The Moon & Mushroom Inn in Suffolk Coastal

Lovely food in a gorgeous old pub. Great ambience and friendly service.

food was bland, looked nothing like some of the pictures online...wont go again!. overpriced! desserts bought in after saying they were homemade which for the prices were just not good enough! plus the "pews" were filthy and stank of wet dog. gross

Very cosy pub, especially with the fireplace lit in the winter. The waitress was really pleasant, and the breakfast was delicious.

Such a wonderful place to relax, chat with friends and have a good meal. Nicole is so much fun and so nice. We all really enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed here for august bank holiday weekend...lots of space and cosy we have really relaxed and enjoyed staying here. Nicki and all the staff at the pub were lovely and food was delicious. We will definitely be back x

Went for breakfast with my wife and in-laws. After 25 minutes to take our orders despite the pub being empty the food came. I had the Full Moon. Fried eggs - yolk was hard as leather, no sausage (as the butcher hadn’t been) and the toast wasn’t toast. It was slightly warm bread. A massive pet peeve of mine. My wife had poached eggs on toast. The toast was actually toast, but was so soggy as the wet poached eggs had been sitting on it for too long whilst all other meals were prepared. Yolks were rock solid. Also very rubbery! Not good enough. Sad really - as their evening meals are top notch. Won’t go there for breakfast again.

We stopped in here to have lunch today with our dog. The person who served us was absolutely lovely and very accommodating and the food was excellent. It was also great to find a pub that did lunch until 3pm and on a Tuesday. Would absolutely recommend this place!

a cute country pub with great food and a warm welcome. plenty of parking and quaint loos hehe

We popped in for dinner at short notice as a party of eight with a toddler in tow. Staff were welcoming and very accommodating as we muddled our way through starters while choosing mains from the menu as various members of the group entertained the toddler in the nearby playground. The food was great, and the service excellent — staff were adept at gauging attention to the needs of the group as we progressed through a multi-generational family meal. The highlight of the evening was an engaging impromptu local history session as the manager explained some of the pub's architectural features and helped us understand how the building had changed over time to its current state. Friendly, fascinating, and fab — we all had a wonderful evening!

We’ve been meaning to go to the Moon and Mushroom for over two years as we had heard only good things but unfortunately we’re extremely let down today. We went as a family of 6 and what was put in front of us was absolutely diabolical. We ordered Steal and Ale pie with mash, gravy and vegetable - to which there cannot have been a chef in the kitchen but simply a microwave and for the price of said meal, we felt frauded. We ordered two children’s meals, a burger and chips and sausage and chips. The sausage and chips comes with one sausage and some oven cooked french fries - no veg. We did add an extra sausage for £1. I could go on but the oven cooked chips, bisto gravy, mouldy salad and the basic “steak and ale pie” (Practically a fray bentos) was not worth over £100 and ruined a family meal with my parents and siblings from abroad.

Amazing place we had an incredible time the staff were extraordinarily friendly and the service quick and efficient to cook is amazing. Couldn’t recommend this more here or go home..

Lovely little tucked away pub just don't buy the guiness ££££££££££££

This was a last minute booking mid week for a family lunch following a funeral. Nikki was extremely kind and considerate of the circumstances. We were provided with a private room and the service and food were excellent. Cannot recommend highly enough. Very grateful for the kindness we were shown.

Had heard good things about the Moon and Mushroom so decided to try it. Unfortunately our experience was not a good one. I felt very sorry for the waitress, who seemed to be doing everything but we ordered our food and it took 20 minutes for her to come back and tell us that the dish we had ordered was no longer available. During this time, the table next to us had sent two dishes back because they were dry and tough. We decided to cut our losses and went to the Swan in Westfield where we were served quickly and enjoyed a lovely meal. The ladies at the table next to us told us that the regular chef was off that night so I might give it another chance but I won't be rushing back.

Lovely country pub north of Ipswich. Cozy, relaxed, friendly and accommodating. Only had drinks hence no score for food. Looked good though!

