Victoria in Suffolk Coastal

Perfect end to our perfect day out. The Victoria had a really lovely menu with a good variety of food including vegetarian and gluten free. The food was presented really beautifully, there was plenty on the plate and reasonably priced. Staff were really lovely and friendly and the pub was buzzing as the football was on and England won their match! Not bad for a typically English rainy summers day.

Great country pub. Good beer, good food. Friendly, no fuss staff and the regulars are quick to include anyone at the bar. One of our favourite pubs.

A gem in the rough, the pub is a regular place to drink, cosy, friendly, but the food is out of this world, the quailty, the presentation is incredible, and the flovours will blow you’re mind & I actually like the fact that the gents is a separate building. fully recommend.

Very much a locals pub but made welcome. Food was really good. Seriously let down by cleanliness of pub and toilets an absolute disgrace.

We visited the Victoria yesterday afternoon/evening. The flood waters were very high and we took refuge there. So warm and inviting and so very helpful to everyone. The staff kept the atmosphere positive and welcoming! Thank you😊

This charming old pub has been an occasional destination for us for many years, but I'm wondering if perhaps it has changed hands? The welcoming staff were nice, and the ale was as good as ever, but (luckily) we both visited the toilets before ordering food. That might sound weird but my wife and I then agreed the standard of hygiene was so bad we certainly wouldn't want to eat here. Neither Gents nor Ladies' had been cleaned properly (if at all) for months! (Photos of Ladies' attached, the Gents' was the same if not worse) If the same standards applied in the kitchens, it would definitely be a health hazard. There's no excuse here, it's just laziness on the part of the staff/management/owners. This is an establishment that sells food to the public, and minimum standards should apply - basic cleanliness should be paramount! We won't be back...

The Earl Soham beer is wonderful, that goes without saying, but the food is also exceptional. I was in a party of 15, the chef spoke to us personally, and although admittedly we ordered ahead, the food was served in good time, and was excellent quality. Perhaps the best mash I've eaten in a restaurant, certainly a pub, the sausages perfectly cooked, to the extent they had a slight 'crackling ' like quality, and the veg was oh so perfectly cooked. The clientele were also a friendly bunch. Will be back! Thank you.

This is our new local and very satisfied that we have such great food on our door step! The chicken pie was absolutely delicious! Had a lovely chat with the chef, Jo, who told us of his impressive resume. No room for pudding - that’s for next time! Eat local and keep these amazing pubs going!

We just had the most wonderful meal. The pheasant pie was absolutely fantastic. Our daughter loved the nachos and the lasagne. A really wonderful meal and a lovely evening. Back next week for the Sunday roast - can’t wait. Thank you

Stopped in for a light lunch and were very pleased with their menu. Plenty of nice choices. We had a cottage pie & fish pie served with veggies. Delicious! Followed up with an apple crumble and ice cream. Perfect. Service was excellent, too. Did stop on way out to let them know that we were quite pleased with our meal!

amazing food and atmosphere the service was great. very kind employees also. great value and overall very polite and enjoyable experience

Food was fantastic, both my friend and I had the venison wellington, it was beautifully cooked and the portions were a good size! My wife had the Thai curry and my friends wife had the lasagna and both were also great, sticky toffee pudding for dessert didn't disappoint, the sauce was the right balance and not too sweet, and the chocolate brownie was also gorgeous, staff were helpful bringing over an extra plate for my 2 year old who wouldn’t have managed a child’s portion so shared ours. Definitely recommended!!

We had a meal in the Victoria with some friend from the village. The food was all fantastic the Venison Wellington was delicious. The service and drinks were great too.

A nice country pub with good beer and a surprisingly varied menu. The staff were efficient, friendly and polite. Our meal and dessert was delightful. We’ll be recommending the pub to our friends and coming back ourselves-soon.

A relaxed evening out with friends. The Victoria is a traditional English Pub serving great locally brewed beer and providing excellent food. Charles Bagnall! Well, what a feast! So nice to be back in such an old haunt (we were boozing here 35 years ago), re-living yesteryear. It was the perfect 'Escape' in one of Suffolk's finest traditional pubs that's lost none of its old charm. Jules Hudson, Escape to the Country.

Superb Old English pub. Great staff. Very friendly atmosphere all set in a quintessential Suffolk village. Quirky but endearing. New chef offers a varied menu to suit all and is cooked to perfection. Main beer supplied by the local brewers Earl Soham Brewery but others are available. Deserves support as it's open all day which is rare now. Highly recommended. Treat yourselves.

