The Unruly Pig in Suffolk Coastal

This much-lauded place came highly recommended, and was one of the highlights of our trip to the Suffolk coast. Elegant decor, a roaring fire and a very warm welcome from the team of friendly waiters created a wonderful ambience. We took the Sunday Social menu, which was quite extraordinary. An array of amuse bouche, followed by a delicious feast of beef, pork, nduja Mac and cheese, bernaise, salads, parmesan fries, ending with a delightful affogato. All for £45 each (we would have happily paid double). A well-curated wine list with most available by the glass. The selection of oysters were jaw-dropping good. Very dog friendly; our pooch was greeted with his own plate of treats - a lovely touch. This place deserves all of the praise and accolades it's received.

For an establishment named after a pig, the pork was rather disappointing. They only had one portion left for Sunday roast at 15.00 which would have been less of an issue if they had anything other than beef on offer. Anyway, our table managed to secure the last pork portion (props to the server for actually flagging this to us) but what a disappointment it was. It was anaemic, 40% fat, and it was the worst crackling I have had in a pub in a long time. The crackling was chewy, dry, and flavourless. What a shame. The other food was decent.

Great gastro pub, excellent service and atmosphere. The adult meals were absolutely excellent the only issue I had was that they put mustard into the kids macaroni cheese which put some of them off eating it.

While I could not fault the food, we were initially seated directly by the door and toilets which meant there was a constant flow of people. We did ask to be reseated and moved to a slightly better table away from the door, but had a cold draught from the window. That said the t-bone which came with a number of sides was the best meal I had eaten recently. There was more than enough meat for the two of us, especially with the Mac cheese and Caesar salad that comes with it. Don't miss out on the parmesan chips either-not your average chip!

We went as a family of four (children 7&5). From start to finish the service was exceptional, personable yet professional. The food was truly exquisite with everyone opting for the roast as a main! Try to leave room for pudding, they are a work of art. A 10/10 from us all and look forward to returning.

Michelin ⭐️ quality food and service , would definitely recommend!

We were blown away by The Unruly Pig where it offered an exceptional dining experience with its refined yet approachable menu. The delicious oysters were from Mersea island, generous meat and fresh, while the bbq octopus starter was perfectly charred and tender with a fantastic nduja sauce. The Scallop dish was subtle and seasoned to perfection, enhancing their natural sweetness, and the Halibut was cooked perfectly, flavourful, and beautifully plated. The Cromer crab pasta was rich, creamy, and brimming with fresh seafood flavours. Impeccable service and a welcoming atmosphere form Jacki and his team made The Unruly Pig a memorable experience for us and a recommended must-visit destination for all foodies.

This place is just amazing. Second time here as I'm a little distance away in East Herts. It's almost worth the drive just for this pub. It's so unpretentious given the quality of the experience they offer. The staff, the food, the atmosphere. Can't fault anything. Lord knows why they don't have a Michelin star. Guess they don't need one. I really look forward to my next visit. 😍

Great New Year's Day love lunch!!

Table of 4 just before Christmas Our table had the chicken parfait which was lovely, the onion veloute which unfortunately lacked some depth and then we had the crab pasta - well cooked and delightful and the chateaubriand which unfortunately lacked flavour and wasn’t enjoyed by the table. Pudding was Christmas pudding and again - it would have been better served with a simple double cream or ice cream vs the heavy brand cream which came with it We had high hopes for the meal but unfortunately it did not deliver as expected. Sadly it did not match the prices being charged

While the food was very nice, we wouldn't have visited if we'd known how many dogs were allowed in a small dining area - it was akin to fine dining in the kennels. When we visited we were the only table without a dog, the table next to us had a large dog who was damp, active and smelly...what we'd hoped would be a memorable meal in a bijou atmosphere was spoilt by unpleasant odours. If fine dining in the kennels is what you're looking for then this is the place for you.

Great dog friendly pub. Had a fantastic meal and service very good. Dog treats and water bowl at the table for our dog. Only negative is that it is a cashless venue.

