The Peacock Inn in Babergh

We have visited the Peacock a number of times over the last year and have never been disappointed. We visited on a Saturday lunchtime with family and as usual got a lovely welcome from Jack and the team. I had the mackerel, followed by a superb risotto, my husband had the quail then the Halibut. We then shared the delightful petit fours, a nice alternative to a traditional dessert. All the food was beautifully presented and incredibly tasty, I would not be surprised if the Michelin people show an interest soon as the restaurant does deserve recognition.

Fantastic food, plated like a work of art. Excellent service and a lovely atmosphere. It was so good we booked for a taster menu, which we very much look forward to soon.

Exceptional tasting food from a very extensive choice - great service from Jack. Decor is lovely too and a large beer garden.

We went to visit the lovely towns around Chelsworth area with their very old charming wonky wood buildings, and we stopped in this lovely pub where we had dinner and also stayed the night. We were served incredible food, by a very nice staff. We concluded our dinner with a gin fizz prepared by the book

Birthday Sunday lunch … the food is very good , the main Sunday lunch is very good and filling .. one of the best I have had .. the downside very slow service … which I can forgive but it did take the shine off the day ..none the less a gorgeous place to visit …

Our Sunday lunch was wonderful and the service was exemplary. The staff were very friendly and helpful and priced competitively.

From the warm welcome to the lovely character of the place and the comfy room our stay was exceptional. The food was some of the best we have ever tasted and Jack the manager went above and beyond in customer service for us! Outstanding!

Another great stay This time we opted for the tasting menu JUST WOW !! Every course was so fantastically presented with the perfect amount on each plate . This is equalled if not better than many Michelin stared restaurants we have visited ! Every team member looked after us perfectly . We came up for the open gardens weekend which was well worth it . The fabulous the three cordettes singing in the garden a perfect weekend

Highly recommend!! Went as a group of 8 for a birthday celebration and were given a private room at the back where we could play our own music. The food was exceptional, every dish was beautifully presented and tasted amazing!! The staff were welcoming, accommodating and extremely friendly. If you haven't been before you certainly need to. We all agreed it was the best meal we've had in years!!

Had an amazing evening at the Peacock - treated ourselves to the tasting menu which was first class. Every dish was superb, beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Would highly recommend!! Will be back again soon xx

We have been talking about going to The Peacock for a long time, so looking for somewhere different for my partners birthday. I decided to book a table, and while on the website saw that we could stay overnight and that dogs are welcome! On line booking was very easy, and following instruction from the booking confirmation, I rang to double check there was room in the dog friendly area of the restaurant. Once confirmed, I was reassured that even though my dog is a giant breed, that we would be very welcome. On arrival Jack, the General Manager, greeted us and showed us to our garden room. Lovely modern, clean, bright bedroom with en-suite. A good range of tea, coffee and biscuits were also available. We sat in the garden in the sunshine, and again the warmth and friendliness from both Jack and his Team was exceptional. For Dinner, we chose to experience the Tasting Menu. It was such an amazing experience. We were genuinely blown away. Each next dish we declared as our favourite. The produce was fresh and local, and cooked to perfection. We were given an over view of each dish before we ate, which we loved. At the end of our meal, the Chef came to our table to ask our opinions on the menu, we really felt that he, and all the team, genuinely wanted us to enjoy our experience. The whole Team were also very laid back with our dog, even as he relaxed and spread out a little too much! We enjoyed a good nights sleep and then went for a walk over the bridge opposite and up the winding lane. We bought eggs and honey from a stall outside a farm house! We returned and then enjoyed a very tasty breakfast, again with all local produce. We will definitely come back, and recommend to friends. We are already planning our next visit!

Sublime! Possibly the best food we’ve eaten in Suffolk and as good as many a Michelin ⭐️ establishment. From Jack the Maitre D to Sam and his brigade in the kitchen, the team are excellent. We had booked a table for two and on arrival decided to try the tasting menu. What a treat!!! The food was excellent; exciting and innovative with superb presentation and explanation. The Peacock deserves much success and acclaim! Do go if you haven’t you won’t be disappointed.

