The New Ramsholt Arms in Suffolk Coastal

An old favourite from before the pandemic, we chose a family lunch here. Whist it was good to meet up again, the food was disappointing. The roast dinners were provided with too many vegetables, all of which were so hard that none of us could eat them. Carrots, leeks, peas, shredded cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower in a cheese? sauce. We would have preferred fewer, cooked properly. Yorkshire puddings were also hard, overcooked and the roast potatoes were not nice. The desserts were OK, but the lemon tarts had, yes 'soggy bottoms'! We agreed that it was good to see each other but the meal was very disappointing. The staff were welcoming and efficient. Remember to add your car registration to the iPad as you enter to avoid parking fines.

The food here was great if a little over priced. The problem is the parking. The car park is operated by a third party and you can get 3 hours parking by entering your registration on a device at the pub. I don't know how this device works but when I got a £60 fine because I hadn't paid for my parking there I was more than a little surprised. I appealed against the fine but the parking company said that I couldn't provide sufficient proof that I'd been in the pub they were upholding the fine. I hadn't asked for a receipt and paid with cash. When I questioned the Ramsholt Arms I was literally told that "there was nothing they could do about the situation as the car park did not belong to them". By all means try the food here but cycle or maybe ride to the pub and GET A RECEIPT

The view from this pub is incredible and I imagine in the summer with a beer and a sandwich would be great…. Sadly the Sunday lunch was awful! It’s a shame as its sister pub the crown in Ufford is incredible!

What a gem!! Stunning pub restaurant on the River Deben, amazing views out over the river. We motored in here from a mooring in the river and had a brilliant meal with delicious beers to go with it. The fire burning, super helpful and knowledgeable staff made for a delightful evening.

Overcast day but sat in window table with views over the river. The roast beef was cooked perfectly. One of us had the sea bass which was perfect. Good selection of ales, loved the Eaton mess. Will definitely return. Thanks to the very helpful attentive staff 😉

Four of us had sandwiches. Basic sliced brown bread not granary. Bread dry , one said stale. Fillings poor quality. Nice bit of salad with it. Service OK, reasonably friendly, not very welcoming. Poor value excellent setting.

Went for a lunch yesterday. Lovely location of course but as it was pretty breezy we went inside. It all looks a bit rundown like it needs a bit of money spent on it. I like my ales so seeing 2 Soham beers I asked for a taster of the light ale - it was very, very off. Like taking a mouthful of Sarsons vinegar. I told the bar manager and he seemed unbothered by this. So I ordered a pint of the other bitter. It appeared to be OK. However, I was still trying to get the vinegar taste out of my mouth and after a little while I realised that the second bitter was on the turn as well. I just left it. Really poor beer-keeping tbh. Menu was very limited, mostly fried, mostly frozen at a guess. My wife's prawns in marie rose sauce was spicy for some reason. My fish and chips was OK but the chips tasted greasy. Small things like the fact that the pepper dispenser was stained and grubby didn't help. I really wanted to love this place but it's a definite no from us. We won't be returning.

We’ve been going to the Ramsholt Arms for years and always love the gorgeous views over the Deben, there’s no place so beautiful on a warm summer evening. Tonight was a rainy cold Wednesday and we sat in the cozy bar watching the sky turn pink over the boats as the sun set, eating mussels, sea bass and fish and chips — all really delicious and well above average for pub food. The service was warm and friendly, and the bill with pints came to about £20 per person. If there’s a nicer way to spend the evening in this part of Suffolk I haven’t yet found it.

Very disappointing visit to The Ramsholt Arms. Our fault for not checking times of food service but as it’s holiday season we wrongly assumed they would serve food all day. Frosty reception for the person at the bar to our enquiry about food so we ordered a drink but they continued to order staff around with table reorganisation for their 5 pm service whilst we were stood there making us feel extremely awkward. We sat outside to admire the view and left within 15 mins. We won’t be returning based on our experience .

Enjoyed a lovely meal here. Dog friendly- even inside although lots of seating outside. Stunning views of estuary. Shame the lady in charge was so miserable.

