The Village Maid in Waveney

First visit, won’t be our last, friendly and welcoming staff, nice and comfy table for 2 at end of bar, great atmosphere & ambience. Started with pork & game terrain & king prawns bruschetta both were very well presented and enjoyable, we followed this with lambs liver, garlic mash, carrots & I had to have some hand cut chips, BBQ brisket of beef gyro, and even managed a to devour a poached pear dessert, coffee mouse c/w hazelnut brittle. Everything was just right, a very tasty from both of us.l

Having had poor quality food here before, we thought things must have improved so we gave it another chance. Mistake, the food was awful. Perhaps they need to concentrate more on the quality of the food and less on the presentation? We both had roast beef and we agreed the best part was the hot radish sauce. The food tasted of truffle sauce which we did not ask for nor want. We shall not waste our time nor money here again.

We have eaten here a few times before and it has always been quite good but not today! We arrived midday on a Tuesday, a few people in but plenty of tables. I waited for the waitresses to finish their chat and then I asked if they had a table for 2, was asked if I had booked and told her no we hadnt. She checked and then said yes we could have a table. When we sat down she came over to inform us that we would have to wait for the all the other people on the booked tables to place their order first and then after that we would have to wait a further 15 mins before she would take our order! My husband asked her if she meant that we would have to wait until she had taken all the peoples orders from all the booked tables for that lunchtime then wait 15 mins before she took our order? and was told yes! We decided to leave and go somewhere else as we could have been waiting until nearly 2pm for everyone to arrive before we could order any food. I have never heard of such a thing and suspect ,due to the rude and off hand maner of the waitress, that she didnt want any extra work. We feel that we would not go back which is a shame as we are local and like to support local bussiness but perhaps they dont want our money or support, a strange attitude to have in these difficult times!

Fantastic pub/restaurant, have been here many times for lunch and dinner. The food and service is always excellent and the prices are reasonable. Last visit was with a group of 10. All of the plates came out together, everything was hot and everyone got what they ordered. Absolutely couldn't fault it. Will return again soon!

Definitely worthy of a 5 star review, excellent food first visit and with added bonus of 50% off mains for the summer. Heard great reviews, finally managed to try food, the special was a hunters chicken burger. It was worthy of the £17 let alone the 50% off, will certainly be back. Dog friendly advisable to book

Lovely little bistro pub , excellent and very tasty food , my fish hand cut chips and mushy peas was as good as I’ve ever tasted ! All of our family enjoyed having either the steak and ale pie or the pork loin . The sevice and politeness of the staff was exemplary as well being relaxed and friendly . The surroundings and cleanliness of the restaurant and washrooms coupled with the food and surroundings made our two visits whilst on holiday a most memorable experience , we would love to visit again on a future holiday ! Well done to all at The village Maid ! 👏👏

highly recommend! really great food, big portion sizes and lovely staff - this is definitely a hidden gem! lots of great options on menu

Fantastic place at the moment 50% off mains Mon to Wed the food is very good the fish and chips excellent well worth a visit opposite a pond where I have never seen so many ducks I have just moved to the area trying new restaurants this one I will be going back to staff couldn't do enough for you

went with a group of four, to reach this place is , roads very narow and dangerous first neagtive but on arrival 2nd negartive we were placed on table right in the path of the open door which was wedged open creating a wind tunnel the place was full due to the 50% off mains offer. All had different meals mine was steak pie , the others had scampi, fish, and burger offerings. My steak pie was relatively small , for the price expected it to be the size of one from Keiths Renowned butchers on gorleston's high street. the fish was overcooked in batter , scampi look a bit sparsed but the burger looked like the best offering of all. Hardly a indication of a so called "al carte restuarant" . Noticed the sauces came in a tiny maramalade jam pot ( lets juts say thoughtful recycling) but looked a bit cheap, the small amount of sauce in it was hampen by the fact most stuck around the glass. Starters were £9, mains £19 did'nt see the dessert menu, but for a a " pub dwelling" quite expensive. I have noted this is part of the Moss and Co , so no longer a local pub. Would i go back yes of this occasion the burger did look good. So decided we go again but just the wife and i because the other two who came with us did'nt liked their meals. BUT ....... we booked table for two at 7.30 at the village maid lound for night of 2nd July, 2024, A day before the booking I tried to book an extra person (My daughter back from University) but was told in no certain manner they couldnt accommodate us 7.30pm , but could if we went at 7pm. we couldnt do that as wife works till 7pm. I tried to reason with the lady who answered the phone but she was very direct and abrubt saying they could not fit in another person it was obvious in her tone , no one could convince her to change her mind mind or manner, in this case . It was simply no way this could be done. .......message to this Company this lady./woman needs to go on a course firstly on manners one on attuitude and definitely one on CUSTOMER SERVICE !. The stupid part of this was i tried to book for 7pm originally but was told it was full and they could only accommodate us at 7.30 pm …… Now going to GAMBAS which saves me driving miles out to the country

