The Manger in St Edmundsbury

Really nice pub, friendly staff

Held a family get together following funeral. The back room was fully packed and had seating for around halve of the people.

Lovely old pub. Very dog friendly. Had a bowl of water and a dog treat by the table. Will definitely be back.

Fantastic food good wholesome home cooked and fresh, went 4th April at lunchtime party of four, we all left full only had main course but couldn't manage a pud, plates were well stacked, steak and kidney pud amust ,also chicken and leek pie, and belly pork. Thumbs up will definitely be dining again next time we are down from Yorkshire.

Just stopped in for a refershment stop on a long journey. Unfortunately, we missed the food but had a drink but I must say the staff were great and helpful and the pub itself was beautiful a d the surrounding area looked amazing would be a fab summer pub destination

Just had a Sunday roast here, it was not only very good food but also excellent value for money. Pub has a lovely atmosphere and, with outside tables with views across the fields, will be an excellent place to visit when the weather is nice too.

Took forever to book never bothered calling back when left message with name and number , got through in the end . Food poor and lifeless place Avoid at all costs

Excellent food, plenty of choice & great service. We couldn't ask for anymore in lovely surroundings and nice relaxed atmosphere.

Still maintain good menu and service. Well behaved dogs welcome too. 👍

Didn't have food just drinks. Was a beautiful place with lovely garden and atmosphere inside. The old fireplace was amazing ☺️

Me and my wife went to the Manger with the motorcycle club I'm a member of. Service was excellent food was very good. And the timing of bringing out people's meals was also excellent considering there was 40 of us. We did pre order our selection of meals before hand but even so still excellent. I've heard that it's the same chef that's been there years. So he must be doing something write and obviously they look after their chef as well. So much so, That I'm going to book and have my retirement there. As they have a large function room out the back. And looking at the generous portion sizes of meals served. I would highly recommend giving this pub a go.

Table we had booked & been allocated was completely unsuitable as we would have been right in the way of people trying to get past. The young lady I spoke to was very polite and professional went to check with the male working behind. It was his sarcastic face pulling that & muttering that made us choose NOT to stay any longer & leave. I would never return I would like to point out this score is on that experience and not food as we didn't eat any

Attended a wake there today, laid out beautifully, lovely food and a welcoming room

Amazing friendly pub . New Year’s Eve get together . Always go above and beyond . Never a disappointment. Thanks John and Caroline .

Super little pub, did a fantastic job of accommodating our birthday party and helped to make everything special for the birthday boy. Staff were very cheerful with nothing too much trouble. Service was prompt, good choice of alcohol, food was nice with good portions.

Absolutely amazing dinner today at The Manger Inn Bradfield Combust . A booking error meant that our friends surprise 60th birthday party looked almost doomed but the whole group of 13 was quickly accommodated in the barn. Great food🤤🤤🤤. Great service.♥️♥️♥️ Could NOT have been better. Hats off 🎩🎩 to the chef for turning out an extra 13 meals when the main pub was already sold out at every sitting. 👏👏👏

Great venue, friendly staff and Sunday lunch was fantastic 😊

Delicious food and greta portion sizes

We were looking for a place to meet family that was about medway between us. We chose The Manger because the name was right for a Christmas lunch. It turned out to be a perfect venue with easy booking, attentive service and excellent food. The Christmas menu was well cooked and great value. Having chosen in advance, we could concentrate of catching up with each other's news rather than having to work through the menu. We will be back!

We had a pre booked Christmas meal here, it was a little disappointing as we have had some lovely meals here before. My sister's Yorkshire was burnt and the roast potatoes were hard to cut. They were very busy and we should have mentioned it at the time but we just put it down to being overstretched. I,m sure our next meal will be fine.

Wow! That's how I feel, wow. Having driven past this beautiful old world pub many times we decided to actually go and see what it's like. We parked easily, went in through the lobby (complete with Christmas tree) then in to the bar and, wow, how gorgeous it is. A large Christmas tree, wooden beams, plenty of nice chairs and tables plus a roaring fire in a huge inglenook fire place. The landlord served us with friendly chat and welcoming words. We only had a round of drinks but, for sure, we'll be going back to enjoy more and definitely to dine. I cannot recommend enough this unexpected gem of a country pub... I wish it was my local!

Wow! That's how I feel, wow. Having driven past this beautiful old world pub many times we decided to actually go and see what it's like. We parked easily, went in through the lobby (complete with Christmas tree) then in to the bar and, wow, how gorgeous it is. A large Christmas tree, wooden beams, plenty of nice chairs and tables plus a roaring fire in a huge inglenook fire place. The landlord served us with friendly chat and welcoming words. We only had a round of drinks but, for sure, we'll be going back to enjoy more and definitely to dine. I cannot recommend enough this unexpected gem of a country pub... I wish it was my local!

