The Bull at The Auberge in Mid Suffolk

Wonderful family run hotel with lovely comfortable four poster bed bedrooms. Excellent full English breakfast included and the wonderfully stocked bar ideal for a nightcap. Many thanks to Jake for his fantastic service in a hotel he must be rightfully proud to be a part of. Phil and Mel ( Norwich )

Couldn't ask for a more welcoming hotel!

We had the Sunday lunch menu, which provided a good choice of options at very reasonable prices. The service was excellent, so welcoming and quietly attentive, just right. Dietary requirements were well catered for The food was absolutely delicious, thank you chef. Good to know local produce is used Thank you all, we shall be back

Superb food with exceptional service in a lovely setting. We can only recommend the Yaxley Bull at the Auberge. Well impressed by the food and the staff are knowledgeable and passionate about the food they offer. We really enjoyed our evening.

Always a favourite for just the most wonderful experience. The menu is exciting yet heartwarmingly satisfying, fabulous wine list with local & some hard to get USA treats, beautiful historic listed building & all charmingly, friendly run. We are so lucky to live locally to such fabulous place :)

Delicious food, good ingredients, great wine list, amazing service and really good atmosphere. We'll be back to the Yaxley Bull. They also have great accommodation for parties.

Not only was it a great pleasure to visit the Auberge once more, but also a chance to enjoy the recently introduced 7 course tasting menu, together with its accompanying wine recommendations. The dishes and their presentations are outstanding, with much local sourcing of ingredients and produce from the kitchen garden. The staff are well trained and fully versed in explanations of cuisine and ingredients. Le Patron, Jake, is also the Sommelier, who provides his choice of wine pairings with detailed knowledge, not only of the wines, but also reasons for his choices to support the course ingredients. Jake’s passion for his “calling” is all engulfing, as is his warm hospitality. We managed to meet his new back of house Chef, who is also passionate about recipes and local produce. This bodes well for the future sustainability of the quality, and constant improvement, Jake seeks to take forward. Jake, who is also a superb chef, is one of the very few we have met over our many years, who can truly be called, a Meister. For us the Auberge is an Oasis, in what is fast becoming an East Anglian desert of overly priced restaurant menus and poorly cooked and presented food. Compared to so many Hotel restaurants, in which we have, so often, unfortunately dined, The Auberge tasting menu and wines, is wonderful value and a “evening theatre” experience. Since the end of Covid, we have only found two other restaurants that come even close to the Auberge, in terms of cuisine and quality.

Wow what a find!. The best meal that we have had, for many years. Every mouthful was perfection. The portion sizes were spot on, the food was delicious and the presentation was excellent. This was all topped off with the best waiter we have ever had serve us. He was professional charming, respectful, polite, humourous and knowledgeable. His delivery was honest, genuine and sincere. Thank you for making my birthday meal such a memorable occasion.

omg this place was amazing. Very reasonably priced. the food and service throughout our stay was incredible,... my only complaint was I like a mug of coffee in the morning but they only provide cups and saucers in the room. guess I can live with this insignificant issue. thank you very much to the staff and keep up the amazing work. your passion for hospitality is amazing and shows throughout....

My review is for the restaurant at The Bull. We wanted to choose somewhere special for a lunch after our wedding. The Bull was the ideal place. With spectacular food made from the best local ingredients, and outstanding service, we had a truly memorable day. The team at The Bull went above and beyond to make our wedding lunch special.

Stayed here while working locally (Diss) on 17th July 24. Actually wish I was working longer so I could have stayed longer! Great welcome, didn’t feel I was treated any different even though I was in work gear. Personally shown to room , which was a lovely touch as well as a lovely room. Also nice and quiet. The food was beautiful to look at and even better to eat. Sourced as much as possible locally with the veg grown in their own plots or foraged. I can’t praise this place enough. It is on the list for a return visit

What a quaint place. Spotlessly clean. Beautifully furnished rooms. Hosts very friendly & attentive, excellent service. We had breakfast so much to choose from, the poached eggs & salmon were delicious. We would certainly recommend a stay here. Thank you.

Fantastic dining, great food and service

This hotel and restaurant exceeded any other I have visited. Every detail is considered and the owners are lovely people. The rooms are beautiful but the highlight is the restaurant - they grow their own vegetables and have foragers collecting wild mushrooms, garlic and herbs. Anything that cannot be grown and meat, fish etc is sourced as locally. During my stay I ended up trying as much of the menu as I could and it is all delicious. I have an unusual dietary requirement and so, knowing I was staying and without me requesting it, they custom made me a dish but advised me i was not obliged to it eat (I did and thoroughly enjoyed it!). They don't pressure you on time so you can really enjoy your meal with family and friends. I am going to purchase a stay for family members because I have never been so impressed. Thank you Jake and Katie and all the wonderful staff at The Bull Auberge!

