The Poachers Pocket in Suffolk Coastal

Great food, excellent service a real country pub! Local ales, the burgers we had were two of the best we’ve had, will definitely be back!

What a lovely spot. Be warned the car park is a little small but everything else was great and the service stands out—personal and welcoming. A place worth visiting with great gluten free options which my wife was very impressed with!

This is one of the best country pubs we have ever been to. We happened to stumble across it whilst driving down the A12 and seeing the painted road signs. It truly is a hidden gem and is tucked down a beautiful country lane. Food and service is way above what you would expect at a quiet sleep village pub and we cannot wait for our next visit!

This is a picturesque country pub tucked away from reality. The fish pie was perhaps the best dish we’ve ever had in a pub and the service was too match. So glad we found it.

I live in the village and use this pub to take family and friends for food and drinks. Sadly disappointed to be greeted by a rather grumpy looking bartender who really didn’t look as if he wanted to be there…. the beer although an ale was very flat and was changed for another pint free of charge but still flat and I heard the table next to us complaining about the same….we ordered a red bottle of Portuguese wine of 12.5% but was given one of 10% this was replaced after we highlighted it…my meat and ale pie with chips was served in a soup style dish so when the pie spilled its sauces the meal turned into a bit of a stew…my aunt’s salad was served under chips and scampi so as you can imagine it was warm and limp…the cheese board could have done with some grapes as a few pieces of celery seemed past their sell by date and then to cap it off some of the dishes and coffee from the adjoining table had been charged to ours…so really frustrating experience!

we popped in here for drinks on my son Birthday and ended up eating,the food was yummy and fairly priced and we were made to feel very welcome and will return,thankyou staff

This place is always busy so make sure you book in advance! We called up an hour before we were passing for a table and they did everything they could to squeeze us in and we are so glad they did. The best Sunday roast out there, we all agreed it was absolutely superb. We came back the following Tuesday for the a la carte menu and were equally impressed. You do not expect to find this level of food and service in an off track country pub in Suffolk!

A great meal at the poachers, very good food, the service from the staff was not particularly good, I think they were a bit stressed.. large portions and all freshly cooked. Will defiantly return on our next visit.

Went to this pub for lunch that we had booked in advance and while eating was told if we could hurry up as the table was booked for other people. We had been there in total for 45 mins. We looked at other reservations that were made on the tables and they all had 2 hours between bookings. Won't be going again.

Popped in for lunch, ordered burger and steak and Stilton sandwich. Very tasty, thought it was expensive but they were both very large, I had half of the steak sandwich and the other half took home with me, value for money!! Dog friendly and great service, and very helpful staff. Recommended.

Wow excellent country pub. We visited here a number of times while on holiday. The roast dinner is amazing the best I have had. The other meals we had were also excellent. The staff are friendly and attentive. Highly recommend we will be returning when we are next up that way.

From first arrival we were made to feel welcome. We were a party of three (one with mobility issues) and we were offered a table to minimise walking. Being a freehouse the selection of beers and wines was good. Also, the food was excellent and served hot. We forced ourselves to try dessert, again delicious. It is worth a visit if you are in the area but it is very unlikely that you will just stumble upon it, but search it out, you will not be disappointed.

What a lovely Sunday Lunch! The three of us enjoyed the Roast Beef and all agreed it was delicious. The staff were lovely, attentive and knowledgable about what was suitable for gluten free and any substitutions that would be made. The menu also clearly labels what is gluten free which is brilliant. Would definitely recommend a Sunday Roast here!

Visited last week with the family. There were 11 of us, 3 of which were young children. On arrival the staff were so helpful with parking, buggies, and ensuring the children were looked after first. Service was on point, and all staff were polite, friendly, and very accommodating. There wasn't a long wait for the food, and when it did arrive, it was delicious. We all had desserts, they made a special ice cream for my stepson, which was lovely. Highly recommend, would definitely return.

Poachers Rest burger…demolished Calamari - yum Beetroot hummus and pitta- different and great! Pudding…should have been salted caramel cheesecake but couldn’t manage it A quiet gem hidden away worth finding!

Family meal for Mother’s Day. We were welcomed and sat quickly, mums were offered a free glass of Prosecco. Lovely touch! Our meals were served promptly and presented well. Food was tasty and plentiful! Staff were unobtrusive but made sure everything was ok throughout our visit. Service runs like clockwork. Thank you for a lovely time.