Wow, what a recommendation a friend gave us. One of the best Sunday lunches ever. Meat cooked to perfection, fantastic portions (loved the thickness of the Pork!) truly delicious veg and gravy, fabulous Ale, decent wine list, charming staff and tremendous off the beaten track location. We left with an amazing impression of the Peacock and will certainly return and recommend.

A great pub - and still a proper old pub, not just a restaurant - with truly outstanding food and friendly, helpful and attentive service. We had the tasting menu which we can't fault - an amazing range of flavours and textures with all sorts of surprises. A delight from beginning to end.

We have often passed this pub on trips from home to Sudbury and commented that we must try it. We finally booked for the Valentine's tasting dinner and it was a great decision. Beautiful little pub, outstanding food, and exemplary service, delivered in the most friendly and welcoming manner. Didn't expect 'fine dining' in a tiny village in the depths of Suffolk. A bonus - many venues tout the fact that they are dog-friendly but the experience fails to match the description. Here, well-behaved dogs are truly welcome. I have no idea what the owners ambitions are but we can see this as a significant 'destination' restaurant if this quality is maintained - we just hope it doesn't get too popular for us to get a reservation, as we intend to return on a fairly regular basis.

Fabulous food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Annabel was excellent! She put up with us for four hours and I had the best birthday lunch ever!

Very pleasant surroundings and comfortable pub. Staff friendly and helpful. Battered hake tasty but tiny, plenty of delicious home made chips and mushy peas. One of our party had hake (small) with a mussel veloute sauce (4 small mussels )with a piece of leek,. The pomanna potato was not traditional stack just a couple of slices under the fish. Tasty but small. The steak was ok nothing special. All in all a pleasant lunch but small portions and overpriced.

Long, long lunch with friends. Interesting and imaginative menu and each dish was very nicely presented. High standard of cooking with excellent saucing and seasoning. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed the different dishes we ordered. Wine list offers good range….cocktails were enjoyed too! Our waitress was knowledgeable and professional and contributed significantly to our enjoyment in this pleasant and characterful country pub. Will definitely be back very soon!

It was our second time staying at the peacock, was greeted by Jack who remembered us from our 1st stay in December…would highly recommend this welcoming and friendly inn to anyone…the prices are very reasonable and the breakfast is yummy…jack the manager made our stay attentive and was interacting with us whilst in the bar..he made our night as it was full of laughs…Thank you Jack….from Goldilocks and his 2 bears

Fantastic pub We came here in the summer and had amazing food,so wanted you to try again on our weekend in Suffolk Again..incredible food and incredible service . We stayed overnight, really comfortable room and great breakfast I wish this place was nearer as we would be total regulars Jack and the team really should be proud of what they have created here . They even bake their own sourdough bread which is in a league of its own . We will be returning every time we come to Suffolk

I would have rated our Sunday Lunch experience as excellent if only the delicious meal had been served with a selection of vegetables other than the half a carrot, a slither of parsnip and a few kale leaves that came with the meal. Any other vegetables had to be paid for as an extra. Surely a Sunday Lunch should come with a decent dish of vegetables. Such a shame that such an excellent meal is spoilt by penny pinching.

Excellent Sunday lunch in a superb period building-well above average food washed down with well kept Adnams Bitter-pleasant staff and an exceptionally professional manager. We will certainly return when in the area.

Such a lovely pit stop on our walk. Gorgeous pub and fab garden. We ordered some bar snacks with the help of jovial Jack. As well as being charming, the advice of the combination of good friends, alcohol and live music made us hopeful for our evening… Thanks Jack, you weren’t wrong! x x x x x x x

This was our second visit, the first having been a success. This one, however, definitely wasn't. Upon arrival it became apparent they'd lost our booking (which I'd received confirmation of by email) and so we had to stand around while they sorted a table out (which was an issue because my elderly mother struggles to stand but no-one seemed interested in that). Last time, my husband had the roast beef and asked for it to be medium rather than pink as it usually comes out. It wasn't a problem and was done to my husband's liking. This time, however, when he asked for his beef to be medium he was told it wasn't possible - it would either have to be pink or well done. He said well done would be OK rather that than pink (in his opinion), and my mother had the same, however for "well done" read "cremated"!! It was so "well done" that the meat was blackened, dry and curled up at the edge. Furthermore, our Yorkies were equally cremated ... they were so brittle they just crumbled and fell apart when cut. When we mentioned the Yorkies we received a very insincere apology. Needless to say we won't be wasting our money going there again!