Having seen much of the awards and favourable reviews of the Unruly Pig, expectations were high but the general sense upon leaving was one of disappointment. We opted for the a la carte menu (vs the taster one). All in all an average experience: the chateaubriand was cooked well but lacked seasoning and overall flavour. The Veloute was pleasant but nothing outstanding. The Christmas pudding was good but the brandy sauce was quite overpowering (a Madagascan vanilla custard would have worked better). Service was fine but nothing outstanding. Value for money was certainly lacking: £300 for four people without alcohol is London prices and whilst the price in itself is no problem, the quality was off the mark vs high end pubs. I would be tempted to go again to try the taster menu but currently the feeling is one of its ok but nothing spectacular and certainly not worthy of the hype.

Possibly the best restaurant in Suffolk - Tasting menu and service was exceptional & we loved meeting the charming proprietor Brendon

AMAZING!!!! Incredible food and lovely service Highly recommend

Everything was really very good. Definitely amongst the best food I have had in Essex, and maybe actually the best. Our waiter was good fun and did a great job as did everyone else especially the chef!. Thank you.

I visited twice last week and it was outstanding on both occasions. On Wednesday I took my wife and two close friends to celebrate her 60th birthday. We had the tasting menu which was cooked to perfection. The quality of the service made it an even more memorable evening. Bianca ( with her extensive wine knowledge) and George did an amazing job, making our evening very special. Keep up the good work!

Excellent place. Really good food and lovely service.

The best Sunday Roast I have ever eaten. Thank you.

Outstanding food and service with a great

You will never be disappointed. We feel a loyal customer but without any judgement as we regularly dine at The Unruly Pig. All the team are so welcoming and friendly and altogether professional. One of our most favourite restaurants!!

Simply one of the best restaurants in Suffolk. Great lunch and Sunday deals for exquisite top-notch food. Plus it’s dog friendly!

Highly recommend. Fantastic level of detail. Yum.

Stopped off for lunch en route to a weekend away, and had the set lunch menu. Fantastic food and service, and very good value for money.

We had a wonderful three course meal here, friendly staff, wonderfully presented and delicious food and a really nice atmosphere.

I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at The Unruly Pig, We took my grandmother there for her 89 birthday and they made her feel so welcome and looked after her and did an amazing job. The food was exceptional and can’t believe the value of the food and I am most looking forward to going there in the future.

Great gastro pub, lovely tasting food and good wine selection. Very attentive service

Second time visit the Unruly Pig (last time was in 2021), and was even more blown away by the food this time. It’s was for my son’s 18th birthday and we did the tasting menu. Every course was superb, but the fried oysters with Nduja were the highlight for three of us. This place deserves a Michelin Star given the consistency in quality ingredients, cooked to a very high standard and with amazing flavours. The wine list is also very reasonable and with some great choices. We will be back again….hopefully not leaving it three years this time !

Excellent place. We have been here a few times but came for lunch recently. Would def recommend to anyone to come here

Spontaneous visit and wasn't sure what to expect. Some of the best food I've ever eaten and the nicest pinot noir. Friendly, polite and smart staff. Excellent for couples.

Attended for a birthday lunch on the recommendation of a colleague and was made to feel incredibly welcome by the whole service staff as soon as I walked in the door. Food was excellent throughout from the light bites at the start to the delightful pana cotta. The seafood risotto was the most notable dish for me however each bite of the whole meal was well thought out and thoroughly enjoyed. Would recommend to anyone looking for great service and excellent food, and to be honest if you kept it to just the 3 course set lunch £65 for two people for this calibre of food is insane value.

Really fantastic restaurant that I highly recommend to everyone and anyone. Food incredibly special, staff superb and drinks excellent. Thank you for the hospitality.

Came here yesterday with my parents and a family friend for my old man’s birthday. The service was excellent and the food was some of the best I’ve ever had.

Such lovely staff. Great recommendations. Incredible food. Such a special day. Thanks so much!

Beautiful food, attentive staff and great manager.

A very polished professional restaurant with fantastic knowledgeable staff whom were very attentive and looked after us extremely well. Although the prices may seem elevated the quality of the food was second to none and the flavours on the eight course taster menu was amazing. Will definitely be returning and will be recommending to family and friends.

