The King's Head in Mid Suffolk

We always enjoy this pub and so pleased the community have kept it going. It’s full of character and has a delightful garden at the back. This Sunday we had a Turkey roast which was fantastic; there were no fewer than 8 vegetables served with it!! Well kept real ale too. Highly recommended.

Lovely historic pub with a choice of two gravity beers, both in good shape. Would receive a five-star review, but experience was spoilt by the idiotic thump-and-bleep noise being blasted out from the serving area (and inexplicably piped into the restaurant). Fair enough if you're running a nightclub aimed at the under-thirties; totally inappropriate for a community pub that should be suitable for all ages.

The Low has only just reopened inside - it remains v welcoming (with social distancing) and there is some additional seating outside, under a gazebo - or on the front benches if the sun shines. The roast beef was outstanding and beyond your average ‘pub grub’. The beef was perfectly pink, delicious Yorkshire puds, and a good selection of vegetables came with all the trimmings. It was a generous portion and we will certainly be returning before long - thank you!Jane & David

Simple tables and benches in a large open tent in the pub garden. You're not allowed in the pub so order via text and collect your drinks, and pay, from an outside serving area. The staff are very helpful, and tables are cleaned regularly.Real ale special and fish and chip van out the front on Monday night, couldn't ask for more!

Where can you get a delicious three course meal for two adults and two hungry daughters with pre-supper drinks and great service in a beautiful 16th century environ for a very reasonable price where everyone leaves talking about the quality of everything? Simple. The good pub guides most unspoilt pub in the nation. The low house.

An absolute delight. Fascinating pub with quite a history. Very warm comfortable accommodation including a bed I didn't want to get out of. Breakfast and dinners tailor made to your every desire. Cosy bars, warm fires and great booze. Plus interesting chats with some of the regulars. What more could we ask... except to come back soon.

We were here for an event at the Village Hall and so rang the pub on the day and booked for 6pm, which gave us just enough time. Imagine our shock when we tried to order to be told that they didn't do food until 6.30. As we had drinks by then we didn't feel we could go somewhere else, but we were annoyed that we had planned ahead to avoid problems and still ended up in a rush. So I started my Tripadvisor rating at 2 or 3, but they have crept up to a 4 because they were so lovely, and although they didn't cook for us at 6 they did so as quickly as they could, and everything was delicious. Also, of course, the pub is unique and really has to be seen if you are in the area. In fact, what a lovely place all round, everyone at the Village Hall was also lovely, the concert was great, and we look forward to returning.

Good food, prices,friendly staff and great beer. Nice beer garden. An unusual way to order your drinks as there is no bar. Worth a visit.

What an absolute Gem! Came here with friends for a evening meal before a wedding and it was an excellent experience! Great atmosphere, fantastic beer garden, excellent menu, brilliant cellar bar! I had Baked Halloumi starter followed by a Sicilian fish stew served with sourdough bread and it was perfect! Staff were great, amazing selection of craft beers, overall wonderful experience. Defo recommend this place 100 per cent! Thank you

600 year Olde worlde pub, good grub and lovely village setting, unusual setting and highly recommended!

A one-off pub with great beer, food and atmosphere.. Saw recent review panning the fact that the reviewer was asked by staff not to eat food that they had brought with them and downgrading their review accordingly. Not sure, but I haven't been to many (read any) restaurants, or pubs that serve food, where bringing your own food was acceptable.

This pub has just won an award. We saw the story on Look East. It is a Community run pub and has so many beautiful characteristic features. There are several rooms with large high backed seats. The Tap Room is amazing, people were taking photos. Good range of local beers and other drinks available. Good varied menu available with daily specials on a board. As it was lunchtime, we opted for the sandwiches. Door stops really. Lovely fresh soft bread filled and I mean filled, with either cheddar & homemade pickle, local ham, brie & bacon and smoke salmon, with a small salad garnish. There is a very large garden. Parking is restricted, but you can park on the road. The staff were friendly and helpful. They do have rooms, but not sure what they are like. Looked good on their leaflet.

We went here because we saw that it had won an award as the most unspoiled pub in the country, and yes, when you walk in you are stepping back into the 16th Century. There is no bar, just about half a dozen barrels in the tap room. I had a very pleasant pint of Wolfes Bitter. Reasonably priced at £3.30.We sat outside and starting eating our sandwiches, only to be told by a chinless wonder that they don't like you eating your own food. Sure enough a girl young enough to be my daughter came out and asked us to stop eating our sandwiches. She could have turned a blind eye, but this put a dampener on our visit and we left shortly afterwards. Didn't try their food - we had brought our own.