Lovely pub, lovely people. Didn't eat so can't review the food but we nipped in just as they were about to close and couldn't have been more welcoming. We'll definitely be going back *****

....if carlsberg made little country pubs then this is one of them..a real little jewel literally nestled just outside of ipswich...had a sunday lunch with my wife and kids and it was the tastiest roast i think iv ever had...lovely friendly staff...dog friendly...kid friendly...what else do you want from a pub?...actually spoke to one of the hirls who worked there as it was quiet and she touched on how they had had a bit of a bumpy cpl of years with staff etc(didnt go into detail as i certainly wouldnt want to push) and that they think they finally coming out of that period...and i think thats great..more old english pubs are exactly what this country needs...i hope they do well...we will be going back!

I'm happy to be corrected about this, but I do not believe any traditional English pub has ever been called The Moon and Mushroom. Prove me wrong if you can. And that sums up for me the feel of this establishment; manufactured. It's a sort of ersatz Disney version of a country pub. A million plastic twinkly lights and the odd needless candle at 7.30 in a spring evening. The real ale was fine,as it should be at £5.50 a pint. It was odd ordering it as one would order a drink in a restaurant and having it delivered by a charming and very pleasant young lady who I hope has a lovely 18th birthday in a couple of years. She didn't put any ice or lemon in my wife's G&T but she can hardly be blamed for that, adult drinks being so far outside her experience. Both the waitresses coped very well but shouldn't have had to. The food was very mixed. My starter of hummus olives and flatbread was okay. If I had been given my wife's starter of focaccia sticks and garlic mayo I would have sent it back; the focaccia was basically deep fried and tasted of deep fat frier fat. The garlic mayo just tasted of stale garlic. I'm not sure if it was fresh garlic gone stale or whether it was made with garlic granules (I suspect the latter) but it was horrible. The leek and mushroom tart by contrast was very nice, good 😊 pastry, well seasoned and no complaints at all. They were accompanied by the most unpleasant boiled new potatoes I have ever had; really weird in a way I'm struggling to describe, but far faraway from the delicious sweetness of a proper new potato. I did offer some feedback to one of the lovely young servers but it didn't feel right to do so. I came to this establishment with a completely open mind and I'm conscious the tone of this review might suggest otherwise. Not so. But I'm old enough to remember traditional village pubs and I dislike the attempt to commercialise and exploit what they once were. IMHO the Moon and Mushroom is deeply lacking in genuiness and authenticity. The prices are however very adequate. We were also unimpressed by the serving staff ( otherwise unimpeachable) fussing and petting dogs and continuing to serve drinks and food without washing their hands.

April 2024 was one of many fabulous visits to the Moon and Mushroom in Swilland. It is the best pub I know in Suffolk for friendly helpful staff and atmosphere. The food is excellent with a good choice and great beers and wines too. They have outside seating and are genuinely dog friendly. There is a network of footpaths around the pub so great for a rest after a walk.

This WAS our favourite place of late so booked (via Facebook reserve) for a special last family meal before my son heads off to live abroad. On arrival it was abruptly stated we didn’t have a reservation, it was impossible as it was a Quiz night and they don’t serve dinner on these nights. No warm welcome as advertised! I politely stated that we did have a reservation, and I presented the confirmation email on my mobile. My mobile was then taken to I presume the owner to discuss. Whispers ensued whilst were were left standing at the bar like lemons! No apologies after their internal whispers, just an abrupt take a seat! Had to ask for my mobile back and she disappeared for more whisperings in the kitchen whilst people in the bar were playing musical chairs in front of us making space for us? What an absolute disgrace. We were made to feel completely unwelcome so decided to leave. Can only imagine the ‘service’ or lack of we would have received had we stayed. Mistakes happen, that’s not the reason we will never set foot in the Inn again. It’s the way it was handled, so rude…the four of us were in disbelief! Shame on you, you have let the rest of the team who work so hard on other evenings down. Thanks for making this occasion memorable for all the wrong reasons 😔 Thankfully there are many other wonderful, friendly places to dine in the area.

What a beautiful, traditional country pub. Great cozy atmosphere, phenomenal hosts, very friendly and welcoming. The fish I had was probably THE best pub fish & chips I've ever had. Lovely country gem, will be coming back and highly reccomend :-)

Wonderful food, lovely pub, very friendly and kind service and attention. Forst time here and the food and experience was so good, we will definitely return. Highly recommend. Thank you.

