The Vulcan Arms in Suffolk Coastal

It's a lovely friendly pub and the nearest anyone has ever got to making Sunday roasts like my mum used to make .Congratulations .it will always be my go to pub when i'm in Leiston .

Lovely meals on both nights. Fresh ingredients and tasty food, ordered off the extensive menu on the first night & had a Saturday night carvery both meals were great, good range of beer/lager. Friendly pub, made to feel welcome.

Every time I go on holiday to that area, we always go to the Vulcan arms for their excellent Sunday lunch. Just a short walk to Sizewell beach.

Good food, lovely owner, also a good choice of ales as well, ideal location for the beach, a large pay and display car park a short walk away also

Walked from Aldeburgh along the sea front and was welcomed to a lovely bar and friendly locals with dogs . Had a few pints and a lovely meal at affordable prices . Worth the walk and would not hesitate to call back . Landlady was very nice . 👍

What a lovely Cosy friendly little pub, not many people there but that what I like I had the scampi, chips and salad I must say one the best meals out I have had, the salad was so lovely and fresh you don’t normally find this, the person who I was with had cottage pie, chips and peas and said this was lovely Will def be returning

Unfriendly & unwelcoming to strangers. So we stay strangers & didn’t return! Maybe ok for locals but not holiday makers or those just popping in. As it is the only pub in the area, we went in for maybe some food. Was 9 minutes too late for that, so settled in with drinks. Went back in the evening for drinks. Table next to us were asked to leave as they wanted to close up 1/2 hour before advertised closing time. We felt uncomfortable so left.

What a lovely find. We stayed on the campsite in our motorhome and managed to squeeze in the carvery last night (Saturday) and a wonderful roast beef Sunday lunch today before we set off for home. Such a lovely, friendly pub and absolutely amazing food. The site was lovely and peaceful just a short walk to the beach.

We love going to the Vulcan when staying at Leiston. Trevor and his family are great hosts, with good pub grub at very reasonable prices. 3 lunches this weekend and Sunday roast is just wonderful. Even the dog gets roast beef as a treat. We will be back just as soon as we can. Roz and Paul and Poppy the Patterdale

It’s been a few years since we last visited the Vulcan. Good to see Trevor and the team have survived the upheaval of covid and the welcome was as warm as ever. We enjoyed the lamb and fish followed by spotted dick and bread pudding. There was a local band playing and we sang along Hopefully it won’t be as long before we visit again.

Very dog friendly. Landlord very chatty and friendly, gave assistance to other customers who were looking for another pub. Good fabulous had scampi chips and salad, 12 scampi which is a lot this day, gorgeous chips and very well presented. Would certainly go again. Very quaint pub with history.

Having read some of the reviews on here I was a bit apprehensive however what a superb venue,food was exceptional the landlord and serving staff are possessed of a wonderful sense of humour, in my opinion anyone who has an issue with staff here probably needs to take a long hard look at their own behaviour

Booked for the 1st April, really unsure as mixed revues. We had a wonderful meal off the menu but did see many of the locals having the carvery which looked wonderful. Pub was full, everyone was very friendly the service was excellent, lovely young lady served us with a smile. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and would definitely go back.

Visited for a family meal as convenient. I don’t think a single member of staff welcomed us. No hello, thank you, is everything ok, nothing. The landlord is SO rude, don’t bother asking him anything as you’ll just be shocked at the response. I’m really upset that we gave them the custom.

No nonsense pub that serves great food and a great landlord as well, enjoyed the local smoked ham and also the curry night.

Sizewell is a place where fish is landed in small boats. You can buy the fresh fish direct from the fishermen. A safe option from the pretty standard menu should have been fish and chips…big mistake. This was so obviously a breaded piece of plaice from some second rate supplier and then overcooked from frozen in rancid oil. The veg curry was ok and the small serving with plenty of rice was inappropriately compensated by more than half a plate of chips. The burger was consumed with great speed by our son. Nothing new there and not sure what that means in terms of quality.