My wife and I decided to try the Village Maid (having eaten at other pubs in the Moss & Co chain) as they had a special promotion with 50% off main meals for a limited period (Mondays to Wednesdays). My sister had bought us a £10 gift voucher and we thought it would be a good opportunity to use it. Sadly this was not possible - the pub's menu states '50% OFF MAINS OFFER CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MOSS & CO VOUCHER. TO USE A MOSS & CO VOUCHER, MEALS WILL BE CHARGED AT FULL RESTAURANT PRICE'. The meal itself was excellent. I ordered the whitebait starter (£8) which was a good sized portion and my wife and I shared it. Really tasty and fresh. For main course I ordered the pan-fried seabass (£20 reduced to £10) and a side order of hand cut chips (£4). It was served with a chickpea, chorizo and prawn gumbo in a large bowl and to be honest I could have skipped the chips as it was very filling. There were loads of prawns, although only two small pieces of seabass. My wife ordered the Maple Glazed Bacon Steak (£17 reduced to £8.50) which she really enjoyed. We shared a dessert, a lovely Banana Toffee and Pecan Sponge Pudding with Custard (£8.50) which was really light and tasty, and more than enough for us to share. The pub had an extensive drinks menu but only two ales available, although the Lacons Encore was tasty. The service was excellent - we had a very friendly lady server who had a great sense of humour and we really enjoyed the interaction. Pace of service was just right, not too rushed or slow, so enough time to digest and enjoy without feeling full or pushed to clear the table. We had a lovely meal and the entire visit was excellent. The only reason for not scoring 5-stars was the gift voucher issue. I don't see the logic in denying customers with gift vouchers the ability to access the offer. I could understand why the 50% off mains offer couldn't be used with another 'discount' offer, but a gift voucher is still a cash payment, indeed Moss & Co even had the money in advance! If we had used my voucher we would have ended up paying £8.50 MORE than not using it, which seems daft, especially as Moss & Co are promoting the giving of these vouchers as Xmas presents in their newsletter...we were better off NOT using it, which doesn't seem right. I have emailed Moss & Co twice on this matter and not even had an acknowledgment. Apart from that - the meal experience was excellent and I am sure we will be tempted to return.

Really disappointing visit for my Fathers birthday meal. We use this pub alot for week day visits and usually have lovely food and service. The service this time was great, as always, the staff are attentative and friendly. The food wasn't up to it's usual standard, cold, watery with not much seasoning, definitely not worth the price range, and my father didn't eat his meal, which was a shame. I did mention it to the staff, and I was told that the chef had changed. Big mistake IMO, as the previous chef was excellent, and I believe he has moved to another Moss Co restaurant. I think this needs to be addressed or local customers won't be back in a hurry.

We came across The village maid after a dog walk last week, after being made to feel so welcome and our dog being spoilt we couldn’t wait to come back! We wasn’t disappointed the service, the setting and the food was all absolutely brilliant! We come from Martham so a bit of a drive out but completely worth it and can’t wait to return!

The food was as usual fantastic I had the steak and ale pie and my husband had the chicken supreme it was 5 star the staff as always very friendly and welcoming will always recommend this restaurant

Have been several times recently but last couple of times we were very disappointed . The time before we did complain the food was cold but gave the pub another try this time with friends. We asked for a table for after 7.00 pm but we’re told they had nothing available, only 6.45 pm. When we arrived there were only four tables being used and nobody came in after us. The fish pie was not a pie and with very little fish it was pathetic. The steak was tough and very thin. Unfortunately we were reluctant to complain as we were with friends. We are local but we will not go again.