There were no vegan options on the menu so opted for a vegetarian breakfast without the egg or halloumi. I asked for a little bit extra of everything else like the mushrooms or hashbrowns. I did not recieve anything extra and still paid full amount. Picture to follow

An absolute hidden gem in the Suffolk countryside. The service is warm, friendly and very welcoming and the food is amazing. A great place for a days walk with friends followed by a few drinks and excellent food

Having been to the Moon and Mushroom a few times in the past few years (and it was fantastic) I thought I'd pop in for a light bite. I went for the "Fishermans Basket" with a side of bread and butter, and a pint from a local brewery. £17.40(!!!) later I was presented with a plate with some fried fish on, and microwaved bread with cold butter. The lack of thought and presentation was a real shame, £8.95 for it to be thrown on a plate with no care? At least put it in a basket if that's what you're calling it! You can do better than this. Unfortunately, I won't be returning the pub I used to enjoy visiting. Only positive was the pint, which was lovely.

Always so helpful here! Fantastic pub. Thanks

Being just down the road yet never visited, we thought we'd give it a go. The food was great, the atmosphere was also great and the staff was very helpful and full of joy. Buy there seemed not to be able to cope with the number of customers that were in that night, and this led to long waiting times, and one group did leave early. We would go back again and would recommend this pub, but we may think twice about eating if it was busy.

The Moon and Mushroom is a wonderful find. A smallish pub with an awesome buzz and great simple well cooked food. Having said that, I had Catalan Fish Stew last night, which I wouldn’t necessarily class as simple. It was excellent!

Had a lovely meal in a quiet country pub, great atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. Food arrived promptly, but not too promptly if you know what I mean? And was really good quality. Thoroughly recommended.

Had an amazing roast dinner and it was the best roast I have ever had. Lovely homemade apple/rhubarb crumble with custard Service was very good and a lovely atmosphere in the pub Will be going back again

Excellent food and very good service. Could not have wished for more. Would definitely visit again when in the area. Highly recommended.

Beautiful setting, lovely food and cheerful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Good value for money and service prompt. Would definitely recommend.

What a perfect setting for a Suffolk country pub/restaurant The atmosphere was friendly and vibrant The staff were friendly and professional The food was delicious I had fresh fillet of cod with prawn sauce which came with a King prawn as garnish

Shocking service Food was cold Food took to long to arrive My family were hungry So sad as before the new year it was better standard going off the other reviews I wish I read them first

Absolutely amazing food, great atmosphere and service, everyone was very friendly. It was my family and 2 dogs All of us had a great time We will defo be back soon

Terrible service - waited an hour and a half for a starter then left as we were so unhappy with eating at nearly 9! Also spoken to very rudely when I asked for some sort of compensation. Sad to say I won’t be returning there ever again! Such a shame as it was a nice place to be in the summer but a different chef has obviously changed things!

Well that was a memorable evening for all the wrong reasons.You don't expect to have a table booked for 7.30pm and still not to have had you starters at 8.40pm.Our order was not taken until half an hour after we sat down then fifteen minutes after that the waitress returned to inform us our main courses were sold out.Does the so called chef not keep a check when he is running low on items and inform the waitress.Obviously not.The couple on the next table hadn't been for a while and their food ordered before ours hadn't appeared either.They told us the standards had dropped since before Christmas and wouldn't be coming again.We paid for our drinks and left after deciding one and a half hours was too long to wait for food.What a waste of a beautiful pub let down by a chef who obviously can't cope and no apology from your manager.Wont be back.

This was our second time at the Moon and Mushroom. The first had been wonderful but this time not great. The table service was extremely poor, the menu changed three times whilst we sat at the table. We had also been sat in a room just off the bar, the smoke that kept filling the room from what I can only imagine was the kitchen, was horrendous. Several of us suffered with sore eyes and our clothes smelt once we were home. The food was nice, but the portions had got smaller! Extremely upset as we were there for a birthday.

Lovely breakfast, pleasant atmosphere and really good service. Food was well presented, plenty of it and cooked well. Really reasonable, would definitely go back.

My wife and I ventured out to The Moon & Mushroom in late December, having read good things about the pub online. The food is everything you want from a proper English pub; cooked well and hearty with ‘no frills’ presentation. We had breaded brie to start, then fish and chips and a burger for main. The pub itself is very cute, with low ceilings and pretty lighting, and service was incredibly welcoming. Perfect for a cosy festive lunch.