Second meal at The Vic this week. Great food, great atmosphere in the pub, will be returning again and again. The Specials Menu keeps changing, keeping the menu varied. Great work Joe. Keep up the good work from your Vicar.

Fantastic Chicken, ham hock, leek & mushroom pie & great beer as always, would definitely recommend and certainly worth a visit!

A superb Sunday roast beef - enormous Yorky, excellent roast potatoes, beautifully cooked veg and plenty of rich gravy. Beef cooked to perfection and also had chicken & pork on offer. Lovely glass of Shiraz to accompany.

Fantastic friendly pub, with amazing food courtesy of the awesome new chef Joe. Would highly recommend and can't wait to go back. The beer is also great!

Vegetarians don’t often get food in pubs as good as I was served today. Nut roasts are often uninteresting, but this one was something else, a delicious individual nut roast, and vegetarian gravy that was out of this world. Definitely worth the money, a huge...

Been to many many places to eat and this was by far the best place I’ve even eaten in I’ve never written a review before or asked to see the chef But this was well worth it So thank you to Joe fosker by far...

I have visited the Victoria several times and love the setting and staff. Recently however a new chef has taken up residence and really turned the food around to match the place. The presentation, taste, portion size and price are top tier and the menu...

Great beer local brewery from next village . Great food again locally sourced. Top end pub grub with Great presentation. Would wholeheartedly recommend.

Had a meal here two starters and two main meals very good presentation tasty food,friendly staff good atmosphere will return

We have recently moved to the area and popped in, on Thursday and had pan seared liver with crisp bacon,served on a bubble and squeak mash with pan jus and seasonal veg … Delicious and beautifully presented!! Reasonably priced and not bog standard pub food....

Went to the Victoria today (Sunday) for lunch lovely meal very friendly staff and a great price would highly recommend

I moved to the area some while ago & was advised to visit the Victoria pub Earl Soham. I have been very pleased ever since as the ale's (From a local brewer) have been consistently good. Whatever time of day that you visit this children...

Used to be an amazing pub but has gone down hill over the past few years. Bar staff don't even know the basics about drinks, asked for a lager and lime and got a pint of larger and a lime slice.!?!? Seems unless you are...

Landlord and bar staff decided to discriminate against a customer with poor eye sight as dementia. It was the worst service I have ever received. They refused to apologise for lack of signs and said its the customers fault for him having poor eyesight and...

I went to the pub for a drink and some food. A incident occured where someone had used the wrong toilet on accident due to there being no signed for the gents toilet and the land lady was rude about the accident and made comments...

Fantastic food all credit to new chef. Nobody at the table failed to mention how good the food was. Charming pub a real gem. Definitely a future destination for us all. Don’t drive past..

Seems they are struggling to find a chef - but they do have pizzas at the weekend. Sitting outside on a moderately warm May evening with a pint of Gold and a delicious pizza - it was just about perfect. Pizza was delicious - 7...

I'd heard that there have been some ups and downs but I can say that last night was an 'up'. Nice buzzy atmosphere, friendly service, lovely beer (Gold) and a good satisfying meal. One of the reviews talked about an imperfect ham egg and chips....

Used to be my local and was always great food but not now. Have tried it twice recently and both times the food was almost inedible. How can anyone mess up ham egg and chips?! The ham was fatty, the egg was cooked in that...

Turned up after a journey and was told they had a private function. We had to sit outside. We had our 1 drink and went somewhere else.

Chef was a bit late because he Broke down but he came in and food was done very quickly. Lovely service and drinks were very good. Would recommend to anyone. The salad in the picture was very nice as well.

We just had a lovely lunch here. We booked a table but decided to sit outdoors as it is a sunny day. The food was absolutely lovely pub food, burgers were really great and so was the scampi & chips. One of the best things...

Went to the Victoria on a sunny Tuesday on my bicycle. Had several pints of the Victoria / Brandeston gold and met some lovely locals doing the newspaper quiz. Had a wonderful time. Managed to stay on my bicycle on the way back to the...

Remember this pub fondly, but now just going through the motions. Veggie burgers in an untoasted Tescos roll with no dressing. Few leaves of lettuce also undressed. 5 old chips. For £10 a pop, worst pub food we've ever had - and that's some achievement....

A traditional pub atmosphere with superb ales, our lunch snacks were simple but well-presented, a bit pricey but went down well. We've been coming here intermittently for decades and it's as nice today as it has always been - we'll keep returning!

