The White Hart in Waveney

I was disappointed that I could not have a gluten free sandwich for lunch. I requested a salad as an alaternative, clearly stating no vinaigrette, therefore I was surprised to find red onions that had been pickled, there is no mistaking the taste of vinegar. When questioned the staff checked with the kitchen, then adamently told me there wasn't any vinaigrette on the salad. They seemed unable to accept that the onion was pickled in vinegar and therfore I did not want it included in my salad. After this we ordered coffee. Two cafetiers appeared with only one cup. We waited about 10 minutes and then my aunt went to the bar to enquire where the other cup was and a latte. She saw that the waitress was then about to come over, so she did not say anything. When the waitress arrived she slammed the cups on the table and did the same with the card payment machine. My family and I felt this was extremly rude. Customer service skills need to be improved!!!

Lovely view, beers fine- bao bun very nice, goats cheese mousse & carrot salad was poorly executed- grit in the tops of the baby carrots, the goats cheese ‘mousse’ wasn’t a mousse it was just quenelles of claggy goats cheese. Pomegranate molasses dressing was lacking. 40 minute wait for a bao bun & salad - pretty slow service considering we ordered at 12:10.

We came in on a Sunday, looking forward to a classic roast — only to be told after we sat down that they’d run out. Not ideal, but we decided to give the burgers a try instead. Big mistake. What we got was honestly shocking. The patties were burnt, the cheese wasn’t even melted, and the buns hadn’t seen a toaster. Basic stuff, completely missed. It was the kind of meal that makes you wonder if there’s actually a chef in the kitchen — or just someone winging it with a microwave and a lighter. There’s no excuse for this kind of sloppy execution, especially on simple food. When you can’t even get a burger right, something’s seriously wrong. Won’t be back.

After driving past White Hart many times and admiring how beautiful the location is, we decided to try it. We booked our table well in advance to ensure we could get a table. We waited an hour and half after our table booking to get our table. Only then did we get our table after asking several times. We then waited an hour for our food after again prompting the staff. None of the staff came to our table to check everything was OK or take our drink order. We had to go to the bar to get our drinks. The food was very good, although not very hot. We were not offered anything in the way of compensation for our 3 hour wait. I was really looking forward to our meal here, but left, extremely disappointed.

Went for lunch on a Saturday. Pub was fairly busy but not crowded. Ordered main courses and had to wait almost an hour - not much food seemed to be coming out of the kitchen and other tables were also kept waiting. When my haddock dish finally arrived, the fish had clearly been kept warm and was completely dried out. The worst fish and chips I can remember having. I really should have sent it back, but by that time I desperately wanted something to eat! My wife's fish platter was so-so but poorly presented and with at least one component missing. The serving staff seemed embarrassed - no one checked that our meals were OK, asked if we wanted anything else or even cleared the table. In short, a dreadful experience: we live locally and won't be going there again.

Excellent food but service slow and unprofessional. Staff seem inexperienced and would benefit from training. Unfortunately the role of providing service is generally underrated in the UK hospitality sector. It makes the difference between an average and an exceptional experience.

Lovely lunch in the bar, very dog friendly, had a ploughman’s lunch which was awesome, I would recommend booking as it gets busy

Service was very good food was not good just finished starters and main was bought out it had been stitting under pig lights and was cold chef could be bothered some nice pub but we must of hit a bad night

Another fantastic meal. This is the second time we have eaten here and the food was incredible. Pig cheeks that melted in the mouth, lamb that was perfectly pink and a lovely light pudding. The staff are so accommodating and friendly. You simply must visit this pub.

Beautifully presented, high quality ingredients cooked to perfection, resulting in delicious food! Waiting team were helpful, friendly and there when you needed anything. Highly recommend! Lovely surroundings, welcoming and tastefully done. Can’t fault this place ☺️

The venue is ideal for catching up with friends which is main reason for choosing there. I find the lunch menu is rather different but think they try too hard to be different, think they would be better serving more traditional dishes and snacks. Find their prices rather top heavy but cannot fault the staff who are always friendly & make you welcome.

Had a great pub lunch. The unexpected highlight was that the Fish and Chips were Gluten free as standard. The rest of the food was great and service from Lisa was lovely. Would recommend.

Lovely traditional English pub with a great country atmosphere. Can’t hear the road from inside and generally lovely!

The food was ok. The service was slow. I used to go to this place a lot but hadn't been for quite a while. Its changed hands since i last went. Its not as good as before.