We usually go Saturday for the carvery -wow never had meat like it anywhere warm family atmosphere very fair price we love it would recommend to anyone visiting the area

The person at the bar was friendly and able to answer our questions. The guy serving was helpful, someone checked that we enjoyed our meal when we finished. The food was typical pub food good value for money and tasty. There’s parking which is handy. The pub seemed very lobular as was quite busy.

We had great service and excellent.food in there at lunchtime today The food is all homemade and portion size generous, it’s also reasonably priced It’s the second time we’ve been there and wouldn’t hesitate to go again There’s some excellent circulation walks from sizewell , advertised on the pub web site. They are easy to follow and well signed as well.

We enjoyed a great home cooked lunch as per the title! Having walked along the Suffolk coastal walk we were ready for a cool pint and a very satisfying lunch - the landlady was extremely friendly and welcoming - thank you!

The Vulcan also runs a very small Caravan and motorhome campsite, with lovely coastal walks. This was excellent. Our dinner was also excellent.

Booked a table for one Saturday night-was quiet but soon got busy. Was told the carvery always sells out so opted for the menu instead. The carvery was not busy as expected. Didn't wait long for our starters but mains was over an hour-which we didn't mind as we were chatting etc.

Popped in for Sunday Lunch & was not disappointed. Trevor could not be more helpful, what a character. Good selection of Ales, Lagers and Cider. Only have Roast Beef on Sunday & pub grub with plenty of choice, which is adequate. Will be back.

Lovely to see the Vulcan Arms open again. Still the very friendly staff and the excellent home cooked food as before. Would recommend this place to anyone in the area if you are looking for a traditional, friendly pub which is also dog friendly. Good luck Trevor and Margaret.

Message from Bob and Mandy Riches.. keep safe in these uncertain times ahead and keep well. We will see you both again at some point in the future xx

Nice cosy pub old school Sunday lunch plenty of food lovely home cooked food Deserts to die food Must visit

A fabulous family dinner in a lovely little pub, fresh veg, cooked just right, which you helped yourself to, different meat to choose from and a pudding included, can't wait till we can go back!!

Brilliant food.friendly staff great choice of real ale.a cracking history and to top it all has it's own ghost

Gave this a 5 just cause so absolutely bizarre visit , had us laughing for the rest of the day, 6 of us went in for a drink and light bite today on a very cold wet day from local campsite, landlord definitely one of a kind , no greeting , no smile , he see us looking at menus and deciding on food so went up to order I asked to order food he just replied NO , only 2 other people in, they soon left so you'd think he'd be happy with the custom. He kept saying he shut at 3 at the lalest .Then we played pool, ball got stuck and it was like it was the biggest inconvenience to sort it , so bad it was funny , worth a return visit for the landlord , so 5 for entertainment value can't rate food cause couldn't order , back in time village pub, hilarious

Been there a few times for a family meal and just for 2. Excellent service and quality for value. Nice and friendly with a lovely atmosphere.

Went for lunch. Great friendly landlord with a good selection of beers. The food is excellent home cooked and very tasty. Would recommend the cottage pie. Would recommend this pub if you are looking for a good old English pub. Recommend this place unreservedly to anybody in the area.

Yes. No cooking we were camping at Leiston and had a fabulous Sunday roast here ,the pub is very oldie worldly and made me think that in days gone by it must surely have been used by smugglers,

We had booked to stay with our caravan on a small CL site attached to the Vulcan arms pub. We decided to eat at the pub Saturday evening, they had an extenith evening menu as well as a Saturday evening carvery, we decided to go for the carvery and were not disappointed, really tasty home cooked food, fresh and hot with all the trimmings, there was a choice of beef and pork and we had some of each, both were excellent. The carvery was £14.95 which included dessert, exceptional value for good quality food. Very good choice of local beers to. Also really good service, lovely waitress, very efficient. Thank you

Camping locally we walked to The Vulcan as we were told the food was good. We’d travelled a while & didn’t feel like cooking so a short walk along the beach to The Vulcan didn’t disappoint. Live music as we ate good home cooked food in a very friendly atmosphere. Dogs welcome too although we left ours at home. The place felt warm and cosy just how a good old fashioned English pub should. Good service by Trevor the landlord, he’s wife & just the one busy, polite young waitress. Well priced menu not too fussy. Prawn cocktail was lovely as was local ham egg & chips, jacket spud & a Jalfrezi. Well done to the team at the Vulcan. I’m glad we were beamed up.