Quick supper and everyone was satisfied. Not much choice for us vegans but I manages. No dessert at all but the other 3 in my group loved all their food especially the desserts. They wanted to come back the next evening just to have the...

Called in here today for lunch. CoVid requirements clear. Excellent local beer, good food and attentive staff. A traditional pub - very welcoming.

Nice to see at long last the old dilapidated pub tables updated to new with smart parasols over and with beautiful flower baskets - so much better after-all first impressions.... It was a shame the food remains a little lack lustre, the chicken curry was...

staff friendly but when informed that chicken curry had absolutely no chicken in it said chef(?) denied this - we asked for a discount and eventually were told we had been given one but we cannot work out where it was unless it was a...

Enjoyed a well cooked meal and had a laugh with the staff and other customers. Recommend to all because I will be going there more regularly.

Finally the Vic as a good atmosphere the food is excellent with a good choice of beers and wine the staff are always helpful which is good news

I've known this pub for a lot of years and it's had it's ups and downs. It was recently taken over during October and the new landlady Penny is really making a go of it. Food was great, all the staff friendly and the beer...

Very disappointing. I had the Cajun chicken very dry. Scampi ok. Sausage and mash don't go there. Local pub lacked ambiance.

I have been coming to the 'Vic' for over 35 years and it has always been fantastic, so thought it would make a lovely place to celebrate my daughters GCSE results. So disappointing - no atmosphere at all, no feeling of anyone being connected to the place and the food and rinks were awful. Coke warm and nearly flat, wine too warm, barely anything for a vegetarian. The food we ordered (Calamari, fish cakes and the special, a chicken burger) was all deep fried in what must have been very old oil. it tasted really horrible. I had expected home cooked food, proper vegetarian options and someone who cared. This was like a mini harvester, but not as good. never again. :(

We called in for a quick bit and a drink while traveling to our daughters for the weekend. Nice toasties, good beer for the non driver.

You might be forgiven for missing the pub as you drive around the bend but you will have missed a gem. The food is brilliant in part due to its links to the Station hotel in Framlingham but with its own brewery it is a firm favourite with real ale customers. There is a green at the front for outside drinking and dining for those who want to enjoy the village atmosphere but inside a cosy traditional pub with great fare can be enjoyed - well worth a visit

We have been here many times before, but perhaps not in the last 2 or 3 years. It was always, from memory, an excellent little pub serving local beer, alas not brewed across the road any longer, and offering good wholesome food. Indeed we have been visiting this pub on and off for 18 years and had always been pleased.Of the 4 meals we had on this occasion (2 fish and chips, a ham egg and chips and a thai curry) only the curry was of any real merit and that was a bit short of prawns. The fish batter was stodgy and heavy with oil, whilst all the chips barely looked (and tasted) as if they had spent any time in the fryer and the portions were measly (perhaps in hindsight a bonus).The outside seating has seen far better days as well. The whole place looked and felt as if it were in its death throes.Has this place changed hands/staff? I will have to eait for other reports before even thinking of going back

Called in here on our way home after a day at the coast and I’ll be frank, we won’t be back. £11.00 for a tiny bit of quiche and 3 little potatoes that took ages to arrive. We left politely as it wasn’t the staffs fault but so disappointing given some of the “ reviews” on TA.

Small pub in Earl Soham , own brewed beer enjoyed by the fellas Lovely meals fish and chips, scampie and chicken burger all staple pub favorites. Good quality Friendly publican Would definately go back when in the area

I’ve been coming here for years on and off but not thought to write a review before but I have to say, this place never disappoints.

Disappointing once I had decided what we wanted from the in the rear room.(very limited menu) I tried to order pork balls with Hoisin sauce, not exactly what we wanted but given the choice my wife opted for these. When I tried ordering these it totally confused the barmaid because I’m the back bar they advertise pork balls and the front bar pork strip with Hoisin Sauce, also she thought they were mains not starters. ( I doubt it’s actually the barmaids fault). Anyway I had Garlic Mushrooms for a starters, regarding the starters The mushrooms and were the mushrooms came in a pot with a sauce/oil certainly didn’t taste of garlic at all , a small piece of dry bread was also on the side.

Stopped for lunch en route Hertfordshire to southwold. Truly frozen in time a real village local except that the food is yummy, great value and served beautifully.