Stayed at the Peacock Inn for 2 nights - fantastic stay & great welcoming atmosphere. Hotel General Manager was absolutely a part of this, as was the service in the restaurant for Breakfast.

Such a peaceful spot . Food great , service a bit abrupt . However for a restaurant of this standard I was saddened when my Pimms arrived . For a restaurant of this standard i would of expected my Pimms to arrived with all the trimmings especially when the bar staff have them all ready to go on the bar counter ! Sad my no . Had better in local pub

Four of us enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch at the Peacock Inn Chelsworth. When looking for somewhere for two couples to meet up for a chat over lunch this was recommended to us with the proviso that it wasn’t cheap. Three courses off the Sunday lunch menu were £28 so I felt it was good value for money. The food was excellent and no pressure to turn tables either. Why four and not five? The initial welcome we received was excellent but the service once at our table lacked the finesse that the food and location demanded. I understand the desire to catch up with the latest news from your friends but not at the expense of keeping an eye on your tables and preempting their needs. Also a separate vegetarian/vegan menu would help. We will return, it might be five next time.

We booked to stay the night, have a meal and breakfast. I have to say the staff were exceptional, extremely polite, efficient and very attentive. The food was second to none, the best meal we can remember haven eaten, full of flavour, not one part did we dislike. We had the most wonderful evening, made extra special by the surroundings, staff and exceptional food. We will be back in a few weeks and would highly recommend you visit.

Simply lovely x We were a group of 4 friends (2 couples) stayed overnight in the garden rooms which have everything you need for a comfortable stay. We pre booked the tasting menu which does not disappoint! Every dish was presented perfectly and was a joy to eat. The attentive staff gave an insight into the dishes that made our experience feel personal. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Peacock Inn to anyone that enjoys good food served with care. Overall a wonderful experience ❤️

Had the most fantastic lunch today Atmosphere was was lovely. Good food. Staff were very attentive. Definitely will be back.

Should be a fabulous pub but our visit was spoiled by a very rude female behind the bar. Not a great experience.

Excellent stay is this 14th century inn in Chelsworth a small village in Suffolk. We arrived an hour early for check in but were welcomed by a cheerful girl who told us the room was ready and then showed us to it warning us about...

Had a wonderful stay in one of the garden rooms with our dog. Couldn’t have been made more welcome by Jack and his team. Nothing was too much trouble. The garden room was incredibly spacious and a very comfortable bed. Super shower and en suite....

Wow,  what a fantastic evening we had.  The setting is lovely. Cosy, comfortable and nice atmosphere. Excellent service and some of the best food we've eaten. We also booked an overnight stay in one of the rooms at the Inn which I also recommend. Cosy...

Amazing food!! Especially the smoked mackerel starter & ‘lemon meringue pie’ dessert. Coming back to eat the rest of the menu!

What can I say, the quality of food, presentation and value for money offered were first class. Having dined in numerous Michelin star restaurants over the years, I can honestly say that this place is well on it’s way to achieving a star or 2...

One of the most delicious 3 course Sunday lunches in a while, coupled with excellent service. So glad to see The Peacock thriving again! Well worth a visit.

1st class from start to finish. Food, service, friendly atmosphere, really was superb. I really can not find a fault. The team are so obviously passionate and highly skilled, wonderful to see. If you want an awesome dining experience, try the taster menu with the...