We arrived at the Village Maid and were made welcome by the staff. I ordered Fish Pie but what came up was nothing like a fish pie . Normally it’s cooked in its own individual bowl and you can then order sides to go with it .What came up was peas, cabbage , a large piece of broccoli , a few bits of fish floating in a very bland sauce , with a dollop of warm mash placed on top . It didn’t have any flavour and shouldn’t have been described as fish pie . I would never have ordered this had I have known what was going to be served . When the waiter came back to take our plates he asked us if everything was ok . I told him what I’ve said here that it can hardly be described as fish pie as it was just not cooked the way a fish pie is . He said that he had received feedback like that before and that the wording on the menu should be changed . So my point is why are they still describing it as fish pie!! It’s misleading to say the least , very disappointed with the food here

Sunday lunch with our 7year old granddaughter was a treat. They were happy to bring nibbles to start while we continued choosing our mains. The bread was homemade and the whipped sweet chilli was delicious I would have love to have taken some home. All the mains were very good, grand daughter cleaned her plate of fish and chips. The only downside was the flies that had taken a liking to our table!

Staff very attentive and friendly. Fish & chips was fresh and tasty. The fish pie was to die for, cooked to perfection. Great ambience and clean surroundings

We were staying in the Lound and went for dinner to celebrate my husbands birthday. We both had a delicious meal. We waited a reasonable time as the food is homemade. We were served quickly and given our drinks. The service was excellent. Nice clean and fresh decor. We sat overlooking the village pond which was nice.

What an amazing meal, the menu is not too large and the specials change frequently. Non vegan vegan paella, added chicken and whole large prawns - so well made, pie with mash and just greens, simple and tasty. Deserts were equally good, the chocolate tart and blood orange sorbet was like a Terrys chocolate orange on speed. Definitely returning soon

Excellent food and service. An extremely versatile menu catering for everyone. Food was excellent. Superb sea food choices and the menu is not necessarily exhaustive but doesnt leave you short of choices. Family friendly with online booking available. I would highly recommend it

What a find. A lovely setting in a quiet village opposite the duck pond complete with duckling family. Bright clean and welcoming. Friendly staff. The menu is not large but it as still hard to choose. We ordered sea bass and a pie. Well seasoned and cooked. Tasted beautiful. Desserts were a posset and rice pudding both delicious. We will be back

We love this place for Sunday lunch so thought we'd give breakfast a go for a change. Same excellent standard. Good selection on the menu & loved the sourdough toast. Good sized portions, would definitely return

What can I say, birthday tomorrow Sunday lunch today 26/03 , I had roast beef, just the way I like medium rare with plenty of fat, not to everybody's taste I'll admit, but perfect for me. My companions had the roast pork plenty of meat as with mine but both said it was lovely. In my opinion one of the best Sunday lunches I've had. Service was good and friendly, can't say any more.

This was our second visit here (about 1 year apart), we were really impressed with the quality on our first visit, and the second time around didn't disappoint. The food was excellent, much better than the standard pub fair, the service was lovely and the place was still clean, clear and well maintained. Couldn't recommend highly enough

We took my mother to The Village Maid for a Mother’s Day meal, and couldn’t fault it. The food was lovely, very well presented, and good value for the quality. My husband loved his rump steak (cooked perfectly) and the pan fried cod was also...

We booked lunch here after taking our neighbours dog for a walk. This is one of the few restaurants which will allow dogs inside, albeit they have to be booked. There was a warm welcome, which contrasted with the cold wind and rain outside. On...

First of all had a lovely lunch food was excellent and service was great and very welcoming, I had the pie of the day which was steak and ale would highly recommend, my family and I noticed there was some tension with 4 youngs ladies...

From the moment my friends and I arrived at the restaurant for a birthday get together, there was a cold welcome which continued throughout our meal. The usual high standards seemed to have been scuppered by a particular member of staff (Tina, the supervisor) who...