We popped in for a late lunch and ordered a club sandwich each. We couldn’t have been happier: it was made with REAL SOURDOUGH. It’s so unusual to find anywhere serving real bread, so 10/10 for that. The sandwich had lots of warm chicken and bacon, with tomatoes, lettuce and mayo. My husband was delighted with his pint of Adnams. Lovely staff too.

Food was amazing and staff were super attentive, we felt very welcomed and enjoyed our evening! Will definitely be back soon to try the Sunday lunch menu. Thanks for such a lovely evening!

Really lovely location & staff very attentive unfortunately the lunch menu very limited & would certainly not recommend the ploughman’s it was very limited in content especially the very thin bread & runny butter very disappointing especially for the price. Not at all what I would have expected from a ploughman’s

My boyfriend and I had wonderful one night stay here, the pub is just off A12 so was very easily to find. We were welcomed by the pub’s friendly staff. Our room was clean and spacious with stunning countryside views. (Wow!) We enjoyed the wonderful scenery from the beer garden where had our evening meal. The pub is dog friendly so lots of dogs enjoying the beer garden too was brilliant. We would highly recommend staying here, especially with it being so close to many of Suffolk’s gems.

Lovely pub with beautiful views. The food was great and the staff couldn't have been more friendly, helpful and attentive - in particular the manager and Josh who went out of their way to ensure that we had everything we needed. We've been back 3 times in our 5 day holiday it's that good! Really welcoming to dogs too.

We walked in and were greeted with a friendly smile and a chat. We all had roast beer which was amazing and so tasty. Staff all lovely and friendly, definitely hope to come back! Oh and what a view !

Only 4 miles out of Southwold. Spotlessly clean rooms. Fabulous breakfast and evening meal. Great views if the estuary. Wonderful helpful staff.

Lunch after a healthy walk from Southwold. A pint of Adnams Southwold Bitter was delightful and the Broadside was better. Barnsley Lamb Chop was very tasty and the cod with lentils was delicious. Friendly & efficient staff. Is there a better way to spend your lunchtime?

Overall nice experience, seemed a little pricey at first but the food was well worth the money we paid. Lovely atmosphere and great selection of beers on draught.

This is our third visit to the White Hart and it always provides an excellent break in a great location. Rooms are very comfortable with lovely views across the marshes. Excellent breakfast and evening meals served with good choices of beer and wine. Staff are always so friendly and helpful .

Took a chance and was totally surprised by the quality of the food and the dog friendly spaces. All four of us gave the starter and main courses 10 / 10...very creative sources and flavours, and superbly presented.

What a wonderful stay the whole experience was great. Best sleep ever and being so close to A12 but never heard a thing. Definitely coming back.

Great hotel with good food and drink. Excellent feature is the location of the rooms behind the main building thus shielded from any road noise and with uninterrupted view of estuary. Car parking is adjacent to the rooms making it very convenient for handling bags.

Frontage of White Hart is unexciting on a main road, but behind that facade you find comfy beds in well equiped rooms and a fine estuary view. Plenty of parking and a warm welcome.

Wow ..what a wonderful place ... Amazing views .. good quality sleep ... Fantastic food .. with staff who feel like your best friends.. it was just like a relaxing family break ... We will be back

Overnight stay while on business but made my trip most enjoyable. I have rated 5 star as everything was excellent apart from breakfast service not starting until 08:30am. The room was well equipped, plenty of plug points. Loved waking up to see the sunrise. Room was in an outbuilding at back of property which made it quiet and ideal if you have dog (this particular room was dog friendly). May not be so quiet when pub garden is full but on the upside lovely place to sit right outside the room. Ate in pub - food excellent

Good room away from the restaurant. Location great for birding. Breakfast was all you could want. Will be back.

The inn was full of character, our room was lovely with a fantastic view over the wetlands. Overall, we had a great 4 night break.

While staying locally for a few days, we decided to venture out for an early light dinner. As we pulled in to the White Hart, we saw a notice advertising Moules Frites. To sum up, the service from start to finish was excellent, the moules were plentiful and, in my opinion, better than any I have had over many years of enjoying this dish all over France. Even the fries, dare I say, were the best ever. My wife also thoroughly enjoyed the smoked trout starter with a focaccia side. Sadly we live over 100 miles away otherwise this could easily become a Thursday night regular.

A funny old menu for somewhere so close to the sea. The 3 specials on the blackboard were ALL beef dishes! No fresh fish of the day etc. Very disappointing.

