The Three Horseshoes in Babergh

The older among us will remember going into an old village pub 40/50 years ago. There was good beer, nice people, great surroundings and an atmosphere dicately tinged with woodsmoke. If you remember that, go to the Horseshoes and you'll instantly be back in that pub from all those years ago. In these modern times when the emphasis is on corporate ownership, big profits and dividends for the shareholders this is a welcome break from all that. 6 of us had an excellent, great value meal and at the end I really didn't want to leave. I could quite happily enjoy that journey back in time over and over. We'll be back soon.

Cracking pub. Visited for drinks and food and everything was great, would go again for sure.

This pub is a must to visit! The food, atmosphere and team are incredible. On Sunday we had booked the Festive Menu for 25+ people, 2 kids and 5 dogs! We were in one of the private rooms which was perfect. Food was beautifully cooked and presented with really efficient service for the number of us, all with a range of choices of starters, mains and puds and while the team also had what looked like a fully booked pub too! Can't recommend The Horseshoes Inn enough, well worth a visit!

Made a big mistake as I did not book a table, however when we arrive on Friday evening I explained to the owner/ Manager that I forgot to book, he invited us to have a drink at the bar and would find us a table as soon as one became available,the good news was that they had a group playing 60s& Seventy’s music the band called the beats they were fantastic great old sounds, we waited about 35 minutes then we had a table, had a very good traditional pub meal and good value for money, what a lovely pub big open fire and a great atmosphere, friendly staff, I was surprised at the price of drinks my pint of real ale only £4.25 and a glass of white wine only £5.75 what a lovely pub, will certainly be back again because pubs like this is what pubs used to be like before the Gastro creation. 👍

Had a surprise birthday party/ Xmas lunch with friends the food was fantastic especially the starter of creamed chicken livers. Despite the pub being fully booked there was 28 of us and still the service was brilliant the staff were very friendly and polite all in all a lovely day in a very nice tradition pub to top it off the landlord (Lloyd) presented us with a complimentary bottle of port. Will definitely be going there again

Absolutely wonderful! Food was amazing and so cosy inside. Great selection of beers! Exceptional service. We will back again before Xmas.

My wife and I rarely get an evening out together so we were looking forward to dining out with their Christmas menu at this lovely pub which is dog friendly ,has a great atmosphere and friendly ,helpful staff.Unfortunately,I did not register the fact that the Christmas special menu has to be pre-booked so we had to choose from the rest of the menu.The sheer volume of choices should have rang warning bells! We chose a starter of garlic mushrooms which we shared and was delicious-then things went a bit down hill! My wife opted for the Hunters Chicken which was smothered in coleslaw and bbq sauce rendering it almost inedible! She left most of it.I chose Steak and Kidney pudding which was ok but very stodgy. I never buy wine in pubs so I don't really know about prices but £6 for a medium /small glass seems very pricy.Our experience wasn't helped by the fact that we were given a table away from the cosy centre of the pub next to the kitchen and toilets and it was rather cold.A disappointing evening

We had our works Christmas party at the Horseshoes in their lovely private function room. The food was wonderful and the venue was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so very much for being so accommodating. Leigh Rhodes

We held our work Xmas party there last night. Everything was perfect. Delicious food, brilliant venue - we were given our own large room which was decorated beautifully for Xmas. The owners and staff were really accommodating and made us feel welcome. Will definitely use their facilities again. Everyone had a great time and we didn’t feel rushed to leave. Thanks so much.

Friendly helpful staff Food tasty and nicely cooked Would recommend Deserts good offering 😋😋 12:11/23 Delicious Sunday Pork roast tasty dessert and a starter All staff helping and polite Totally enjoyable

When you walk into a timbered interior with a comfy warm atmosphere and a fire in the inglenook giving off a lovely smell of burning logs you know you have made a great choice of venue for your Sunday lunch. There is a terrific menu but we both had the Roast Beef and it was a good choice. three good slices of tasty beef, 5 roast potatoes, a roast parsnip, carrots, peas, beans and swede surrounded with plenty of gravy. Delicious. My pal didn't have enough room for desert but I managed to squeeze in a cherry crumble and custard. Yummy. Having seen the menu we'll have to come back to try more of their lovely home cooked food. Nice big car park, great welcome and really great service. It was very busy so a reservation is recommended.