The Ramsholt Arms was an idyllic spot for a summer lunch. The breezy garden, excellent service, and wonderful food made for a really perfect experience. We enjoyed sitting by the water, watching the boats go by while we savored the salt and pepper squid along with wonderful pints.

We stopped off while sailing from waldringfield. Wanted to go to the ramsholt arms because last time the food was great, and it makes a change from the maybush just up the river. Service was quick and nice, but the food was mediocre; fries were cold, sea bass looked and tasted like it was from frozen, and new potatoes weren't great, burger was small, and bread was missing from 1 dish (although I'm sure they would have brought if we'd said) From past experience and the money charged I would expect more. I might try again next summer if we're passing, but I certainly won't make a special trip there. It's a shame, because such a good job had been done of it before. But nice service and great view!

Lovely pub with a spectacular view and a great menu. Lots of gluten free options. We travelled here by bike from Woodbridge and sadly the roads are incredibly busy until you get to the last narrow lane. Not the pubs fault of course but just a warning for cyclists.

The view from the pub is stunningly beautiful, and worth a visit just for that. There are plenty of signs advising you to register your vehicle at one of the screens near the bar. The staff were very welcoming and we were given a table without issue and we’d not booked. The place was clean and seating was comfortable. There were more than enough options on the menu to accommodate most eaters and it was reasonably priced at £20 a person for a main and drink. However, the food wasn’t very hot but the batter on the fish was scrumptious. The chips though were not good and none of us ate more than 2 or 3 so a huge letdown!

As mentioned in previous reviews, you need to reguster for free parking. This was VERY clear; signs in the car park and inthe restaurant. We had booked a table and were glad we had, as it was busy. We were seated by the window with a gorgeous view of the river. Our server came to take our order quickly and our food came shortly after that. My husband had fish and chips (which he enjoyed very much) and I had the lasagne (which was rather greasy, but very flavourful). All staff were friendly and efficient. All in all, we had a pleasant meal here and would return.

Really saddened to get a £100 parking fine for having a Birthday lunch with friends. Was in no way aware of the parking not being free, was not notified.

Staff were friendly and attentive right from the start. Was very packed,and I can see why! Food was excellent. Absolutely recommend eating here...and Nikki behind the bar makes an excellent bloody Mary too😊

drove down, intending to look at menu etc. Looks like a very attractive spot on riverside. BUT we were discouraged by the repeated and apparently hostile parking arrangements; so left.

Arrived by boat and surprised to find very limited food options. No specials offered. Choices predominantly fried apart from Cauliflower and chickpea curry. It arrived sans cauliflower! Tasted ok but not acceptable. This pub seems to have gone down dramatically since we last visited. Obviously...

The food was just ok. Portions small and just plain to be honest. With 4 ham egg and chips with 2 pints and 2 cokes costing over £100 I expected more. To then 10 days later get a parking fine for £100 took the biscuit....

Late lunch and was told to expect 1 hour wait as they were extremely busy on this sunny day which was fine with us overlooking the river views soaking up the sun with a drink. We ordered our choice of food and it arrived in...

Fantastic afternoon in the spring afternoon sun. Good food, cold beer and the kids loved the beach. The salads were great. A little known Suffolk gem.

I would love to invite the chef to come to my house and have a taste of what a “classic Caesar salad” should be like. It is definitely not served with ice berg lettuce (?!) or just boiled chicken with no seasoning at all! Not...

The food was super but I could not understand where there was an extra price if I had an under 12 portion as it was the same size! Apart from that it was great and worth a visit.

You definitely pay for the scenery and not for the quality of the food. A couple of suggestions - get some proper salt shakers so I don't end up with chunks of coarse salt over my food, and don't use paper medical pots to put...

Wanted to visit after seeing in the film Yesterday. Asked if ok to walk dogs first, then checked car in. Lovely lass had saved us best table with a view without being asked. Choice of beers made husband very happy with his albeit no idea...

Thought it was a pub with a car park like any other. Unfortunately there is a payment machine hidden on the dark wall under the trees so my advice is to read the instructions carefully. The pub staff didn't warn us. Wouldn't hurt to mention...

Surely one of the best sunset views on the whole East Coast. Perfect sunset drinks and great food. So peaceful and just lovely.