Lovely gastro pub with excellent options. Would highly recommend if in the area.

Caught this amazing pub last thing on a Sunday, after squeezing in a late afternoon sea swim. Rang them with only 20 mins before last food orders and arrived with 10 mins to spare. They could not have been more accommodating - the food was excellent quality - did not feel like the last service of the day. The chocolate dessert blew me away. Do not drive past this one!

Great drinks with amazing food! Butlers are super nice and approachable. Ambiance is perfect for a date and other special occasions. Parking available. Somewhere to splurge on! 😍 Happy tummy.

Excellent, just a couple of minor quibbles, hardly worth mentioning.

Had the good fortune to have a taster meal at The Unruly Pig on a Thursday when it is 2/3 it the usual price. The food was superb, the service brilliant & the ambience terrific. If you are ever in the area I would highly recommend.

Really amazing Sunday roast and first class service. The Unruly Pig is dog friendly too and there was even a little saucer of nibbles for our dog on the table for him. This was our first visit but it definitely won't be our last, it's a fabulous place.

Really nice gastro food. I loved it, but my companions thought a bit on the salty side. Also a bit expensive at close on £60 per head with drinks

Well reviewed by many people who know far more about good food than I but they are right! Delicious, inventive dishes served so elegantly. Attentive and very well-versed staff.

This is on our doorstep and although it is expensive we visit fairly regularly. We visited today for a roast lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I brought a single cupcake I had decorated with a few candles in the hope it could be brought out for him. I asked about this out of his earshot. They told me they would bring it to the table but would charge per person 6.50 in place of us buying a desert. I have to admit I was shocked. Reason? We would be spending about 150 pounds on a roast dinner for 3 people!!!! Isn’t that enough of a spend to just bring out a cupcake? We weren’t setting out to deliberately rob you of the price of a desert! That wasn’t the point. As a regular customer I’m afraid I was suddenly very put off. I would have just mentioned my disappointment however as a birthday meal I didn’t want to make a fuss. So I took the cupcake home. On principal- because adding an additional 19.50 to the bill seemed outrageous to me for a cupcake that cost nothing. I asked my family if they thought it was wrong of me. They agreed it was shortsighted of a pub to be so precious! And it is shortsighted: the unruly pig is a place we would have continued to visit for our family special occasions- we are not wealthy- a meal at this price needs saving up for. However this has put me off, and although we had a nice time together and the food was nice, we decided it would be our last time visiting. The food is good… but not quite as good as they think. The roast potatoes are a bit overdone and we visited at 2.45pm and they had been sitting you could tell. We were told that between 3 diners we would get two little bowls or roast potatoes and two of greens. We got one of each- the same amount as last visit where we were just two. They were trying to persuade us into starters because there would be quite a wait they said for the main course. We said we didn’t need starters and the roast dinner then arrived a very short time later. No wait. What with this and the cake I suddenly felt they were doing all they could to squeeze money out of their customers. I can understand that- but it’s not like we weren’t spending money. In my world 140 pounds for lunch is A LOT!!!! I know they pride themselves on the service here- and the young wait staff are very sweet; but the management should be looking to keep their local custom in my opinion. All for the sake of a little cupcake!!🙄😬

This place is delightful in every way. The decor, service, food and wine are a beautiful. Highly recommended.

Marvelous food, first class service. We could not find any faults at all. Brilliant night out for our 49th Wedding Anniversary.

The Food was very delicious but it would have been more delicious if there would have been more of it.... I had a Risotto, absolut outstanding in terms of taste, but it was more of a little spread of Risotto... It made me more hungry and thats hardly the point of food... especially expensive Food... The good part was I still had (a lot) room for dessert and the Panna Cotta was just fabulous, really loved it and it was a normal Panna Cotta size!

We tried quite a few things from the menu (nibbles, starters, mains and one pudding) and every single dish was amazing! The service was also spot on - friendly but professional, attentive without being in your face at any time. It genuinely felt like a bunch of great people determined to give you a good dining experience. (They even gave us some milk to take home for tea the next day!)

