The Royal Oak in Babergh

Chavy would be an understatement.

Enjoyed a leisurely drink 🍻 in the beer garden, great atmosphere. Looking forward to going back 🙂

Good pub …great village banter…friendly staff/owner .. great atmosphere what more can I say …

Nice that the Dicky has remained open. Just hope it stays open. A pub for me is the ale first. Greene King beer to me is about as bad as it gets. GK IPA is probably the worst IPA that there is. While I can't knock Abbott Ale as a brew too much it's not a session beer and there are much better local brews to choose from brewed with enthusiasm at proper little breweries, rather than what looks like a chemical process plant in Bury St Edmunds. Sorry if this offends, but it's how I see it.

Absolutely superb pub, very welcoming, extremely clean. Lovely pint of Guinness, big garden and warm roaring fire. Loved the atmosphere too. Would definitely come again.

The Dicky is under new management. Well kept, hand pulled cask ale is available along with a selection of draft beer and cider, wines and soft drinks. The pub itself has been given a new lease of life, redecorated and is introducing regular events, such as an open mic and quiz night. Although not currently offering food, once works have been completed a menu will be put in place.

Great atmosphere at the reopening. Amazing what you can do with a lick of paint and fresh cut flowers! Excited to see where the new landlord takes the pub :) I don't drink alcohol so can't comment on the beer, but most people appeared to be enjoying it. I had an alcohol free ghost ship.

Lovely cosy pub with great beers, friendly service, a wood-burner and a dart board. Perfect!

Great atmosphere when popping into this pub. A few nice drinks but will be back especially when the food starts,, 😃😃

I have never been looked at like I was 'intruding' or not wanted at any establishment, until the afternoon I stopped in to see if lunch was being served. Not a good way to run a business and survive after two years of utter economic chaos.

We would like to review the food , but after calling on a Sunday morning to see if there was a table free, we were greeted with the most abrupt and rude female staff member. She very matter of factly snapped that they weren’t doing Sunday Roast. We said ok thanks and she put the phone down without another word. There’s a lot of competition out there for food and jobs. If you don’t want to work in a pub then get another job. If the pub wants to survive then get someone else to answer the phone. We won’t be back.

Goldcrest singing in the tree. Very laid back service.

Must have been a bad night. 2 chosen items from their small main menu not available, at 19.15 on a Friday evening. Otherwise food ok, but certainly not special. Service seemed confused about availability of menu items. Will not return.

Wasn't sure what to expect last time we went in there we were glared at had a frosty reception,rude and felt extremely unwelcome to the point of feeling you were a nuisance l haven't a clue what there problem was. I'm glad to say that with new owners they are the complete opposite.we had a nice relaxing time there after a long walk . I hope they get the custom they need and make a go of it we are loosing to many of our country pubs. I understand they have function's there and live bands

Yay an open pub on a Sunday afternoon 🍺💜. Lovely little spot out of the way. Nice staff and decent drinks too. Hope to visit again soon

Excellent beer, three on the pump - this is what bicycles were invented for.

Fantastic to see a pub like this flourishing,

This is a nice and friendly country pub. Good for walking to. Dog friendly. Although they've recently lost their kitchen but when we went they had a visiting pizza oven in a van. Delightful

Been my local for many years and all my dogs have loved dragging me in there on lovely local walks. Great beers and now serving good food too. Don’t go past go in

Very nice little country pub, friendly staff very obliging, nothing to much trouble. Sunday lunch was very nice and good value for money only thing it could have been hotter as only just warm, but will definitely go back. Young polite young man served us Fraser.

Pub is small, but cosy and welcoming. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the Sunday Lunch was very tasty. I had a Chicken Roast, with all the trimmings, plenty of gravy and crumble and custard to finish.....what more could you want. I would visit again.

Had a lovely meal and drinks in the garden. Service from Frazer was brilliant all afternoon, highly recommend

A fab pub in a great location with lovely staff :) Had a really great Sunday roast here today which we all really enjoyed, would highly recommend!

Lovely staff , friendly. Very accommodating and the food was excellent. My friend asked for a doggy bag because, there was too much for her to eat

What a fabulous little country place this is, it has been brought back to life, fabulous atmosphere, great food & drinks, spacious garden. My local and I absolutely love it. On the occasion they have live music, food venders. Great place

The change in such a short period of time is amazing! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and finally plenty of drink options! It's lovely to see the local alive again :)

It's amazing to see the positive change. Great atmosphere, staff and a lovely way to spend an evening.

Great place to spend an evening. Such a nice atmosphere!!!

Great place for a few pints in the evening! Lovely atmosphere. Good beer!! This place is full of people again and it's awesome to see! The new landlady is amazing.

Nice local pub in a very quiet village. Quite close to East Bergholt and Flatford so good for local walks in the very picturesque John Constable countryside.

I just want to say, the publican (Holly) is lovely, and many other helpers around the bar also provide a great day (and are also extremely nice). The food is simple, tasty and top tier, especially the cheese boards and cheesy chips (yes, we love cheese). And most of all, all of the great beers are served here. Need I say more?

Lovely little pub....... A hidden gem.