The Vulcan was a welcome sight on a hot day. We were greeted by clearly the landlord who offered us a range of local beers. By all accounts they are well kept and reasonably priced.

We stayed in their small campsite which was good and we were able to eat in their restaurant. They also have entertainment which was well worth visiting. The food was varied and delicious especially the Sunday lunch

Great food, lovely atmosphere but don’t forget to book for a meal as it is popular. Right next to the beach so handy for popping in after a stroll. Dogs always welcome. Highly recommended!

Excellent atmosphere, fantastic homemade food. A traditional old fashioned pub with a great landlord and landlady. Would recommend to anybody in the area.

We visited, recently, with quite a large group and had the most wonderful meal most of us had had in a long while.

Excellent hot lunch after a breezy walk along the beach. Quite a varied menu with no frills.

Good simple pub food menu. I had the rump steak which was excellent - really tender and tasty - one of the best I've had in a long time. My partner had the scampi which was also very good. The decor is homely the service friendly, and the beers well kept.

When I visited there were only a few others in there, but it still had a welcoming atmosphere. The food is great and the drinks are good value.

Our usual Friday night at The Vulcan listening to the entertainment then Trevor the landlord does his piece on his electric guitar. He’s a really lovely bloke once you get to know him. His wife Margaret is a lovely lady always talking to the regulars. Cannot fault the food always top notch and always comes out together at the same time unlike a lot of pubs.

On a recent visit to leiston village we walked to Sizewell beach and was delighted to find the Vulcan pub, what a lovely lovely old fastened traditional oak beamed place, only had a couple of drinks ( if we hadn’t had breakfast we would have eaten there) could have settled there all afternoon, so cosy and homely, if we’re ever in that area again we will definitely pop in for more than a drink.

We were there at lunch time and it was quiet. It is a very old pub with low ceilings and lots of wood. Wonderful for foreign visitors.

This is a very interesting pub to visit. From the outside it doesn't look very attractive but don't let that put you off. Inside it is very much a 'country pub'. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is spot-on and the drinks are good.

If you want great home cooked meals at a very reasonable price you won’t go wrong eating at the Vulcan Arms. Make sure you book early especially for Sunday lunch as it gets very busy. Also the Vulcan is dog friendly so you can take your four legged members of the family to.

We visited early September for our anniversary. The Sunday Roast has to be the best we have ever had anywhere. I was told by somebody else that the Carvery on a Saturday, is pretty great too. I would definitely recommend this pub, and it's dog friendly too.

At first glance you can be taken back by the external and internal appearance of this pub but do not allow this to detract from what this pub is really about and that is the provision of excellent food. My wife had Suffolk ham, eggs and chips followed by the Chocolate dream ice cream and I had the Aberdeen Angus half pound burger with mature cheese and chips, followed by treacle sponge and custard. The servings were huge and neither of us could finish the first course but not so the dessert which was just too good not to. I get the feeling that all the other memu offerings would be just as good and will definitely be returning there again. Its also a nice friendly pub, full of dogs (in the bar) and people only too happy to chat. Just wish it was our local.

Lovely proper home cooked food . Staff lovely . Very dog friendly pub . Never had a bad meal . Warm friendly environment .

Once again had a great Sunday roast @ this fab Pub. We also visited the Pub on the Friday night when they had a Band playing, Carls Country. Such a great place to visit.

Our friends live local to this pub and knew the landlord Trevor who was jolly nice in that he did our youngest beans on toast with grated cheese for her lunch which she loved. Our friends had Jacket potatoes which were a good size, perfectly cooked with a good amount of topping and salad. We had the fish and chips which was a generous portion. The kids (9 & 12) enjoyed the slide and the outdoor tables were 8 seaters which was great. A traditional old fashion 80’s pub full of dark beams and British charm.