After enjoying lunch at the Peacock Inn one Saturday, we spotted the 8 course taster menu and decided to come back and stay overnight in order to make the most of it. I was very impressed by the high quality and creative flavours and textures...

Very good food, staff very nice and helpful. Really enjoyed the meal and the restaurant. Shall be returning again for one of the famous sunday lunches

Excellent staff very helpful welcoming and accommodating. Food was well prepared, ingredients of a highest quality and expertly cooked and presented. Everyone in our party very much enjoyed their chosen meals and I must say the sirloin steak I had was the the best I...

We ate here twice last week while on holiday and the food was an excellent standard. The staff were friendly and went the extra mile to accommodate our two dogs as well. The Sole was one of the best dishes I have tasted for a...

This was our first visit for a meal even though it’s only about ten miles from our house. Absolutely amazing setting, food and staff, Outstanding for our area which quite honestly lacks anywhere good to eat. It was a birthday treat and well worth a...

Stayed here 31st Aug till 2nd sept while working in Stowmarket the staff are so lovely and welcoming and the little cabins are so nice to stay in , the menu is amazing also had 3 lovely meals there also , I would highly recommend...

A very nice early evening meal sitting outside in the garden. Really busy for a Tuesday ! Waitresses were efficient , excellent and welcoming. We enjoyed our dishes, very tasty hake for me and steak for my husband . Seems like there is an above...

We shared an incredible birthday supper at the Peacock last evening. We enjoyed every delicious mouthful of perfectly flavoured whitebait, hake and lamb and the puddings were out of this world. Good wine too, and nothing was overpriced! We will certainly be back, as soon...

Really enjoyed our stay at the Peacock inn, staff were really attentive, food was great quality, loved the pub and the setting. Would definitely like to come back and stay again

Just back from a wonderful 2 day stay at the Peacock inn. The staff were great Jack was very friendly and Thomas sorted sausages for the dogs breakfast. It’s a quiet location, but within easy distance of Lavenham, Hadleigh and Sudbury. The garden room was...

Had a wonderful birthday lunch with family yesterday in the Peacock’s private room. The food was amazing and the staff really friendly and helpful. It is a lovely room for a family lunch with direct access onto the garden. Definitely hope to be back there...

Lovely food and a very different menu to other places Dog friendly we also stayed overnight and could not fault any things excellent managemet

We enjoyed an excellent overnight stay. Our garden room was very comfortable and the staff friendly and welcoming. Dinner was most enjoyable. The location is great for exploring Constable Country and the Stour Valley.

Brilliant experience on Sunday Booked for lunch and was a tad early which was no trouble. Greeted by manager and had a drink at the bar while our table was readied. As vegetarians we are sometime limited by menu options but i chose the Peacock...

Table d’hôte menu is stunning. We didn’t intend on eating, but we enjoyed the spontaneous opportunity. The starters of chicken Kyiv and Welsh rarebit scones are sublime as were the mains of lamb neck fillet, it really is worth driving out for. The chef is...

Have not been to the Peacock Inn in years, despite being quite local to the area, the ambiance and setting of the Peacock Inn is without doubt one of the best locations you could have as a back drop, both of us had broccoli soup...

What a lovely venue and great welcome from the staff. We decided to stay over in one of the garden rooms which was extremely comfortable. The wine list was very good and the food exceptional. My husband had the wood pigeon pate followed by the...

Honestly one of the loveliest, tastiest, most welcoming breaks we’ve ever had. The staff at The Peacock could not have been more friendly and accommodating. The food was truly extraordinary, so delicious and interesting with a fantastic wine menu. Our stay in one of the...

Since our last visit The Peacock has got even better. We keep coming back with different friends and family and everyone is blown away by the place not to mention the food! Last time we visited we made a couple of suggestions, it was so...

Loved our stay at The Peacock Inn in Chelsworth. Outstanding service from friendly staff from start to finish; nothing was too much trouble. Our room was lovely and comfortable with modern walk-in shower. Restaurant menu is exceptionally good and we really enjoyed our evening dining...

The food was fantastic. Just the right portion size. The flavours were amazing. And the service excellent. We felt really looked after.

