The Shepherd and Dog in Mid Suffolk

Amazing food, lovely people, lovely atmosphere.

Friendly place with great pub food

I went for a work meal. This pretty pub was very busy. It looks like the perfect place to have a quick half after work or a filling meal with the family. Staff attentive, fitted with sense of humour which made the evening pleasant.

Food very average for the price. Not recommended. We won't eat there again.

New in the area, we happened on this delightful restaurant, undergoing a re-thatch. Despite all that going on, we were welcomed and well fed.

Great food. Brilliant service. Second visit and again brilliant. Plus Abbot Ale. Even more perfect.

Great dog friendly pub ,lovely surroundings and a plentiful Sunday roast . Highly recommend

Lovely food staff and atmosphere. Very dog friendly

Always friendly prompt service, without being pushy. We visit often for Sunday lunch, food is good with generous portions

Good food and drinks, friendly staff & a good atmosphere.

Will go again very good staff good and food plenty of choice good beer ect.

Meal with freinds , food was very good not rushed very nice evening

Lovely old pub. Good food. Friendly staff

First time I've been there, it was a wake. The food was delicious and fresh, tea provided too, many bought drinks at the bar. I'd definitely like to go there again for a meal. It's such a nice place with outside seating for warmer weather.

Excellent food and service, my only comment is that it's difficult to find a quiet corner, it's very busy and therefore the noise volume can be difficult to deal with

Nice little country pub. Lovely building. Good food. Friendly staff.

Food took a little while but was hot and fresh Slightly surprised to be charged £4.95 for a tonic water ?

Realy great pub food just what you want.

Food always very tasty here. Good menu with lots of choice and large portions. Our car broke down in the car park and the staff couldn’t do enough to try and help us. Thank you!

Went for lunch on a Thursday. The place was very busy even though it was gone 1:30pm Service was fine, perhaps a bit too quick as our friends scampi and chips came out within 2 or 3 mins , however 'our' food was average. Two of us are vegetarian, the baked potato was fine however the other vegetarian options were (as has happened with many pubs since covid) limited, and the main choices tending to be vegan (with the idea this would suit both vegetarians and vegans which I can confirm is not the case). I had the vegan burger and to be honest it was pretty awful. A mush of what appeared to be avocado and something else green. Given that a burger will no doubt be a frozen premade item that they cook it would not hurt to keep some vegetarian ones in their freezer as well making their choices a bit more varied. To balance this our friend said the scampi and chips were fine but he did leave the peas as they were hard. Overall, the atmosphere of the pub was quite good and the staff were very friendly. Price is as you would expect, a lot more than they used to be.

Lovely pub. Fantastic food. Very dog friendly and the staff were superb.

Delicious lasagne, warm welcome from the friendly staff.

Had a lovely lunch here in Nov 2023. The food was great and there was a good variety on the menu. We had a two course meal with a drink for about £25 per person. The beer battered fish and chips were devine. Dogs are allowed in the bar area but not the restaurant area.

Called last minute to get a table for dinner as had family over. Got a table booked with no problems. Quick and friendly service with some great food. The connect 4 game on the tables is such a good idea (from the person who won 4 games in a row). Seems to be a popular venue! If you like traditional pubs and good grub, I would recommend.

The food is really good here. We arrived just before the kitchen closed after a long journey and were fitted in and looked after really well. We came back for the second night of our stay and the food didn't disappoint. Good quality and value. Everything we picked was delicious. We booked the second night. It was very busy on the first night which was a random winter's Tuesday evening. We took it as a good sign that it was popular. We weren't let down.

Had another lovely meal yesterday, Sunday roast was amazing, enjoyed by all. Thanks to everyone who made our day enjoyable

Delicious Sunday roast , great service friendly staff highly recommended

Staff were lovely , Food was amazing , Quick service , Clean tables ,, Would recommend for everyone

This was a gem of a find friendly service, food superb and hot, nice quick service, atmosphere was cosy and atmospheric what you see is what you get a lovely country pub with good food and value for money well worth a visit.

The food is really good and a lot of it too. Great service and atmosphere.

Brilliant roast dinner, wanted 3 meats but they had run out of beef, but the pork and chicken was lovely...just dropped one star as it was a little dry...but the rest was lovely.

Lovely friendly little pub, food was great with quick service despite being really busy when we visited. Definitely need to book at the weekends if you want a table indoors. Garden is a lovely little suntrap too.

First time myself and husband had eaten a meal here for many years and it was beautiful, table service was excellent, warm and friendly, staff were welcoming and we had a great experience. Will definatley be returning and recommending

Best roast dinner ever!!! •Toilet always clean • Staff friendly •Smoke area separate from outside area •Good quality of food

Really lovely to sit outside here, it's a very pleasant spot. Food is amazing and service spot on. The only reason for 4 * is that I couldn't see any disabled parking spots and it was quite a struggle to get from the car park to the outside dining area... maybe there are some but we're already taken, in which case mentally upgrade to 5* 😁

Loved thus pub. Good gluten free menu available.

