The Greyhound Inn in Suffolk Coastal

Worth visiting, lovely country pub and restaurant, good choices , fresh local food beautifully cooked, good value, friendly staff and interesting old building, dog friendly and very welcoming

On the face of it the lunch menu is original and promises much. Indeed our starters - pear, binham blue and grape salad and a ham and parsley terrine - were good. We both had the red mullet, aioli and potato dish which looked good but was sitting in shellfish sauce. The sauce overpowered the whole dish with a very salty taste - clearly it had been reduced too much or the chef had taken the salt pot too far. We pointed this out to the waitress who said "oh-- it's made out of crab stock". The desserts were ordinary - my poached pear was undercooked and hard while my wife's early strawberry and almond tart had little sign of strawberries. When I went to settle up, I commented on the over-salty taste of the main which had made what was billed as an attractive dish really disappointing. His response was "Oh, it's your palate..." as if we were to blame for the taste of the dish. I will not be returning any time soon as this level of arrogant dismissal of feedback is not what you are looking for when you go out for lunch.

I am sorry to say that the pub did not live up to the image it portrays on its website. The pub seemed a bit shabby to me and looked as though a clean and coat of paint in a few areas wouldn't go amiss. Notwithstanding that ,if the food was good then all those observations could be put aside, however the food was average at best if not a bit pricey. A plus point would be the young ladies that served us who were friendly and knowledgeable .

The Greyhound has been on the hit list for a while, it’s only 15 minutes away and was getting a lot of attention. Four of us went. The menu is short, I like that, shows that full focus is on the dishes on offer. To me the menu we had and from what I’ve seen of other dishes, felt classic French, meets classic British, with some unusual combinations and ingredients. The pub is lovely. Nice bar area, roaring wood burner, bar snacks available (we shared two as an appetiser at our table). Three out of the group said they wouldn’t return. I would, because the flavours were stunning. But it is let down on portion size. We had a venison sharing platter, it would have been generous for one, but it was stingy for two. But all elements did taste wonderful. Starter was small too. A crab bisque style dish. Delicious, but too small. One of the group had dessert. It was gorgeous and good size. Service was smiley enough, but lacking experience. That’s how pubs run these days I find, just don’t think they can hold onto staff long enough to get them to excellent. The massive issue they need to address asap. The toilets are absolutely disgusting and lights didn’t work. Be warned they are also outside. Hopefully they will address the decor and cleanliness of them very soon. Surprised more don’t mention in the reviews.

The Greyhound is a pretty special pub. It’s unpretentious, classy, slick and serves great seasonal, local, well prepared and delicious food. Highlights last night from a really interesting menu were the calves liver with wet polenta. The calves liver was perfectly cooked and was great with the polenta and crispy sage. Also the chalk stream trout with local Butley mussels and parsley risotto was incredible. The custard tart was super smooth and the accompanying rhubarb sorbet was delicious. Great drinks including a punchy blood orange negroni and a bottle of beautiful rose pet nat. Thanks for another lovely evening

Expensive over cooked food in a very noisy atmosphere. When you pay over £70 a head but can’t have a conversation with your friends as people are drinking and shouting right beside your table, it is very disappointing.

On our second visit here (the first time since the pub changed hands) and were so impressed with our lunch and service. The highlights were the pork chop and the muntjac tartar (partnered with blood orange was a match in heaven). The bar snacks were on another level too (could have easily enjoyed these alone with a pint of gold). Someone knows how to make great sourdough... I felt that the squash and ricotta rotolo could have been better, but only a minor observation. There was not one thing on the menu that didn't sound appealing. Well done everyone and see you again soon.

Visited after a disappointing visit to another establishment as we had something to celebrate. The pub is very much a restaurant, however, the food was very good and in a pleasant environment. Hadn't been here for years, it has really changed, but we would highly recommend it. Thank you for such a lovely and pleasant establishment with a great menu.