My wife and I ventured out to The Moon & Mushroom in late December, having read good things about the pub online. The food is everything you want from a proper English pub; cooked well and hearty with ‘no frills’ presentation. We had breaded brie to start, then fish and chips and a burger for main. The pub itself is very cute, with low ceilings and pretty lighting, and service was incredibly welcoming. Perfect for a cosy festive lunch.

We have just returned from lunch at The Moon and Mushroom, we were so looking forward to this as had a lovely lunch here in December.our whole family came with us a party of eleven. We sat in the back room which sadly is a little gloomy but hey ho we were a large group.Whilst sitting waiting to order we had three different menus given to us as several items had run out and were unavailable this being Ipm not even late in the day.The actual service was so slow one waitress was excellent but she could not cope with all the tables, the other very young waitress when we asked for tomato sauce for our grandchildren brought out two empty bottles, my son then went to the bar and asked for some more was given a full bottle but not even put in a dish , I certainly do not serve like this at home.The meals were pleasant but ruined by the amount of waiting time and slow service. This a lunch for my husband’s birthday we will certainly not be going back such a shame after a wonderful first experience.

We agreed our meals were at best hot/warm and cooling fast... but as we were only asked if all ok, well into the second half of the meal, there was no chance of doing other than comment. Untasty Mac n cheese and charged for a pint when i opted for a pint. I may have overstarred.

I went for lunch on Saturday,we had fish and chips and gammon eggs and chips.. The portion size was that of a child's menu,a small piece of fish and about 10 frozen chips, the gammon was very salty and couldn't be finished.The one member of staff locked rusted off her feet,if this is a fresh start for this establishment,it has not worked, also the ala carte menu is shocking,who wants blue cheese and sweet chilli sauce in their macaroni cheese, avoid!

Lovely cosy pub which is full of character. Visited for Sunday lunch after previously popping in for a drink a few months earlier and resolving to go back and try the food. Roasts were average and the gravy was rather thin. An extra jug of...

A super tasty lunch, can totally recommend the ham, eggs and fries, and the lobster bisque dish. Also great coffee, thank you!!

Fabulous old country pub with two log burners adding to the ambience. The food was excellent and fairly priced. The young woman who was on duty was delightful. Will definitely be back soon

Manager more interested in decorating a table than serving drinks. Once I was eventually served the party coming to the table arrived half an hour later. There were only 6 people in the pub when I arrived. She seemed to be under pressure?????

Went for a brunch with my daughter ,what a lovely Christmas decorated place , was served straight away by a nice lady , the food was quick and nice and hot , we looked at the menus for different times of the day, next time...

I can not thank the team for their hard work and making my birthday special. We were lucky enough to have private dinning area to ourselves, which was ideal for our party and for the Children, (As the little ones can be challenging) I would highly recommend, the service is brilliant, the pub is very cosy and food is 10/10. A big thank you Sheena

We had an absolutely amazing lunch here last Sunday , I went with my husband, mum , daughter, son in law and two grandchildren aged 10 and 4, we were there for my grandaughters birthday. The staff could not have been more helpful really lovely...

Although pricey. Food was great. Friendly lady who served us. Smile on her face.

Not only is the Moon and Mushroom the prettiest and most atmospheric pub in Suffolk, but the team are super welcoming - can’t do enough to help, and the food is simply stunning!!

Lunar Cafe. Fantastic cooked breakfasts, with beer as well! Also recommend the Eggs Benedict.

Found Moon and Mushroom following a research of cosy pubs and good food in Suffolk. The website showed a cosy setting with a good menu. Unfortunately after booking for lunch- there was nothing to be impressed with at all. The lunch menu was limited and...

Lovely place, amazing food and great staff.

Went with cycle club, so they expected us, however other than a few stale scones & 2 bits of cake & a brownie, that was it! Even served the scone with no jam & a fork! (no cream either) Coffee was good tho. Sorry 🌙 & 🍄 but you really do need to up your game if you're going to succeed as a cafe as well as a pub.

Came here for a special Sunday lunch with the family, it was a great atmosphere and even impressed my picky mum! Super cosy and delicious food would recommend. Remember to book!