Lovely night spent at the Bull. Food was excellent and rooms (including a four poster in ours) comfortable with everything you could need. Highly recommended. Update: Another visit and The Bull just gets better and better. Fabulous food and fantastic team.

What a lovely restaurant, from the warm welcome to the knowledgable owner and great waiting staff.. The little touches that take a this restaurant to another level. Our meal was so nice, very memorable. From the steak, pork and fish dishes to the specials, we had a fantastic evening.

We visited for Sunday lunch and were really impressed with both the quality of the food and friendly service. A really nice atmosphere as well. I definitely recommend and will be returning in the near future.

Delicious food and great attentive service. We all enjoyed our meals and felt there was plenty of choices on the menu with some weekday specials too.

We have driven passed The Auberge countless times since moving to the area but have never ventured in until this week. We decided to book a meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary and are delighted that we did. We both really enjoyed our food and were delighted to see local wines on the drinks menu. Service was friendly and not hurried. The treat at the end marking our anniversary was a lovely touch. We will certainly be back.

Outstanding meal in rural Suffolk. What a treat and surprise. As good as any meal I’ve had in London or beyond in recent years. The wine flight is fabulous and affordable - don’t miss it.

We would highly recommend this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was exceptional. Jack gave us top quality service and our waitress was great too. We will go back soon. 😊

Me and my partner stayed here for a weekend and I have to say I had the best stay ever. The room was so clean and fresh. Nothing was too much trouble from the staff. They could not do enough for us. Me and my partner really enjoyed the food as well. We will definitely be visiting again.

We love this place; Katie and Jake look after us so well and the serving staff are fantastic, as is the Chef. The food is always delicious and we’re always in heaven eating here. Room always comfortable and at the perfect temperature. We can’t wait to go again. Love from Soo and Steve xxx

For years this place has had a fantastic reputation and I have always had great food and service from the previous owners. This was my first time here with the new owners and all I can say is everything was exceptional, the staff were all very polite efficient and friendly, Jake was very informative and knowledgeable regarding the produce and drinks. Quite possibly the best Sunday lunch I have ever had. Really looking forward to visiting again

High quality food. Well presented and cooked. Lovely personal service. We went for Valentine’s Day and there was a gift of a rose for every couple. Great ambience - we loved it.

The service was perfect, the food very good for this price point, the place lovely and the whole experience very enjoyable

My partner and I invaded this lovely restaurant on a Saturday evening, and we certainly weren't disappointed. With on-site parking and in a lovely area with a hearty atmosphere the lights of The Auberge beckon you. You enter a warm ambience of recessed and suspended lighting, with light-coloured walls with the kept traditional panelling. On your left is a bar and to the right are windows give it an airy feel. We were greeted by Jake, the proprietor extraordinaire and a delightful waitress (forgive me, but I don't know her name). We were soon shown to our table by the window – perfect. Armed with complimentary bread and butter, and to the accompaniment of background music and the chat and laughter of diners already there, we made our selection from quite a varied menu. Our choices were meat based to which lived up to description, I must add the waiter had full knowledge of the menu which is fantastic. Though one would normally associate a white wine with fish, this red complemented our meal splendidly: it is smooth with a hint of sweetness, and an appetising bouquet. We then shared a cheese board with a good selection of cheeses. We then concluded this gastronomic brilliance with a lemon tea, black Americano, and Sambucas. A big 'thank you' to all at The Auberge for a splendid dining experience, the chat, and the laughter. Our compliments to their chefs for their artistry in the 'hot room'. Until the next time, keep smiling and be happy.

Very disappointing visit. The food was pretty but bland. Will not be returning.

A superb restaurant, exceptionally smart and friendly service. Affordable wine flight, well chosen against a diverse and delicious menu. Nice to see a full vegetarian menu, crafted to the same standard as the main menu. Rooms lively. Bed - massive and so comfortable. Oh yes, you can bring your dog! Worthy five star AA hospitality. More restaurant Rosettes predicted.

We stayed for one night. The dinner and breakfast were superb and our room was very comfortable and spacious. I really recommend it for short stays. Had no complaints whatsoever.