From the location to the outstanding food and warm welcome from all the staff, would highly recommend eating or staying here.

Beautiful little country pub with a real fire, good atmosphere and beautiful food. Dog friendly place which is a bonus. Cannot fault the staff and the steak, the sauce and the mayonnaise all home made were outstanding. Great little place and would definitely recommend

This pub is a real find. Its on a busy road but has a car park. Inside it is very welcoming with nice decor and a lovely open fire or two. We ate in the pub as there was a lively quiz taking place in the restaurant. Small menu which I am always encouraged by as it tends to be freshly cooked. We had the sausage and mustard mash which was comfort food at its best. A special of beef pie with bone marrow pastry and veg- rich, oozy and delicious and the Thursday special moules mariners with chips and sour dough again a real hit. Creme Brule with rhubarb was a nice light finish. Great service, attentive and friendly and a really lovely atmosphere. Good wines both by the bottle and glass and reasonably priced. HIGHLY recommended by us. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Our third visit back to the white hart and enjoyed our stay all over again. Easy to get to, friendly and helpful staff, delicious food, comfy bed and well equipped rooms. Breakfast delicious, (although no longer offering pastries). Walks on the doorstep down to Walberswick and then on to Dunwich and a short drive to Southwold. Always feel very relaxed after staying at the White Hart, a pleasant experience.

We had a cracking weekend at the White Hart in Blythburgh. Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The view from the room across the lawn at the back of the hotel and across the river estuary was wonderful. The location ws great, being close the Mimsmere RSPB site, Southwold and Aldeburgh. I'm sure we will return soon.

We had Sunday lunch today at the White Hart. We had two roast beef and a pork fillet. I know that the prices are at the higher end of the pud Sunday lunch spectrum but the meals we had today fully justified the price tag.

We enjoyed all aspects of our 2 night stay. Our room was very comfortable. The restaurant for breakfast and dinner was excellent, the food was very good and service also very good. There was a good atmosphere with locals in the bar

The White Hart has everything going for it. We chose it for its location without realising how well placed it actually was. As well as being a very short drive to Southwold and Dunwich there are fabulous walks right from the doorstep and the views from the accommodation across the marshes are wonderful. Service at breakfast and dinner was spot on and the food excellent quality.

Excellent Inn in a great location. We were visiting RSPB Minsmere which is 16 minutes drive from the pub. Blythe estuary is directly behind the pub which is outstanding for birdwatching. Rooms were quiet and comfortable. Food and real ale are outstanding. Service - excellent. Staff are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back.

My wife and I stayed for one night in December. We had a warm welcome at 8pm. Our room was clean, warm and had a very comfortable bed. Ample tea and coffee was provided. It was good to wake up and see the river view from our room. Breakfast was excellent, had a varied menu and was served quickly. Very pleased.

We stayed for 1 night and will definitely be back. The accommodation was spotless and comfortable. The breakfast and dinner was amazing and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The atmosphere was very Christmas's with beautiful decor and roaring real fire. We didn't want to leave 😀

We stay here for 2 nights as a family gathering of 5 in 3 rooms for a local wedding. Our rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable with lovely views. Although the White Hart is on the main road the rooms are in a separate building with its own parking at the back and are very quiet. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner in the pub and all were of very high standard with great ingredients, interesting tastes and delicious. The service we had throughout was perfect. A lovely place to stay.

We booked 1 nights stay here because it's dog friendly. We were really pleasantly surprised when we checked in and were shown to our room- a purpose built annexe off the main Inn. It was spotlessly clean with a good sized bedroom and comfortable queen sized bed. The view from the windows was great - straight out onto the river Blyth.

Lovely place to stay great half term break! Dog friendly room was great with views over the estuary and very close to Walberswick and Southwold. Very friendly staff.

Booked a table at the White Hart in Blythburgh on Sunday 15th October online for 6 persons, at 2.30pm and no mention of card only payment. We prefer to use cash having been a victim of card fraud. The waitress said nothing. We ordered a variety of roasts and fish meals. All meals arrived on cold plates, which in turn made the meals cold quite quickly. The beef was chewy and we had to ask for sharp knives. Gravy was in short supply. Not a good meal. The restaurant/pub was very quiet throughout our time and for a Sunday lunchtime unusual. We finished our meals and left leaving cash plus a tip with the waitress. The waiting staff were attentive. As we walked towards our cars, the manager came out of the back of the pub almost screaming at us with the cash in his hands saying it was card only and threatened us with the police!! Being all over 70, we weren't going to do a runner as we had paid in cash, we didn’t see a problem nor did we have a card either, as previously stated. Begrudgingly he took the cash and we left. He claimed that all Adnams pub were card only, but we visited the Red Lion in Southwold during our week and the staff took cash or card, we paid in cash. Because of his actions we didn't go back and wouldnt recommend it for food or service.