I have been eating at the village maid for years now and I will not be returning. The supervisor (Tina) was beyond rude and I can't believe how she handled herself when we called her over to the table. We were made to feel really...

So my friends and I meet up every year or so for a soiree. This year we went to the Village Maid. To be fair I have never previously had a problem with the Village Maid (but then Tina wasn't working). So we arrived at...

Visited the Village maid on Sunday, 5 of us ordered a variety of dishes off the menu, including the terrine as a starter & the cod loin with polenta for main, both dishes were not great and we mentioned this to the staff at the...

Food was very tasty and service was great. The only reason for a low score was that three of the four dinner were cold. Will visit again

We were staying in a nearby AirBnB and asked our hosts for a nice dinner recommendation - The Village Maid certainly did not disappoint. We had a fantastic breakfast that could not be faulted, high quality ingredients, wonderful flavours and all freshly cooked to order,...

Scotch egg, pie & Chips ~brilliant Service - excellent Beer - excellent Wine - excellent Ambience - excellent. Couldn’t fault it ! Have been a few times over the last couple of years. Sometimes brilliant , sometimes average. This was the former. Will definitely be...

Visited here lunch time , staff very friendly and helpful , had belly pork which was really good , and my partner had the burger , price was very reasonable and would recommend for a nice meal , toilets were spotless 👍🏻

I’m not even going to mention the food here. It could be the best place to eat in east anglia but the service is inadequate which overshadows the experience. This place was busy and had only two members of staff looking after everyone. This meant...

We have been to this Pub many times to eat in their restaurant. On every occasion, with me being a picky eater I have never been disappointed, but never enthused about the food. Although every time, whoever I am with say the food was amazing...

Happened on this lovely pub by chance, we were in the village at a car show and fancied Sunday lunch Professional set up, great food , good pricing I had the seafood salad, partner had the pie , both very nice Worth a visit

I have eaten at this pub two times in the last year whilst visiting the area . Both times we have had an exceptional three course meal. The staff are very welcoming and friendly without being intrusive. The pub has a lovely relaxed ambience. Excellent...

Good service, great food and good value for money - I wish we had found this lovely restaurant earlier in our holiday.

We called here for lunch earlier this week, as we were looking for a good restaurant for the end of our holiday. At the end of lunch, we immediately booked for this evening, and we were in for a treat. The interior is very pleasant,...

Visited today around 12.15, went inside and Manager/barman was eating his lunch from a plate, and waited two minutes for him to acknowledge my presence. Ordered drinks for myself and my wife-who was outside. Disappointed to be told that they did NOT serve sandwiches or...

I’ve visited the village maid a few times now and have never been disappointed with the food or service. Both are always to a very good standard. There is a good choice of dishes to choose from, feels like there is something for everyone. I...

Lovely meal at the village maid , the staff were very friendly and polite , food was tasty , nice atmosphere , great village pub

Such a lovely pub. We haven’t been for a few years due to Covid but returned to the Fritton Lodges and booked here for the Saturday evening. The food was great and we had a lovely evening. Will definitely return again and recommend to all...

Menu was extremely disappointing the lack of variety in Fish and Fowl means was abysmal.The Starter I had , had what looked and tasted like chipsticks in a daddies sauce ?? How on earth can you eat then hmm fingers ? Too messy ? Fork...

Thought we'd give this rural restaurant a go, noting it's part of the Moss & Co group. Arrived to see the car park full and the pub very busy with diners. Lovely atmosphere and friendly & attentive staff. With 6 of us and ages ranging...

Lovely atmospheric country pub. We both had roast turkey which was served lovely and hot, with plenty of fresh vegetables and overall generously portioned. Each table had a small bottle of hand sanitiser. Would recommend and look forward to visiting again.

Perfect Sunday roast beef -the meat was extremely tender and lots of delicious veg . Choose cheese for dessert and they didn’t scrimp on the cheese and it was all wonderful . The rest of the table had variety of desserts and not a scrap...

Popped in for lunch with the folks and we’re so glad we did. Menu is interesting with good choices and daily specials and although it was busy, it felt welcoming and the staff were super friendly. Hadn’t booked as last minute decision but accommodated without...