Our first time at this restaurant, which is a great pity considering the amount of times we have passed it on the way to Norfolk. It is a charming place with excellent service and cooking. The set lunch menu was well balanced at a reasonable price making for a memorable meal, well worth a visit.

Nice Sunday roast, met by the barman, very helpful, polite ! Service was good, not intrusive. The barman even took time to show my son how to fold napkins👏🏻👏🏻

An excellent evening for our large extended family group celebrating a 'significant' birthday. Superb food and excellent service throughout which was quite an achievement because, as often happens on such occasions, we had numbers changing close to the date. All of that was handled perfectly taking all the inevitable stress that being the organiser brings!

We had a wonderful romantic stay, thank you very much for taking such a good care of us, team Auberge. Food, service, room and the whole experience. Lovely memories made.

Posh nosh. Very nice but pricey. Limited menu. Not a burger & chips venue! Only take a woman here if she is 'well fit' or you're on some sort of promise ;)

Firstly the rooms need updating in places but worth the £120. Food is very over priced and small designer portions. Very average. Owner likes to talk things up but it's the quality of the food that talks. Positive nice cosy atmosphere. Don't go unless you want to pay lots and come out hungry.

Food was cooked to perfection, and the services was second to none. Very clean with a relaxing atmosphere.

Good honest food, nice ambiance and friendly helpful staff. Definitely a destination restaurant as you have to drive there. Plenty of off-road parking.

The food was amazing, perfectly cooked and fresh ingredients. The service even better - friendly and welcoming - thank you!

Booked for a mid-week celebration with friends visiting from London. Amuse bouche, bread, starters & mains were all excellent, and the home-grown veg were plentiful & cooked to perfection. However, as is so often the case, our desserts were not as pleasing - and one £14 tart was particularly disappointing: bland with an undercooked meringue topping. Attentive service throughout without interfering with our conversation. Convenient, easy-to-find location with plenty of parking. Arrived before our early evening reservation so we were the first people there, but the atmosphere improved later as those staying at the hotel came in to eat and, with more going on inside, road noise from the A140 just the other side of the wall became a distant memory. Restaurant area is well suited to cosy winter dining (old beams, roaring fire), but the chairs are not overly comfortable and the decor is due either a refresh or some imaginative touches. Pricey, but very good; will return for special occasions - or to try the set menu.

This was our first time at the Yaxley Bull, the food was excellently presented and quite delicious - the chef’s are clearly talented! The service was attentive and knowledgeable on the menu. We will be back.

We were celebrating a milestone birthday this weekend, staying from Friday to Sunday. Our room was beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you needed, including a small fridge, which was absolutely fantastic for us. We dined out both nights, so didn't use the restaurant, we...

This was our second visit to The Auberge and it didn’t disappoint!!! The roast dinners are the best I have ever had. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. Would highly recommend this place. You won’t be disappointed !!

I have to admit that I was very disappointed to be met with what was essentially a Sunday roast menu (I hate roasts), having booked here as there was no mention this would be the case, given other local establishments all advised they operated a...

We had reserved a table . Unfortunately due to traffic we were running late . Phoned the restaurant the gentleman was incredibly polite and said it wouldn’t be a problem. Wonderful evening food was delicious the service was amazing. Would highly recommend.

A special restaurant just off the A140. Lovely food, attentive service, a good wine list and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We loved it and will definitely return

Last minute booking dinner bed and breakfast. What an amazing weekend the room was perfect clean really comfy bed Dinner was just perfect one of the best meals we have had with perfect hosts service is just perfect again one of the best services we...

We had a superb meal whilst staying here the night before visiting friends. I have a wheat and dairy allergy and they were incredibly accomodating, offering to make adjustments to most of the starters and mains. We decided to treat ourselves to the wine flight...

We have for many years eaten at local restaurants within and immediately outside of Diss, but decided to venture that little bit further to try The Bull Auberge at Yaxley. We had visited here many, many years ago but had heard good things since it...

Very good quality food, served beautifully and at an appropriate price. I went for mackerel followed by duck and ended with pear tarte tatin. I don't like my duck too rare and this was noted when I ordered. The seasonal veg were perfect. The staff...

Fabulous dinner yesterday evening. The service was professional but friendly, informative about the options available, knowledgeable about all aspects of the food and theextensive wine list. We also stayed over and the rooms, with breakfast included, were very comfortable and well priced. All the staff...

We first visited in July and enjoyed our stay so much that my partner chose to stay again as his birthday treat so this was a much looked forward to event. We arrived to a very warm welcome from Lee, who remembered us from our...