Fabulous food superb atmosphere. A truly delightful village pub with excellent service a roaring fire, one of the best in the area

We dined at the Victoria and found it very much a local pub but cheerful and relaxed. The service was fine, the food was good and more varied that we'd expected, while the selection of local beers can't be faulted. Some might think it a bit old fashioned, a bit casual, perhaps, but it was just what my wife and I needed after a long day.

we went there 6 of us for dinner and to enjoy new year together found it did not do food and closed at 9.30pm...very disappointed. Shame cos its a lovely traditional pub with a surly landlord.

Came here with friends to experience an old village pub which has retained it's character.

After reading other reviews we visited this pub but I must admit I think we must of been in a different pub altogether the food was terrible would never return

Great food , well cooked and tasty , well kept beer , lovely location with outside tables.Great unspoilt pub with nice atmosphere and helpful, accommodating staff , don't change a thing

Friendly staff and good beer brewed locally. An ample menu done well. A delightful pub in the heart of Suffolk

Went here with my family for dinner and it was very enjoyable, not a huge menu but everyone found something to their liking and the food was good, the staff were nice and very friendly also providing excellent service.

Good for a drink and socialise, food is good and a cosy environment. Has annual BBQs and events held.

Stopped here for lunch on the way to Minsmere with two friends. Staff and customers very friendly. The local ales were excellent and a they offered a varied menu of good wholesome food. We all enjoyed our food and ales so much we decided to stop there again for lunch on the way home.

We visited as it is the tap for Earl Soham brewery. Well kept ale. Surprised by the interesting and varied menu. Both had a hot roast pork sandwich. Best ever. The pork could not have been more delicious. Good beer, scrummy food,friendly staff. Interestingly the men's toilet it outside, but that adds to the charm.

A real old fashioned pub, very cosy, lovely ale as recommended by the local gents. Food reasonably priced.

Me and the wife got a bit lost en route to coast and decided for a snack late lunchtime just perfect for us and just like going back in time. This included the old boys reminiscing about their youth!!! Keep it up !

Had lunch here today. It's a traditional English pub, not at pretentious-perfect. My husband loved the locally brewed Victoria bitter. The food was excellent. He had sausage and mash, delicious sagey sausages. I had spicey belly of pork and puy lentil stew with cabbage. Very friendly.

Four of ua visited and 3 of us had the devine pork belly washed down with the local victoria beer, the other had the salmon and a cool glass of local aspels cider. What more can be said apart from do visit..

Loxley, quaint old English pub. Staff are very friendly and welcoming, the local beers and ales on tap are sublime and are a must for any visitor! The food did not disappoint and came in plentiful portions. I would highly recommend the salmon fish cakes which were excellent. Overall; a fantastic evening meal with family.

stopped off on way home from the coast with a friend, had a scotch egg and salad each, surely the best scotch egg available anywhere in the country, friendly ,efficient service, certainly recommended , this was 22nd July........Gary B.

We made a point of going here there having been (very mixed) reports on a change of ownership last year/2015?

We were saying in a nearby village and had dinner twice at the Victoria. The service was friendly and the food delicious.

Trad.pub no frills in decor ..its part of its charm.Excellent beers. Space out front to drink and watch the world go by.

I used to live in Earl Soham and used to visit the Victoria a lot, but it's been a while and I wouldn't go back. The menu is the same as it was over 10 years ago but now more expensive. We ordered our drinks and the bar had a look at specials on the blackboard but decided to order from the menu. We ordered a cheese ploughmans which was two sticks of cheese a wedge of bread a small bit of butter on the bread, half a tomato and half an Apple which was old. We also orders smoked mackerel salad. Nothing wrong with the mackerel but the ploughmans was a really disappointing. It's such a shame because it used to be a great pub but no I would never return.

We had a sunday lunch; as it was hot we ate in the garden and had a salad. The garden is, truthfully a little ugly- just the buildings and a grassy mound with some tables- it could do with some flowers at the back. Plus you get a good view of the car park.

Home cooked food. Would recommend. Pub very busy on a Monday night. Very friendly staff. In the heart of Suffolk countryside.

Staff and food always good, will even cook off the menu food. Great staff, friendly, will go the extra mile and very friendly and polite!

We had a lovely lunch with friends here today. All the staff were genuinely welcoming both to us and our dog. As for the food, the cheese tart with caramelised red onion was perfect and the pudding helpings were very generous. We could easily have had one between two. The local brew "The Vic" is worth a mention as well. A nice smooth taste and not too strong. A perfect lunchtime pint.

For a local pub, this was a real gem of a find! No weird looks when you walk in just a warm and friendly smile. Excellent food prepared freshly. Well done all.