People keep rating this place as amazing, and the photos of the food they share look great, but our experience was far from good. The duck was bloody and the risotto was bland with a bitter taste and the rice was not cooked, I don't mean al dente, I mean not cooked at all. It was embarrassing as we took our parents here telling them how good it was from what people had told us, it seems the place might have been good once, but is now not what it used to be.

Pleasant experience and good food.

Staying nearby, checked it out for a poss evening meal - no way at those insane prices! I reckon you would drop 50+ quid per person. Smoked octopus good grief! Whatever happened to the cheap and cheerful English pub?

We had the best meal out ever. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable.

The food is delicious. But when you go home still hungry after three courses, there is something quite wrong. I have been going to the Unruly Pig for my birthday every year for a long time, and even before when it was the British Larder and before that, when it was the Cherry Tree. Every time at the Unruly Pig I always have the gnocchi, as I'm veggie and the gnocchi is just divine. However, I have noticed over the years that each time, the portions get smaller and smaller. This year was definitely our last year going, because paying £23 for 8 little pieces of gnocchi does not a main meal make. We then had the sharing cheese board, that had enough cheese for 1 person, not two, at a cost of £17.50. The desserts were not too bad, but still on the small side. Then we come on to the issue of the bill. As it was my birthday, I told the service staff twice about the offer I received for a free Prosecco drink, as it was my birthday. They said yes, it will be taken off the bill. It was served with warm wishes for my birthday. Imagine our surprise when the bill came, and we were charged £16 for the free birthday Prosecco! We had to have the bill changed, and when it came back we noticed a £1 charge for Red Rose Chain. When we queried it, it seems that the Unruly Pig sponsor the theatre group, and the way they do it is to charge their customers an extra £1 on their bill. Without their permission. Now, had we been asked if we would like to donate, we certainly would have. But the fact that they tried to take our money without our permission for a charity donation did not sit well with us, and so we asked to have it taken off the bill. It was all rather embarrassing, to have to fix the bill twice before it came back to us in the proper amount. Sadly, we will not be going back to the Unruly Pig. The cost of the food compared to the portion size is just not right, and even though I am not a big eater, I left the restaurant hungry. The bill debacle simply clinched that for us, and so next year we will be looking elsewhere. Sad, as it was our tradition for the longest time.

Absolutely loved the wine collection. Not very often that I find a wine I enjoy in an establishment. Food was gorgeous. I admit, portions could've been slightly larger, but that's not why I went there for. Pork was cooked to perfection. Slightly pink. Everyone in my group appreciated their dishes. Well done.

Amazing meal, one of the best we’ve had!

My all time favourite place. We’ve been going regularly for years. Incredible seasonal and creative local ingredients dishes - including exciting vegetarian options. The staff are so helpful and make it a wonderful special relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful restaurant quirky atmosphere and dog friendly.

professional services with a very spacious relaxed dining experience. nibbles and starters and drinks are rather enjoyable. Just avoid iberico presa.

Anniversary dinner here and everything was fabulous, a little card on the table wishing us happy anniversary , a nice little touch, the food was great, we had the tasting menu , service was good, really enjoyable evening.

Service was absolutely amazing, really professional and we were well taken care of. I had said it was our anniversary and we received a signed card and decorated puddings, it made a perfect night. Our dog was thought of too, with biscuits he enjoyed and a bowl of water. It was very reassuring as we had to bring him out. The food itself is out of this world, my favourite dish was the bbq octopus, which wasn't what I expected at all with a very tasty dairy free foam. The menu is small, so make sure you check before you go as it changes frequently ESPECIALLY if you have an allergy/intolerance. If you are vegan, dairy free, gluten free etc. be prepared to only have one choice from each course that you like. However, it is clearly because this is because it is one dish done WELL that you will not find it anywhere else. The wine list seemed quite exclusive, so a novice like myself found it tricky to choose, but thankfully it was nice wine when I eventually did. Overall, it was a really special meal that suited our occasion ❤️