Wonderful venue for a reunion with friends. Nothing was too much trouble and we felt truly spoilt by the manager, Jake, and all the staff. Our evening meal was delicious, every course was faultless, impeccable service and a wonderful evening had by all. The family...

We visited on a Saturday with friends and were unsure what to expect. My initial impression was not as positive as the one that I left with. The number of menus and potential wine pairings simply disguised what was a very limited menu. For me...

Just got home after spending the weekend here & I have absolutely no complaints! The fact we rang up to book & got it cheaper was a great start… what we got for our money was amazing! 🥰 The room was a superior king 4...

Attentive friendly staff . Nothing to much trouble . We had a luxury premier room. 4 Poster very comfortable bed with a large cwalk in shower . The food was excellent both in quality and choice . The majority of veg grown on site and all ingredients being very local .Excellent wine list and excellent local beer . Lovely walk just down the lane . 100% recommend and we will be returning .

Couldn't be happier with our stay, The most helpful, nothing was too much trouble for the management , we arrived very early as we had a wedding to attend, we were checked in, 2 hours before check in time and left out bags. Had one of the best nights sleep in a lovely room with a glorious 4 poster bed. We will be back, as we need to try the restaurant. Brwakfast was great, the poached eggs were perfect, as was the rest of the breakfast. Lovely place, plenty of parking, spotlessly clean, we could find no fault in anyway...not that we were looking for faults, we really will book again and try the restaurant. loved the place

Really great service very attentive and food was one of the best my family has had. Would really recommend the Bull for a special occasion.

This is the first time we’ve been to this restaurant since take over. Felt welcome and looked after from the minute we arrived. Lovely selection of food on the menu with advice on which wines to choose for each dish. Locally sourced food, beautifully cooked,...

Great rooms very comfortable and quiet. The restaurant and the service was excellent, the food was amazing, will definitely visit again.

My husbands special birthday treat for me was 4 nights at this lovely restaurant with rooms on a busy road … BUT as soon as you turn down the lane, a completely different world. It has stylish, comfortable rooms alongside a fine dining experience &...

Absolutely fabulous! This is a fantastic place which feels like home away from home! Very pet friendly, they really made us feel incredibly welcome with our dog! And the food, wine and drinks they serve are all very tasty, of high quality and local produce....

Excellent food and service for our monthly lunch club. We have been using the restaurant for many years and are delighted that the high standards are maintained by the new owners.

Stayed here overnight and received a warm welcome. Staff can’t do enough for you and the rooms and breakfast were great.

We live locally so only go to the restaurant - which is fabulous. We have been about four times in the last few months and every time has been an improvement on the previous - although we thought each visit was excellent. Saturday night was...

My partner and I stayed at The Yaxley Bull at The Auberge last night for the first time. We were expecting it to be good, it wasn’t just good, it was fabulous. Our room was lovely, spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean, with a view of...

FABULOUS place to stay and eat! Our family of four plus dog stayed overnight, and ate breakfast and lunch here. The lunch was a BBQ - absolutely delicious giant prawns (langoustines I think), salmon, roast pork shoulder and burgers with salads of choice. We had...

Just spent 4 fantastic days and 5 nights here. Lee Jake and Katy made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Breakfast is of a good standard and size ( fully English is available along with cereals and vegetarian options). The bedroom's are...

Comfortable room plus excellent food dinner and breakfast, staff friendly and polite, will definitely stay again.

The auberge is a lovely hotel we stayed4 nights what a lovey place ,garden is very calming Thank you Jake and family for making us welcome We had a meal Friday night so tasty lively atmosphere

I was at Auberge Saturday night for a 60th with a group of friends. The rooms here are lovely, tasteful and spacious. I had a Queen bed which was so comfortable. I thought I may hear traffic noise but nothing as the sound proofing is...

Central location to meet up with old friends. Food was great, I had lobster tails followed by beef fillet. Both delicious, the beef fillet being the best I've had, cooked to perfection. No room for dessert but excellent feedback from the rest of my party...

What a fantastic place for a weekend away. The room had everything you’d need, plus an extremely comfy huge bed. The evening meal was delicious and the steak was done just right and was the best I have ever had!! The breakfast was hot and...

Attended this venue for an overnight stay with dinner/breakfast with friends. The owners and staff could not do any more for us. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent and the rooms were exceptionally comfortable and clean to a high standard. We hope to...

My room was amazing and spotlessly clean. I met with a group of dear friends and our dinner and breakfast were exquisite. We were treated royally and the service was outstanding. The staff could not have done more. Will definitely be visiting there again, soon.