When we arrived we were greeted by the friendly staff. Once we got our drink from the tap room we were shown to our table in the restaurant. We both ordered the pies of the day, chicken and chorizo for me and steak and ale for my husband and they were both delicious. The staff are not only friendly but are informative, they know their stuff about the pub, drinks and food. We were made to feel as though we were regulars. We can’t recommend The Low House highly enough.

We hadn't been for a while , so decided to pop in for lunch.

We had a fantastic lunch today and the service was equally as good.

Wonderful and great beers, lovely garden in the summer . Good variety of beers all from the keg please don’t change

The food was above average for a pub and the beer was great. However, the main reason to visit (apart from supporting the community) is because of the fabulous architecture and the rare tap room. We were looked after very well, including the dietary requests of the kids. I wish this was my local!

If you want to go back to sleepier times of 50 years ago then this is a real treat. Beer served from the cask and rooms where folk singing still echoes in the walls, the vintage decor is complemented by the outstanding garden with a summer house and plentitude of trees lining a grass area making it a brilliant choice on a summer day. The food is well presented and reasonably priced

great place to kick back for a day's relaxation , drinking and eating. Ales if you like that, other drinks if you don't. Possible bonuses - visit by local tractor club; stay the night in one of their rooms and have a great cooked breakfast

My husband and I stayed at the Low House yesterday. The accommodation is lovely (great sized room, very clean, lovely fluffy towels and very nice toiletries) and good value for money. The pub itself is fantastic - full of character, and the food was delicious. Cannot recommend enough.

I attended the Laxfield Litfest last weekend and it was excellent. As well as the interesting selection of authors, the first class interviewers and the great little bookshop, the setting was lovely, the food (in both garden and restaurant) was delicious and the atmosphere was delightful. Looking forward to next year's Litfest already!

Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, great selection of beers and comfortable accommodation. The staff are exceptional. The festival was a great success... from the punters’ point of view... an interesting line- of authors (local and international) and a pop-up book shop was handy.

We took the short walk from local campsite ⛺️ in the pouring rain to the The Low House, x 12 plus 3 big dogs and were so pleased to find a warm welcome and great food. Staff were amazing order took a little time (but were given updates along the wait) and was expected for such a large group.

Worth visiting to see the tap room. Lovely staff and great food. Service a little slow on night of visit - otherwise it would have easily been a five star review

We discovered this lovely and unique pub many years ago and keep going back. The lunch today was as good as it has ever been. The bacon, Brie and cranberry sandwich was simply superb washed down by a pint of Earl Soham “Victoria”.

Great pub, now run by the villages. The food is wholesome and comfy. Good atmosphere and good company.

After a brilliant experience previously, this time we returned with our three dogs to stay in the downstairs room in the lovely 'annex', which back in August, we had been shown around by Emma. The room was so comfortable, clean and modern - so quiet too. Plenty of room for two of us, plus the three dogs, as it has a roomy hallway between the bedroom, bathroom and if needed (we didn't use it) the second bedroom with bunks. We ate there on both nights of our stay and the food, wine, service and ambience, as always, was excellent! Pubs like this are hard to find - an absolute gem. Needless to say, we will be back! Special thanks to Emma and Alastair for making us feel so welcome.

Went for a lunch course. I chose the beetroot burger despite being a committed carnivore. With some horseradish sauce and a pint it went down well. My companion chose one of the pies. Salmon leek and cheese. She also enjoyed it with some prosecco. Convivial atmosphere. We expect to return.

Such a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Great environment, served by Josh sooperdooper top bloke. Really entertaining and full of loads of anecdotal tales and local trivia.

A pub with no bar. Beer served straight from the barrel in the tap room. Small well supported local pub and well worth a visit.

I visited the Kings Head for the Harvest meal a couple of days ago with some friends and I have to say, one of the nicest, locally-sources meals I've had in quite a while.

6 of us enjoyed Dinner here Saturday 8th, would eat here again, now a free house under new ownership.

This pub has an amazing chef that can cook wonderful food. The menu has a great selection of various dishes that it is really hard to choose . The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming.

Great well kept beer , fascinating pub with lovely atmosphere, great beer garden , super helpful accommodating staff , don't change a thing, unique pub with no bar , you're in for a surprise ,

We heartily recommend this restaurant and were lucky enough to have booked rooms to stay in too! Food, service, accomodation and atmosphere were all perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back!!