Sunday lunch - OK so when you arrive and you're told the meat is cooked on the joint and it will be a 20-25 min wait, expectations are high. Well we were not disappointed ! Five of us dined, four had the beef 3 x fillet and one sirloin and one of had lamb. The beetroot that came with the beef, OMG that was insane ! I could have just had a plate of that and would have been happy. The gravy, well the last time I had gravy that flavoursome was Sunday lunch at the Hand & Flowers. Staff were great food was great, will definately go back, and would most certainly recommend>

Time for an update! Original review: Very, very good indeed. Friendly place, excellent food, and espresso to die for! And now, I can safely say that this is one of the very few eateries that I can, with no reservations at all, recommend to anyone. I’ve never heard a bad word about it from any friend or family member that has been to The Unruly Pig on my recommendation. That is rare. The Unruly Pig is consistent, and improving here and there as time goes on. Superb.

Simply superb. Can’t believe I’ve not been before.

Never managed to eat there but the menu looked good

I had an awesome time at The Unruly Pig and tried their tasting menu, which was excellent. The oysters were a highlight for me. If you're wondering which one to go for, I'd say the xo sauce chilli is the way to go. The other one is good too, but the xo sauce makes it even better. The only thing I'd mention is that the cuttlefish was a bit salty for my taste, but everything else was perfect. I'll definitely be coming back again!

They say they're listed in the top 50 ranking of best gastropubs. You can taste that... the food is extraordinary! Ofcourse the prices are therefore higher than average. But still very recommendable. In the toilet there were Chinese Mao propaganda posters and at the entrance a big photo of Johnny Rotten which we thought was odd but funny. All in all a nice place.

Absolutely amazing....and very well priced

The starters were light and perfect to have before the best beef roast of my life!! Highly recommend making the journey if you’re in the area!

Food was OK but not amazing and the service wasn't as good as other pubs I have been to in the area.

Hard to comment on atmosphere as we were sat in the garden area where there was one other small table. We had the set buffet Sunday lunch menu, food was OK but portion size for vegan/vegetarian were poor - a tiny, thin cracker with a few peas and some leaves in comparison to the vast array for meat eaters. The options available were a clear after thought - even having covered all vegetables in butter. When this was queried it was evident this hadn't even been a consideration. The fact there is no other option for children, or ability to remove the children from the buffet option to order their own food shows a lack of understanding. Whilst some of the food looked impressive on first glance, on deeper inspection, very item was unnecessarily elaborate. For the massively extortionate price per person and inability to factor in children and vegetarian/vegan guests appropriately, we won't be going back.

This was our second visit, so nice to go somewhere the staff genuinely know what good service. Not to mention the food which is out of this world. Just wish I lived nearer.

The food and service were both very good, the service particularly. I was however, rather put off by the bowl of dog biscuits I found on my table upon arrival plus where we sat the smell of dogs was rather overpowering. Perhaps a dog free section for those not wanting to share their experience with other people’s pets might be an idea.

We had the tasting menu, on Thursdays this is currently available for £49 rather than £75. Every course was perfect, very good value. Service was very good, every course is described as it is bought to the table. This did become quite amusing as it seems the staff, rather than being taught about the dishes they are serving, are instead taught exactly what to say. I can imagine they are lined up in the kitchen before service repeating their lines to Chef. Can't blame the serving staff, I'm sure they are only doing as they've been told to do. Towards the end of our meal, with the repetitions echoing around the other tables, we did struggle not to laugh out loud. But all in very good, highly recommended, we'll definitely be back. And if the owners happen to read this. Be brave, let your staff show some of their personality.

It was a special occasion and our visit to the Unruly Pig really made it. Not only were we in special company but the food was amazing and so beautifully presented. We had a very warm welcome from Brendan the owner and the waiting staff were wonderful and very helpful and knowledgable. This restaurant has such a great reputation and it is easy to see why when lucky enough to be there. I love art and design, so together with the art work and decor I also enjoyed the surroundings and atmosphere. Check out their website for details and you will also find info on their ‘Wine Wednesdays’ when you can take along your own wine and only pay £5 corkage per bottle. Many thanks for a very special evening👌

The vegan dishes are incredibly over-priced and the portion sizes were awful compared to the meater meals. Unbelievably expensive for a very plain meal (lots of balsamic vinegar...) Service was great and the pub atmosphere was nice. Just avoid unless you're there to eat a lot of meat and butter.