Went last weekend, enjoyed a Sunday roast. Great portion size. Desserts were lovely. My sons girlfriend doesn't eat roast dinners so had a child's meal instead, she said it tasted lovely. Staff were friendly. Sat in the bar not the dining room, which was lovely...

Great experience.. nice and modern inside welcoming team! I will definitely be coming back some time soon!

Had a lovely meal at the Moon and Mushroom this evening with some friends; it came highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The food was great and the pub itself just adorable.

This cosy little pub is my favourite for a Sunday roast and glass of red , the food is always good and I love that the lovely land lady comes over to chat and say hi , we came recently to a psychic night that...

Can’t say enough good things about the Moon and Mushroom. Food is always top quality, friendly staff and love the local feel to the bar. Nikki and the team have done a wonderful job

What a lush pub!! Just what I needed, open fires, great food and nice staff - enjoyed a brunch and dinner so far and I will definitely be returning over Christmas!!

Cosy atmosphere with a great selection of wines and ales. Ticks all the boxes! Staff were really lovely, me and my partner were well looked after. The menu had a really great selection, I had the duck salad followed with fish pie. Both were delicious,...

Having seen many good reviews and also on recommendation from a friend, we took our mother here for a midweek lunch to celebrate her 95th birthday. Although the food was good, it was really disappointing to find they were only offering the Weekday Specials menu...

We visited a couple of months ago and the menu was great and food beautiful. We decided to return for a family birthday on a Saturday afternoon we got given the brunch menu, had to ask twice if there was another menu, they refused even...

This place really needs to sort itself out. Happy to amend my review if necessary. I went to the pub at 5:30pm on Sunday 1st Oct with my little girl only to be told that they had ran out of food and they stopped serving at 5:30pm. Okay, fair enough, it happens. I then went the following Sunday at 3pm with my family and parents, ordered drinks (upon ordering was told there is no roast beef left). We then went to order to then be told they had ran out of food altogether, the lady actually argued with us when we asked why she didn’t say when we got the drinks. As a local, I’m pretty disappointed. I see signs all over saying it’s under new management. I’m thinking that I don’t want to bike to the pub with my small children just in case they have ran out of food again. Why not just order more food? Running out at 3pm on a Sunday doesn’t give me much faith in the ‘new management’. How many chances do I give the place?

Louis has reinvented our village pub The Moon and Mushroom. Fabulous meal yet again! The food is consistently first class. The ambience of our small, quaint and cosy village pub is now quite incredible to see and to be part of. Thank you Louis you...

This was, quite simply, the best Full English I have ever eaten. (I’ve recently visited for the beer and was wonderful.

Lovely place with occasional love music. I had the Seafood platter which was huge and lovely.

We visited the Moon and Mushroom Lunar Cafe today (22nd Sept) on our holidays and what a great spot! Both ordered tea and Eggs Benedict which came quickly and was delicious. The hollandaise sauce was lovey and the ham was a nice thick slice. Staff...

Had twp pints, really good quality, lovely staff and atmosphere...

Excellent service ,minor issue was dealt with very professionally.

Went for the first time to one of our local spots Incredibly friendly team and relaxed casual atmosphere. Each of our food items was delicious and we will be back soon to enjoy the rest of a very pleasing menu 😋 thanks

Great food , great atmosphere! Burger was excellent and desert was spot on. Local beer too was a plus point.

Went here this evening with friends amazing food.. meet Hope who runs a great team of staff highly recommended this pub gem of a place 5 stars food was delicious

Popped in for a pint and a plate of food whilst visiting from Australia, this pub had great charm and welcoming staff. The Mac and Cheese was amazing

Great place, really amazing new staff and the food is very good.

Recommend Eggs Benedict, the hollandaise sauce ws the best ever.

Awesome meal at the Moon and Mushroom. What a fabulous chef they’ve got. Can’t speak more highly of the food, absolutely fantastic! Super friendly bar staff too.

Just discovered that this place now does breakfast, brunch and lunch, as well as the usual evening meals. Brunch stops at 11.30 and lunch starts at 12.00. The place looks lovely; fairy lights everywhere and the most delightful staff. They are incredibly helpful and friendly....

One of the best breakfasts I’ve had. Will definitely be back…

Friendly, cosy, dog friendly pub. Great English breakfast!