We were really looking forward to having a couple of meals at this historic pub with its tap room over the course of a week.

Since we last visited, this establishment is now a community run pub - Emma, who served us, chatted and told us all about it and her passion really came across. The welcome and service was outstanding, as was the food. Our table was reserved in a little side room - I had requested space as we had our dogs wtih us (it was perfect). Our vegan and vegatarian daughters were given plenty of choice and Emma discussed their requirements happily. The food was enjoyed by all. Whilst settling the bill, we chatted with Emma about the rooms here and she showed us one of them - it looks beautiful and and we are certainly thinking of coming to stay. Thanks Emma!

Quaint old pub that is cosy and welcoming. Lovely meals and good service by waitress. Not easy to find unless you know where the pub is.

After being disappointed by the Anchor Inn Walberswick we called in here on our way back to our holiday accommodation. We are so glad we did. We were greeted by cheerful staff only too willing to offer food and drink. The Ales and Cider served from the tap room, no bar here, were excellent and the simple Pub food was just what was needed and much appreciated. The community has just taken on this pub and I so hope it is successful as it deserves to be based on this encounter. A real gem and wish I lived nearer. Good Service from pleasant staff is appreciated and so refreshing to find this in a real Old proper Pub. King Harry would be proud of you. Best Wishes.

Had planned to do a walk round Laxfield and the surrounding countryside and found reference to the King's Head (Low House). Thought this would be a good lunchtime stop and wasn't disappointed. Lovely helpful staff, great real ales straight from the barrel and delicious sandwiches at a good price. Lovely large garden with some shady areas - needed because it was a very hot day and we had ourdog with us - did I say it was very dog friendly too. All in all a little gem and well worth a visit.

An old favourite of locals, the Low House has recently started doing food again, and while the menu is fairly limited we had a very enjoyable evening in the sunny garden, and a nice dinner. It will take a while for word to get round, but it should soon be as popular as it was in the past. Best of luck for the new venture

From what we were told this has been taken over as a community interest company pub recently so effectively has new owners. We had Green Jack and Adam beers from the tap room and sat by the fire place area on their fabulous wooden pew type benches. Really lovely pub and good beer. Note: They apparently have a cook arriving in 2 weeks (as distinct from a chef) and told us they would then serve straightforward reasonably priced pub food. Loved the place.

Great old building, lovely big fireplace with a roaring fire to keep you warm in the winter, very friendly people and excellent food, well worth a visit .

Durch die Gastfreundschaft und den tollen Service, fühlt man sich sehr willommen. Richtig uriges Pub.

I popped in for a meal with some friends on a Saturday evening and wasn't disappointed. I ordered the lasagne, which arrived fresh and flavoursome. Accompanied by a garlicky ciabatta sensation and the LETTUCE! Let me tell you, I've never had it so good. The Chef had excelled with this dressing, a true flavour explosion in my mouth. A leafy side dish, that stole the show. Even my short friend was excited about this green dream.

Enjoyed recent visit to pub after couple of years,had delicious pie for lunch unfortunately the dining room was very cold,could do with some sort of heating in there as soon as possible!.

Passing through Laxfield and saw a sign on T junction for Kings Head pub, so decided to visit for lunch. The pub is really old world, with a tap room, no bar, card room and a tiny eating area. But the pub is really inviting and full of 16th century character. For a large pub chain to own it, is amazing, the menu is very limited owing having no manager, but the staff are friendly, as also are the other drinkers sitting round the large table and open fire. If you want a trip back in time, give this pub a go

Everything made for a perfect pub visit for dinner on Saturday 21st October. We were in the area to celebrate my parents Golden wedding anniversary. The staff couldn't have been friendlier or made us feel more welcome. Food was delicious, the pub was (very) dog friendly, the beer was local (Adnams) - served from a taproom rather than the traditional bar. We all absolutely loved this pub as it combines everything that a good old English pub should offer. I will come back here when next in Suffolk.

We originally were just going for a drink in the traditional tap room but the wonderful welcome we received and the interesting menu made us stop for lunch and I am so glad we did. Fabulous food and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back again when we are in the area. Great find.

Only stopped for a drink as we were out with the dog. Service was really friendly, excellent range of real ales and they let us have a sample before making our choices. Water available for the dog too.

Good food again being served, beer as excellent as ever. Now being run by Kate, daughter of Bob Wilson of blessed memory. Permanent tenant still being sought by Adnams.