We went along for a Tasting Thursday, to enjoy an interesting range of dishes. The skate wing was the least pleasing, but the pork was memorably good. Dishes were explained thoroughly, staff were attentive - some more experienced than others - all were cheerful. We chose a pleasing Rioja to accompany the meal, in preference to the (expensive) wine flight. It was an engaging evening. The bill omitted the wine, which we pointed out and paid in full - the staff seemed surprised by our honesty.

Wonderful meal and excellent service. Thank you unruly pig.

The dining experience at Castro Pub Unruly Pig in Suffolk is truly delightful. The food is very delicious, with perfectly selected flavor combinations that leave a lasting impression. The octopus dish is particularly outstanding, showcasing the chef's expertise in creating superb dishes. Additionally, the restaurant's design is aesthetically pleasing, adding to the overall ambiance of the dining experience. A bonus for food enthusiasts is the opportunity to sample dishes from chef Rob Tecwyn in London, further expanding the culinary journey offered by this establishment. Overall, Castro Pub Unruly Pig is a must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining experience filled with delectable dishes and a visually appealing setting.

Well if The Unruly Pig is the 2nd best gastro pub in the UK, No1 must be beyond belief! I cannot fault any aspect of the service and food we had here today. Absolutely perfect for out 10th wedding anniversary treat! The staff are attentive but not overbearing. Attention to detail being a skill they all have in spades. As for the food, unbelievably good. As an experienced butler, I've eaten food from many a high level and Royal banquet (after service of course), but this is the best I've had with the spectacular Octopus starter and Fried Oyster nibble challenging my taste buds in such a good way. Oh, yes, in the photo next to the 40 day aged Sirloin with bone marrow sauce, I got 4 chips. But what chips! Layered potato and parmesan, pressed and then fried three times covered with fresh parmesan shavings. This is now on my list of things to learn how to make. I'll say it again because it's deserved. I cannot find fault with The Unruly Pig. I wouldn't want to either.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Went for a taster menu night and WOW! I would recommend everyone tries this place once, amazing food and the staff were friendly and efficient, making the evening that little bit more special

Great food , atmosphere and welcoming staff to create a lovely dining experience. Well worth a visit and will return to try further dishes from the menus.

Pre concert dinner Been once before but ideal for my evening out in Ipswich. Arrived a few minutes early and was sat at my table. Was planning a three course but was seduced by the taster menu. I declined the scallops extra dish but asked them to add the octopus one instead. Each course was beautifully presented, the vast majority were superbly flavoured too, special kudos to the liver parfait replacement for the dish with cheese. Each course was varied in its presentation and flavouring. Two minor grouses, the abdominal vien hadn't been removed from either prawn. The 7th course, first dessert arrived nearly 25 minutes after I had finished the last course. Time to digest I guess! Very polite and helpful staff, an enjoyable experience. Was the long drive worth it, unquestionably yes.

Absolutely spot on, excellent atmosphere, service and sublime food. Have been wanting to go for a while and it lived up to our hopes. Thanks everyone

No CASH!!! After spending nearly £500, we were informed about no cash when we had finished and were about leave, luckily we had our visa cards to pay with. Surely at some point on arrival someone could have mentioned the fact, especially as we were constantly asked if everything was ok during our meal. Very disappointed and will not be returning to The Unruly Pig until someone in management reverses this decision.

Wow what a fantastic experience service was top notch the menu is out there with the best Probably ,NO DEFINITLY the best pub grub we’ve ever had ! Be back soon with more friends and family to showcase the no1 pub in the country .

Beautiful food. Lovely service. An absolute joy.

Had a lovely meal here recently. We thought we'd come early for a drink at the bar, but turns out that's not really possible as there are only two bar stools - definitely more gastro then pub! But that was our own poor foresight. We then went on to have a superb meal - everything we ate was delicious! Highly recommend.

Obviously this is an excellent restaurant. Great meat and they are very proud to serve locally sourced food. Great service. Sunday roast was lovely with a good portion of fat on the beef and pork dishes. Price is about £60 per person for 3 courses excluding drinks and service. So for me this place is for special occasions and you will not be disappointed.