There’s too much reliance on this lovely location, rather than producing good home cooked food. Overpriced frozen fish and chips. Menu states fish and chips, well what sort of fish? The toilet in the ladies is wobbling so badly that it would put one off...

We've been here a few times in the past and the food has been lovely. This is the first visit post covid, looks like the chef may have gone and now it's ordinary pub grub. None of the mains inspired us, had starters that were...

This place was on a list of restaurants to visit in the area Our evening meal tonight was ruined by flies the dining area. We only had a main course and drink and left as soon as possible. We were told they usually spray before...

Perfect location, perfect beer, *almost* perfect food. The only improvement this place could possibly make is to make the size of the fish platter a little bigger, and the salmon salad a little smaller, to reflect the price difference. The food was impeccable, and all...

We just had drinks on this occasion. Its quite a trip to get there but really worth it for the stunning location. Unfortunately couldnt get a seat on the terrace overlooking the river Deben but we could walk by the water and able to see...

A very pleasant hour or so beside the river with excellent food, and attentive service. Thanks to Jo.

We chose Ramsholt for dinner, and it was am excellent decision. The location is out of this world, right on the river you can watch the boats in the mariner and see the people coming for dinner in row boats, small speed boats and rib...

This is the worst food of any Suffolk pub if I have ever tasted. I really don’t leave reviews, and am quite an upbeat person. But this was breathtakingly bad. The location is magnificent, secluded off a windy country lane down to the rivers edge....

A sign tells you that it is table service only. But what a battle to get served! The young staff wanted just to chat. Nobody seemed to take charge. Nobody was working the room. Very disappointing; I hate to think what it would be like...

The Ramsholt Arms had always been a special place for us as a Family and the quality of the food and the ambience in such a stunning setting is just the BEST. They now operate a first come first serve basis and it works really...

This place is located in a undeniably wonderful spot which, alas, is certainly not the easiest to get to. Hardly at all worth it when you finally arrive to find there is only one vegetarian/vegan main course. Today's option sole option was hardly the inspiring.

I don’t normally do reviews but the Moules marinière was superb. The best I’ve ever had! This pub is one of Suffolk’s gems

We have been coming to the Ramsholt Arms for many years and as always the service and quality of food has been first class. We visited a week ago and everything was as we expected, amazing! I would like to thank the team for upholding...

I visited here on sunny weekend with my wife having been here previously and enjoyed the food, drinks and lovely views. I was amazed that we managed to get a table on the front overlooking the river but it soon became apparent as to why....

We drove from Maldon, arrived and found a table outside, it was a Sunday, weather was really nice. A nice young lady took our drink & food order. A table nearer the water became available, so we moved to it. My wife was on her...

We visited on a lovely sunny Saturday afternoon and fully expected to get a table in the sunshine. Walked in and was quickly ushered outside by staff in masks telling us that it’s table service only. It felt like we had gone back a year...

Beautiful surroundings, pub a little tired but clean and bright. Food menu minimal but food was very nice when arrived. Service seemed stressed, strange rules regarding ordering/delivering or food wait times on menus? Heard staff member complaining about us using the wrong door to enter...

Visited Saturday evening..no need to reserve a table we were the only people to arrive after 6pm. Very basic furniture and the eating area cold. We had to sit next to the radiator to keep warm. Staff very quick to serve and felt that we...

Came to the ramsholt for a family meal something for everyone from mussels, curries burgers and of course fish and chips brilliant

Came in on a saturday with my partner, warm welcome from the staff. Lovely fire, my partner enjoyed the adnams. We both went for fish and chips, crispy batter and chips were delicious.

With no reservations taken, its first come to get a table. Plenty of seating outside but on a windy day we arrived on the dot of 12 to get an inside table. Service was almost too fast! Food was hot and tasty typical pub grub....

We called in for drinks Saturday lunchtime. Staff weren’t interested and were dressed for a Saturday night out. It’s not pleasant to see exposed flesh and bras when being served with a very sullen face. Bring back the old staff please and watch how expensive...