We booked a last minute Sunday lunch and we’re told that they couldn’t fit us in until 2pm which was fine with us. When we arrived the place was still heaving but we were soon shown to our table which was being turned from the previous diners. Although there was a large varied menu we all went for the Beef Sunday roast which was very good. Service was good without being intrusive and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. There was a good choice of beers and the Argentinian Malbec was gorgeous. The only negative thing I can comment on is the parking which is very limited and tight when busy like it was when we visited. I thoroughly recommend and hope to return soon.

Five roast dinners, all served within 20 minutes of ordering, reasonably and competitively priced and all exceptionally good . Great quality food and very good sized portions . The pub itself is a nice place to be , crowded but that’s a good thing . The staff all friendly and helpful . Faultless .

The hidden gem in Suffolk. A proper country pub, with an open fire and great atmosphere. The staff were amazing and the food was fantastic! Good prices for restaurant quality food as opposed to standard pub food. This is our new regular monthly meet up pub and we can’t wait to go back. Very well done to everyone here !

Well where do I start, on a dreary Tuesday a really warm welcome awaited us. Aimee the manager gave us a very warm welcome and made us really comfortable. She was really knowledgeable about the beers they had on draught and helped my dad choose one. The food was simply amazing - well presented, tasty and piping hot, I would really recommend the fish pie - it was divine. Nothing was too much trouble for us - the pub was so warm and welcoming we didn't want to leave! Will be going again and again.

Great food, very friendly young waiter/barman . I go there a lot . Alone and with friends. However the bar lady today wasn’t very attentive and a little unfriendly which was a shame as I’d recommend the pub on other aspects.

What’s not to like? Great food, excellent service and good welcoming atmosphere. Yes the menu is quite small but we had no trouble finding something we both liked. Both meals were piping hot and flavoursome. As to be expected for a Friday evening just before Christmas the place was packed, including several large groups, however the service was still friendly, prompt and efficient. Will definitely be returning when next in the area

An absolute gem that keeps getting better and better. Delicious food, lovely staff. We came here last year and loved it and now we love it even more. Amazing variety on the menu, we had lunch one day and a roast the next and both were outstanding. Can't wait to come back here as they are just getting better and better 5 stars

Food was amazing staff are helpful and know how to banter the food was. Worth every penny really tasty good portions and very well presented. Really nice to have a really great dining experience in a traditional country pub👍

Very friendly pub restaurant and more than happy to take dogs. We were offered water and a treat for ours. The service was friendly and efficient and we had a fab meal. Three of us had a superb fish pie and one had the Katsu chicken burger - no bun. We all agreed the food was lovely. The sticky toffee pudding wasn’t bad either! A very pleasant lunch experience with friends. We will definitely revisit when in the area.

We all had to agree that this was one of the best pub Sunday lunches we have ever had. The gravy was to die for, Yorkshire pudding was giant and crispy and the roast pork belly was cooked to perfection. The team are really friendly and we felt well looked after. Parking can be difficult but, the car park was full on our arrival but we found street parking in the village and it was a 2-3 minute stroll over. The pub is tucked away down a quiet country lane but is well worth searching for!

Spending few days at Cakes and Ale Park and decided to go out for a roast. Firstly found the starters choice a little basic and un-inspiring, husband had soup which was served in a pasta dish, very large portion and to much in all honesty. We then had roasted beef dinner, huge Yorkshire pudding proudly sitting on top of the meal, bizarrely with a stuffing ball inside and gravy, the food was actually swimming in gravy and had spilled over the side onto the table. So good points, roasters lovely, beef lovely, both hot. Bad points broccoli and carrots cooked well but almost cold, something sloppy on the side inedible, to be honest it all sitting in a pool of gravy really off putting. Rosie our waitress asked how it was and to be fair she handled it really well, she said if we’d asked she would have brought gravy out separately, I said it should be something they actually offered the customers when ordering not the other way round. In fairness her manager then came to see us Chloe and again she was very professional and apologised, also offered free desserts, we declined. I suggested they gave people the choice of the meal swimming in gravy or being able to put your own on, a no brainier really. Can’t fault the professional way they handled things and Chloe reduced our bill, such shame as it could have been so much better. If back in the area would try again and hope that all elements would come together.