Great food and service at a fair price. I visited one Friday lunchtime with my wife for her birthday. To start, she had the arancini (she wanted something light) and I had the Poussin terrine; both were delicious and interesting - especially the terrine, which had many tasty elements. Next, we shared the rib of beef for two; it was very well cooked, as were all accompanying parts. The beef was very tasty and paired well with both the robust nduja & chorizo mac n cheese and the light (but cheesy) caeser salad. The bernaise sauce was sublime and our extra parmesan chips were the essence of crispy deliciousness (more accurately being 4 batons of confit potato); these were my favourite part and were a great foil for the beef. We were stuffed, but managed to share a blood orange panna cotta which was pretty and pretty delicious. We drank a small glass of muscat and a small glass of garnacha; £9 each is steep, but it was decent. This is our second visit and we look forward to visiting again in the future.

Had the tasting menu for a 40th birthday celebration, every course was delicious and the whole team made us welcome and the evening special. Can't wait to return soon.

Superb food, nice wines, very dog friendly

Great visit, with a warm ambiance combining rustic charm with sophistication, creating a cozy atmosphere. Excellent menu featuring standout meat and vegetarian options. Our food was excellent, packed with flavour. Service was impeccable, with knowledgeable and attentive staff making the experience even more special. Overall, The Unruly Pig offers a fantastic dining experience where culinary excellence and warm hospitality meet. Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

Absolutely superb experience. From check moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome even with our 2 unruly young children. The service remained excellent throughout, the food was superb and the wine list was equally good. We won’t hesitate in returning the next time we are in Suffolk. To find somewhere that does both the adult experience and the children's experience so well simultaneously is rare and this place nails both

The outside looks average, you might not stop if passing. However, wonder in it all changes. Great atmosphere , a nice reception by the staff, and excellent food. Food you would not expect, but yummy. Reasonable priced, and dog friendly.

Visiting the Unruly Pig is to experience a masterclass in running a top class gastropub. Everything is on point while still being super relaxed. The walnuts and chicken skin with the chicken liver parfait were inspired. I love visiting this place!

Decent food, quite over priced. Do not accept cash, the atmosphere is pretty dire.

Plenty of courteous, presentable, table waiters & speedy service but menus are limited and of the dreadful 'nouvelle cuisine' type, meaning the portions are arty-crafty in presentation but baby-sized. My friend ordered a rhubarb crumble which was round and about 2.5 inches in diameter and half an inch high, so barely a mouthful. Vegan alternatives are very few and uninspiring. I ordered gnocchi, which are cheap wheat/potato parcels, expecting a plateful rising to a mountain in a rich sauce like mama makes, but got about 12 one-inch parcels dotted around the plate. Only roast potatoes were available on the day we visited and they were cooked in animal fats, so vegans couldn't have potatoes or rice. No discrete vegetables such as french beans, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower or broccoli, only a mishmash of cabbage, bits of broccoli florets, anonymous leaves and bits that were said to be of sprouts. Ordered focaccia alongside olives as a pre-prandial but got just two slices impregnated in a moist substance. I have the impression that prices here are about three times what other gastro-pubs charge. If you're not too hungry or fussy about choice of food and are content with small, decorated, portions at absurd prices, you might not be disappointed here. But if you're vegan, vegetarian, like to choose from a wide choice of dishes, or are just plain hungry for wholesome, filling, dishes, go somewhere less pretentious. This is a place for sad folk who uncritically believe all the hype surrounding this venue, who assume that sky-high prices mean great choice, high food quality and decent-sized portions and who are happy to feed their vanity rather than their bellies just to go somewhere 'cool'. In short, a very disappointing experience of being ripped off with food which I found mediocre and of miniature proportions. Won't be going back. 👎

Such a lovely family lunch. We were really well looked after, as always. Thank you so much.

Fabulous food at a lovely restaurant with friendly helpful and efficient staff. Second visit and we'll definitely be back.

Oh my goodness, no words are really adequate to describe how delicious the food is here. Just brilliant. I want to go again.