We came to the Greyhound having seen it listed as one of the top 100 gastropubs in Britain. We quickly concluded that it most definitely deserves this recognition. We love eating out and have been to numerous good pubs and restaurants over the years and the chef at the Greyhound certainly knows how to cook! The homemade black treacle and rye sourdough bread with butter was the best I’ve ever tasted anywhere, my husband’s fish starter of mackerel with a tomato tart and lovage was beautiful, as was my vegetarian starter of Treviso, blood orange, cheese and smoked beetroot with a linseed biscuit. The main dish of wild Suffolk bass with a shellfish sauce, mussels, rouille and monk’s beard was inspired. Completely delicious. The desserts were both great too as was the coffee. An excellent meal in a beautiful old building, sat in front of a roaring fire, what more could you want? The staff were as excellent as the food. Friendly, welcoming, attentive and professional. We are keen to return.

Disregard the slightly homely feel of the place, come for the food which is spectacular - the best meal I’ve eaten in a long time. Simple dishes - seared mackerel, for liver and Suffolk bacon, burnt cheesecake with rhubarb - prepared to perfection. Good wine list. Friendly service. Highly recommended.

We've eaten here before and were very impressed then but this was our first visit since the change of chef. It was fine but did not compare to the previous standard. It now seems overpriced for what's on offer but the prices haven't changed, simply the chef. I think we'll wait until the next kitchen change to try it again.

We spent New Year’s Eve at the Greyhound for the early sitting at 6pm. There was a 2nd sitting at 8.30pm. It was lovely, food was excellent particularly the poached lobster in a saffron and butter sauce with mussels. My husbands starter of ceviche halibut he said was superb and a generous portion. Staff were extremely attentive and very friendly and the atmosphere was great. We live in Suffolk and had heard about the food at the Greyhound from friends and it didn’t disappoint. We can now add it to our other favourites; The Unruly Pig, Mariners and Mistley Thorn. We will be back to taste the weekly menu soon. I gather they have only been open a year but they have created something special in that time.

Visited New Years Eve due to good word of mouth. Staff on arrival were very friendly and welcoming. The menu was on this occasion pre-order. Food from Snakes to Dessert was fantastic. All well cooked and flavoursome throughout. Left feeling full but not bloated. Adam and his kitchen team surpassed themselves. Can't wait for my next visit.

We have just had another fabulous dinner in the Greyhound. We eat there every six weeks or so and last night was yet again a great meal with Will the manager being as welcoming as ever. One of our group said the Welsh rarebit was the best he has ever had. We highly recommend this very special restaurant.

What a menu. The kind where you want to eat everything. A short, interesting list from great importers. My new favourite country pub.

A little gem, with short menu but great food.

I’d been looking forward to eating here for ages and trusted friends had recommended it. I was utterly disappointed and will not be going back. I am sad but it’s the truth. The service was lovely, couldn’t fault it. The food was overpriced and cheap ingredients cooked without love or inspiration. So depressing when the new chef is supposed to be so good.

(NB Review refers to previous ownership prior to change in 2022) Every time I come here the food is amazing, staff friendly. Cosy inside in winter, nice garden in summer. Don’t forget to try the delicious soda bread. Sunday lunch today very good portion size, one of the best beef roasts I have had in ages.

The Greyhound is an absolute gem of a pub. Idyllic setting, great beer and amazing food. Great in summer and winter!

Have been several times and it has always been excellent overall. However this Sunday lunch today was rather underwhelming - something was missing and I’m not sure what it was, have they become a victim of their own success like so many good, new, eateries? The starters were tasty but not at the level of previous visits, same for mains too. Our main courses of half pot roasted pheasant were very tough - they should’ve melted in the mouth if roasted slowly which clearly they were not. With hindsight we should’ve rejected them and chosen another dish, but with friends joining us for a birthday meal it would’ve held up their main courses. I mentioned this twice to different staff members who asked, but with not much comment but, that ‘they’d relay it to the chef.’ Puddings, again, were not as good as previously - ‘heavy ginger sponge’ (my wife’s comment) and a very sweet cows curd and honey glazed walnuts concoction that I had. Was is just because of Sunday service, was the chef ‘off’ his game or was it a sous chef standing in?? Is it really too much to ask of a bill for £260.00? Disappointing.

Brilliant wine, wonderful atmosphere and delicious food, thanks for a wonderful meal, we will be back soon! Red wine YUM

Had the most excellent dinner here. Often struggle for really good food in the area, especially in a pub setting, but this was truly excellent. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The menu is small but with a lovely selection of slightly different dishes - all very carefully thought through and executed perfectly. I will absolutely be coming back.

