The Unruly Pig in Suffolk Coastal

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.

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!)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

The unscrupulous pig would be a better name. Food medicine, served by fairly arrogant staff and marinated in a lightweight atmosphere.

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.

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.

Superb food, nice wines, very 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!

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.

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.

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

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

Went here for a birthday meal, possibly the best meal I've ever had!

We had a lovely meal here - we can see why it wins awards! Although, we struggled to finish our food. Possibly a result of some of the dishes we ordered. Most dishes were layered in very salty parmesan cheese. The T Bone was cooked well, but accompanying with nduja mac and cheese / a very cheesy/salty caesar salad was over the top! We also ordered a size of parmesan chips which were over salted and again too cheesy!

Excellent meal, the Thursday taster menu is absolutely recommended. Staff were great. Cannot be faulted.

Super Sunday lunch, attentive and professional staff. Lacked atmosphere, somehow.

We visited the venue with high expectations, unfortunately were left very, very disappointed with our food being served on cold plates, resulting in cold food. No response from staff when informed, only will tell the chefs. For what we were charged £230.00 was we felt ripped off. the go back.

Chateaubriand for two Salty beef with cheese, cheese and cheese. Lingering (still and ongoing), overbearing coarse salt administered in unruly levels post carving with accompaniment of nicely cooked beef steak, the provenance of which could not be enjoyed as it tasted only of salt. Salad deluged in slightly salty parmesan, macaroni cheese (claggy and suspect not freshly cooked) and parmesan coated mega chips (4 off), béarnaise sauce – meal was dry and salty, devoid of moisture and crisp (from “chips”). Minuscule duck starter was nice, rhubarb crumble was nice. Low back of dining chair at wrong angle was uncomfortable and weird unergonomic handle for knife were further detractors. Nice touches on hospitality did not make up for food. Really disappointed, “yes” we picked this, not good value for money though, falls into “won’t be back” territory and cannot recommend. Sorry

We had a fabulos lunch today beautiful food and portion sizes were generous ,the staff were attentive and discreet a really enjoyable was had be us all .

Food was very nice, although limited if you have allergies. Service was very good, although waitor was slightly obnoxious when trying to find out more info regarding gluten free as I'm celiac. I asked if the chips are fried completely separately and he didn't have much knowledge other than "well we would advertise it was gluten free if it wasn't." As someone who has lived with celiac for years, I've been to restaurants who advertise gluten free, only the find out the fryer is shared etc so it wasn't a great answer. No gluten free bread, and not many options for dessert. Nice to try but wouldn't go again.

Could fault our experience, it was perfect!

Impeccable vibes, February 2024, family outing. Dog-friendly: tipped them off about our 2-year-old cocker spaniel during booking, and bam – greeted with dog biscuits and a water bowl for the pooch, which set the tone right off the bat. The food? Thoughtful, generous and bloody marvellous, from starters to desserts. Service? Spot-on, staff aced the vibe check. We're spreading the word to family and strangers alike, eager for our next visit.

Sensational food! The rave reviews are well deserved!

I'd been looking forward to visiting for some time. Thankfully, it lived up to its reputation. The pub itself was a lovely place to spend some time. It had a great decor with a quirky playfulness. Everyone loved the lego mini figure art. The wine and drinks offering was fantastic with nearly every wine available by the glass and a good selection of "drivers drinks", non-alcoholic drinks such as local Suffolk kombucha. The food was great. We had the Thursday tasting menu, and the majority of dishes were lovely. My favourite snack was a sublime smoked cod roe tart. The mussel and potato ragu that came with chalk stream trout was another delicious highlight. It could have been an amazing dish on its own. I only knocked off a star because there was an overuse of truffle oil. A little goes a long way, and the ox cheek and mash that came with the Sirloin was overpowered by the truffle. As there was truffle elsewhere on the menu, it felt unnecessary. One further minor gripe was the chocolate dessert. On paper, it sounded like chocolate was the star of the dish. When it arrived, every element was delicious, but due to the proportions, salted caramel was the main flavour.

We went to our anniversary recently and had the tasting menu. Service and atmosphere was super. Dogs and children welcome which was nice to see and didn't at all detract from our meal. Some really cool art work up as well. Food was excellent (my wife being a hospitality journalist, we get to go and try a lot of different places). Albeit, a number of the dishes were quite salty. But, very happy over all and better than some starred restaurants. The two deserts were simply fantastic.

I was treated to a 7 course experience which is available on Thursday's, what a meal!! The restaurant is dog friendly and the staff even had a birthday card on the table upon our arrival. The team were very welcoming and the food was spectacular. Two very full stomachs and a very happy dog. HIGHLY recommend, thanks guys!

This gastropub had been on our list for a long time and we were very excited about visiting. The menu is impressive and they are really pushing the bar with the food. Not everything hit the mark but they shouldn’t stopping pushing forward. Unfortunately on the night we visited there were a couple of service issues but this happens and I have no doubt these will get ironed out. V.impressive young sommeleir too and enthusiastic, young tram on the floor.