El excelente personal de este pub bien antiguos han sido sirve buena comida a pesar de la desaparición de los chefs después de Navidad, pero ahora el encargado en ausencia de ellos tiene prohibido hacerlo. Aún así, la cerveza es de primera categoría y el...

Hemos estado comiendo y bebiendo en La Casa Baja con regularidad (algunos podrían decir que con frecuencia) durante los últimos 14 años y como todos los lugares en que tiempo es tenía su altas y bajas; pero honestamente puedo decir que la comida que tuvimos la última noche fue la mejor que hemos tenido aquí durante bastante tiempo.

Así nos decepcionó, ya que viven y han estado viniendo aquí regularmente. Las cosas han cambiado, al parecer, el personal de la cocina fuimos y que nos ofrecieron el miércoles pasado era un menú muy reducido, por desgracia eran las raciones. Como la cola de recocido abadejo me dieron, o más bien la mitad abadejo cola- pesó no más de 4 onzas y podría recogerlo con mi pulgar y el dedo índice y una colección de fichas. Además, la solla estaban ofreciendo resultó ser un dab, con no más de un par de bocados de pescado. Como la gran fila, directora (quien era aparentemente también el chef) insistió en esta era una parte normal de adulto y no subir (estado viendo demasiado Masterchef japonés? ). Las ecas, estamos hablando de un bar aquí, no cenar bien. Quedamos con hambre, haber ofrecido pagar la mitad para la comida a cuenta de tamaño de la porción (se negó así a la izquierda nombre y dirección, quizás estaremos viendo en ellos en pista).

Just got home from a fantastic meal. Service was friendly & efficient. The choice was varied to suit all tastes. The food was very well cooked & the portions were large. The burger was to die for. Would highly recommend a visit.

I have been going to this beautiful and unique pub for over 20yrs and I was so disappointed last night when what should have been a celebratory meal turned into a complete disaster. Having checked out the menu on the website when I booked a few days before, and deciding on steaks, ribs etc, we arrived to find a very reduced "menu" on the table with just a few main course choices. At this point we learnt that there had been a staff walk out hence the limited menu. After waiting 45mins our food was delivered. My 2yr old grandson would have eaten my complete portion and still have been hungry ! All four meals were just about big enough as starters and very poor quality. After some "discussion" the manageress/cook didn't charge for the food but the experience completely destroyed our enjoyment of what should have been a special evening. I had left my telephone number with my booking and should have been called if there was a problem offering the advertised menus.

We visited the Kings Head on recommendation from friends and were not disappointed. They aren't really geared up for babies (of which our two couples have a baby each) but they were very welcoming and friendly all the same.The food exceeded expectations and was great value for money.One of the party doesn't eat dairy and so ordered chips as everything on the menu contained dairy. Without being asked the staff then came up with suggestions for food they could provide which she could eat. That was so appreciated.We'd definitely visit again if we were in the area.Thank you for such exceptional service!

Visited for lunch last Saturday.Pub is very olde worked,small rooms,settles,open coal fires.thereis even a tap room for the 5 adnams ales on offer.Main problem was food not very good and pricey.frozen tail end of cod,overcooked eggs,very disappointing chips.not worth the money

We came to this astonishing pub as a birthday surprise for me and wow what a find!!! Where do I start, the pub itself is the most beautiful, old world pub you can imagine, like stepping back in time, could have sat in the settles by the fire all day, every day and the tap room is fantastic. The accommodation was really good, very comfy, the beds great and the rooms very quiet. The food really was top class, absolutely gorgeous, dinner superb and breakfasts just as good. Unfortunately we had a medical emergency on our first night (nothing to do with the pub) and needed an ambulance, the staff were just unbelievably good, really went beyond the pale to help us, we recovered we had a second, peaceful night here and enjoyed more good food and ale, the thing that made this a cut above the rest was however the staff. I have never met such welcoming, friendly and helpful staff in my life, the young ladies in the bar and restaurant, and the chef are assets the owner should be proud of, I genuinely don't think I've met better staff anywhere before. They helped make this a truly memorable stay and we shall come back time and time again, thank you so much, David and Maria

Forty years having elapsed, I felt it time to see what decades of "modernising" had inflicted on this unique establishment. I could not have been more delighted to see that all the features that made the Low House so special have been lovingly maintained. The tap room, with excellent ales from the wood, the old wooden settles, creating an intimate atmosphere, and the labyrinthine trek to the outhouse are all here. An evening here is a journey into an earlier age. The staff are charming and friendly and the food excellent. When the crush of drinkers had suddenly vanished to attend "Casino Night" in the village hall, we had the place to ourselves...apart, that it, from the spirits of an earlier age who, I believe, were happy to have us back.