We stayed in one of the garden rooms. It was excellent, light, airy, modern and super clean with a very comfortable bed. The food was delicious. The staff could not have been more freindly and accommodating, they made our stay extra special. Many thanks to Thomas, Amy and especially the manager Jack.

Excellent evening. Food, wine and service were all excellent. Although we enjoyed our last visit here, this was even better. The selection on the wine list has greatly improved!

As always, we were given a warm, friendly welcome. Every dish from starters through to desserts selected by each member of our party was very well presented and delicious. The service was both timely and efficient. A variety of wines complemented the dishes we chose. The relaxed atmosphere promotes a most enjoyable and leisurely dining experience. Highly recommended. Thankyou.

Good food,freshly and well cooked and presented. Friendly service,good atmosphere with a log fire. The whole Inn has been refurbished,and decorated.

We visit on 18th December for a friends birthday. It’s my 3rd visit and our welcome was warm the place looked lovely. Service was great, two ladies in there were very attentive and helpful. Food was incredible, we had heard the steak was amazing so all four of us had steak which did not disappoint, certainly the nicest steak I have had. Portion size was generous and the triple cooked chips were spot on. As a local I have struggled to find a place where I can come often where I can leave feeling full and know I won’t be disappointed in the food quality and service. The Peacock is definitely one of the places I will heading more Thanks for a lovely evening.

Best steak ever. Dinner here last night was amazing . Lovely restaurant, staff outstanding. Definitely recommend The Peacock. 😋

Had a good lunch a while back, so thought we would give it another go before Christmas to support our local pubs. Unfortunately found the food very basic. The turkey was one slice with stuffing in middle, bit like a Bernard Matthews. Frozen veg, the sprouts were uncooked! The nut roast was like a little pastie. The whole meal was not the sort of thing you would expect a trained chef to produce. Unfortunately this is why a lot of pubs do not survive.

Second visit and much improved since new ownership with a balanced, seasonal menu and enthusiastic staff. The new front of house has made a massive difference but the quality of the food is the main attraction, together with the warm Suffolk pub atmosphere.One mark off perfect for running out of ale on a Friday evening.

Your locationPeacock Inn ChelsworthThe Peacock Inn, 37 The St, Chelsworth, Ipswich IP7 7HUPubKeith Brown6405 points 9 hours agoAbsolutely disgraceful. The staff were young and completely untrained. Owned by an absent financier and one other with a resident manager. The ordered Gin (Sipsmith) and Tonics came to the table pre mixed, so any brand of Gin could have been used. I sent mine back to be presented correctly. The replaced drink could not be equated to my experience of Sipsmith gin. The main course of Haunch of Venison was ordered and again no enquiry as to how it should be cooked was made by the staff. It came almost uncooked and with absolutely no flavour whatsoever! Confirmed by the other guest who had ordered the same plate. The wine was good but at £37 it was not good value. My host had to pay £150 for 3 people to have an extremely poor experience and only 2 courses each, was extortion. I would advise you, choose to eat anywhere else but here and the owners be more pro-active in their business!Continue in the appGet real-time navigation and more in the Maps appSTAY ON WEB USE THE APP

It has been awhile since we’ve been to the Peacock, but since its refurbishment we thought we would give it a go. It is in a much better state of repair, the garden is lovely and inside the pub has been very tastefully restored. A lovely atmosphere. However, the beer is very expensive compared to the local average price of a real ale pint in some of the other local pubs. If you’re down from London, it probably appears to be cheap, but it is now as expensive as some of the fancy pubs in Lavenham.