I went there for our churches Christmas party meal, food was really nice and a decent portion. The young ladies that brought us our food were very polite and friendly. Will be taking my wife and family back there to have a Sunday roast at some point

Fantastic food, great service and atmosphere what more do you want.

Had our Christmas party here. Great pub, food and staff were spot on. And a great choice of beers ales and cider on tap. Will definitely be going back.

Lovely valentines menu, was delicious. Would always recommend, great hosts

We went here for a family get together...21 of us in total... We were given the large room which was nice warm and comfortable. The staff were terrific, attentive and the service was excellent. The food was wonderful, it came out hot and tasted great. Would recommend and go again.

Tried to find a table for two without pre booking. An they managed to fit us in for an amazing Sunday roast. Such a great atmosphere an friendly staff. Very reasonable price too. Will definitely return an book next time.. very grateful customers 🙏

Had my daughters baby shower today. It was wonderful. Buffet for 17 people was amazing. Lots of choice of sandwiches, quiche, sausages, savoury snacks, scones and more. Catered for vegan, gluten free and vegetarian. The staff let us decorate the area we were seated and were very accommodating. Thank you all for making it very special.

Very quiet when visited. Old pub with lovely wood fire smokey smell. Fairly standard beer selection.

Lovely pub, great atmosphere and very friendly.

Best homemade chicken and ham pie ,atmosphere had wood smoke in the air you could see and feel ot on your throat. But it would not put me off going again as I hope it's not like that all the time

After driving past many times finally able to get a chance to have lunch. Pleasantly surprised beautiful historic building. Lovely outdoor seating area. Greeted by staff with a lovely smile was given rhe choice of four different tables. Excellent Malbec. Nice choice of sandwiches or baguettes fillings all served with chips & salad. Pleased to see gluten free options available. We were checked on a number of times feeling well taken care of. Will definitely be returning perhaps for an evening meal.

A great welcoming, great service and great food all together a wonderful atmosphere. Please keep up the great work.

We went on 1/10/2023 for Sunday lunch the service was excellent, and the food was exceptional. Would highly recommend.

Really great staff, very friendly and accommodating for us and our puppy. The Sunday Roast was 10/10. Will definitely be coming here again soon.

For a new couple that have taken over a pub I used to go regularly, the food was better and service was great they really made us welcome and I fully recommend for drinks and food !!!! Car park and disability access and dog friendly..

Had a few meals at the rushbrooke arms was told that it’s ok!? Not great! Then Stopped off randomly at the manger bradfield combust for some lunch! Highly recommend the food!!! Been there a few times now Very welcoming staff especially Georgie and Lyndsey. Nice atmosphere and a great old style pub. Not been to an event there yet but have been told that when they have ones so well worth a visit!

Great Scarmite Band played . Great atmosphere .

John and Caroline , Dan and Georgina are all so welcoming . Food is amazing , traditional pub food . The atmosphere is friendly and warm. We go there weekly and they can’t do enough to please us.

What an absolute delight to have a freshly cooked meal of fantastic quality and all at such a very reasonable price. Service was excellent would highly recommend it to everyone. Ps and I love my food!

Fabulous Sunday roast, lots of choice, fresh meat and veg and all piping hot. There was plenty of food too. The staff were all v friendly and attentive

We had one of the best experiences we've had for a long time in a lovely country pub for a roast dinner. We hadn't booked but they really really accommodating and especially Lindsey who had only just started recently? We couldn't have been more welcome and the roast lunch was amazing. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience and will definitely be returning.

Lovely welcome. Excellent food. Well worth a visit. Booking advised.

This is a lovely place very friendly and very dog friendly. The owners John and Caroline are very nice people and very welcoming. Aswell as welcoming people they welcome dogs as well. Will definitely be visiting again ☺️

Attended son and daughter in laws wedding reception. Couldn't have asked for a better place, lovely venue, our own space outside and room incase it rained. Staff were fantastic.

Couldn't have asked for better venue for my daughters wedding reception. John and Carolyn and their friendly team provided a professional service that ensured our event went smoothly. An excellent Barbecue, cooked from fresh not frozen, catered for all tastes complimented the live music, provided...

Food was lovely, staff were very helpful and friendly. Will be returning!