This was the nearest pub to our isolated, rural accommodation and so we thought we would book an evening meal for two. what a good decision it proved to be. We arrived early and enjoyed a drink in the garden while we perused the menu. We ordered and when our food was ready we were escorted to our table in one of the many small dining rooms.The food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive.This is an Adnams pub like many in the area but has no bar - it has a traditional tap which is very unusual in this day and age.

I stopped in for Sunday roast (my first in England) whilst I was out on a Sunday drive. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food.

The King's Head or Low house as it is locally known has changed hands 3 times in recent years. Different Tennant's have tried varying methods but it is what it is a spit and sawdust pub. Ale is served from the keg so it is very traditional. The latest attempt to run it have raised food prices considerably..OK for the tourist trade but most locals will just use the Royal OAk at the top of the hill. bBeer is also about 50 pence a pint dearer than the competition. However the food is of reasonable quality but overpriced but it is worth a one of visit.

This was my second visit to this venue and both occasions have been excellent. The pub itself has great character and I absolutely love the decor with all the old pictures and articles about the place. The tap room is amazing and the selection is excellent. We all had great food and the portion sizes are massive so we had just mains and we managed to squeeze in some dessert as well. The waitress was attentive and very friendly. The venue is dog friendly also which is a massive bonus for us. Only minor flaw would be to get the seat covers changes as some are in poor condition but other than that struggling for anything negative at this venue. Highly recommend.

good food great service superb beer staight out of the barrel very quaint old pub with tap room even the coffee was good

We booked for Sunday lunch and on arrival was shown to a table that was too small to play cards on, let alone to have a Sunday roast! Despite complaining we were told there were no others available as they were all reserved. We ordered drinks and our two courses. Some 45 minutes later our starter arrived. At that time a table for four had vacated and we asked to move, but were told it was reserved!The starter was ok, but later the roast lamb arrived. Ugh! It was like mutton, tough and tasteless and complained again about the table, the time we had to wait and the poor food.They did deduct our drinks bill and we paid and left, without leaving a service charge. By the way, nearly two hours after arriving, and guess what? The larger table next to us was still empty! We could have sat there after all.A poor pub, with poor organisation and clearly not a chef on site.We went there on a recommendation as its only 30 mins drive, but will certainly not be going back.

After wanting to visit for sometime and not quite getting round to it, it was our time, finally! And we were not disappointed. From driving up to and walking through the door, the Kings Head is charming, full of character and totally inviting. Popping in to the Tap Room to order our drinks, met by super friendly service was nostalgic, cool and fun all in one! The menu was loaded with delicious options but we both went for calamari starter and the burger. Wow! Quality, flavoursome and quite simply fantastic! Hats off Paul and crew. A true gem!!!! Ps. Can't wait to come back, next up STEAK! :)

We visited the Kings Head while on holiday in Suffolk last week. I booked a table online alerting the staff we'd be coming with my mum who has limited mobility and needs a comfortable seat due to Parkinson's. I also mentioned we'd be bringing our dog and could both these things be accommodated. When we arrived we were directed to a table close to the door so easily accessible. Cushions had been put out for Mum and a water bowl left for Poppy our dog. The staff were so helpful. Someone came to the table to tell us what the specials were. The pub itself is full of character. We were in the Card Room with lots of old photos on the walls. The tap room is an unusual feature not seen much today. Food was excellent and would heartily recommend the pub to all. A real gem!

We were staying in Laxfield and booked for Friday evening as they allowed dogs.The food was very good and the service even better. There isn't a bar as such, just a tap room with the beer under cooling jackets. The beer was excellent. Enjoyed it so much we repeated the visit Saturday. The pub itself is charming, lots of semi private dining areas, simple, comfortable and warm- very much recommended. If being picky, perhaps a bigger wine range with some stretch- eg a NZ Sauvignon rather than just Chilean. But that was all I could find to pick at.Enjoy!

Stopped off today and had roast dinner which my husband said was one of the best he has had, it was well cooked nice and hot with plenty on the plate the and deserts were also extremely good, staff attentive and friendly.