Poor quality frozen food thats overpriced. Place needs a complete overhaul..dirty toilets. Cold unimaginative bar area.. Save your money.go elsewhere

The Ramsholt Arms overlooks the River Deben. On the day of our visit for lunch, it was just warm enough to sit outside, so that was nice. The 4 of us decided to go for main meal. We had a 2 ordinary fish and chips,...

We were ill after the overpriced greasy unimaginative fish and chips. Chips tasted like they are from frozen. Both of us had upset stomachs the next day.

The Ramsholt Arms offers a spectacular views of the boats on the river Deben, excellent staff, great car parking scheme to provide for real pub users and it featured in the film yesterday.

We've been visiting this pub for the last 3 years and it never fails to impress. Good covid protocols, staff were all attentive and polite, food good quality and delicious and the view when sat outside one of the best. Thank you all for your...

We were recommended this by our hotelier and it did not dissapoint. We rang in advance to book outside but told Couldnt booking . They close at 3 and advised tables were available. We drove there from Woodbridge and it certainly is out in the...

I always used to love this place, we had friends up from kent, we took them here as we have raved about it. I couldn't have been more disappointed, the manager was simply rude... asked if we could order at the bar...asked if we could...

I'd love to see what the Ramsholt arms would look like if it was run by someone who understands good food. It's a sure sign that you are not in a good restaurant when you are served chips that were bought in frozen bags. If...

What a find - this pub has it all, in the countryside, huge patio/outdoor sitting area in the sun all day, big enough car park, superb vistas over the River Deben, friendly & efficient staff, great covid measures and superb food :) Visiting the nearby...

Does what it says on the can! Good food in a stunning setting. Yes, of course you could pay much more and get high-end food but why would you? Food was really tasty, staff were first-rate and the view… Thank you for a great evening!

We first found this gem of a place in August 2019, and we have been to stay in Suffolk again twice this year. The location is beautiful, tranquil and mesmerising in equal measures. The staff have always made us extremely welcome, and service has been impeccable. The food is delicious, can highly recommend the fish snd chips, smoked mackerel pate, crispy squid, burgers and the local ham is delicious. They don’t take bookings, but i have never had an issue as there is plenty of seating. They have also coped remarkably well with the covid restrictions, it is still table service which i rather like. I can’t wait to go back.

Had a very basic salad with a bit of crumbled blue cheese and a few walnuts, with a barely-there dressing. Looked and tasted like something you would knock up at home when you’re in a rush. Totally NOT worth the £13 paid for this main course. CHEEKILY OVERPRICED!

This is the best gastro pub in Suffolk to have dinner overlooking the estuary. The garden faces west so you can watch the sun go down while you eat. The food is very tasty, the service is good. You can park for free very nearby while you eat. The only downside is that you can’t book - but there are plenty of tables.

We were recommended to come here and it lives up to its reputation. Food is quality pub food and service excellent. We ate a Prawn Cocktail which had plenty of prawns and not too much salad underneath. We also had mackerel pate which was excellent. We both ate Fried Fish and chips which was superb and this was followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding with vanilla ice cream and a Blue Berry Mousse. Again excellent. The views across the Deben are lovely and there were quite a few yachts going to and fro. No advance booking so you need to get there at noon when they allow people in. Plenty of space outside. Ramsholt church is worth a visit which is close by.

Idyllic setting by the River Deben on a warm July evening where we dined outside. It was a busy evening but myself and partner were served promptly with drinks first, followed by a starter of breads with oil and balsamic vinegar, then fish and chips and salmon salad. However the bill for £81 was clearly excessive. The food quality was good but do check prices carefully.

Beautiful setting on the river Deben. We sat outside, with every table offering a river view. Good menu and friendly service. Excellent food as ever.

Had a lovely lunch in the sun at The Ramsholt yesterday. Very impressed with the young chap who served us- the first thing he checked on was whether our dogs had enough water. Really quick and friendly service- the fish and chips were lovely. The parking system was easy. Will always return when we are in Suffolk.

Just been for dinner. Specified that a family member had a dairy allergy and was given the amended menu attached. Explained twice the importance of food being dairy free due to allergy which we were reassured it was. Breads included brioche despite being told they were ‘dairy safe’. Same with burger which we were told would be dairy free if served without cheese - it wasn’t. Staff unapologetic and blase about their error and the potential seriousness of this. Would recommend to avoid if have food allergies. Nice location but would stick with drinks.