Decided to try the manger a few weeks ago for an impromptu meal out one evening, was so impressed have since been back 3 more times with family/friends and again today as a couple. Cannot fault the food or service. Food is plentiful, tasty and all freshly cooked, service is excellent and friendly. As a vegetarian the menu has a variety of choices. By far my favourite restaurant in the area now!

Absolutely hands down the best Sunday roast I’ve had in years. Staff were brilliant. Home made cauliflower cheese along with everything else homemade was amazing. There really is no point in making it yourself at home when the price including drinks works out less than if you went to a supermarket. Highly recommended and we’re be going back that’s for sure 😋

Definitely will come back couldn't fault anything thankyou

Dark and dreary place, windows need cleaning. And waited ages to order.

A bit dreary and dark windows could do with a clean, and service very slow. Meals were not bad but not anything to recommend or shout about.

Visited with a group of friends and family to watch the fantastic Bootsy Soul Band. First visit to this lovely country pub, despite the weather conditions being awful the pub did everything possible to stage the event and maximise the enjoyment of its customers. We all had a wonderful time and the service both prior to the event by John and on the day by his team was exceptional. We look forward to a return visit, and hopefully the weather will be better to enjoy the garden area to its full potential. Well done The Manger.

Visited with a group of friends and family to watch the fantastic Bootsy Soul Band. First visit to this lovely country pub, despite the weather conditions being awful the pub did everything possible to stage the event and maximise the enjoyment of its customers. We...

Great place to eat, drink and socialise.

Lovelybfood and staff will ret urn

Lovely pub to visit for lunch. Varied menu and charming staff.

Great place to have a wonderful pub meal in rural Suffolk. The portions are huge and the quality is top notch. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately we didn't enjoy our food at The Manger. Husband ordered a kebab from the Specials board and I ordered a Sirloin steak from the menu. We waited an hour or more for our food. We don't mind this if the food is good and fresh however it wasn't, disappointing. The Dishes are supposedly dinner size... the kebab arrived with two very small kebabs and a small pitta sliced in half. A very small dollop of salad. Nothing else, no chips or anything. It literally looked like a starter or a kid's lunch. I asked for my Sirloin steak to be cooked medium rare. It arrived medium to well done. It was chewy and bland. Tbh, it tasted more like a rump than a sirloin as there was no flavour you'd expect from a sirloin. For such a long wait for the food and the food to be less than satisfying, we will not be returning here.

Nice pub, decent food, friendly service. We went twice, once for an outside do with two bands playing and again a few nights later for a family meal. Owner and staff very helpful and food was good, we were made to feel very welcome and...

Stayed car park over night in camper.The spread was really good.

Have not been here for years Beautiful clean place Lovely staff goes a long way

We hired the function room for our wedding reception, John and his staff were amazing from first enquiring to saying goodbye on the night. I cannot thank them enough, it was everything we wanted and more. Great hearty food that catered to all our guests, there was something for everyone. The room itself was beautiful, we barely needed any decorations just a couple ‘just married’ balloons and banners. We know the importance of supporting family businesses and it was a pleasure to do so. I’d also like to add that when visiting the ladies room it was lovely to see free sanitary products available for those unexpected moments, I wish more places catered like this. Thank you again for everything, we hope to see you again soon. X

Absolutely perfect venue for my so and daughter and laws wedding reception. We had a private room and we're made to feel at home. The food was amazing and the service was attentive. Could not have wished for better.

We hired out the function room in the manger for our small sized wedding reception and we cannot thank them enough for making our day as special as it was. The food was incredible. The service was amazing and the staff were so accommodating even helping us find taxis at the end of the night. I would recommend this to anyone who considers this pub, be it for a dinner or a private function this pub is amazing. Thank you again, David.

A great evening with friends at the Manger music night. Live band in a marquee, good food and drink. The atmosphere was super as everybody just wanted to dance and have a good time. The landlord and Team gave great service and ensured everyone had...

Excellent service. Meals were first class.

After an evening drive with our car club, The Manger was our final destination. Large car park so perfect for our Classic cars We were a party of 16 plus 3 children and we were made to feel very welcome. The pub was very busy...

Oh what a lovely Pub. Taken there for a pre -Birthday meal. There was a vintage car rally (TR owners club) in the outside area. Some very nice cars. Held regularly i believe ! Period property , timber beams and open fire places. Welcoming staff and comfortable seating. Food to an excellent standard, tasty and very well presented. No rush and attentive staff. Looking forward to returning again.

A great pub, wonderful staff, nothing ever too much trouble. I come here a lot with my family and have always thoroughly enjoyed the food, wine and company. The owners are extremely welcoming and Wilson the Labrador is delightful company and an absolute sweetheart. Sunday...