First time under the new owners, great reviews online so my husband and I decided to go. very warm welcome , promptly shown to our table, service was pleasant and well looked after, great gin selection! Appertizers and mains very tasty, although about a 25/30...

Really enjoyed our Easter stay. Room clean and tidy, food great, location excellent for visiting (coast, pretty villages, towns, English Heritage/National Trust etc) Warm welcome that continued throughout our stay. Would happily return.

We had a lovely night for a table of 10 everyone having starter, main and dessert the service was spot on the food and drink was amazing the whole night went very well thanks to the team at the Bull,we will definitely be returning..

We had an excellent lunch - the service was perfect and the food was locally produced, absolutely delicious and well presented. We were really impressed by the combination of flavours and quality of the food. The balance of ingredients and the portion sizes were just...

My wife and I had eaten at the Auberge before, so we decided to have a birthday dinner there on 18th March. My wife contacted them on 22nd February by email – “Hello, I just spoke to one of the staff regarding a lobster mains...

Excellent service and lovely food at the Yaxley Bull. If the new owners keep this up they will surely earn the reputation as the best restaurant in the local area. Looking forward to returning soon. For those wishing to visit with their dog there are...

Had the most amazing Sunday lunch with friends at the Auberge today, the service was great and the food even better, tastiest Sunday lunch I’ve ever had in a restaurant!

We saw this restaurant on the way to our holiday lodge . We looked up on trip advisor and booked straight away we were not disappointed. The food was amazing and the service was great .

Excellent service and excellent food and drinks. Had an amazing evening, food was so good for me and the wife and managed to finish the evening off with some espresso martinis which were sooo good 👌🏻

We had lunch here as a birthday treat for my husband. We hadn’t been here since the new owners took over 3 months ago and hoped it could match our previous experiences. We were not disappointed. The food was fabulous. My husband is the cook...

We went for lunch and really enjoyed it. The restaurant is on a busy main road that one just whizzes past but we had been told by a friend that the food was very good - and it was. When inside the road just disappeared...

Booked through an online site into a 5 star Hotel and restaurant. As ever I was a little apprehensive of an unknown venue ..but. the room was delightful, clean , well appointed and warm but not stifingly hot. The newish owners were so welcoming, their...

Room was clean comfortable and perfect, food was brilliant and everything tasted superb Staff extremely friendly and attentive Would def visit again !

I had the pleasure of visiting the auberge this weekend and can honestly say the staff go above and beyond! The rooms are clean and so so comfortable and the food, well the food was very tasty. I would definitely visit again.

My wife and I stayed in a superior double room for two nights. The room was superb, clean, warm and cosy with a lovely comfortable bed and pristine bathroom and shower. The restaurant offered superb food that was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful ; I...

Excellent food and service, pleasant atmosphere. Not cramped at all. A good place to take friends. We shall definitely go again

Excellent food, lovely room. Warm and comfortable. Friendly and helpful. Recommended. Roadside but triple glazed, so quiet and peaceful.

An excellent seasonal menu, well chosen wines, all delivered by good service, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The starters deserve special mention - they were really creative and left all of us wanting more. P.S. Did I mention they had Scallops - they were...

We managed to get a table for 8 last minute, when we arrived the service was excellent, as we had children with us we were advised that the chef could make more child friendly dishes (sausage/chips/beans) or pastas if required. This was excellent. Our meals...

Under new ownership, Jake and Kate have brought the Bull back to it's heyday with wonderful food and superb service. I would have chosen any of the starters, mains and desserts. The Aranchini, Montalbano would have been proud of. The filet steak was beautifully prepared....

Having been regulars at this restaurant for nearly two decades we can report that the new management has matched, and perhaps even exceeded, the high standards of the previous owners. Lunch was a triumph! The warm welcome, relaxed ambience and immaculate service was matched by...

This was our first visit since the new management had taken over. The quality of the food was excellent and the service was both attentive and friendly. Lovely fresh ingredients and we both throughly enjoyed our meals. Wouldn’t hesitate to return and wish the new...

Are first visit to the bull under the new management and we were not disappointed food was excellent service was very good did think are we going to spend a lot more as the set price meal is no longer available but would say that...

This place was our go-to for special occasions, serving the best food in the area by far so my partner & I brought my daughter for a special birthday treat. Unbeknownst to us it was under new management. The young team were really friendly and...

Under new management so we decided to give an old favourite a try. As a party of 2 couples we researched the menu in advance and appreciated the social media posts to give us a taste of what was in store. We received a warm...