Quirky pub with great food. Very child friendly lovely barstaff/waitress and a delicious meal with generous portions adult and kids meals alike, we'll be back. 10/10 for the chips from our eldest..

Got told about this place by friends, when they were on holiday here. Sounded a bit bizzare,but what a wonderful place to visit. Just had lunch here with three small children and they were most accommodating food was of a very high standard will most certainly try visit again.

10 multi generation family visited while staying nearby in a barn rental. What a stunning pub - not just full of character, but one of the warmest welcomes we have ever had from the wonderful staff and simply superb three course dinner for all 10 of us. The real ale fans will get excited by the range in the tap room..but the food from what I gather is new management really should be tasted. The apple crumble was voted by eaters of decades of apple crumbles as the best they have ever had!

We have dined here twice in the past 2 weeks since the new management took over and with the new menu. Great stuff both times! Excellent and friendly staff, fantastic local produce and the menu has changes and specials so that even though we've dined twice in two weeks there was plenty on offer. We've so far tried the king prawn risotto, ham and pea soup, chicken pate, pork belly, the lowhouse burger and the roast dinners. We are very impressed!! How lucky to have this on our doorstep. Highly recommend.

After a few months absence pleased to see that the Low House seems to be worth visiting again.Fresh menu,fresh flowers and fresh paint without altering the character of the pub -quite an achievement in a short space of time. Great new menu so lots of reasons to return.

Went here a few weeks ago , it's a very old pub and has lots of character makes you feel like you've gone back in time which is lovely nice and relaxing restaurant and its lovely cause not too many tables in there so your not over crowded would recommend

Popped in for a lunchtime pint and it was like walking back in time. Beer pulled straight from the barrel and it was excellent. A good fire burning in the grate as well.

The summer party children ordered pizzas and what arrived was cheese on toast covered with tinned tomatoes and they were NOT fooled by this and most went back to the kitchen. My meal was ok and the rest of us felt it was just about adequate. In October we visited with two friends and I had regaled them about the superb meat pies. BIG MISTAKE! Firstly there isn't the choice that there used to be and secondly with the best will in the world and sharpest nashers, we simply couldn't chew through the gristle. The whole lot went back uneaten and we were not charged. We had no faith to order dessert and came home hungry and had beans on toast - LOVELY! Come on The Low House, what on earth has gone wrong as you had a winning formula and standard. Somewhere along the way you have lost both alas.

Pubs can be much of a muchness but this one is worth visiting for the atmosphere inside and the traditional layout. Food is good pub grub with generous portions and I'm told the beer is good, too. booking advisable.

Lunchtime visit with friends to a venue we know but have not visited in quite a while. Out of the 4 meals ordered 1 had to be sent back because the 'creamy' mash had lumps of uncooked potato, a second (steak and mushroom pie) consisted of completely inedible meat (hard and gristly), the third (steak and ale) contained some elements similar to the S&K, whilst the final meal (fish pie) was simply lacking in any form of culinary interest/delight.The mashed raw potato was replaced and effusive apologies offered with an offer of coffee (not taken up) and we were not charged for the inedible S&K.I cannot believe that anyone with a modicum of culinary skill was in attendance in the kitchen today. But the waitress dealt with our concerns in a reasonable manner.

A traditional Suffolk pub with great character and a large garden. Dining room quite small, so booking advisable. The baby ribs of pork in Broadside sauce are superb.

stayed here for one night and the experience was a good one. The owners and staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The room was clean and the food was good particularly the sausage and bacon at breakfast which were locally produced.

You will be warmly welcomed by every member of staff. The landlord and his wife have poured their hearts into this establishment. You will feel right at home. Delicious pub grub, fresh, clean bedroom, great "full English" breakfast.

What a great old pub. The day we went the fire was light and from the look of it most of the village was standing around chatting and enjoying the well kept beer (Adnams). We got our drinks and was shown to a lovely table for 6 in the side room booking advised as was busy. As said before in some of the other reviews the food selection is not massive but is for a small village pub, the portion sizes are ample too big in my wife case no dessert. The ribs are to die for and the duck salad WOW. Got chatting to the landlords who told us about the history of the pub and also about the decoration are planning in the winter months landlords said its work in progress. Really looking forward for a return visit we next visiting friends.