We have been going to this pub for years but they have bought in a parking company to monitor the car park. They have just sent the whole party, £100 fines. Apparently because we were there over three hours. We were not told of this restriction by the member of staff that asked for our registration numbers or by the waiting staff.

Your locationRamsholt ArmsDock Rd, Woodbridge IP12 3ABPubIt was closed. On a Friday. At lunchtime. In July. Without warning. Having driven over 40 miles to get there and then more than 40 miles again to go home. Not many valid reasons for going back - but how about offering those disappointed and turned away a free lunch?

Great pub, wonderful setting, delicious food, lovely friendly staff, visited three times this week. Thoroughly recommend, what can be nicer with this view

Really enjoyed our visit. Tasty food, friendly staff and very pretty view! Hope to visit again soon!

Tasted awful, ate it because I was hungry. Burger was adequate. Everything should be nicer for the price. Don't go cheaper, just raise the standards.

Person greeting us to be seated very dismissive and unhelpful. Also have to pay to park. Very disappointed - went to Sorrel Horse instead which was lovely.

After a long day at work it was nice to go back here and enjoy a lovely meal with the family. As normal, the service was polite and welcoming. We were served very promptly and gluten free food clearly pointed out where necessary.Food was very tasty and presented nicely, plus there was plenty of it!!Fabulous treat for me to enjoy thoroughly.WELL DONE.

Went for lunch today as it was our anniversary. Only wish we’d read the reviews first. The burger was awful, it tasted very cheap and boiled. I think you could get better at a fairground. My husband’s ham was just about OK. Every thing had grill marks to make it look good I assume!Such a pity as the girls were all lovely and the setting is just beautiful. They have a guaranteed custom only to be spoilt by cheap tasting food which wasn’t cheap.The welcome is now marred by parking charges and signs everywhere, although you don’t have to pay if you go to the pub.Next time we’ll take a picnic and pay the parking.

What a beautiful spot! We walked here along the coast from the nearby Wild Riverside Camping, and the view and setting are absolutely gorgeous. The restaurant seems to be known for the seafood (understandably, given the location), and we'd seen a couple of vegetarian options on the sample menu on the website, but unfortunately there was only one option for the night we were there.The option was red pepper and sun-dried tomato pasta, which arrived in under 5 minutes after we had ordered, and had clearly been either kept warm for a while, or pre-cooked and re-heated. The pasta itself was well overcooked and was falling apart, so was rather disappointing for the £13 per dish it cost, plus the sauce was pretty standard. That said, the guest beer on offer was lovely, and the staff were attentive and welcoming, so I would say we would go again, but not for food.

Just returned from Ramsholt Arms - 6 of us for lunch - early Fathers Day celebration.I have been before and it was good. We decided on Ramsholt as I wanted to show the rest of the family how good it was - we are fans of another pub on the Deben river but I felt Ramsholt had been good on April 19 2021 when I went for first time with friend).Sad to say that although 2 of us had fish & chips and it was as good as I remember but at £15.00 each it should be, 3 had a cheese burger and what a complete waste of money they were. 2 patties, thin, looks like frozen box burgers on a THICK brioche roll - the top part of the roll was so thick it made the thin patties look even thinner. Dry, unappetising to look at and just as unappetising to eat. At the price the burgers were you would think they should be "homemade patties". Also, the website needs to be updated with the increases in price so that people are aware that it is not cheap to have lunch here - if my memory serves me correctly the prices have increased since 19/4/2021. Service was good, view amazing - just sad that the burgers are not worth £8.00 each let alone close to £15.00 each. Social distancing is good, track and trace good.

Great location and happy helpful staff Food is good pub grub, but it’s all about location! The evening setting sun 🌞 is to die for as the pub is set on the river Deben at Ramsholt !