Called here while staying near by and had a great meal .We had our dog with us and all the staff where super friendly in a very genuine way We have Calamari to start followed by the Fish and chips and Burger and everything was delicious and generous portions Pricing matched the quality and was normal for pub fair Great atmosphere inside so can highly recommend It was lovely to see the pub quite busy on a Tuesday night with Diners and drinkers

See a sign for this pub so thought we would try it, a little off the beaten track, I popped in to see if we could bring the dog in , It was a yes. Once settled we ordered drinks and checked out the menu, myself and son had the chicken and bacon club sandwich and fries , hubby had haddock sandwich with fries , all the food was hot and tasty. The staff bought out water and biscuits for the dog too . So pleased we stopped off there . Would definitely recommend this foodie pub .

Visited a couple of weeks ago for Sunday lunch as a family (plus dog). The food was outstanding, the beef roast was delicious. I recommend booking a table ahead of time because it was very busy which just goes to shows how good the food...

Fabulous traditional pub , fabulous food , so much so that we ate there 3 times. We thoroughly enjoyed scampi and fries and their tasty Sunday roast . The food is delicious and home cooked .The staff are friendly and welcoming . We really did hit the jackpot when we found this hidden gem . Definately worth a visit if you're in the area .

What a gem - went for Sunday lunch. Could not fault it. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, cosy Suffolk pub feels. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious with all locally sourced produce. Can’t wait to come back!

Went on a Friday evening with friends, shared the pork belly bites and salt & pepper squid which were both really nice. had the sea bass for main, it was amazing! Great place, very welcoming & friendly.

We had dinner last night and were so impressed. It was just a great experience all round, staff were fantastic and the food was delicious! Would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants great food in a relaxed and friendly environment!

We were offered the daily special of grilled salmon. It was lovely! We sat outside for lunch and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere in the garden.

Eaten here 3 times in the last month haven’t reviewed but just had such a good meal I had to praise it. Always had good meals here, very friendly accommodating staff, treats for the Spaniels too. Beers change and all good, happy for tasters. I...

First time visit, hopefully not the last. Lovely pub with great food. Imaginative menu, with friendly service. Sensibly priced in a region which is often expensive.

We visited this pub on Monday for lunch. We chose this pub because of the gluten free options available as our daughter is coeliac. We was welcomed by a lovely lady called Amy. Very friendly and helpful. The food was superb we would highly recommend...

I visited this pub on a Saturday afternoon with my partner for lunch. Good menu on offer and swift attentive service. The food was great and reasonably priced. A really lovely tucked away pub, hidden gem with and a quiet garden. Fully recommend.

Visiting local area & looking for a veggie-friendly meal. one of the reasons we chose pub was because they were open for food all day and we were going to an early evening concert so pleased they could fit us in. Received warm friendly welcome,...

We were staying locally and this pub was recommended to us. Went one night and immediately wanted to come back the next! Food is delicious. I particularly liked the sea bass. Good range of drinks too. Staff are efficient and friendly.

The pub restaurant was full when we went so we had to sit outside. The food was good and the service was very pleasant. Remember to book!

We went to a pub on the outskirts of Halesworth for a Sunday roast, but they didn’t allow children(!), so we ended up here. No seats in the restaurant but the garden area was lovely, although it was a little windy. The waitress was attentive...

Was one of our favorite spots during our weeklong trip through England. We realize it maybe not be in the most populated area but if you find yourself nearby, it is definitely worth a stop. Staff was friendly, prices were great, food was excellent.

Excellent from start to finish. I am a wheelchair user, and whilst on a midweek break, and having googled the restaurant earlier in the day, I decided to call and book a table for 4 people and advised them that there was one wheelchair user...

Lovely find on our visit to Suffolk. Food well presented and tasted amazing, good yorkshire size portions Friendly staff Need to phone and book as its gets quite busy Only downside too many yappy dogs

This was the most phenomenal food I’ve ever had it was delicious And the service was amazing.Thank you!

Recently stopped in here while away in Suffolk and was the best lunch we had. The staff were friendly, the food was great - best sticky toffee pudding I've ever had.

Pretty pub up a quiet lane in the countryside Very pleasant experience nice surroundings, attentive service and very nice meal at a very reasonable price

Lovely old country pub in the middle of nowhere. Extremely good piece of grilled bass on vegetables. Excellent value.