Trevor made most welcome as was our dog . We have now been several times and had a very reasonably priced meal of excellent quality. Water and a treat for our dog . Sitting inside or outside in the garden especially in this beautiful weather we are having. We are taking advantage of the campsite adjacent to the pub and spending 4 nights in our motorhome . What better than good food , welcome hosts and the beach and sea on your doorstep. So popular you have to book sunday lunch in advance ...speaks for itself i think!

We regularly visit Trevor at The Vulcan for wonderful, tasty food along with good company - lunch and evening. The atmosphere is always very friendly and welcoming. Trevor is an excellent host and the food is exceptional. We find the service very good along with a good variety of choice on the menu which is cooked fresh to order. As we have been visiting this area for a number of years, i would not hesitate to recommend a visit..

Always popular and always tasty. The carvery normally has a choice of two roasts a, big choice of vegetables and gravy to die for! Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere add to the occasion. Best to book as it is always busy.

Just revisited the Vulcan again, about two months ago was our last visit. Greeted very well by Trevor & Family, especially his great & wonderful Daughter who could not have done more for us to make our Meal & stay Special. Thank you again & will be up to visit you again very soon.

We were staying at the caravan site up the road so came for a night out. It was curry night so decided to go for one of those. Very disappointed when it arrived as it looked and tasted like a boil in the bag curry, very bland. A friend have a lamb shank and when he asked for more gravy was told there wasn't any. Wasn't very impressed with either the food or the service.

Had a great Saturday night with some friend & a good chat to the Landlord Trevor. On Sunday we returned for a Sunday Roast. What can I say...Great people--Great Service--Great food & Very entertaining. I would recommend this Fabulous Pub to anyone. Trevor is so entertaining & have been told to visit on a Friday night as they have a Live band play & Trevor sometimes plays guitar with them. Long drive for us from Canvey Island (2hrs) but very worth it.

A big thank you to Trevor and his staff for our lovely Sunday roast beef dinner and apple pie sweet. Our food was absolutely delicious and we will definitely be back soon.

We enjoyed the beer and a very good pub lunch - fish and chips were excellent. The landlord welcomed us warmly and we very much appreciated the heritage vibe .... thoroughly recommended, good walking along the nearby beach and there’s a garden area in the pub grounds for use in summer.

Very relaxed atmosphere. Lovely background music. Excellent Saturday night carvery. Very good value for money and well worth a visit.

Very oldie worldie pub but we love it. Great atmosphere, service brilliant. Food was brilliant all came out together. Cannot fault any part of our lunch. Will be going back more regularly now we know it’s open on Monday dinnertimes.

Just got home from a lovely meal at the Vulcan Arms. Thank you so much for a very enjoyable Monday...

Me & 3 friends visited for dinner on a Saturday night. We were staying nearby and called to book. Our...

Lovely place to visit. 60s music playing and is dog friendly. Food well above average for a pub and plenty of it. Landlord is great and very funny when you get to know him. Very clean and all locals friendly. Could'nt find anything bad to say about this pub and never have had a bad experience.

The Vulcan Arms offers exactly what is needed for a visit, be it a lunch, evening meal or special event or occasion.

We came for food last night, a last minute plan. We rang when we ewer on our way to make sure they had a table and u can pay in card. Trevor was very helpful explaining there would be a table free by the time we got there and there was, and yes u can pay on card. We got a friendly welcome. An extensive pub menu, we both had pasta dishes and salad which were both lovely. Aspall on tap made the other half happy We certainly didn't find Trevor grumpy a day the girl waiting on us was also very friendly and polite. It's lovely to see pubs like this full mid week with people eating. We enquired about camping there, again Trevor was very helpful. We will definitely be coming back again for food and maybe even bring our dog with us next time as the pub is also dog friendly which is great! :)