The staff are very polite, friendly and efficient The only thing I have to complain about, is that the plates were ‘freezing ‘ cold, such a shame as it costs nothing to warm plates.That is why I marked the food down a star as the peas were then too cold to eatBut, we will be back, it is our favourite place

We love coming here...the views are amazing and the food is always tasty and well presented. We signed in and used hand sanitizer by the gate. We sat outside and the staff were very friendly and helpful. They wore their masks outside, which was reassuring, as they had to go in and out all the time. I can think of no better recommendation than spotting a very famous female chef at the next table.....she clearly enjoys it here too!

Prices seemed a bit steep for a fairly basic looking pub so we shared a curry but it was absolutely delicious and we were very happy to enjoy the warmth of the wood burning stove and delicious coffee afterwards. Beautiful views but a slightly echoey room. I’m sure we’ll come again

I visited with my wife for Sunday lunch. The pub is in a great location, tucked out of the way right on the river with a large terrace offering lovely views. From start to finish I must say the service from all the staff was absolutely excellent. They seemed on top of everything and enthusiastic and happy to help.Unfortunately the food did not match the service. I ordered roast beef. I like my beef done medium but was told it was only pink or well done. It came to the table very quickly but was not at all enjoyable. It’s a shame but it spoiled the occasion.

Yes its been a few years, now its pleasant staff good food served with a smile, thanks, apparently I need to waffle on a bit!!

Disappointing lunch! Advised by phone and on the website that I could not reserve, that it was first come first served. We arrived early only to find reserved markers on several tables.But what was even more distressing was that no one requested information for track and trace!

Amazing views of the peaceful river and boats. Outside tables were set at safe distances, our names were listed and we felt confidant the very pleasant staff took the correct precautions. The current menu is limited to fairly basic pub staples (sausages, fish and chips, gammon steak- no steaks etc), but it was well cooked and pleasantly presented: quite expensive for what it was. The batter of the fish and chips was light and crispy and the chips excellent. We would definitely return and I recommend it to others.

Beautiful location, we stopped for a pint and a bite after a lovely hike in the countryside. Very COVID aware and you feel safe. Menu is interesting, if a little pricey. Food very good, service excellent and staff very friendly and welcoming.

After taking a 3 mile walk with the dog we enjoyed a good fish and chip late afternoon meal. They serve good quality pub grub and the staff are very helpful and friendly. Good COVID protocol was observed with only 6 people allowed on a table with sanitizer available as you enter with someone to take names as you enter. The only reason for 4 stars is The men’s toilet could have more regular checks to have paper towel bin emptied more regular to save them going all over the floor, can’t speak for the ladies.

The Ramsholt Arms have adapted to the Covid world very well. The staff are friendly and do their best to make the experience enjoyable and stress free. The menu maybe limited, but there are plenty of options. The Ramsholt Arms is a good pub with a great view. If you are expecting a gastro pub then look elsewhere, if you are after good honest pub food then you are in the right place.

On the plus side the Ramsholt has an enviable location, gorgeous setting right by the river and lots of outdoor space. However the food is overpriced for the quality. For example bread and olive oil or pate starters came with basic cooking oil, which isn’t very nice to eat, and pre made sliced bread. Salt and pepper chilli squid was very good. Main courses are simple but ok - veggie quiche and potatoes was nice enough but quiche was a bit soggy. Kids meals didn’t come with any fresh salad or vegetables which is a big fail. The kids portion of fried fish was vey good, although it would have been vastly improved by a few peas or a bit of salad, but the kids tomato pasta was so salty my child couldn’t eat it. Drinks - we had an Adnams bitter which tasted as if it had been open too long and kept too warm. I’m a big gin and tonic fan and they didn’t have any nice or interesting gins available just the usual same-same, Gordon’s/Bombay etc. Overall although the location is lovely I definitely wouldn’t bother going again.

Relaxed atmosphere felt safe with regards to COVID and friendly prompt service, food was very good and well presented. Would definitely recommend.

We met friends here on a hot day and were lucky to get a table in the shade. The bird from the outside tables is stupendous. The service was friendly and highly efficient. We had fish and chips and our friends had ham egg and chips. The fish batter was wonderfully crisp and there was a good filling of fish which was moist and well cooked, not at all leathery! There chops were good. It was a filling plateful that I couldn’t finish , but that was my choice !We watched the sanitising process as people came and went and were impressed at the care takenWe can highly recommend this pub

What a lovely experience today, staff professional, friendly and really on the ball. Food and Beverage excellent, Thankyou all.