I took my Mum and Dad here tonight and we all really enjoyed all 3 courses of our meals. The food is obviously freshly cooked and the menu has some unusual and adventurous choices. My Mum ate the tofu and wild mushroom stroganoff and said...

We found this restaurant by chance a few miles from our short stay it certainly stands out from the crowd for service food and value we cannot fault the food top notch we all had different mains but the pie specials and fish and chips...

My husband, friend snd I all had different meals and they were excellent. The service was also very good. Very nice atmosphere.

I had a lovely visit everyone was very satisfied with there meals the staff were really friendly and whiling to help with WiFi passwords ext really fancied a dessert but was too full :)) food was really quick

Fantastic food, generous portions, lovely atmosphere and great service. We pre booked and arrived a little early but this wasn’t an issue - would definitely come again.

Excellent food and service. We ate three times during one week and everything was really good quality, service and value.

We dropped in for lunch on our way home from holiday and loved our meals, as always! We had the special board monkfish in thai red curry sauce and the belly pork, both of which were really nice. We are usually starter girls rather than...

The food was really lovely and cooked well. Lots of options to make DF or GF. The pub was well maintained and the drinking area was really pretty. The only opportunity for us was the service as we were there just over an hour before...

What a delightful lunch! Very tempting menu, including top quality, locally sourced ingredients such as Blythburgh pork belly. Food was delicious and service absolutely brilliant - efficient, friendly, v helpful staff - even accommodating odd requests (e.g. we’d like 1 piece of cheesecake for dessert...

We have eaten here a number of times over the last 5 years and have always been pleased with the food and service. But our last visit was an eye opener in how not to give customer service. I had booked a table for 7.15...

Never disappointed with this lovely pub. We had another great meal. The beef and ale pie is the best I have had. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Thank you again. See you soon for our Wedding Anniversary meal!

This is the best Sunday meal I have had in ages. Food fresh and hot, dream choice and prompt service. I will be going back for sure!

We had a beautiful meal here on Friday. The service was great, the food was great. Was very relaxed tho Covid secure. Lovely decor too

We are on holiday in the area and we read that this was a fab place to visit and we were not disappointed. The service was exceptional and food was amazing. In fact, we have booked to eat there again tonight as it’s bee. A...

Gorgeous lunch had by all at the village maid today! Felt very safe with the new restrictions in place Will definitely return soon

What a find!! Had a weekend away at Haven Hopton on Sea and wanted to find a lovely country pub, and found this randomly through google and this pub did not disappoint 😀 Staff are exceptional, food absolutely gorgeous and such lovely decor. If you...

Just returned from meal. Very well organized, pleasant and helpful staff Delicious food Highly recommended

A really nice pub serving lovely food and drinks. Great staff really friendly. Covid restrictions handled very well, we felt safe and well looked after!!

Excellent food, staff v friendly, good country pub vibe, bit pricey perhaps but worth it. Recommended.

Took advantage of Moss and Co eat out and help out September after hearing about deal on local radio. Picked The Village Maid out from the pubs in the group. Had a lovely walk in the area to build up an appetite. On arrival at the pub the staff were outstanding, explaining all the COVID guidance. We were immediately reassured about this venue.As a party of 4 we ordered anti pasta to start to enjoy whilst having a pint of Ruddles . We then ordered 2 mail course Liver and Bacon and 2 haddock chowder. We were not disappointed , everything about the food was fantastic. Only comment was there seemed a lack of bacon but that didn’t distract from being a great meal.Discount was applied to the bill which made it great value , so much so that we booked again for 2 weeks time.Well done and thank you to all staff at The Village Maid

We visited for an evening meal as a family of 3 with our 1 year old, the food was fantastic, and the service was brilliant! The scotch egg was particularly amazing! A lovely place to visit! X

We visited as a family of four for an evening meal. On arrival we waited outside to be seated, inside all of the seating was spaced appropriately and the one way system was clearly marked.The staff were friendly and gave you a quick Covid induction to the pub. Fantastic service.The food was incredible, a well thought out menu, and the food delivered.Absolutely spot on - thank you!