Walking into The Vulcan Arms is to step back in time. Low wood beams, dark paintwork, dim corners, dog friendly, a knot of ageing locals perched on bar stools swapping memories with the ageing landlord all combine to form a strangely cosy atmosphere. We booked a table in the restaurant area for an early dinner but did not have time to stay for the music which is a Friday night regular attraction with country and sixties style groups looking popular. The menu offers good solid pub grub with, surprisingly, a good range of steaks. We took a risk and both went for fillet steak asking for one rare and one medium rare. The meals turned up quite quickly on big plates with chips, salad, peas and onion rings in abundance. The steaks were a really good size, tasty, well aged, tender and were perfectly cooked to our requests so we enjoyed an excellent meal served by young and friendly staff. We decided to book for Sunday lunch and ate in the bar area because we had taken our dog with us. Although it was not really busy we did have to wait about 25 minutes for our meal (everyone booked for the same time, Trevor, the landlord explained) but it passed easily in the interesting surroundings. The full standard menu appeared to be on offer but the set meal was roast beef. Again, big plates turned up, this time laden with new potatoes, roast potatoes, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower with a grilled cheese topping, a big Yorkshire pudding and a very generous helping of well-cooked but tender and tasty roast beef. A good jug of first class real gravy and a dish of proper horseradish sauce completed the meal, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed and rated as very good value at less than £10.00 each. Other reviews have marked out the elderly land lord as grumpy and I think he probably could be (it’s a “privilege” of the elderly as younger folk may find out later in life) but he was fine with us and even shared a smile or three. To plagiarise that Star Trek Vulcan “it’s a pub Jim but as we used to know them”

We visited this pub for Sunday lunch the selection or lack of it was do you want beef beef or beef although was pleasant enough will not warrant a return

Good beer, good pub grub - as I keep telling my children when we go to a pub for food, a pub is a place for adults - it is not a playground!

We visited for lunch, staff were helpful and quick to serve, we had roast beef -which was out of this world. Home cooked veg, potatoes, Yorkshire. The beef was mouth watering and gravy to die for! The burger and chips was plentiful and delicious, safe to say we will be back to this little local joint, it's quaint and interesting reading all the info around. Yes there are locals drinking *shock horror* but they were friendly too! 10/10 great place.

The Vulcan Arms was recommended to us by a friend. The landlord Trevor and his wife Margaret made us feel very welcome and the service was great. Trevor was very sociable and knowledgeable about the local area. The menu was what I would call traditional pub fayre, the steaks we ordered were cooked perfectly to our preferences. There was the usual selection of Greene King beers as well as a guest ale on tap. You cannot really tell that you are opposite the power station.

Ideally situated near the beach. The Vulcan Arms is a traditional public house. It is dog friendly and is adjacent to a Caravan Club CL site. The menu was excellent and really good value. Landlord and staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed at local campsite and visited on the Thursday evening for the curry night. The guy behind the bar is hard working and decent enough. He may seem a little grumpy but that's his manner. Still very friendly and food was good but not brilliant. The location is next to the beach and the pub is very British. I would recommend people pay a visit when they are in the area.

Just happened upon this little pub opposite the main gate of sizewell food was reasonably priced portions were good and food was tasty. landlord or older gentleman behind the bar a little gruff and the atmosphere in the pub a little flat but would return if in that part of the county again as the young lady working in the kitchen did a grand job.

Well we go here every time we stay at sizewell in our touring van. We have been frequenting this pub for 5 years now at least twice a month. The food is great tasty and fresh. Please ignore some of the posts MAKE YOUR OWN MIND UP WE DID. Trevor the landlord is unique but certainly in a good way. It's taken us five years to get to know him and am glad we have. Top class bloke beers great and pubs clean and staff friendly and to top it all dog friendly. What more could you ask for. Try it you won't be sorry it's FANTASTIC.

Very, what I call boil in the bag food. Nothing really appetising although the Menu looked ok.. Pork Knuckle rather dried out, only taste was from the rather overbearing gravy. Scampi was passable but then it was only frozen food from a packet deep fried. Unlikely to return.