Our hotel mentioned this pub as a great place for dinner and they were not wrong. We got a very nice welcome and enjoyed a REALLY good meal. Service was pleasant as was the ambiance in the pub. If this was closer to where we...

We went to this fine establishment as a party of 18 for a family member’s birthday. The food was superb. Between us we had the steak, haddock, poachers burgers, sausage and mash and scampi. All the meals were delicious. The staff were all excellent and...

Delicious food and excellent service. Staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Menu is varied and they even have vegan ice cream and vegan sticky toffee pudding which makes such a difference! Traditional pub setting in beautiful countryside. Our no 1 choice for lunch.

Fantastic lovely country pub , very clean and friendly welcoming staff , served straight away , very comfortable , and reasonable price for drinks . We did not eat there but plenty of people were eating food looked lovely .

I must make comments regarding the service and food I just experienced at the poachers pocket Wanted somewhere to go for a good Sunday Lunch and was not disappointed Great service which was friendly from the start Food was just what we wanted Great taste...

Busy pub and can see why when we sampled the food! We were staying in the area and I found it online and then luckily rang and booked for our last night, a Thursday. It was an early birthday meal for me. We both had...

I would just like to say a massive thank you, for delivering delicious Scampi and Chips to my 95 year old Dad. Not only was the food lovely, but the service as well. We appreciate this is not something you usually do, but for us...

Absolutely fantastic find, it was Easter weekend & went for a family day out then needed to find somewhere for dinner but everywhere else was either fully booked or closed. Google found this pub for us & couldn’t be more glad! Staff were very accommodating...

Lovely choice, delicious food, everyone was happy with their choice and slightly jealous of each others! Will def go back if I’m in the area.

Great tasty evening meal followed by dessert. Would recommend it ,great attentive service , good food .

We are staying in the area for a few days, we did a quick google and came across the Poachers. Nice meal had by all s as d the service was great, good selection of drinks and ales.

Cracking little pub. Real local ales fairly priced and whilst we didn’t eat the food looked good. Dog friendly and people friendly

We visited this pub with my family. I heard it’s extraordinary! Well, it is! I don’t know where they find their chefs and what ingredients they use but the food was unforgettable! Highly recommend if you pass by or you coming for a holiday! The...

We had a family meal here today, 14 adults and 3 children. Well organised, complimentary Prosecco for the mothers and really good food. I had the veggie wellington Sunday roast. Others had various roast dinners and all said how good they were. Well done to...

Quality food- generous sized portions- nice little pub tucked away off the beaten track. We have eaten here before- value for money. Good service

I had an exceptional Sunday roast at this wonderful with impeccable service. The meat was perfectly cooked, and the seasonal vegetables were expertly prepared. The attention to detail and thoughtful presentation made it a memorable experience. Highly recommended!

The food is beautiful & there is a nice choice. I would go back if the service improved. It was really bad. We had to wait for plates to be cleared then had to wait over 20 mins for dessert. The people who were booked...

Booked a table for five at short notice We were staying locally on a short break and fancied a Sunday roast. Not knowing the area too well, Google suggested this pub as a good bet. We ordered beef and belly pork roast dinners which come...

Fab quality food. Decent selection. Nice little tucked away pub. Not massively expensive either. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will visit again on next time down. Thank you

Popped in for bite to eat early on a Monday evening .Great food. Very welcoming staff.Will definitely be returning!

My partner and I stopped for dinner here on a quiet January Monday. We had 3 courses. Starters: Bread and Oils and Salt and Pepper Squid (Most places overcook the squid and it goes rubbery but this was the most tender and best cooked we’ve...

Lovely country pub with a friendly welcome and a great menu. The food was delicious and we were pleasantly surprised when we received the bill at how reasonable it was. We would definitely return if we were visiting the area again

Newly decorated rural pub. Very welcoming and attentive, friendly staff. Outstanding service! Good selection of local beers, including the mandatory Adnams. Very good menu selection and very good quality - shame we didn't get a chance to return. Highly recommended

So glad we booked - delicious Sunday roast beef & chicken + one scampi (there’s always one 😂) Didn’t review the loo but the staff were lovely even with my grumpy dog - would recommend if you live locally or just visiting …

Family Sunday lunch , exceeded expectations fantastic lunch Quality and innovation with superb roast beef , pork and chicken. Will be back

Three of us went for dinner. It’s a cosy pub and the staff are so friendly. The work was very good and reasonably priced.