I've never been here before but my partner had. In this day and age you can expect anything but was very surprised, they even let my dog in. My first pint was nectar well kept and not too cold, now food, I had the hake with samphire, my only complaint was the hake could have been six times bigger but you can't have everything. My partner had the roast beef, some of which I managed to pinch, lovely, well cooked and tender also sliced reasonable thick to keep the flavour. One last thing the second pint was as good as the first. I suppose 10 out of 10 is a fair score.

I took a couple of friends to The Village Maid for a weekday lunch, we had a great time.Whilst being aware of the social distancing required in these unfortunate times, the service was friendly and welcoming, and there was a good atmosphere in the pub.Great food, good surroundings and very good efficient service.

We had a fantastic evening with great quality food and brilliant service.Very clean and fantastic COVID compliant measures meant we not only had a great time we also felt very safe. My step mum has mobility issues and the team were great in helping her be comfortable.We had lots of different dishes from the menu across all 3 courses - every single one was 1st class.Moss and Co have really got everything right! Can't recommend The Village Maid highly enough - a must try!Thank you for making our evening a great one!

This was a last minute find for us. 2 adults and a child. Food was lovely. Menu was great and the kids menu had good options too. The staff were very friendly. I would highly recommend this place!

Extremely delicious food, great menu, generous portions and beautiful presentation served with lots of veg. It is reasonably priced for the high quality food and the staff were excellent and friendly. Highly recommend the sea bream!

Visited as a family of 5 & baby, the staff were very accommodating and the food was superb. Continuous cleaning throughout, and great Covid 19 precautions taken, the best in any I’ve seen in the restaurants I’ve been to so far. Recommend the scotch eggs for starter, amazing! Thank you so much to the fantastic staff - will definitely return.

Thank you. It was our 25th Wedding Anniversary today and despite feeling a little apprehensive about eating out (for the first time since lockdown has been relaxed) we were made to feel very safe and welcome. Amy, our server was great and made our dining experience lovely. The food was wonderful. Overall. Fantastic.

Happened to be passing tonight and saw the lights on again, so dropped in for our favourite buckets of chicken. A warm welcome, lovely relaxed atmosphere with happy diners, and all very well organised. Food as great as ever, of course !

Our last visit was the night of lockdown, today's visit was reopening day! We couldn't wait to come back to our favourite little place. Didn't know what to expect with the social distancing guidelines but I can 110% say we were made to feel as welcome as ever by Rachael and the team. Food was also of the usual fantastic standard. We will be back again real soon!

I booked a table for 5 for lunch on a Monday. 3 people used the loyalty card to get the free fish&chips. 2 others were normal food orders, desserts were all good too. No complaints, good service. However it was a 45min wait for food due to it being busy at lunch time.

Went here for a drink a few years ago, whilst out this way again thought we would give it another try..... ended up coming back the following day too!Good beer selection... and other drinks if you are that way inclined.A decent selection of options on the menu. All of our various meals, on both days, were of a good size, well cooked and presented.....and not over-priced.The staff were polite, friendly, helpful and patient.No negatives to mention at all/

I went to this place with family for my Nan's 100th Birthday meal, we had a warm welcome, friendly service with a smile and the food was amazing, I had cod with crispy gnocchi and stem broccoli, it was really delicious, overall the night was brilliant. I would highly recommend a visit if you are checking reviews, don't just consider it, do it, I'm sure you won't regret it

Came here with my stepdad for an evening meal. We both had the Thai red curry with a side of chips, the food is great quality and tastes really fresh. You also get a fairly large portion which I thought was good for the price which is slightly on the pricey side but worth it! The service was great too, the staff are really friendly. Would definitely recommend.

My partner heard about this well kept secret at work, the reason its kept secret is her fellow workers dont want it packed out so they cant get a table ! Looks like a standard country victorian type pub on the outside, they could do with a light on the pub sign, we went past it twice, but inside its warm ultra clean and inviting with freindly staff and nice real ale tooThere was quite a large menu and several 'specials' which I was told change daily, We had ,,Freshly made scotch egg, the yoke was still runny, with a fantastic salsa and arty bread and butter, then Shepherds pie, the like of which I'd never seen before and Chicken, smoked bacon & leek stew, dumplings, mash, seasonal greens , and we shared a pud of Nectarine Cheese cake. WE had 2 beers, 2 cokes the food and total bill £60, well worth every penny. Fantastic value for the food serveredWe got there at 1745hrs, not having booked but the restaurant doesnt open till 1800hrs, by 1900hrs there must have been 30 people seating, so I'd say best to book a table.