We went on Friday the 5th of May for lunch with our pedigree blue staffy suki. Upon walking in through the door suki was confronted by the very large resident labrador Wilson. Wilson growled and suki growled back. A man came and took Wildon down...

Food and staff fantastic but unfortunately i witnessed the encounter between the owners dog Wilson and @neil de friends dog Suki on Saturday 6th of May. I can categorically say that Suki did not at all bite Wilson or was aggressive in any way other than a growling interaction on meeting which most dogs do when they meet, this was by both dogs not just Suki, Wilson did growl too. I have a dog myself and when Suki and his owners left the manger, I went outside and at no point did I feel that Suki was a danger to my dog or my children, she was a friendly dog and I truly believe the owners have a problem with that type of dog. We will also not be returning, your pub is quite clearly not dog friendly.

Had breakfast was cooked from fresh was delicious. Definitely visit again when that way.

We popped in a few weeks ago for a quick drink while in the area. We liked the look of the inside and menu and so we decided to pop back for a meal which we did today. I had the Cromer crab which tasted...

We had a delightful meal at this beautiful 15th century Inn. We received a lovely warm welcome from the hosts and our food was amazing. This is good home cooked food and not a gastro pub. Our roast pork loin was cooked to perfection and...

Food was ok nothing to shout about, and waited nearly 1hr before getting our food won't be going back there

John and his team are great..friendly, efficient and it's our favourite place for a never fail delicious meal!

Very friendly service in a pleasant atmosphere. Food was plentiful, well cooked and very tasty. X

Nice atmospheric old pub . We stopped just for a mid afternoon coffee. Served with a smile We look forward to sampling the food soon. 😋

Good location. Easy parking. Excellent food and very reasonably priced. Very good atmosphere with excellent setvice

Very enjoyable lunch. The food was excellent. Best prawn cocktail I’ve had for a long time. Very good atmosphere. Service excellent and ho problem parking. Extremely good value for money. This was my first visit but it certainly won’t be my last.

Our family experienced a Sunday meal at the manger. We were puzzled by the clientele that seemed to have landed from a punk rave festival in alternative Berlin … chicken roast was tougher then a leather boot and beef roast was chewy as a bubble...

Great place to eat and drink very welcoming

Lovely cosy pub, friendly staff and really good food at a fair price. First time we’ve been there but will definitely go back again.

Quick pint at this lovely pub . Plenty of outdoor seating available in warmer weather. Nice place to eat as well .

Booked late for an evening meal for 2 on a Friday evening. Would defiantly recommend this establishment for a night out / meal. The atmosphere was good, the service great and the food excellent. Look forward to visiting again 😃

Just had a fantastic lunch at The Manger. Food was excellent, all homemade and very tasty. Compliments to the Chef. Service was excellent too. Will certainly return. Thank you to all.

Fabulous place to visit & boy is grub here on the next level😘👍

Popped in here last minute and wow what a meal !! I had homemade Chicken,Ham & Leek pie which was amazing and what a portion!! Wife had ham,egg & chips which again was lovely. Staff where so nice to, hats off to the chef, a gem right on my doorstep 10/10

Lovely cooked food and hosts were attentive

We had the 1 year birthday party for our twins at the pub on Saturday and we really enjoyed it. Staff were exceptionally good and the owner really understood our needs and helped throughout the evening. Food was plenty and really tasty and the buffet arrangements looked pretty to the eye. Everything was clean and all the efforts put in by all staff helped toward a successful evening. Looking forward to our next birthday party so we can celebrate there again!

Very, very busy. Waiting staff pleasant, but food not as hot as I would prefer (tasted good). I think that was due to the high demand on the day, which may have been unexpected. Fancied dessert, but didn't because the place was so busy.

Fabulous every time I visit great atmosphere fabulous food friendly efficient staff

A wonderful friendly pub The young staff are a credit to the owners,organised and professional, the food is second to none,certainly get what you pay for and more,lovely atmosphere,,A big well done considering the hard times pub/restaurants are having

Great tasting food and value for money. Friendly and helpful staff. Not in your face just right amount of attention.

Ummmm nice enough meal ok Sunday roast standard ,,staff ok … but wine most certainly watered down .. we’l were asked to leave after spending a lot of money in there as table was needed for another booking so didn’t even get to have pudding ! We booked a 2 hour slot but as food took a long time to arrive we over shot our time .

We called on on the off chance, excellent food, good value for money and very inviting. If I was local I would call in again.

Great home made food and staff are very welcoming

Lovely pub with a log fire for those cold days. Had a superb Sunday lunch which was not expensive with plenty of vegetables and meat of your choice