Despite some of the not-very-nice reviews, we read between the lines and were not at all disappointed. Four of us had booked and were made welcome and led to a good-size table for four. The food was not the largest selection, but it was really well presented and more than ample. Everything we had for starters was superb, and the mains (rib-eye, rump, pulled-pork pie and home-made lasagne with proper meat were great and well presented. Service was first class and pricing was good, especially when you see what some places charge for steak nowadays. The beer had a great selection and that and other drinks were not overpriced. My advice, ignore the moaners and go and have a good meal and drink in a unique atmosphere and surroundings.

Very good food - I am a vegetarian & there was enough choice for all really enjoyed the meal - & atmosphere, staff very friendly & helpful

In April 2014 I celebrated my Birthday at the Low House / Kings Head and immediately decided that it was my favourite pub in the world. The tap room was charming, the food delicious, the staff were jolly, it's dog friendly and the atmosphere was superb. Within 2 months we'd moved to Suffolk and our guests would always be treated to a trip to the Low House for dinner - a real treat. Many of my Facebook friends having seen the pictures I posted couldn't wait to visit. Our latest 2 visits however have not been the usual 1st class experience. We no longer receive the lovely warm welcome, The food is a long way short of what it used to be and the fantastic atmosphere has gone. The first time we had such a poor experience (about 1 month ago) we thought they could just be having a bad day and they did say to us that they were expecting a coach load of people for a barbecue so I just imagined that normal service was probably not up to standard as they were busy preparing for the later barbecue customers - not that I was particularly impressed with that notion. My last visit though confirmed that this is the standard we are to expect from now on. So very sadly the Low House / Kings Head is no longer my favourite pub. It will take some excellent reviews or reassurances from the management there to entice me to come back. What do you reckon Kings Head? It would be nice to know that comments on here were taken on board and that efforts made to improve. I have noticed however that only the positive feedback from other customers below warranted a response from the Kings Head and the not so favourable ones seem to have been left ignored.

The food and service here were excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. We will be back. Loads of parking just opposite and situated in a lovely village.

We've been visiting the King's Head (known locally as the Low House) since the 1990s. You can't help falling in love with its unique time-warp layout and atmosphere and we've had some very enjoyable meals here, so I don't want to knock it too much.Today we live in north Norfolk so it's a 90 mile round trip to the Low House, but it and Laxfield are so charming the drive is (usually) no hardship. In fact I went there on a motorcycle ride out with some friends just a month or two previously and had a very pleasant time. Those who hadn't been there before thought the place marvellous and the food very acceptable (lunchtime snack meals).There's no bar, just a tap room where you order drinks and food. The garden at the back is lovely and well kept, although some of the 'outdoor rooms' off it are looking a bit scruffy and redundant these days. The pub is owned by the Adnams brewery and perhaps shows the lack of the personal touch that would give it a lift if it was a free house. But as it's probably a jewel in the crown and a cash cow for Adnams I doubt they will ever sell it. Pity.The interior is divided up into unfashionably small but original rooms, including a wonderful tall settle wrapped around the fire in the room you enter from the street. It's easy to imagine people of long ago coming in out of the bitter winter chill to huddle and warm themselves by the fire over a tankard of mulled ale.Dogs are welcome at the Low House everywhere but the dining room, something that non-doggie customers might bear in mind. When we took our immaculately well behaved dog into the side room where the long table is etched with shove ha'penny boards or some such, two men at the other small table sniffily observed that they had just finished their meal, as if granting us permission to be in there with our filthy, bacteria-emitting (not) hound!Last Sunday (August 16th 2015) we thought a trip down to Suffolk would be just the thing, with a short stroll around the very attractive allotments to sharpen our appetites for lunch - might sound bizarre, but they really are lovely, with all sorts of veg and flowers being grown. Typically Suffolk charm.Since roasts were on offer - choice of chicken, beef or lamb - and it wasn't too hot, we sat out in the garden and opted for two beef and one lamb. What arrived was a surprise and a disappointment: thick, unappealing slabs of meat piled on top of some underdone roast spuds, surrounded by gravy that was redolent of an Oxo cube in water, with a little cornflour to (barely) thicken it. A so-so Yorkshire pudding completed the plate. Supplementary vegetables, in the form of broccoli, cauliflower and sliced carrots arrived separately. They might have been meant to be al dente, but they were just rubbery and dull.Two lots of cutlery arrived for three of us and we had to ask for the default mint and horseradish sauces - for lamb and beef - really?The meat was tasty enough, just somewhat off-putting by being so clumsily carved and there was no hint of rareness - and we got there at opening time, so the roasts hadn't had time to get tired and brown from standing under warming lamps or whatever. Roast spuds can be a delight if they are well-roasted and crisp on the outside. Most of these weren't, by a long shot.We were so disappointed at having come such a long way for such an indifferent meal that no-one had any enthusiasm for pudding - and the selection was pretty lacklustre in any case.When I was asked if everything was ok when paying the bill I had to make my feelings known, which came as a bit of a surprise to the young woman who asked. She said the chef was the same as ever and that she would convey my concerns to the kitchen. She also expressed the hope our experience would not put us off coming again.I don't think it will, but the lovely Low House is feeling a bit unloved and taking its customers for granted right now, so I think we'll give it a few months to take a good long, hard look at its operation before we make our way there again.