Went for lunch. Excellent food and service. Modest portions. Restaurant could have been warmer. Will definitely return and wish the new owners well.

Excellent place to both work and eat I have been working here for just under 5 months and have enjoyed it and there have never had any moments where I have been treated unfairly. I have also eaten here it's an excellent location one of the best in Suffolk with amazing food

Incredible food and lovely setting.

Absolutely fantastic food. Beautifully presented dishes full of wonderful flavours. The mangetout and cows curd appetiser was delicious, as was the rib of beef. Service was prompt & courteous without being overbearing. Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent from start to finish… a warm welcome, great service and superb food. Seasonal menu, good variety and delicious sauces… the chef clearly knows their stuff. Do not miss this place… we will make it a must stop on our visits this way.

Wow wow wow.... never fails to impress!!! The staff are very friendly, dogs are welcome, there's a good selection of beers wines and spirits, a delightfully decorated interior and a lovely garden which is fenced in for the safety of children and dogs, plus a car park to use. Then we come to the main reason people call here, THE FOOD !!! .......Its excellent... well presented tasty and plenty of choice. Very local ingredients used and seasonality is the key word. The menu is printed every day and uses the best the chef can find, on that day. I had tagliatelle with wild mushrooms, peas and pinenuts as my starter; my companion had smoked trout with horseradish and salad. I opted for slow cooked lamb served with fennel and potato gratin. My companion chose the smoked quail caesar, served with salad. We shared a dessert which was rhubarb and almond tart served with clotted cream and raspberries. Not one single complaint.... all was delicious and served at the correct table in a timely manner.... SO good 👍 Highly recommended.... one small point to note. This is not a cheap pub and I regard it as a place to visit for a real treat.... I don't think its unreasonable..the skill and quality of cooking and ingredients all speak for themselves. Well done ... I will return .

We called in at the Greyhound on our way to the Suffolk coast for a celebratory meal for our 20th wedding anniversary. I had read about the pub in the FT How to Spend it section. Service was excellent - very friendly and relaxed. And we loved the atmosphere which was again very welcoming and relaxed. It felt like it would be equally enjoyable for a meal or just for drinks. Our food was out of this world. We had curds with radish and mange touts with delicious crusty bread. The curds were amazing and went perfectly with the radish. We were also given some gougeres which had a lovely flavour of tarragon. For main course we had lamb with olive oil potato and peperonata. The lamb was perfectly cooked. Finally rhubarb tart for pudding. Lovely tangy rhubarb complemented by a sweet almost chewy (in a good way!) tart. My husband had the chocolate tart - also amazing. A fantastic meal all round. It is just one of those pubs that I’d like to scoop up and transplant to closer to my home town! We will definitely return.

Beautiful location. Lovely little details here, highly recommended.

The most delicious food in Suffolk. We love it .

Excellent food. Not the cheapest restaurant but an excellent meal.

Staff were more focused on a poundland David Copperfield doing card tricks to even acknowledge customers. Avoid

A wonderful place to eat out. We were well looked after by lovely staff and food is out of this world. Thank you

One of the best pub meals we have ever had. The menu is concise yet thoughtful and each plate delivered so beautifully and well executed by what looks like a young and incredibly talented team. We enjoyed the terrine and agnolotti to start followed by the bass and pork. We usually don’t have deserts but we couldn’t resist given the quality of our starters and mains! Do not leave without trying the malt ice cream!! So pleased at how dog friendly staff he greyhound inn is and the staff were very helpful. We will be back to Suffolk just to come here!!

Superb seasonal locally-sourced food, beautiful setting, great ambiance, first class front of house, and great wine list. Will definitely be going again and recommending to friends! Great to have places like this starting to open up in Suffolk!

We came with my boyfriend for Saturday dinner and we loved it! Its warm atmosphere, lovely staff and delicious food make it very special experience. We definitely will come back one more time.