Byby landlord Ralph who tried hard but by his own admission was the wrong guy in the wrong place for the last three months. Good luck to him for the future and we now eagerly await to see whom the next tenant will be. Hopefully, the Vicoria will weather yet another period of uncertainty!

These guys are heroes. My partner's car broke down near them and they looked after her for hours. First while she waited for the RAC to come; then they let her and our dog stay in the pub long after they closed for the afternoon, while she was waiting for a second RAC vehicle to take her and the car home.

Have eaten here four or five times in last couple months. New landlord Ralph always makes you welcome. The premises are always warm and inviting with the big log fire adding to the ambience. The locals are all very friendly and the food is well prepared, presented and hot which is a credit to the chef. Beers are brewed locally with the real ales being well kept and reasonably priced.All in all a very enjoyable experience every visit. Dog friendly as well which is a bonus for us having a small Friend. Rustic but brilliant - well done and thank you.

Two couples enjoyed lunch today - a ploughman's, corn-beef hash, chicken curry and sausages in onion gravy. What a great meal and we're all full. The pub is welcoming and warm, the price very reasonable, the service efficient and helpful. If we are passing and need a place to stop for a meal we won't hesitate. Well done!

Had an excellent evening meal of Beef lasagne and salad - very tasty and an excellent crisp mixed salad. My other half had Gravlax, new potatoes and salad - also excellent. Followed by 2 good puddings and some local real ale in good condition all at a reasonable price.

We were so very very happy to find The Victoria basically unchanged after about 5 years since our last visit.

Not many places still like this, an original old english pub-excellent. Old fashioned and rustic, but very clean. Wonderful staff, great local beers and cider. We had a stuffed marrow dish prepared by their Swedish chef, a stunning dish. No muzak, no fruit machines, and menu to suit all tastes. Would recommend this place to anyone

Was staying just up the road at The Mill House Camping site and decided to walk down for a pint and possibly some food.

Been meaning to visit for ages as fairly good reviews. I accept that this is termed 'authentic' and 'rural' and that is fine - but it does't have to be dirty. Obviously the place hadn't seen a duster in along time as could have written in it. Plus the tables were 'tacky' Food was very mediocre and nothing attractive about its presentation. Won't be going back.

Visited this lovely old village pub with a group of large bearded and very strange men on a Thurs evening and had a great time, food was excellent and staff brilliant, the real highlights are the locally brewed ales and the authenticity of the pub. If you want fruit machines, pool tables, piped music or gastro fair, then this is not for you, if however you want great beer, conversation, traditional pub games, honest food with local ingredients and great local characters, then come on down. A real Suffolk gem, go there soon its great

Visited at lunchtime en route to Southwold.

Dropped in for food. Found a lovely small quaint pub lovely food & staff. And then what seemed to be a collection of locals with guitars and a sing song. A very pleasant evening

Unpretentious Suffolk pub with quirky locally-brewed ale. I didn't go there to eat, just to sample their excellent beer in a no-nonsense environment. Another of the county's gem boozers.

A proper original country pub which has not been themed in some ghastly way. (no canned music for one). Excellent Earl Soham brewery beer on draught (try the mild) and the food was very fresh. I had a baked camembert with some good crusty bread which made a perfect lunch. Seek this pub out if you can because it will be worth it.

We found this pub by chance, it just happened to be on the right road when we wanted to stop for lunch. We were very pleased to walk into a "proper" pub, small and unpretentious - warm welcome, good local beer and a tasty lunch served quickly. My ploughman's consisted of a large piece of mature cheddar, granary bread with (real!) butter, a pickled onion, sliced apple, chutney and the freshest possible salad followed by an excellent cup of coffee. My husband's baked Camembert was also pronounced delicious. I don't expect to be in the area again soon but would happily return.

Called in for lunch whilst visiting the area. Despite arriving during the advertised, lunch available, time, we were told no sandwiches were available as they were preparing for a tea party to celebrate the queens 90th. A kind customer suggested a short wait would mean we would be able to eat when the tea party started. We ordered a drink and said we would wait. The customers were very friendly and we passed time chatting. After the allotted time I asked politely again , to be told they were cutting the cake. Time passed and finally feeling hungry and ready to move on, we decided to leave, only to find out from a customer the food was out and ready. Why the staff hadn't told us is beyond me! It wasn't busy and very quiet. they obviously don't need the money from sales as they could have made us sandwiches alongside the tea party food for the invisible guests.