When you walk into a timbered interior with a comfy warm atmosphere and a fire in the inglenook giving off a lovely smell of burning logs you know you have made a great choice of venue for your Sunday lunch. There is a terrific menu but we both had the Roast Beef and it was a good choice. three good slices of tasty beef, 5 roast potatoes, a roast parsnip, carrots, peas, beans and swede surrounded with plenty of gravy. Delicious. My pal didn't have enough room for desert but I managed to squeeze in a cherry crumble and custard. Yummy. Having seen the menu we'll have to come back to try more of their lovely home cooked food. Nice big car park, great welcome and really great service. It was very busy so a reservation is recommended.

A really good gluten free menu as well as standard food. I enjoyed it a lot.

Very warm welcome, great food, huge portions, dog friendly, roasting hot fire x. Absolutely recommend

Food was excellent. The place was very busy but didn't have towait too long for food to arrive. Always a good sign that the place was run well.

Whilst en route for a weekend in Bury St Edmunds we popped into the Horseshoes having previously enjoyed an excellent meal there earlier this year. Again the welcome and food was superb, it was sad to see it so quiet on a Friday lunchtime and may well have been a result of some frustrating road closures in the area. We both opted for a pie each (there were no less than 4 to choose from!!!) and neither of us were disappointed. Its a lovely charming pub and we only wish it was closer to us else we would visit a lot!!!

Our First Visit to The Charming Horseshoes in built in the 1340 Lunch time visit tocelebrate A Birthday we were made to feel very welcome by bubbly bar staff And Landlady.. I ordered Vegetarian Lasagne with side salad Which arrived piping hot with plenty of salad.. my husband ordered Steak n kidney pudding mash carrots peas and Green beans with gravey We both enjoyed our meals Would we visit again It's a yes from us.

Great hearty pub food, good choice of drinks, warm welcoming friendly atmosphere, good service and dog friendly.

Food was good; it has to be said. VFM? Perhaps bring honest, the top end on cost for what was served. Friendly service and quick! Limited atmosphere as only a few other cudtomers present in the building at the time of our visit.

If you want a Sunday lunch you will get all the choices here. Chicken, lamb and beef. Vegetarian well I grin and lamb shanks. Puddings with custard, cream of ice cream Very reasonable prices and a good quantity, you won’t leave hungry

An excellent traditional country pub. Sadly these pubs are a dying breed. I’m originally from the West Country and this style of pub still prevails down there, but Suffolk seems to have lost most of them. I absolutely love the Horseshoes - the beer was good and well kept, the food was decent and reasonably priced and the staff were friendly and on the ball. It felt like home!

Thanks for a wonderful meal, the liver, onions and bacon was the best I had for years. Phil and Christine from Cornwall

We visited this pub on a ride-out for the day. From the outside, it looks to be a very traditional pub, and the interior confirms that it is. There is a large range of drinks available, including a few alcohol-free beers. We chose to have scampi and chips in a basket, and the cod and chips. Both turned out to be homemade (and freshly made), so we were treated to crispy batter on the fish, crunchy chips... well, you get the idea. Also, the portion sizes are generous without being over-whelming, unlike so many modern gastro-pubs which over-charge for a tiny portion. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and found it to be excellent value for money. It's great to enjoy a traditional pub which hasn't been turned modern. Lets hope that The Horsehoes stays this way.

A family get together and a lovely meal

Lovely old fashioned pub , with great service and good food . Went as a birthday treat at the last minute.

Lovely pub with warm atmosphere. Friendly, efficient staff and a large range of food options on the menu. Unless there was a separate entrance though I’m not sure it was wheelchair friendly as there were a few steps going in the front door. Parking good, large, well maintained car park. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely country pub with good selection of meals.

We were staying in Lavenham and didn’t fancy any of the restaurants there so we were delighted to find The Horseshoes. We went in on a Saturday evening and were welcomed by the locals. We had lovely food. The service was excellent and we felt very comfortable in this beautiful old pub. As we’d had great food on a busy Saturday we went in another 3 time. We had 8 different meals during our stay and each meal was excellent. Just wish this pub was near where we live.

Haven't tried food yet but from what I see it's top class!

Lovely pub and great food. Portion was excellent. I love my food and I couldn't finish it 😀

Wonderful pub, stopped off for lunch and made very welcome, friendly staff and fantastic food. Would certainly recommend a visit if you are in the area. Excellent value for money too.

Lovely country pub, plenty of parking. Excellent food, fantastic staff. Very dog friendly too. We will definitely return when we are in the area.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Dog friendly and very warm welcome. Highly recommend

Great local inn, amazing atmosphere, attentive staff… lovely vibe.. steeped in history this place is a lovely spot for quick bites, wholesome meals or just a warm friendly pint. Will return happily in the near future!

Lovely old traditional pub. Good food. Good prices and friendly staff.