A lovely little pub that I have not visited since the 1990's, when I used to go with my late father, on days off from work. It was good then, and we'd often have lunch there. I went today, (28/08/23), for lunch, as it was my 60th birthday. I had a very good pint of Cider, and an exceptionally good 'all day breakfast', made with really good locally sourced ingredients. The service was excellent, and non-intrusive, and the surroundings of the truly ancient building were as nice as I remember - a tad brighter, but not so as to be annoying. Portion sizes were great, and the meals had by my brother, his partner, and their son, looked top-notch. I love slightly out of the way places like this. Good food, brilliant service, and lovely surroundings. What more does anyone need? Nice one, and thanks for a lovely birthday lunch. 👌👌👌

Fabulous friendly atmosphere! It's one of the few places that my grandma feels entirely comfortable, we love our lunch dates and now we can come for breakfast. The food is delicious with so many options to choose from!

Went along today for the opening of their new Lunar Cafe. Amazing food and ethical coffee. Definitely worth a visit!

To begin; if you’re staying near this pub then give it a visit. It’s excellent. After a day of trudging around Ipswich and not seeing anything worth trying for an evening meal we remembered that we had seen a sign advertising the Moon and Mushroom on a main road so we called them and booked for opening time on Friday night. What a lovely little quaint place it is too. The front has seating amidst some lovely greenery which leads to the small front door and the old style ale house interior which I love. It also allowed our little Dachshund in too which was essential to our choice. We were greeted by the very friendly owners and seated immediately by the bar. They serve three local real ales (Earl Soham Brewery) of which the one I tried (Gold) was very nice. They also gave our pooch some treats and made a lovely fuss of him. We selected our food which was absolutely delicious all round. I had a special which was steak and frites with truffle and herb oil. I can very much recommend it as the steak was tender with a very tasty oil (not drowned) throughout. The fish and chips were also a really healthy portion and tasted great (I got a bit of it)! I love nothing better than a really pretty, traditional, comfortable pub that serves great ale, great food at a good price with friendly service in a quiet village setting. This pub ticks every box perfectly.

Enjoyed a lovely roast dinner here this afternoon. Delicious !

Beautiful traditional country pub, serving delicious food (Definitely recommend the Sunday roast) Service was attentive and quick, nice to see a country pub doing well.

The food was beautiful and cooked to perfection, lovely place, the staff were so friendly and professional, clean and traditional quaint pub, definitely be going back and would highly recommend and a good price aswell

Went for a lunch time meal with my sisters and our dogs. Very pleasant atmosphere, warm and friendly and we were immediately given our menus. My meal needed to be gluten free which was no problem and I was given several choices. I chose the butternut curry with saffron rice which was very mild but fragrant and I thoroughly enjoyed every morsel. My sister's chose fish and chips and oversized fish fingers sandwich with chips both of which were more than ample portions and equally enjoyable. Only 2 of us had room for desert, I chose profiteroles with chocolate sauce and the other choice was sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. We all agreed we would return again soon to try the other options! A bonus was that there was plenty of room in the car park which is shared with the school as it was school holidays and there is a sweet little green area to take the dogs round either before or after the meal weather permitting plus a lovely seperate playground for any children in the party. All round it is a lovely venue and we'll worth a visit

I always enjoy a meal at the Moon and Mushroom Inn. We had lunch this time and thoroughly enjoyed it. The dessert was wonderful! Lovely pub and lovely atmosphere.

Still looks like an olde worlde pub . Great . 👍

Very attentive staff, nice selection of beers and a very good bar menu. Thank you very much.

Fantastic first experience of this glorious little pub! Amazing drink and ale selection, great menu, cracking food and lovely staff! Highly recommend and will be going back!

Good food well priced, ideal for the group we had with us. Lovely flavours in a quaint country setting

Gorgeous little garden ,just had a drink .

Best Sunday lunch I've had in a long time. The flavours were spot on, the beef cooked perfectly, I would 100% recommend getting the cauliflower cheese as well, it was to die for! Sticky toffee for puds, light and very tasty. I will look forward...

Highly recommend. Beautiful food, atmosphere and great choice of real ales. Staff were brilliant. Excellent macarons. Only thing to fault is it isn't open Mondays or Tuesdays 😉