Excellent pub, food Excellent, owner Hollie lovely and friendly, Ales superb

New landlords and the pub is open everyday unlike11pm unlike the last 18 months of pot luck much better now

Had a wonderful time today, young girl on the bar keyelle? Was very attentive, I’m a regular here. Much better since the new owners

Holly and kiele very very good bar maids. Cant wait for food to start.

Brilliant live music especially Sarah Louise 👏😁👍

The pub has recently changed hands and much for the better. Beers are good and no longer closes at erratic times when the previous tenants felt like it.

Recently changed hands and seems to be making a comeback as a proper pub again, after the problems of the last few years. Very friendly service and surroundings.

Lovely to sit outside with the dog and just chill at last!

A really lovely, friendly local pub. The atmosphere is very welcoming, the owners are friendly and chatty too! The pub looks great, very clean but also keeps a traditional pub look! The cheese and meat board was superb, the ales, spirits, and ciders were also great (recommend the Victoria bitter if you prefer flatter beers) and we especially loved the cosey, separated room complete with a table and open log fire that we were allowed to use for a family get together. The addition of a bar cut-out allowing the bartender to server you whilst in the cosey was a charming touch too:) I've heard there's local produce available sometimes as well as pizza and quiz nights. I really hope the dickie continues to gets lots of well deserved business as it really is a local gem. Glad to see it's still around after all these years.

Love this place. Its amazing having such a great welcoming pub only a 5 minute walk away. The staff are very friendly and the pub is always clean and tidy. The decor is lovely and food boards are awesome. Such a great change since the guys have taken over, thank you for creating such a welcoming friendly pub x

This is a wonderful pub and hosts for locals and not so locals alike. The atmosphere is perfect for a mid week/weekend visit but wonderful hosts for special occasions! Above and beyond. Food is wonderful and a great selection of great quality ale, Gin and rum! I cannot recommend this pub highly enough.

Beautifully decorated and well kept beer. The food was excellent

A simple but great value cheese board lunch with great local real ales. Very friendly and Argentine service

We were made to feel very welcome. Nice pub menu. Good beers and ciders. Loverly grub

Amazing pub! Such fantastic theme nights. Wonderful foood! The lovely barman Matthew is sensational with his Moscow Mules… I asked for one for a giggle & wow!…. Did he deliver! They work so hard to make this place a lovely place to be. Support your local!!!

Very enjoyable evening for the first quiz night! The host did a fantastic job, and we are excited to return.

First visit to the Dickie and we will definitely be back. Friendly service delicious food in a lovely setting.

Always a Friendly welcome at what has become our new local! Wagyu Burgers served in the car park every other Wednesday are a must, wait for your burger to be freshly cooked whilst having a beer or wine in the garden. Photos coming soon!

Lovely pub great people, beer is a bit hit and miss though...

Great Cosmopolitans during their Retro weekend !!

Nice quaint pub in the Suffolk countryside. Welcomes dogs and basil food served like ploughmans etc

Lovely pub very good service super warm fire, just what you need on a cold day. Good selection of beer.😁

Pleasant atmosphere with lots of locals. Only 1 draft beer on tonight.

Great local pub. Good beer. Simple food but good quality. Baked camembert with crusty bread.

A lovely pub that’s been renovated by the new Owners. Incredibly busy ( a good problem For a newly reopened pub). It’s great to see this pub brought back to life and doing well, just bare with the wait (occasionally). The food menu is simple but great and well priced. All in all, a lively place to visit for a beer, Gin, Wine (all good selections) and some afternoon food.

Great beer. The Ghost Ship was not on form this evening.

Lovely location, very friendly staff/owners. Large outdoor area so fantastic for a summer's evening. Been in a couple of times and will return as it's a great stop off while out on the bikes.

Owners are very nice and I am certain the pub will be better than ever!

Great country pub, Exceptionally well run. Lovely big garden space.

Good beer and great music today. People there were really nice and cheerful

Went to listen to a band playing in the pub gardens on a nice sunday afternoon. Pub friendly staff service good barbeque outside prices really good. Band Jax and co were amazing first time here will return

Great venue for live music on a Sunday afternoon, friendly staff and good beer.

Small village pub, friendly landlord and landlady

Real ale on rotation.... Well cellared always.... lovely landlady and landlord (Cindy & Duane)... Dog friendly... Great beer garden (obviously more for summer)... Plenty of events throughout the year.... A real country pub.

Lovely Pub run by a fabulous couple👍

Great village pub, friendly staff. Large beer garden. Community pub

Great little pub, with real ale ~ No music or gaming machines ~ proper drinking establishment ~ Lovely staff ~ PERFECT!

Great pub and home cooked roast dinner

Proper proper traditional pub and flat out boozer. Well run with great ales and no fruit machines etc. How great pubs used to be

Old style pub. Great atmosphere

Good beer, really good Saturday breakfast, nice garden, fresh produce for sale, eggs are scrummy. Meet friends for a beer.

The beer is very well kept here and there is usually a good choice of ales. A traditional kind of pub, none of the bells and whistles but traditional pub games and good conversation. If you're after a meal though, I'd look elsewhere as they don't serve food

Beer always kept very well with a good choice always a very friendly staff they have a good choice of alcoholic drinks

Best pub in the Brantham area always have great Ales.