We had a very nice light lunch with friends, food was very good and the whole place has undergone an uplift and only recently reopened with friendly, helpfull staff. a great improvement. The garden has been replanted and looks inviting - we shall return

We were booked to stay at the Peacock Inn for a weekend, as we were attending a wedding nearby. First and foremost the staff at the Peacock are all amazing. Very friendly, helpful and provided excellent customer service. The Peacock is a very old and traditional pub/restaurant, which does explain away some of the older features and uneven floors. The pub and restaurant are quite charming and made for a very pleasant evening on our first night.We stayed above the pub in the rooms upstairs and others in our party stayed in the chalets outside. The chalets are lovely. Very modern, very clean with a lovely en-suite. Unfortunately the rooms upstairs, although very charming and traditional, were not up to the same standard. None of them are en suite, which isn’t necessarily an issue, but out of the two shared bathrooms, only one had a shower. Both bathrooms had a wonderful selection of complimentary toiletries and extra towels if needed. There was also an extra single toilet. So that would be enough if all 5 rooms were booked, but not ideal. I don’t think our room had been used in a while as it was very dusty behind the room furniture, with lots of cobwebs everywhere, especially on the ceiling beams. I reached behind the bedside table to use the plug socket, and came up with a hand covered in cobwebs. Our room had original windows, which although charming, were not double glazed, so in addition to letting in the cold, they also let in all the noise from the main road. The flooring is very old, uneven and did not keep the noise away from downstairs. I could hear word for word conversations going on in the bar below, and the very lovely clock below chimed very loudly on the hour, so loud that it might as well have been in my room. The heating is on a timer, and when on was very sufficient with keeping the room warm and cosy. Unfortunately when it wasn’t on our room was freezing cold. Everything else in the room was great. Television, kettle and delightful cups, saucers and little teapots. Again I think from not being used in a while, the tea and coffee supplies had not been replenished. I thought my tea tasted odd and discovered that all the UHT milk was two months out of date. Comfy bed, clean bed linen, towels, bathrobes and our room had a little sink, which was appreciated. Our room was also cleaned by housekeeping whilst we were out the following day, which was lovely, although the coffee and tea supplies were still not replenished, so we had to ask for replacements. We had reported the out of date milk that morning. Unfortunately due to the kitchen being at the bottom of the stairs leading to the rooms, and it think possibly the extraction fan being on the roof nearby, the smell of cooking coming from the kitchen was quite overwhelming. Our hair and clothing smelt like fried food. Breakfast was made to order and was delicious. Excellent quality ingredients and very filling.We also ate there on our first evening and found the menu to have a good selection. The food was very served in very generous portions and cooked beautifully. Absolutely no complaints there. I think with a little TLC and attention to detail that the Peacock Inn would make a very warm and charming place to stay. Unfortunately, after our visit I do think that what they are charging per night to stay in the main building is reflective of what the guest is actually getting. The old world charm of the building is not enough to justify the cost per room.

What a shame! We checked TripAdvisor and it was meant to be open but sadly not! We had heard really good reviews of the pub and it’s menu.

We have visited this pub on numerous occasions and would certainly recommend it. The food is good and there is a lovely open fire in the winter. However, the garden could do with a good tidy up as the furniture is broken and on each time we have visited the garden has lots of dogs mess which is really unpleasant. Such a shame as it is a lovely spot to sit out any enjoy a couple of drinks and a meal on a summers eve.

Stopped here on our way to Norfolk for lunch. The food was fabulous. Fresh, homemade and lots of it. Chef should be proud serving up food this good. Sat outside as the sun was shining. Dog made very welcome. Will return one day

We only had time for a couple drinks but hope to make it back for their Sunday roast - heard the slow cooked lamb and medium rare roast beef are the best choices - last orders are taken at 2:45!There is limited parking just across from the pub so if you are going for a meal plan to get there early. This pub strikes the perfect balance of quaint and comfortable.As you enter you're at the bar with a wood stove and three or four tables. Wind around the chimney to reach the two dining rooms (and a big open hearth) or in fine weather out to the patio tables.Staff were lovely, really welcoming and genuinely friendly.Pub owner Will stopped for a chat as well.This is a pretty but very small village, still worth stretching your legs for 20 minutes if you're waiting for a table or before getting back on the road.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch here a couple of months ago. Staff were friendly, as was the roaring log fire. We had the beef/lamb roast, with a good selection of vegetables. The pub has a wonderful charm, partly due to its amazing collection of items to catch the eye, and a real period feel. We'll certainly return.