Oh my, did we feel very well looked after this Saturday just gone, from the minute we walked in until we left much later in the evening we were very looked after by amazing people. This place is wonderful, it beautiful proper old pub with...

This fantastic destination is absolutely the most Perfect example of a Pub that Suffolk has to offer, Food to die for cooked & by guys who love what they do & all totally prepared fresh, staff more on the ball than Ronaldo, fabulous Quiz evening every 3 months which is must event not to be missed, great beer, Helloooo, what are you still reading this for, get all booked in for a great time 🍻👍

Beautiful pub that could be straight out of a medieval fantasy. Welcoming and jovial locals from the moment you walk in. Great selection of drinks and the food is a good standard. Well worth the visit!

Had a lovely meal on mother's Day. Good food, well priced.

Food was beautiful, friendly staff and lovely pub.

We have visited The Horseshoes for over 15 years and have been recommending guests at The Windmill Suffolk since we opened 6 years ago as it's just over 10 minutes walk away. Homely, traditional fare in a lovely historic pub. Great portions and very good value. Perfect year round with a garden with plenty of seating for the warmer months and cosy corners for the wintertime. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely meal x Friendly and accommodating. Well worth a visit :))

Amazing pub grub and good ales to boot!

Lovely place, really friendly and accommodating..

Really nice pub, never been there before, and was pleasantly surprised, a lovely oldie worldy time capsule, is my discription. And lovely staff, plus great food, freshly prepared food to order. Dogs also allowed, so great for walkers.

Brilliant pub, 13 biker plates to deal with and each table was done at the same time. Spot on ! Service with a smile and the food was praised by all. Many thanks 👌

Excellent lunch... Cosy and hospitable....

Friendly village pub, with honest, food.

Great food, and lovely people, will certainly go back again ☺️

Great as usual..brilliant atmosphere and staff first class.....

We visited on 11 December for Sunday lunch. There was a good vibe in the pub - it was friendly, busy and the roaring fire is a great asset. The roast was delicious! Very generous portion size and everything on the plate was well cooked,...

We had lunch here recently but unfortunately the main thing we noticed was that the pub was very, very cold . Food was only a plough mans so at least that would not go cold but it was good .

We visited on 4 th December with family from Scotland. Having eaten here before our previous experience being very good. Initially the pub was warm and invitingly, very busy but it was 1 pm on a pre Christmas Sunday. We were seated at our reserved...

Had our Jaguar Drivers Club Christmas lunch today & the food was fantastic! Good portion sizes, nice & hot, service was great as well as great ale and drink selection. We had booked in advance with members supplying their menu choices & Lloyd (the landlord)...

Picked this Inn for a Sunday roast for a meet up with friends from Norfolk. Lovely warm welcome, excellent service throughout our visit and a really great roast and desert. And great value for money too! Will certainly visit again if we're in the area. Recommended!

The food is consistently good, served with a smile and not overpriced. Great place for Sunday lunch and dogs more than welcome.

Well it was a great pleasure to revisit this historic friendly establishment and enjoy a very tasty meal from an excellent menu. 😎💙🇬🇧👍

Very nice. Lovely pub. Good choice of beers. Including non alcoholic. Had a roast. Only bit disappointing was the roast pots needed abit longer. But we all enjoyed it. Would go again.

This is a fabulous, traditional freehouse pub and restaurant. We have eaten and drank here a few times since moving to Lavenham, just a few miles away, and we have always been made to feel very welcome. Food: It offers a range of smaller bites...

Good beers very reasonable food..Nice landlord. Would go again for sure

On the way to Bures and decided to take a left turn to Lavenham, didn't make Lavenham. Stopped here and had a scrumptious meal. Maureen the Landlady very very nice and helpful. Definitely recommend a visit. Beautiful old building, which i bet has seen some...

Good pub food, beer and friendly.

Booked a table for my hubby birthday last week, lovely place, very traditional and friendly local, great choice of drinks and delicious meal, lots to choose from on the menu with some great desserts too, short walk away from The Windmill

Great food, friendly staff, really recommend a visit

Really nice Sunday roast today with a nice 🍺 Great value recommend a visit👌

Our second visit here and we were not let down once again. Great food and a good selection of ale. The proprietors are very warm and welcoming. We will visit again soon!

As always the food and service is exemplary combined with very reasonable prices and really good company from the superb locals, well worth driving out of your way for !! and puts everything else in the area to shame.😁

Really old country pub. Good food, friendly service, very nice beer on cask. Outdoor seating.

Lovely cosy little pub, food good too. Landlord and staff very welcoming, highly reccomended

Had a nice lunch in a traditional Inn. First visit to the area for a little while due to the pandemic and we were pleased to see The Horseshoes had survived the storm and are still trading. Would recommend a visit if in the locality.