Visited with friends again excellent service and food staff were friendly and helpful nothing to much trouble,Food came within a few minutes after ordering. Only problem a table full of loud noisy people and a baby,noticed two ladies left a table near us due to noise. Apart from that excellent food,will visit again.

Great service, amazing food and you made a birthday girl very happy, thank you

Had a lovely meal with friends xx

Very nice country pub near Stowmarket. Had Chicken and mushroom risotto, cooked perfectly. Good beers.

Great food, great service, will definitely be back.

Nice beer garden and friendly staff, in a lovely little location, great park for kids too so they can enjoy themselves. Good prices, will return if in the area.

It was busy but the service was very good. Food tasty. I went 11 months ago wasnt impressed I am now!

Despite there being loads of bikers there at lunchtime, we still got our preordered food without too long a wait.

From welcome to leaving, it was a pleasure to eat at this wonderful pub / restaurant. The Shepherd and Dog is on the edge of Stowmarket and technically it is in Onehouse, it feels very rural. Parking is limited, but you can park on the road. The staff were simply brilliant, and the food was divine. The menu has enough choice and variety to suit most. I'm certain we will be back soon

Camping in the area and found this place.The food is something else,the quality was absolutely fantastic.The service was superb . literally can't recommend this place enough.staff so attentive and friendly.10/10

Very friendly service, as usual. I am a bit of a foodie and have eaten in many restaurants, in 23 countries in my 58 years on this earth. But the mushrooms in Stilton and garlic sauce were one of the best starters I have ever tasted.

Good food in a lovely country pub

The staff were very friendly and accommodating moving us from an inside table to an outside one when we asked. Food served fresh and plentiful, a very nice experience.

Came for lunch here as needed somewhere dog friendly and we sat outside as weather was sunny. There's a footpath off from the garden which meant Bob our greyhound could have a good walk after the hour drive to get there. Food was great as was the service. My son is vegan and they only have a vegan burger on menu, fortunately he really enjoyed it. Plenty of seating outside aswell as children's play area.

Couple of drinks and some chips, out the front, it's a really nice place but it's losing a star as we feel it's a little bit too...city pub in execution rather than country pub, by which I mean decor, menu and 'vibe'. Nothing wrong at all with that but considering the setting and the building itself, we would rather a little more history for our local or perhaps a better balance.

Eaten here numerous times but today service fell short of what we have experienced in the past. We were not asked if everything was alright or if we would like another drink until they came to collect our plates.

Was lovely, food was delicious & served quickly even though they were very busy. I had a prawn baguette which was large & packed with prawns - would definitely recommend 😋 My friend had a mushroom risotto which looked equally as good, nice bowl full and very tasty she said.

Great place for kids. Good portions. Well cooked simple fair

Parking is generally an issue and the parking area is tight but once parked the restaurant area and service is well managed. Generally busy so booking recommended essential at weekends. Friendly staff and good varied food with daily specials. Great roasts on Sunday. Would recommend for family or friends eating.

A very nice and welcoming, honest pub. Has a kids play park, sells good beer and great food. Seasonal menu which is nice and has nice amount of outdoor space. Parking is a bit difficult at busy times!

Just enjoyed a lovely Birthday meal, food was brilliant, and the young man that took our order was excellent. Definitely be going again

Excellent. Faultless. 10 outta 10 for everything. Beer,Food,Ambience,Service,Location and prices.

The meal I had which was Liver and bacon casserole with vegetables was out standing and then a Bounty cheese cake was lush 😋. Every thing was perfect the lovely staff and service we got. Oh my husband had fish and chips which was cooked to his perfection.

We ate here and also had a two takeaways whilst we were staying in a cottage for a week. Staff and food was brilliant.

Lovely food at a good price. Great setting and friendly staff.

We've been here a few times in the past, but it's not as good as now. It was a cooler day, windows closed, but so many flies around us indoors, landing on our food all the time, horrible. Don't normally get that problem inside. The steak apparently had a lot of gristle. The vegetarian pie was very dry and unappetising. The whole meal wasn't great, no one was enthusing about their food. No one asked if everything was ok. Not cheap these days, won't be back

Good food for the price -point.

Lovely friendly people, busy foodie atmosphere

Great little country pub, focused towards family with s good kids garden

Lovely looking pub in a lovely setting , unfortunately the food wasn’t the greatest, my chips were over cooked and hard and my lasagna was reheated in the microwave and was rather tasteless.. service wasn’t very welcoming either .. desert was nice tho . Would I go back .. possibly for drinks as the setting is nice

We experienced a very pleasant time at lunch here today . Good welcome , friendly service and plenty to choose from …good pub menu . We all had different main courses which were generous, tasty and nicely presented . We stayed for a long time to chat and there was no feeling of time to leave !