The staff were quite friendly but inexperienced. Through the whole time I was eating my meal my palate was covered with a thick layer of grease. Don't order anything fried unless you prefer to be eating roughly 6 month old grease. The steak was boiled and consisted of 60% fat , 30% water and 10% meat. The only edible element of the menu was the jacket potatoes however, to my disappointment they still managed to fill my mouth with fat. To my surprise they also managed to make the salad indigestible. Would definitely not recommend.

Ubiquitous Green King beers and one Woodforde beer all well kept. Landlord was reasonably welcoming contrary to other reviews. Fish & chips average but passable. Visited on a Friday night and stayed for the live music which was a blast from the '70s which matched the pub perfectly. All said, we are not in any rush to return.

Quite simply the greyest piece of frozen fish I have ever eaten. Bar staff weren't too friendly. Very disappointed.

Called in for a drink after going for a stroll. Got the shock of our lives when we were charged £11.00 forn2 drinks!! However loved the history of the building and the landlord was really nice and chatty.

We found this pub/campsite last year and despite the reviews about the landlord decided to give it a try......oh and aren't we glad we did. We stayed at the Caravan Club Certified campsite adjacent to the pub and 2 minutes walk to the beach. We have since become regular visitors as it is the perfect place to visit for a weekend camping with our dog. The pub has a lovely atmosphere, is always spotlessly clean and the food is good and wholesome as well as being great value. Trevor and his daughter work extremely hard and are always very welcoming hosts. They have live music every Friday evening and we have had the pleasure of watching Trevor himself on the guitar. Mandy is a wonderful cook and the carvery's are very very popular. All I can say is if anyone thinks Trevor is "grumpy" then you clearly have not taken the time to get to know him and witness his wonderful sense of humour. We will certainly be going back here......hopefully for a very long time!

Always like coming here it's local food is delicious and its perfect in the summer you can have somthing to eat and drink outside and its near the beach!, lovely service aswell! .

Firstly for anyone who believes the landlord to be grumpy, I believe you just don't "get" his sense of humour. We found him amusing and very interesting and he spent quite a long while chatting to him. As a bonus this is a dog friendly pub.We had our lunch there, two delicious jacket potatoes along with a nice salad. I had prawn and my husband had the beans and cheese (£5.95 each)It really is a nice cosy friendly, welcoming pub. It's the sort of pub you wish was your local! There is also a nice garden for the summer.

When I suggested a visit to this hostelry the look of scepticism from the group was palpable. However they were swiftly won over from the moment we crossed the threshold into this delightful establishment. The landlord, Trevor, welcomed us not as virgin visitors but as if we'd were returning regulars. The few locals propped up at the bar were similarly friendly. Several well kept pints were enjoyed with the eclectic display of memorabilia adorning the walls enthralling several members of the party. Given the time of year there were few walkers or birdwatchers but guess this can prove quite popular when the weather is more clement. Perusing the food menu the choice is extensive with a mixture of traditional pub grub and several inventive creations all using local ingredients and at very reasonable prices. Unfortunately time constraints meant did not have the chance to sample them. All in all well worth making the detour down here and hope to return soon.

Read the reviews, thought we had to pay a visit. wasn't disapointed - beer in great condition.. the so called 'Grumpy landlord' turned out to be a friendly, well informed, traditional landlord who made us welcome and provided engaging conversation... a treat. we'll definitely return next time we are in the area. Thank you.

The wife and I planned a long if leisurely walk up from Aldeburgh via Sizewell Gap and selected the Vulcan Arms as our target not knowing even if it would be open.We arrived thirsty and a little hungry to find a relaxed and friendly welcome. The pub is not trying to be gastro anything, just serving GOOD sandwiches made with GOOD bread, wholesome, hot, unfancy food and REALLY nice beer. Beers rotate but I enjoyed the Woodbridge Bure especially and would go back anytime to sample others.

Made welcome as usual good choice of food +beer would be glad to wine and dine any time in the future highly recommend.