The duck liver comes sparse and bald on grey ceramic; a brioche roll, a curvature of small peach slices, a small pool of chutney and the ovoid parfait with a few grains of salt. The largesse of flavour manifests itself and perfects the ratio of plate to food. It’s just fabulous.

Lovely evening in Suffolk enjoying the exceptional tasting menu!!! Love the variety, taste a presentation, although the mallard is not for me personally. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion.

We called in very last minute on the day for lunch with our little pooch as well. The staff were all extremely welcoming and helpful. The restaurant has ample parking, is clean and has a great atmosphere. The food was outstanding! We had a set lunch menu, it was excellent value for money and just perfect for what was a very last minute lunch decision for my husband’s birthday whilst visiting Suffolk. If you like chocolate the Chocolate Delice is possibly the nicest dessert I have ever had! Superb! Our poodle also enjoyed his own plate of bones and a bowl of water! We would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area I have already recommended it to family members and we would definitely return if we are in the Suffolk area again. Thank you to Google maps for this amazing find! We love the name too!

One of the waiters went out of their way to actively make me feel uncomfortable. This is not what I would expect from a restaurant which is £100 a head.

Absolute shambles. Computer booking did not work so we went explaining that if we could not eat that would be fine. But we were told it would just be a 15 minute wait, which we were happy about, got some tea and waited. 20 minutes later we were told they needed the table back. Total waste of time and best part of £10 for two pots of tea!

Amazing food, great service, couldn't fault it for the experience at all.

Nice restaurant but not a pub. I had Iberico pork and found it all very sweet and the black pudding was deep fried and of poor quality. The other meal was steak and was requested medium cooked but arrived nearly blue, the chips were coated in parmesan which is a salty cheese but the whole meal was overpowered with salt. The wine choices were great though.

Quite possibly one of the best Sunday roasts we’ve ever had. Attentive and friendly service from all the staff from start to finish. It’s a shame we’re not local, we’d be back every weekend if we were!

Had the Thursday Tasting Menu, it was fantastic. 8 courses, 1 was optional extra. The dishes were amazing and interesting and each was described by the waiting staff when served, which added to the experience. The 'Restaurant' gets very mixed reviews, maybe because people are expecting pub grub as it's listed as a Gastropub but it's not, this is fine dining in a beautifully decorated building with the look and feel of a pub. It's not cheap but well worth the money as you are eating food of high quality, prepared and presented by masters of their craft. I would highly recommend.

An amazing and memorable Thursday evening spent sampling their tasting menu. As a vegetarian, I enjoyed every course with some new and exciting flavours and not a veggie lasagne in sight! My partner is a carnivore so he enjoyed the regular tasting menu paired with the wine flight. All of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, whether about the food or wine. We are not local otherwise this would definitely be a favourite place for a foodie treat. It is excellent value on a Thursday (£49 instead of £75 on any other day).

Great shame as I had been informed that this was one of the best dining experiences in the area. Service was pretty poor especially from one waiter, very pushy and abrupt. Sirloin steak was very gristly , chipped plates that food was served on. Questionable measures on an £18 glass of champagne. Atmosphere was spoiit by other diners being very loud and not being told by staff to respect other diners. Overall, what was meant to be a lovely lunch was curtailed by the above. Super disappointed.

Great food and service, and the biscuits were a nice touch for our dog 🐕 Edit - Went back again for the taster menu, equally as good.

Very friendly and professional staff the food was good as expected

You really must try this place. Everything was faultless and the food was fantastic. Prices are on the high end but for the quality of food served I actually thought it was incredible value.

OK if you have got really deep pockets! £6.75 for a pint of lager

Gorgeous 7 course tasting meal and really appreciated the service from all staff and TLC for my birthday celebration!

Gets better and better! Love our visits to this restaurant and this time was the best yet. The service, food and drink were all outstanding. This place is such a treat! Never ceases to amaze!

This is our favourite restaurant for special occasions and they never disappoint. Food and service were both excellent, a real treat.

Nice venue, good food, reasonable service. We shared baron bigod tortellini to start, lovely flavour in the sauce, but the pasta was rather dry. For the main, we went with Chateaubriand: the meat and Bernaise sauce were lovely, but the house-chosen accompaniments of Caesar salad with anchovies and nduja mac and cheese both clashed. I'd have preferred Dauphinoise potatoes, green vegetables, and some mushrooms on the side. For pudding, we had plum crumble with Amaretto custard: interesting and quite nice.

The food is incredible, staff are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend the venison batutta starter. It is probably up there with one of the best dishes i have ever tasted! The chateaubriand was cooked to perfection, and the paramsen chips were crispy and soft! Just make sure you don't book within the cancellation window(24 hours) as if you do, you will be charged £50 per head to cancel! While this did leave a sour taste in the mouth, I would highly recommend going!

Always a pleasure to dine here. The food is always fantastic and presented immaculately.