We had a Nice basket meal along with New year festive quiz. The hospitality was great along with the open fires

Nice and cosy with very friendly bar staff. Bar side and eating side so take your pick where you sit!

After trying two places in Stowmarket without success earlier in the day we drove to Bildeston and spotted The Peacock Inn and thought we'll give this a whirl. Lovely warm atmosphere as soon as we stepped inside and after a short wait for someone to come to the bar, drinks order was taken and executed efficiently and menus handed to us. We were told that ham was no longer available and could be sub'd for other cold meats for either baguettes or the ploughman's. After placing our food orders a few minutes later we were then asked that due to an absence of brie would it be ok to substitute camembert for the brie, to which we agreed. There then followed a glorious 3 cheese Ploughman's, and field mushrooms stuffed with smoked bacon and camembert ( and a sneaky order of cheesy chips). After decimating the mushroom dish I did ask for compliments to be paid to the chef as it was heavenly - and especially applauded the substitution of the cheese as I felt the camembert worked much better with the smoked bacon rather than the brie it should have been with. What a wonderful meal and if I'm out that way at any time I wouldn't hesitate to go again.

Went to have a meal what a great place.food was excellent staff were quick and excellent,two great fires in the main rooms.You can stay if you wish with bed and breakfast at what looked to be a good price.will be going again.

We visited Chelsworth and felt like lunch. We chose two ploughman’s. One came after waiting 35minutes. We asked the waitress when the second would arrive. It did some 15minutes later. Unfortunately neither was worth the wait, dry cheese and bread, with just a tiny bit of lettuce. Next time we will go back to The veggie red lion in great bricett were we have eaten before when in the area as it is by far much better food and service.

Called in for lunch. I had the smoked salmon sandwich which was frankly abysmal. Old stale bread, and smoked salmon that was dry at edges. My wife's "home cooked ham" seemed nothing of the sought and was thinly sliced and watery. A polite complaint and the owner / chef took the price of an orange juice off the bill. It would have been more appropriate for the owner /chef to have come and apologised rather than leave it to the pleasant barmaid who was the only redeeming feature of the pub this lunchtime. Should have trusted my first instinct when going into the place and seeing we were the only customers and the chef(?) standing at the bar in what looked like extremely disheveled and unclean kitchen whites/apron. Never again

Beautiful old pub a mile up the road from Bildeston where my wife and I enjoyed a good meal and a nice chat with the landlord. Recommended.

Was recommended to eat here and glad I came. Good home cooked food, friendly service in a traditional English pub. Good well kept beer too.

Yo, mi marido y dos amigos cenamos en el Peacock Inn el jueves por la noche. Era un pub muy pintoresco, agradable ambiente, perros (Suzy el perro propietarios era por ahí también) La comida fue excelente, caseras y todos disfrutamos cada bocanada. Sin duda lo recomiendo para comer aquí.

We visited here one evening with friends while staying at the Bildeston Crown. The pub provides good freshly prepared home cooked food and us very reasonably priced. Fairly quiet when we visited but it was early evening and midweek. Definitely worth a visit.

Basic pub food ,freshly cooked,friendly staff,at reasonable prices. Good selection served at breakfast,unlimited tea,coffee,toast etc..

Nos llevaron como huéspedes a la Peacock para la cena el sábado por la noche. El pub estaba lleno, todas las tablas parecía estar lleno aunque la mayoría diners parecía estar mucho antes que nosotros. Cortésmente llevado a la mesa y menús dada por una chica nervioso. Entonces ella tomó una orden de bebidas y volvió con las bebidas mal pero ellos cambian rápidamente y educadamente. Entonces ella tomó una orden de comida y desapareció luego cuando pedimos una lista de vinos los menús de vuelta en su lugar trajo. Luego otra camarera trajo la noticia de que el vino que había elegido no estaba disponible. Elegimos otra que era muy buena y de precio razonable. La cerveza adnams fue muy bueno y bien mantenido.