Accomodation and location lovely. Staff helpful. The menu however was very disappointing, not a great choice and quite expensive. So much so we chose to drive to Dunwich to eat on the second night after looking at different places during the day. Lovely visit, but very disappointed with food choices. Breakfast good.

A lovely pub to stay at. The staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The rooms are quite spacious and clean. The food in the pub is excellent and the beer well kept.

My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner here on Thursday night! Staff were friendly and food was excellent. Would recommend:) only downfall is they didn’t accept cash. Thanks for a great evening

We got stranded in Suffolk and needed to find an affordable room for one night for ourselves and our two dogs. We were in Southwold, so plenty of places to ask around. We popped into an Adnams Hotel, and though they had no space the staff there bent over backwards to help us find somewhere to stay, including businesses that were not their own. We managed to be accommodated in a nearby hotel with very friendly staff and outstanding service.

We visited this pub in 2021 before adnams ownership and wanted to return now. The pub is very well laid out, decoration is good, a great wine menu and the food was totally delicious.... highly recommend this as a pub to eat in 💯

The food served at breakfast and dinner was excellent and washed down with a decent beer. The staff are exceptional.

Arrived at very short notice as a group of 10 late Sunday afternoon. Each had a roast dinner of either beef or pork which was good & reasonably priced though could have done with more roast potatoes. Puddings limited menu but each really enjoyed what...

Whilst the food was good and a fair price, the service was so slow we would not choose to eat there again. There were clearly insufficient staff. With a table booked for 7.30 we were actually seated at 7.15 but did not receive out food...

Good location for Southwold. Lots of free parking. Good clean accommodation.. Food and staff excellent.

Service was very good. Friendly staff, cleaners very thoughtful and caring. Room was lovely and comfortable. Location is stunning with peaceful setting, lovely sunrises and sunsets. Good location for touring the area. Our third visit did not disappoint.

Right from the moment of our arrival we were made to feel welcome. Lauren in particular was very professional, friendly and accommodating. The room was lovely, clean and well equipped including a power shower over the bath but the mattress could have been a tad...

The staff were really friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and had all we needed. The location was perfect. Food was good

Visited for the first time in order to meet up with family. A refreshing stay where the location and the quality of service was excellent Enjoyed accomodation especially with its view across the river Local footpaths good for a stroll or longer walk

We had a comfrotable stay at the Whie Hart Inn in Blythburgh. At the time of booking we were told that the room we had booked did not have a walk in shower but a shower over the bath. Whilst this was not ideal for...

A really lovely pub, old beams, large fire places etc. accommodate set outside was well positioned, amazing views. Bed creaked every time you moved, so lack of sleep not helped by room fully light by 5:30am, but hopefully things they can sort as overall it’s...

We had a meal and stayed over. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and the view’s priceless. If there was one thing that could have made it even better it would be a thicker mattress!

Absolutely fabulous place!! Very warm welcome - although incredibly busy, all the staff were personable and very friendly. Great selection of drinks - and our meals were all excellent (especially ally the sea bass and the fish sharing platter….) Special mention to Liam - lovely,...

What a perfect location for a night away. The pub is ideally located to access Southwold, Snape and Walberswick, three of our favourites. Dog friendly with a great dinner menu and excellent breakfast. You won’t be disappointed.

Beautiful location, quiet, lovely food and fantastic views from the bedroom on the marshes I will visit again. Close to Thorpeness

We booked to stay two nights on a short trip to Suffolk. Clean accommodation, friendly staff and superb food.

WiFi has been around for around a quarter of a century. But it still doesn't work properly at the White Hart. I didn't want to do anything demanding like gaming, I just wanted to check email twice during my visit and take a look at...

Beautifully decorated throughout the bar and restaurant. Adnams beer is divine and the food delicious. Staff absolutely charming.

Staff were friendly and so helpful. We loved the location. Our room was a good size and contained everything we needed. It was exceptionally clean. The views to the rear of the White Hart are beautiful. Great location for access to local beaches etc. We...

What an absolute corker of a place to stay. Stunning views, friendly staff, excellent rooms and loads of space.

From the first welcome to check out everything was perfect. Room spotless, staff helpful, food tasty.