We came to the pub after a walk around Laxfield. We were greeted by very friendly staff and had a nice pub lunch. It was a very good experience in a beautiful setting.

We have been visiting this beautiful pub for many years. The last time we ate here, about 16 months ago the food was lovely, which, combined with the lovely setting, made for a memorable evening. This time, sadly, the food was really not up to scratch. The vegetables were not only undercooked, the broccoli in particular looked as if it had been in the back of the fridge for days. The crab salad was better and the sticky toffee pudding reasonable. The beer is still excellent and the setting lovely. A shame

Today I had the worst, so called, 'fish pie' at the Low House, Laxfield. This fish pie had two pieces of white fish and the remainder included 2 mussels and about 5 baby squid - which I could not eat. Surely if they want to include what we recognise as 'sea food', (Mediterranean or otherwise) they should not call it 'fish pie'. It was certainly the worst meal I have ever had at any pub, restaurant or private home.1st July 2015

The Low House still retains the character of a pub from the turn of 19th Century, there is no bar but a tap room where all drinks are served from, the main seating area is dominated by a large fire place with cosy pew seating and tiled floors, it really is a step back in history. Following a pint of Adnam's Southwold we sat down to eat, the food is traditional pub grub and our party opted for Steak and Kidney pie, Fish pie and Lasagne all home made. The food was tasty, plentiful and good value and the staff accommodating and pleasant. Would definitely visit again.

We were staying within a very short walk of the Low House and decided to view first hand its Tap Room, now almost unique. A genuine old fashioned country pub as it turned out which served a really good pint of Adnams bitter from the wood.The only disappointment was in the choice of food. We viewed the menu board and made our selection but the waitress informed us that several of the dishes we fancied were not available. Could have understood if it was busy but we were the only diners , early on a Wed evening in March. My wife chose a dish with a baked goats cheese topping only to be told there was no goats cheese. Accepted a hummus substitute topping, a bad choice it turned out, it was distinctly rubbery and inedible as far as my wife was concerned.Overall verdict :- good pub/beer, hopefully it was just an unfortunate night on the food side. Probably better than average but didn't warrant a very good.

Had lunch here today, not having been for several years. The pub used to be one of our favourites. Oh dear! Such a disappointment! Not a free house any more, so only Adnams to choose from, and the pint that my hubby had was flat! The menu looked good though, and the chef was kind enough to make me a pie that had no egg-wash on it, as I am allergic to egg. We both had steak and ale pies and they tasted lovely, but my meat had a lot of grissle in. Couldn't have a dessert as all contained egg, except for the crumble, but the chef hadn't made one that day. We were the only diners. The place seemed dead and lacked the old atmosphere. Sad, as it used to be our fave pub! It isn't a patch on what it used to be. Bring back the craft ales and ambience and the customers will return. As it is, I don't hold out much hope for this once-lovely pub!

We visited this this pub for lunch,. this was our first visit, we found the staff very friendly the food good. I had the rack of ribs, saulted potatoes and home made coleslaw. my wife settled for the ham eggs and bubble, both very enjoyable and generous portions at a reasonable cost. The bonus was finding the beer served from the tap room straight from the barrel. We will certainley return.

Another wonderful, mouthwatering meal at The Low House. Food was excellent, service friendly and beere great as always. A real treat. We stayed in the pub accommodation which was pleasant and the breakfast very generous, my husband was beaten by the full English which was a surprise. Would happily travel up from Bedfordshire again.

We went to the beer festival on Saturday 13th September and both decided on the lamb burgers for our lunch , they arrived approx. 30min latter served on dirty boards cold and tasting awful , when we sent them back a very rude member of staff tried to convince us they were worm and a probe was used to test the temperature of the burger , if we could make a suggestion accept honest criticism apologise and look for a new chief , we eventually received a refund begrudgingly by the same rude staff member.