Fantastic to see the Greyhound open again and really friendly new owners taking this pub on and wanting to support the local community. We went for a quick drink and the selection of local beers and produce was excellent. The menu looks great but quite pricey and the selection of snacks is really limited - this feels like a restaurant you would go to for a nice occasion rather than a pub you would go to all the time for 4-5 pints / pie ‘n’ chips or a good value meal with the family.

It appears I have left a review for the wrong greyhound this place seems nice

Excellent foody pub. Cosy environment with small regularly changing menu.

This may be the best food I have ever eaten! The atmosphere is cosy and friendly and the food it next level. The head chef is incredibly talented and I’m excited to eat here again soon.

Good atmosphere Lovely staff and amazing food it'd be a crime to not give this place 5 stars

Absolutely delicious food, service on point and a Bangin wine list!

Lovely traditional cosy pub with fantastic classy food. Service from the two young ladies was superb, and the chap behind the bar was friendly and accommodating. Really look forward to the return visit.

Amazing - friendly, cosy, welcoming and above all, mouthwatering food.

Another nail in the coffin of the traditional English pub. There were four of us on the night in question. Three of whom were driving. As result, we had the equivalent of five pints of beer, one pint of lime and soda and one piece of left-over (and rather dry) apple tart. At the end of the evening, our bar tab came to £60! We, as a group, had gone along to show support for a charity pub quiz. There was a small menu of available snacks on each table. The cheapest option being bread and butter at £3. We decided to try the pork scratchings and apple sauce (£7), to be told that this item (on the newly presented menu) was no longer available. Having noted that there were no snacks available to buy at the bar (crisps, nuts, etc), I asked if there was any chance that we could perhaps have something like a bowl of chips for the table. This request was met with a very stern and definite "We don't do chips!". So table snacks were mournfully dismissed for the evening. For those that don't know, the residents of Wickham Market and Pettistree have but one pub within walking distance. The Greyhound. I am also certain that I do not need to tell anyone that the majority of us have sorely missed any sort of community social hub since COVID made prisoners of us all. Now we find, as we start to venture from our doors again, that the only local pub we had has been annexed by the elitist boutique eatery brigade, asking London prices in a small country pub. This is fine if you can afford it, but there a lot of people who cannot. So, if you want to have a quite drink at an affordable price in the Wickham Market/Pettistree area, you will have to do it at home. Alone. If you want to enjoy an affordable drink with friends and strangers in a relaxed and communal atmosphere, well, your guess is as good as mine, because the Greyhound at Pettistree is not the place to do it.

A beautiful pub with excellent service. Stylish and unstuffy and very dog friendly

Gentle, simple food cooked with love. Happy, friendly owners and great atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend.

Lovely atmosphere. Just stopped for a drink. Great bitter

Absolutely brilliant lunch. Food was delicious, excellent service and staff. Couldn’t recommend more.

What a great find (thanks Times review!). Excellent food and drinks, friendly, efficient service. And all in a cosy, tastefully decorated pub. We will be back!

excellent lunch, small interesting menu, good drinks, nice room, friendly staff...look forward to the next visit

Very Good drinks and conversation

We came here on the opening night with the new owners a few weeks ago. Food was fantastic, local produce and a really relaxed atmosphere. Have recommended to loads of people since and all loved it too.

Loved it and will be back very soon 👍🍺

Great atmosphere and fantastic food! Everything on the menus is excellent!

We were so excited to try the Greyhound after its much awaited opening - it didn’t disappoint! DELICIOUS food, amazing Suffolk produce and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Our new Suffolk favourite and we’ll be back with friends!

Unfortunately it's closed at the moment new owners

Extremely tasty and nicely done food.

Great food and drinks. The hosts are excellent. We had the venison burgers these were exceptional and the chips were different and tasty.

Traditional pub, excellent choice of real ales, looking forward to another visit to try the food.

Good food reasonable prices. Staff very welcoming

Lovely fish dish! Sat in the pretty garden on a lovely sunny day.

Very good food and beverages at reasonable prices. Good quality and very friendly hosts. Would go again.

Lovely little pub, with great beer, food and service! Stuart and the team are amazing every time we visit!

Food was great, not much choice by way of beer and the food was a little costly but not unexpected, it was probably on par price wise with other rural pub grub.