We stayed at this Inn for a couple of nights. We ate only one dinner and two breakfasts. ( had plans the other night) Food was fresh, local and tasty and reasonably priced.

tutto ottimo servizio, birre, cibo e location.

Como compatriota galés, recientemente introducidos desde la Isla de Mersea, estaba extremadamente encantados de haber tenido el placer de comer el domingo. Mi hermana y cuñado fuimos desde Personal y estamos igualmente encantados con la calidad y la cantidad de las comidas y el personal asado, propietario incluido, eran la personificación de la hospitalidad británica. Creo que puede haber encontrado mi nuevo local.

8 de nosotros fuimos juntos para una comida aquí. Nunca he visto tan mala comida sirven especialmente para una persona cuyo curry parecían peores que una cena de perros! ! El resto de las comidas eran servidas en platos fríos así era tibias. Cuando pregunté si disfrutamos de nuestras comidas cortésmente les dijimos "no". Cuando recibimos la factura el curry fue cargado aunque había comido sólo respirar! Cuando pedimos esto para sacarse el personal del bar parecía como si nos habían venido de un Marte! Sin embargo, una nueva ley fue thenproduced y golpeaban en la mesa. Ir a tu propio riesgo! ! ! !

Phoned last Sunday late afternoon to see if they did Sunday roast, very friendly and said we could come at 4.30pm, we had a superb roast beef dinner in a warm and very friendly environment, nothing was too much trouble, staff very pleasant and friendly. We also had dessert even though we barely had room for it, absolutely recommend The Peacock, we will be back to enjoy another roast, thank you for making us welcome.

I went to The Peacock on a day of Biblical rain storms and was was greeted with warmth, beautiful food and a sincere welcome. I very highly recommend this as a great place. I'm vegetarian and there was a limited choice, however the nut roast was the best I've ever had!

A repeat Friday evening visit to a warm and friendly environment with the fire alight as required for an English bank holiday. Lamb tagine now on main menu and not to be missed. A proper local pub and restaurant

We visited recently for a family meal. The setting and style of this country pub is wonderful. Roaring fires, cosy feel. Good beer. But the food wasn't great. Two of us ordered roast sirloin of beef bit being a Monday it was very obvious is had just been reheated from previous day. Beef was sadly like a piece of leather. Dry roast potatoes. two steaks were totally different, one was nice a good inch thick the second same cut was about 10mm thick, at the price charged that is not good. Puddings were good.

Ok, I'm biased. It's my local pub, but what a great place. Perfect location in the heart of one of the prettiest and most unspoilt villages in the UK. Lovely interior. Open fires, medieval oak beams, very cosy. Simple but varied menu. Excellent chef.

Charming pub, cosy & welcoming, open fire which gave it a lovely Christmasy feel and all the staff were really attentive. My sweet potato soup was very decent however could not taste the chilli as specified. Pork belly had a tasty sauce however where was the crackling?! Sticky toffee pudding decent enough. I gave this place 3 stars as thought it was good all round, food just not quite on par as others nearby hence why I couldn't stretch to 4. But this is a lovely pub & I would recommend visiting for a relaxed evening with good company.

I live on the Suffolk coast but driving into Chelsworth this is one of the most pleasant Suffolk villages I've come across. Walking into the pub was stepping back in time although not cold at the moment the roaring log fire added to the Seasonal spirit, unfortunately my co-workers elected to move into the furthest room away from the fire but the décor throughout was in keeping with the village. Staff were very attentive and my Adnams beer just tasted that bit better than bottled so they can obviously manage the real ale pumps. The menu was concise but all likes were covered and our small party selected varied dishes my own steak suet pie with veg was just the ticket on a winters day and so filling that I didn't want a snack until nine that evening so no issues with the portion size. We all agreed that we would be returning in the near future as good food, pleasant atmosphere and surroundings and attentive staff are getting rare these days as so many village pubs close. This is one village pub that must not go under.

The atmosphere is friendly, with roaring fires, old wooden beams a-plenty, and great food and wines.