The location is lovely - beautiful views down the river and watching the sun set. We sat on the terrace which was lovely until the mosquitos joined us and then we got bitten to pieces (apply insect repellent before visiting!)The service was slow and all of the serving staff were miserable. When we got there they were no longer serving food which is understandable in the current climate but there were no bar snacks available to buy due to a failed delivery.

I rarely write reviews but felt the need to tell people about our visit as it didn't seem to be the same as some of the more negative reviews. We arrived at 6.15 on Wednesday evening 12th August, luckily we had booked for 6.30 as there was a queue to get in, it was very busy. The lady welcoming us took us to a lovely table on the terrace overlooking the river. All the staff were really friendly, the food was served quickly and everything was tasty, we had two seafood platters which were enjoyed and seemed good value for money although some previous reviews claimed otherwise. Can only say what we experienced was first class especially as it was so very busy.

After having read a review in our local newspaper which was positive we decided to visit for lunch.The location and view across the river is very pleasant but the pub itself is tired and in need of a refurb. The terrace area overlooking the river needs smartening up and the inside of the pub is very drab.The food was poor.We paid 16.95 pds each for a fish platter and for that price you expect something well presented and tasty. The presentation was very poor and the quality was very average . Two slices of bread accompanied the seafood plus some very limp leaves and a small cardboard pot with oxtail sauce.Service was poor and inattentive.My recommendation is do not waste your time going there.

Easily found a well distanced table in the marquee on the terrace. The waiting staff were very attentive and helpful. Food was absolutely super (though not sure about salad with olives and balsamic dressing with ham, egg and chips - Mother happy to put it on to my plate instead!!) Lovely views, lovely chat with staff after meal - will be back soon :)

We had been recommended this pub, the views were amazing and the staff very friendly but we thought it was overpriced and inside the pub it didn’t feel particularly clean. The seafood platter was disappointing. It is definitely not a smart pub so jeans not dresses!Not a celebration pub - they didn’t have any Prosecco!!

This place never ceases to amaze. Every time we visit we are treated to amazing food, great staff and a view whilst we dine which is to die for.Despite the restrictions that COVID-19 has resulted in this establishment having to put in place the staff have created something that works. The ‘check-in’ process works great and other measures such as table service only is a positive. Well done team and we look forward to visiting again soon

This place is of course a restaurant desperately trying to convince people it's still a pub (as evidenced last year when watching the landlord close without warning on a sunny weekend afternoon with 40+ people drinking in the garden as soon as food service was over because he'd stopped making money). You know the kind of place I'm talking about so I'll come straight to the point...4 pints = £22.20.Yes, that's right, you read correctly, £22.20, or £5.55 per pint. And no prices on display before ordering, of course. For what? Is it the beer? Well, the restaurant is 34 miles from Adnams brewery (which is the only ale they sell). I was camping in a tiny hamlet in the White Peak last week, it was approximately £3.75 per pint and the beer they were serving was brewed between 100 and 150 miles away. In Sheffield where I live, I can buy a pint of beer from hundreds of miles away for under £3. So it can't be that.Is it the view? No. They don't own it. Although it's possible they think they do...Is it the above average wages they pay their staff? Seems unlikely. I only ever go there 2 or 3 times per year when here in Suffolk visiting my dad and the staff have been completely different every time I've been there since it ceased being a real pub. I asked one of the bar staff last year last year why the beer is so overpriced and she told me it's because "the staff have to get to work". Really? Who'd have thunk it!...so the same as literally all the other bar staff in the world then???Or is it...DRUMROLL PLEASE...the same predictable, sickening, unchecked, indisputable GREED, GREED and more GREED, now so common that it's become the norm rather than the exception and people have stopped noticing? Yeah, it is isn't it...Avoid, avoid, avoid if you're not rich and don't want to see the last surviving community pubs to go this way. The small beach in front of the place is lovely, as is the view, so grab a picnic and a couple of chilled ones from the cool bag and enjoy! (Obvs taking the litter away after, no one needs to shame themselves that way of course).Enjoy!