like this should have.

Me My Wife & Son had a 3 course lunch today very good service excellent food left completely satisfied . We will be going back in the near future. Thank's for a wonderful day.Mick B.

As one other reviewer has said, they won't be winning any Michelin stars - there's no 'jus', just proper gravy; nothing's served on a slate, board or square plate; and chips don't come in a little galvanised pail lined with mock newspaper........ but it's good,...

Genuinely good, honest pub grub. Friendly service, nice atmosphere and hearty and filling food. Not going to win any Michelin stars but that's not the point. It's really, really good pub grub. I go regularly and find it difficult to fault.

Good service nice food, good parking, only down side ware a warm woolly, I was a bit chilly, traditional pub food

We visited here on saturday with our elderly parents and it was a terrible experience. The starters to 40 mins to arrive and they forgot a prawn coctail which then took another 10 mins to arrive. After the plate being eventually cleared the main courses...

Been meaning to go here for ages and wish we'd come here before. Lovely cosy pub with great food. Their menu is great, no trawling through endless choices, well laid out categories and varied selection for vegetarians. They also welcome dogs, so if you are...

Nice Pub, great atmospher and good food. We had a sunday roast which was lovely, quite big so go hungry and a Steak which again was good quality and perfectly cooked. The beer was great as wasa the wine. Good prices too Very happy to...

Real ales, real food, real nice! Landlord os friendly as is his family and other staff. Real home cooked food. Beautiful garden with good play area for kids. Ideal for families eating out or a few quiet drink and some chips. Lovely place.

Went for lunch, good honest food, generous portions. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a family run traditional pub with traditional food.

Staff were very nice, good pub atmosphere, it was a long walk from the hotel but worth it.I would maybe stay here next time.

This is a really excellent venue with lovely homecooked food. I had a home made burger but the chips were wonderful. Home made and crispy - a real treat and a change from so many other places that use frozen chips. My daughter had a...

We stayed for one night the room was clean if a bit on the small side, the pillows were very hard and uncomfortable. The staff we friendly and welcoming. The breakfast arrived on a hot plate and you could have any combination of a full...

Very cosy fit in the dining areas, good pub food, reasonable prices, reasonable menu choices, might need to book

In my personal opinion this is a traditional village pub, that also does food. It benefits from a large car park. The basic menu is not extensive but is supplemented by a specials board. Clearly popular with locals it can get busy so you might...

We wanted to have a good pub grub meal but unfortunately we were served with anything but. The seafood pie had not a single recognisable piece of fish hidden under watery mash and a tasteless sauce, inedible. The cabbage and carrots brought you back to...

We visited this pub for a Christmas meal. It's a quaint, typically English country pub that has plenty of parking and is reasonably easy to find. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, maybe the staff are a little eccentric, but that added to the enjoyment...

Recently I visited this pub with 20 other people for a Christmas meal. We arrived and ordered some drinks whilst waiting for everyone else in the party to arrive. It was a bit tight for space near the bar with 20 of us having drinks...

Both meals were terrible,I played safe and had vegi burger,it was greasy as hell. My partner had Sunday roast which was clearly microwaved due to dried up gravey stain on plate.The tables were sticky and the staff were not friendly or helpful.Never again will I...

We discovered this pub through one of the dog-friendly websites and we were not disappointed. We needed somewhere to go while my other half was at the football in Ipswich and this place was perfect. No problems bringing the dog in with us, fantastic, reasonably...

Dirty plastic covered menus with items crossed out. Food ok but orders have to be placed at the bar and plates not cleared until next course is delivered. Food was ok but felt you were slumming it eating here

My ex. wife/partner has a form of Dementia which prevents her communicating via speech, so I normally have to order for her. I ordered us a gammon meal each and it was very nice and she was very enthusiastic about it. I had a beer...

went for Sunday dinner with 8n laws. pub very busy and at times quite noisy. locals tend to congregate round the bar which can make it difficult to get served. had a long wait .. 50 mins for roast dinner but it was worth the...

We decided to have dinner at the Sorrel Horse Inn because friends highly recommended it and we were not disappointed. We sat near the bar area and we enjoyed listening to the stories everyone shared with us. I ordered the steak and ale pie which...

We really rate this pub. Nice home cooked food with good service and dog friendly too. Why trip advisor don't have an icon indicating so for all establishments is beyond me, but I digress. Nice relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to return again and...

Been there so many times over the years and they never fail to deliver. They are always open and cooking, you try and get a good meal in a Suffolk pub on a Sunday teatime and you will struggle. Not so with the with the...

We stopped for a meal here and it was nice, easy place to sit in the garden and watch the kids from. Food pretty good value for money and well presented

Food is excellent, everything home baked, pies & pastry were melt in your mouth so light you might wait a while because it gets very busy, but it's worth it friendly staff steaks are great with good size portions lovely log fires in the winter,...

We called in for lunch. We both had simple sandwiches, with cheesy chips. Simple and tasty, and came quickly and with friendly service. Really, really lovely

We waited 45 mins for our food and when it came it was a big disappointment, the chips were soggy, the egg yolk in the sandwich was green and the mayo was warm, very off putting! Won't be going back there any time soon.

Looking for a place to eat we ended in the Sorrel Hors Inn. First we had to wait some time the kitchen was opened. After ordening our meal. we had the worst meal we ever had during our visits to England.

We visited on a sunday night. It was full and the atmosphere was good. The starters were simple but kids loved their garlic bread. I had a double homemade burger for my main which was a little dry but the homemade chips were really good....

A good pub with excellent cooked food friendly staff nothing is too much trouble for them will definitely be visiting again.

A really charming local pub that was friendly and relaxed. The food is tasty and home cooked. Surprisingly popular for a midweek evening and the atmosphere was busy but not rowdy. Enjoyed the whole atmosphere and will definitely return. The biggest downsize is that the...

went here for a meal on Sunday with family there was 10 of us was lovely with most of us having roast pork wheel chair access i believe would be a bit tricky to get in and out but we manage to get a buggy...

A good country pub with a welcoming atmosphere. Good choice of beers. The food was good, a wide selection of choices and was served quickly. Pity the waitress didn't smile a little more but she was efficient. Will certainly visit again.

This is the second time we have stayed here. They are very friendly, rooms are comfy and very clean and the breakfast is great. Dog friendly too which is fantastic. A lovely traditional pub run by great people. We will be back.

Nine of us spent a very pleasant Saturday evening here. Service was a little on the slow side but the food was piping hot when it arrived and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Pub looked lovely and had a great outside area for the children. We found the menu to be quite expensive, once it arrived it was very average and very microwave like. Didn't think it was brilliant for the price!

A midweek visit for lunch on a hot summer day gave us the chance to see what a good all round pub that The Sorrel Horse is. There were families outside, near the extensive play area, and also various workers enjoying their lunchtime with food...

A midweek visit for lunch on a hot summer day gave us the chance to see what a good all round pub that The Sorrel Horse is. There were families outside, near the extensive play area, and also various workers enjoying their lunchtime with food...

I come in today for the second time ever. I would come back and eat but would like to try something different this time as i was not pleased with what i was given. I had order a chicken kiev witch was deep fried. And...

The Sorell Horse is a charming pub/restaurant. I hope they wont mind me saying that its like stepping into an older, gentler time, when you step through the big oak door to the main bar. There always seem to be a number of regulars just...