Wheelchair access is from the rear carpark. The carpark is gravel so not ideal, otherwise access is good. Toilet facilities are what you'd expect from an old pub.The vegan/vegetarian options are limited, so would not recommend, but staff were polite and attentive.

We visited friends in Lowestoft and they took us here last Saturday.We were blown away with the food and service. A bright , modern feel to the restaurant together with happy smiling staff that made our night special.The food was excellent. I can honestly say it was the best that I have had in many a year. We left very happy indeed and will visit again for sure. It is only 180 miles from where we live but worth every mile.I wish we had something this good where we live.

Our first visit to this particular restaurant in the Moss & Co chain, loving The Commodore & The Jolly Sailor in Lowestoft. WHAT A TREAT !!!! From the start to finish, nothing but praise. WONDERFUL THANK YOU ALL.X

Not sure I need to say more. A quaint countryside themed pub/restaurant which was warm and friendly. The service was fast and the food was 5* so much flavour, passion and attention to detail. It's nice to see some character in the plates and glasses rather than wooden boards, slate boards, plain or white. Food was reasonably priced considering the quality, plenty on the plate and complimented the meats and fish so well. Thank you for a great meal and service we will be back x

From arrival, to our reluctant departure, the staff couldn't have been more accommodating, with nothing being too much trouble. The food was excellent with a mouth watering choice of dishes. The tiramisu was a particular favourite across my entire group! For a dog friendly venue, the place was spotless too, thoroughly enjoyed our experience

My wife had the roast beef which she thought was excellent and the gravy was just perfect. I had the fish and chips, which was exceptional, Moss and co establishments do the best chips ever. The sticky toffee ginger pudding was on another planet!! Loved it all. Staff were very friendly and catered for our needs. Good little village pub..

I ate their many times. But the female mgr was always rude . I heard her call me an American Yarbo sad then when I confronted her she cried to management I was rude . Never would I be rude .

Have not been to the Village Maid for sometime. We had an excellent meal and we all agreed we must go back. The girls looked after us very well and were polite and made sure we were all happy with our meals. Thanks to all who made sure our meals were very enjoyable.

Nice meal but sometimes description does not match the food

The four of us had different meals, all of which were good quality and plentiful. The staff looked after us well. A very pretty setting.

We have eaten here several times over the last few months and have always been very satisfied( which is why we return). The venue and friendly, efficient front of house staff were excellent as usual. On this visit we both ordered lamb leg steak with Lyonnaise potatoes and tender stem broccoli but it was very average. We enjoy lamb cooked pink but we had to send it back as it was completely raw inside. As a trained caterer,I know that Lyonnaise potatoes should be sliced and sautéed with onion. These were neither. The potatoes were halved new potatoes cooked with no colour and no onions. The tender stem broccoli was a misnomer and I don’t know a term other than raw which describes something much harder than al dente such that it was difficult to cut.

Met our cousins on the way to a short break, and it was a venue along the way. What a lovely surprise, slightly off the beaten track but nothing about it was. Lovely food, service, specials, value for money and the decor was very relaxing, and this was Monday lunchtime. Staff were fab and very helpful, really enjoyed the whole lunching experience. Would have no qualms about recommending. Oh and the icing on the cake, nicely situated car park at the rear of the venue. Which to me in our extremely crowded world is a bonus xxxx

This time we had an evening meal. Same warm welcome and the food was amazing! Eliza our waitress remembered us and our whippet from the previous year. Amy our other waitress was great too. This pub does really deliver, great atmosphere, food and staff. Thanks again.

Friend and I had a lovely lunch at the Village Maid. All I can say is we had a fish finger baguette and the fish fingers were freshly made. I returned with my family and the food we had was amazing.