Fantastic food, quick service. The owner went above and beyond to help with the needs of our dog. Would 100% recommend to everyone.

Food was excellent had to wait 60 min

We arrived without a booking shortly after opening. We were seated at the front of the restaurant on account of being the best-looking patrons. Or because we took the dog..can never be too sure. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive despite being extremely busy. The food was great the atmosphere was very relaxed I would certainly recommend it 👌

Great pub. Spacious outdoor area. Car park can be a little tight. Ate outside early evening. Had the chicken Goujons followed by the burger. Fantastic meal brilliant service even sitting outside (our choice).

Nice pub & food was good. Varied menu. Def worth another visit. Nice atmosphere, quite busy

Fabulous food at a great price. Highly recommended. Will be going again very soon.

Great pub, warm and welcoming staff and service it great.

Nice pub reasonable prices good atmosphere

Food was average, staff were attentive & friendly

What a little gem. Stumbled across this venue when trying to find a dog friendly pub online. So pleased I booked a table. Great location and perfect for a pre dinner dog walk with local footpaths. Very friendly patrons, all interested in the dogs and wonderfully charming bar and waiting staff. Food menu was typical pub style with burgers, lasagne, salads and mixed grills to name a few and a multitude of classic desserts. Everything was swift and timely and well cooked. I was reliably informed the mixed grill was perfect! Pub dining facilities were plentiful, well spaced and each table had a connect four game to play and hand sanitizer. Lovely and caring additions. Had a lovely evening and most definitely will return. Booking advised!

We received awarm welcome, friendly and efficient service. Good pub grub at a reasonable price.

Great pub, great service, great food, great garden and atmosphere. Went here to celebrate a birthday with the family. The staff were so friendly and helpful. There was an issue with the order timing, however, it was dealt with quickly, efficiently and full ownership, refreshingly honest, thank you. We had a Sunday roast and it was lovely. Would definitely go back.

The pub was great and so was the food, atmosphere and customer service. highly recommended

Incredibly noisy evening. Steak pies not up to usual standard. Lot much meat and what there was was quite tough.

Soon to be our local we thought we would pop in for some dinner and although we hadnt booked a table was found for us despite being very busy. Lovely food, good price too, look forward to visiting again soon.

Excellent Sunday roast, exceptional portions too.

Excellent Sunday lunch, eaten outside in the garden. Lovely roast, including a very good nut roast for veggies. Best I have had, in fact. Delicious puds and staff were really friendly. I really recommend this pub.

Xlnt service, very good menu. Enough to satisfy everybody..

Lovely place meal was great had liver & bacon casserole would definitely recommend.

Had Sunday lunch. Food so-so. Meat lovely but roast potatoes not cooked properly - no colour and quite hard. Other veg perhaps a bit overcooked (but that might just be my preference). Desserts, especially the apple crumble were excellent. Staff very helpful and attentive.

Tasty food and very nice people who are working there!!! Thank you 🙏

First time we been to this pub We give it a 100% and i am fussy Hot food was lovely hot Which you don't usually get brilliant place Clean as well Well done guys

FANTASTIC! is all I can say about this little gem of a Pub. The food was just wonderful, service was warm, welcoming, friendly and attentive. This place is really somewhere you should go and eanjoy a meal. I cannot thank the team enough here for making my birthday wonderful! I really cannot wait to visit you again! I would say as it is somewhat of a small little pub, just make a booking in adavce, that way you will not be dissapointed. The menu is wonderful, great selection of food and drink. There really is something for everyone!

BEST. ROAST. EVER. Whenever we visit the food is always perfect, great selection of desserts and good atmosphere! Cheers to many more drinks and roasts at The Shepard & Dog.

First time there and will definitely be going back. Had the T bone steak and it was amazing, as was the staff.

Great food, lovely staff. Found it by accident, will definitely be going back!

First visit and it won't be the last. Well worth a visit lovely little pub. Great staff and the food was also spot on aswel.

Not much room for sitting comfortably with a drink unless you're eating, as the pub is geared towards food service. Can't comment on the food but there seemed to be a steady flow of diners, even on a Monday night.

We had a lovely meal but I would like to say it was very cold which spoilt the evening!

Fantastic food. Garden is great in the summer. Pub has a really traditional feel with a straight forward classic menu

Good food, friendly staff, great service.

Lovely pub no far from Stowmarket, one of the quaintest i have ever been. We had a table booked, as its a busy place. Food is simple pub fare but really tasty, portions are quite big. All the staff was really friendly.

Lovely pub with great food menu served by friendly staff, looking forward to returning 😀