A lovely stay in this perfectly located pub close to nature reserves and excellent hiking trails combined with great food and service

We had another wonderful meal at the White Hart recently - all meals were delicious. The menu was wide and the food hot, fresh and well presented. The staff were really helpful and welcoming. Such a lovely location with amazing views. This is now our...

Good location, Room spacious and very clean. Some of staff could be more welcoming, Problems with flies in dinning and bar areas made breakfast unpleasant.

We met with friends for Sunday Lunch, 3 of us had the sea bass which was absolutely delicious, my husband had the cauliflower steak which was quite hard, but the main reason for the average grading is the rip off desserts.... £8 for an out...

Room was very good / clean and had everything we needed , the restaurant had flies buzzing around you whilst trying to eat breakfast when mentioned to two waiting staff we were given the same answer it’s because we are near the river , (...

We visited for Sunday lunch and sat outside enjoying the beautiful view. Service was really quick and the food was very nicely presented. The vegetables were really lovely. Then it kind of went down hill.. . As seems to be the case everywhere these days,...

Despite being on the A12, this accommodation proved to be very peaceful and the scenery was wonderful.

Lovely stay, amazing rooms, great value for money, gorgeous scenery, bar and breakfast. Helpful staff - 10/10 recommend.

The White Hart is a beautiful pub in a wonderful location overlooking the Ricer Blyth with far reaching views to Southwold. The food, drinks and service were excellent throughout and the rooms were excellent.

Visited this pub on Thursday nite restaurant was fully booked but got a table in the bar , it was okay food was okay menu was limited and desserts were limited nothing I liked so we left It was just okay

Excellent stay and exactly what we needed. Lovely views and great location. Friendly staff and all the comforts we needed.

Stopped going here because food was so bad, then we learned it has been refurbished with new owners, so we tried it again about 4 weeks ago. Excellent. However on our second trip things had gone seriously downhill. The food was awful, in fact inedible....

We recently had a short visit to Suffolk and, staying in nearby Dulwich, picked the White Hart for our first evening meal. It is a spacious and airy country pub with lovely views across the river. It was quiet when we were there and we...

We enjoyed an excellent tasty meal after an drink in the sunshine looking across the water to Southwold

Lovely bar meal and great staff. We had the ham,egg and chips together with the chicken supreme with mushroom sauce and chive mashed potato.Both meals we’re perfectly cooked and very tasty indeed. The beer was very good. Overall a lovely experience.

Welcomed by happy, friendly accommodating staff. Had a delicious sunday lunch. All round pleasant experience.

Service very good, friendly staff and pleasant decor. Most meals were very good indeed, but the 10 ounce (?) ribeye steak, at £32, was a big disappointment - grisly, very average, and over-priced. This apart, highly recommended.

This is a great pub now. Staff are friendly and helpful, food is tasty and plentiful and the ambience and view are wonderful. Also dog friendly so can’t ask for any more than that. 😊

What a transformation! I have known this pub for 38 years and I am afraid that for most of the last 37, despite its stunning location and delightful ancient beamed restaurant (complete with log fires), the food, ambience and service has been mediocre at best....

Had the most amazing Ploughman's lunch ever these people go out of their way to provide the best dining experience hence we are coming back today for my partners birthday

Not been to the White Hart Blythburgh for ages, but now all the signs have gone, we gave it a try ….We walked along the old railway toward Walberswick til the dogs felt we’d been far enough, the evening sun highlighting the reeds, river and...

Very welcoming staff and log fire on a cold night. Good selection on tap and a variety of gins. We opted for the seafood platter to start. Wow. Impressive presentation, quality and quantity. If only we were local we'd be regulars! Mains were equally good....

Fabulous food and service. We had Blythburgh pork, which was cooked to perfection. We've eaten here several times and we've found it consistently excellent. Spotlessly clean, too. We feel that, out of all the local Adnams pub-restaurants, this is the best (though all the others...

Great location, and lovely big pub with gardens, very busy in the summer but food and drink were good and well priced for the area. Would recommend if you are looking for somewhere to stop on the A12

On a bit of dreary day, finding a decent place to meet for lunch was most welcome. I haven’t been here for years but I was really pleased to return. Very nice decor, clean and a good range of ales etc. Matt at the bar...

The food we enjoyed here today was really top stuff - beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The service was lovely too - I'd like to thank the very pleasant and helpful staff for accommodating our slightly unusual and challenging circumstances with such cheerfulness. We will...