Very friendly service and well cooked traditional pub food. This is a very interesting ancient building with exposed beams, large fireplace and thatched roof. Food arrived promptly too!

Due to poor service and food we have not visited the venue for years (7 years plus), but after reading recent reviews we decided to try it again. We were pleasantly surprised to find a good selection of beer, a good menu, friendly service and...

A wonderful atmosphere , charming old inn just a lovely setting with open fires in each area. Today , my family of 9 enjoyed a fabulous choice of roasts with attentive and pleasant staff catering for all our needs. The landlord is a friendly guy...

Visited on a Friday evening. Had the chilli beef sizzler, followed by sundaes! Delicious as always. Very authentic pub. Really busy, which is great to see, but the service was good and the staff friendly as always. Well worth a visit!

Friendly service , welcoming atmosphere including log fire. Great pub food - reasonably priced . Nice to see its also a locals pub.

Really nice traditional oak beamed Suffolk village pub. I wisely pre booked for the Sunday roast beef lunch. Although extremely busy, food came very prompt. Great service & value for money.

A lovely 17th century pub with a welcoming wood burning fire. The food is high quality and plentiful. A great choice of real ales. We loved having lunch here and are looking forward to coming back.

Visited on 19th November 2021. Was staying with some girlfriends in an airbnb next door. This pub does amazing food with lots of menu options. You definitely need to book a table as it is popular and gets busy. The owners are very friendly, and have done a great job of renevating what was a run down very old building into a lovely welcoming pub & eatery. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Really nice friendly local atmosphere, food was great, service and staff quick and friendly. If we wasn't driving we would of stayed there all night. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely time here would recommend it

My partner & I always try to eat at non-chain restaurants/pubs when we are out working in different areas, we came across The Horseshoes after a bit of googling and we were not disappointed, the food was delicious. We had cheesy nachos to start, mains I had had chicken burger with chips, my partner had gammon, egg and chips and we both had toffee popcorn sundaes, everything was really tasty and well presented, highly recommend here over any chain place, especially as the pub feel can't be matched due to the authentic feel of an old cozy pub. The only thing I would change were the blackboard menus on the wall, it was hard to read especially with people sat where the menus are so you are looking through them, I would just do temporary paper ones that can then be put in the fire or recycled once finished with, but only a minor gripe.

My partner & I always try to eat at non-chain restaurants/pubs when we are out working in different areas, we came across The Horseshoes after a bit of googling and we were not disappointed, the food was delicious. We had cheesy nachos to start, mains...

We visited this pub while staying in the Windmill Suffolk. We walked to the pub which is about 10 mins away. We visited in january so when we left it was dark to walk home. The owners and some of the local, offered us a...

Our first time at what has become our sons "local". Booked for a pre Christmas family meal. The building is very quaint and has a lovely feel to it. We were made to feel very welcome and had a fabulous meal. Staff and customers all...

Had the 3 course Xmas menu. Consisted of the prawn cocktail, Stilton and mushroom pie and for dessert the rocky road with ice cream. All the courses were of a generous size and tasted lovely. Beautiful atmosphere with the fire on and crackers on the table. Great evening 👍

Great service, very cosy & lovely meal!

Excellent Pub,Great,Proper Food,And Very Good Beer,

Friendly host, traditional cosy pub with lovely welcoming fire and reasonable prices

We went here on Saturday for a great meal, friendly staff and great service, highly recommended.

Great food with a warm welcome every time. Love it!

Great atmosphere, food was excellent

We were visiting the area as part of a family getaway - 6 adults and two children under eleven. As we were staying only a few doors away, we had approached the owner earlier in the day and it was clear that he had absolutely...

Great ambience, friendly staff, great service and superb food. We will be going again.

Excellent Sunday roast excellent service Thank you

Visited for the first time Saturday 30th October for dinner with friends, wow what a find. Our friends had been before, my wife and I hadn’t, it’s a wonderful cozy family run country pub, open fire, and food was just fantastic. The landlord was such...

We had a great lunch, would definitely recommended.

Finishing our holiday and needed somewhere to eat on the last night and this pub did us proud. The inside is fantastic, what a pub should look like, plus the food was great. I had steak with all trimmings and i ask for medium rare...

Very welcoming, good honest pub grub

We always enjoy our visits to the Horseshoes where there is a lovely warm welcome from Lloyd and his team. The food is homemade and the produce locally sourced. There is always a good choice on the menu including vegetarian options. On this occasion we...

Good food and very pleasant service enjoyed it very much