Sunday lunch can always be a bit hit and miss. Sunday Lunch at the Poacher’s Pocket was voted a massive hit by the harshest critic - our 9 year old son! He opted for the salt and pepper squid as a starter and it was...

One of the best little hidden gems there is! Always greeted with a warm welcome. Food is outstanding. It’s a must if you’re in the area. 👍🏼

We have had food from The Poachers Pocket so many times in the past year and they are consistently amazing. Great food, friendly and welcoming, and very accommodating with dietary requirements (I’m gluten free and they have a good range of choices and it’s always...

We called at short notice and the manager was able to get us in despite them being busy. The food was brilliant (I had the bbq chicken burger). The service was first class. They couldn't do enough for us. Will definitely be going back and...

During a recent weeks holiday in Suffolk, my husband and I ate here on two occasions. My husband is a coeliac and must eat gluten free food to avoid illness. I contacted the pub beforehand and asked regarding their cross contamination procedures which were evident...

Starters deep fried frozen bought in from brake brothers or similar . Roasts were ok , potatoes mix of well done and just about cooked. Tables too small and decor tired

Booked a table upon recommendation. The food was very nice although I would not advertise the roast beef as sirloin! They have a real problem with flies we were constantly waving them off the food and drinks as were others in the area. `We purposely...

Visited for Sunday lunch, having been in the business am a bit wary of roasts as I’m quite partial to a decent roast tattie and good quality meat. The Poachers Pocket didn’t disappoint, beef was tasty and tender, veg good (I’d have liked more creamed...

We found the Poacher online doing a search for pubs near Walberswick. What a find. Booked online and received confirmation by email. Menu is small but wide ranging. Smoked mackerel pate, Greek chicken and a steak were all excellent. Good portion size, quality ingredients and...

We booked a table quite late but they managed to accommodate us in the marquee.The meals were all cooked fresh from local produce, we had 2 roasts 1 chicken and 1 beef, and 2 double burgers, the food was delicious and we cleared our plates,...

The parking is so bad we drove off even though we had a booking so they missed out there as we spent our pennies elsewhere

Visited late Sunday afternoon for food, with wife and son. I had a delicious pork roast, my wife had the chilli squid and haloumi fries, my son had the kids cheese burger and it was all excellent! Also had two deserts which were again great....

We were searching for somewhere to eat, left it late to book. We were able to eat inside with the option of garden tables too. Nice pub menu with a bit extra. I had the Greek chicken, very nicely marinated chicken with cous cous, salad,...

Had a meal here last week while on holiday in the area, was probably the best meal we had while away.

Lovely quiet country pub providing a good range of ales and refreshing mocktails. The Sunday Roasts are delicious - pork belly, sirloin, chicken and plant. Portions are very generous with many taking left overs home for later.

Husband ordered the Belly pork which I considered- but as it was on the specials board I ordered the lamb/holoumi burger. I was very disappointed - the lamb burger tasted as if it were from a supermarket, and the bun it was encased in tasted...

Absolutely delicious roast dinner. Beautiful flavours. Staff were very friendly & attentive. Desserts were gorgeous, extremely well presented.

What a fantastic team at this lovely off the beaten track, in a quiet location. The Manager and her team they are very professional and really friendly. The Manager has her finger on the pulse and constantly gives guidance to here team in a friendly...

We popped in on the off chance as we were aware this place can get busy. We were welcomed and given a table with a good 2 hours before it was required for a planned booking. The salt and pepper squid was really nice, we...

The service was great & the place was run like a well oiled machine but, it would have been nice if the owner looked like the owner, not jeans & t-shirt which looked a little scruffy. We sat outside in the sunshine with drinks as...

Called in to break up our journey. What a fabulous jewel of a place. Food was amazing and delicious. All the staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be going again!

Had the best Sunday Roast today, the staff were friendly helpful and efficient, I can’t fault this pub, a pleasure to visit, I’ve always had the best time and the best experience, highly recommend

We visited this pub while on holiday with our family, the service was phenomenal a lovely warm welcome from all the staff, food was delicious and exactly what we needed after a day out and about. Would definitely visit again!!

Having lived on the Suffolk Coast for 10+ years, this was our first visit to The Poacher’s Pocket. We gambled on an outside table on Easter Sunday without a booking and the lady behind the bar made sure we could have a table. We had...