Lovely staff, warmly welcoming. The roast beef was perfect, slightly rare, tasty and tender. An imaginative selection of vegetables, and the potatoes were ample. Yorkshire pudding was OK, but not stand-out brilliant. My wife enjoyed the roast chicken wrapped in bacon (a signature dish, it seems), but the chips were a bit soggy. Cheeseboard was sufficient for two, with delicious crispy bread (baked on the premises, we imagined); and three rewarding cheeses served with a pleasing pickle. Overall, we had a most agreeable lunch. And we really appreciated the attentive, smiley staff. We were undercharged by a pint, but we confessed and they were grateful; we left a tip too. So pleased pubs like this historic one stay open. Go, just go … give it a try.

First visit to the greyhound, not disappointed. Food was fabulous, service very friendly. Will definitely revisit and highly recommend

Good food. Good service . Good pub!

Really fantastic food, service and ambience. We already have a booking to return 😁

Fantastic as always, friendly staff and great attentive service.

A lovely very old pub, good beer and excellent food

A very friendly village pub with delicious food

Very enjoyable atmosphere and lovely food. Get there early because parking is a bit limited.

Good spot for a chatty lunch. Good food too.

Gorgeous food... was chilly in the outdoors toilet though!

We had a fantastic evening meal on a recent Friday. We walked down from the nearby village of Wickham Market and were certainly not disappointed. Both staff were attentive and friendly, and the food was a real treat, with the sharing board of starters very enjoyable. Our mains were also really good, with ample veggie options along with some hearty meat dishes. Beer really well kept, along with some reasonably priced wines. Decor etc was all really on point too.

amazing place and great food. four of us had lunch. friendly staff and owner

The food is really good and the staff are friendly, maybe the pudding wasn't as super as it should of been , think I just made a bad choice , there normally really good .

Lovely pub. Delicious food and very welcoming owners.

Enjoyed it very much, the food as ever was top rate.

Delicious meal, attentive service. Recommended :)

Simply excellent! Highly recommend.

Oh what a find is the Greyhound Inn. The food is absolutely superb. I tucked into the crispy goats cheese and beetroot for starter and the vegetarian main was delicious. My glass of chardonnay was perfectly chilled and served by friendly and efficient staff. I was visiting the area for a few days and after a very disappointing meal at my hotel I decided to go in search of something that hopefully showed off the Suffolk food scene. It was encouraging to see the place so busy on a Tuesday evening and enjoying a beautiful dinner in this lovely 14th century inn left me with a smile on my face. Dog friendly too! Highly recommended.

Excellent food and friendly helpful staff.

I shaĺl always call in here when in Suffolk. Great food and atmosphere despite the lack of Armangnac Stuart !!!

Randomly found this pub as we were staying for the weekend in a village close by. What a find! Amazing food at a good price. Highest quality ingredients and attention to detail made the food way above average pub fare. The terrine, veggie phyllo pie and wrapped chicken were delicious and complex. Service was great. Pub is cosy and food focused, great warm winter atmosphere. Probably one of best pubs I have eaten at in the UK!

Lovely meal well served at reasonable price

Nice food and decent beer. Would have liked a bigger meal for the money. The Whisky and Marmalade Pudding was excellent but needed more than a spoonful of the drambuie custard to complement it.

Wanted to visit for years and it did not disappoint! Cracking country pub, excellent staff and amazing food. The chicken wrapped in bacon was the best chicken I have had in a long time, so good im going back for it again next week!

Delicious food and fantastic service

Great food had a pint of ghost ship but bit on the flat side also the coke. Not kean on toilets as you have walk outside and along the pub ok if fine.

Lovely pub with lovely welcoming and warm staff. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Would return in a heartbeat

Great staff. Visited twice during our visit to the area. Nice but limited menu. I know it's trendy but the veg was a bit under cooked for me.

Excellent food, and beer. Very friendly and extremely polite staff

Excellent service and food - a pleasure to benefit from this local business

Great pub - had the venison burger and was fantastic. Friends had the roast beef and all seemed happy! Super cosy inside and service was great.

One of my favourite places for Sunday lunch, have been several times & never disappointed. The food & service are excellent & would thoroughly recommend

Best steak I have had for a long time, lovely out door garden to chill out in.

Lovely food great friendly staff. Well worth a visit