Dog friendly is a plus. Landlord likes dogs but I wonder if he likes people? Mind you there is no competition in the area so he can dictate how things are done.Right outside the entrance to Sizewell power station with lots of staff going in and out but none coming here for their Monday lunch it seems. Traditional dark oak decor and a traditional pub menu from about 25 years ago. We only wanted a ham sandwich and some chips to share. I won the bet that the bread would be Chorley Wood method. Love and behold the decent gam was encased in Mothers Pride. The ordering process also included a bizarre conversation about chutney and mustard which they couldn't possibly contemplate. Also to avoid being asked awkward, sarcastic questions make sure you specify the size of the drink when ordering. Mothers Pride encased ham came with a fresh side salad and 3 Pringles on top. Chips tasted a bit strange and I think that is due to old oil being used. Lager shandy (pint) tasted a bit strange too. Wife had (half pint) soda and lime. Bill came to over £16 which seemed a bit steep but nowhere else for miles around on a Monday lunchtime in October.This pub could do do much better!Overall a slightly bizarre experience.

This is a traditional dog friendly pub serving substantial meals with a generous selection of vegetarian options. The meals we chose were excellent. All the meals on offer are quite expensive, probably reflecting the lack of nearby competition. As many others have commented, the landlord seems surly and unfriendly although we were not sure if this was fact or just his unfortunate and unintended manner. He certainly seems to love dogs so he can't be that bad.If cost is not an issue, and/or you have a dog , this pub is certainly worth a visit, if only to meet the landlord and decide for yourself whether or not he is grumpy!

We popped into the pub for a drink on our return from a walk on Sizewell beach. We were greeted well and our drinks were taken at a small table. The pub seemed very popular for food and the meals looked delicious. We will return at a later date to try them out.

We visited here twice during our 4 day visit to the area. It is a family run pub run by a father and daughter. The food was amazing and my husband had in his words one of the best he had ever eaten! I had pork knuckle with cider and apple sauce which was just as nice. Good selection of real ales with a proper pub atmosphere. Best bit about our holiday was visiting here!

We stayed with our motorhome. The pub has good beers and a good menu selection. The food was very good value as was the Caravan Club CL site. On Friday evenings there is a band on which adds atmosphere and the pub is busy. Pleasant and helpful staff who made our stay enjoyable. We would definitely return

I visited this pub on a number of occasions when I stayed at Sizewell Beach. It was a short walk from Beach View Holiday Park, where I was staying. I found it to be a well run pub with excellent beer. On the Friday night I went for dinner and the food was excellent. On Fridays there is music at the pub, I did not actually stay late enough to hear the music but it seems popular with the locals. The person running the pub is a very nice friendly man and he appears to be working very hard to make the place work.

I visit the Vulcan on a regular basis - a good pint of IPA. Other ales and lagers available. Privately owned - will open up the kitchen for just one person if a meal is required. Dog friendly WIFI also available on request. Member of the caravan club - caters for tourers. Recommended!

We have been staying on the Caravan Club L at the Vulcan for over ten years now.. The location is great, a few hundred yards from the beach and a short stagger to (or from) the pub. Sunday carvery is not to be missed and booking is advisable. General menu isnt huge but is reliable and curry night is worth a visit. Trevor keeps his (limited) range of real beers well and those who regard him as grumpy have obviously missed him playing with his band! There is entertainment most weekends and it gets pretty full.Did you know they won a national award for the new pub sign?

Great night in a good pub. The service was great, the atmosphere good and obviously a well run pub!!

Happy to get somewhere on a sunday evening as most pubs stop doing meals at night, it was only the landlord there it seemed serving drinks and meals as well as looking after the locals who stared at you when you arrived, you get plenty of food but it is very basic, mum had lamb shanks and really enjoyed it think she done well but was hungry.

We were visiting friends on the caravan park and they suggested the Vulcan.The pub itself is from a time when fixtures and fittings were the real thing and there was a great atmosphere with a mix of locals and tourists.We only waited about twenty minutes for our food which was very good considering the place was packed.All the meals were piping hot and plentiful and I would recommend anyone to give it a try and to the people who complain about the landlord's attitude I would say try talking to him,we found him OK with a wicked sense of humour,give it a try.

The food is excellent, and as for the landlord - he does have a sense of humour, it just takes a while to prize it out of him!