White Hart Pub and Restaurant in Mid Suffolk

Went in for some food on a very wet night. Wife makes some comment about bad weather to landlord whose reply is that we could do with more bad weather to discourage the boat people from crossing the channel. She orders vegetable lasagne from his menu . When he brings it says he doesn't know how she could eat it as it is bordering on the disgusting. When I ask for a cup of tea to go with her meal he says he does not serve tea as the English have tearooms to cater for that. Strange chap. Food was very good but he did not cook it ?. I have noticed other comments about the rude landlord on here. True to form?

Lovely food I had the pie which was delicious My partner had chilli which he loved, we had sticky toffee pudding and custard! Yum! Really full bellies Lovely little pub Cozy DOG FRIENDLY! they bought out our dog some beef which obviously he approved of Would recommend Home cooked food, lovely atmosphere and really friendly

Just had a wonderful meal at the white hart Amazing food and lovely service Couldn’t ask for more

Another lovely meal last night, food fantastic & great service

Good local village pub, food and staff excellent and a time to be had by all, locals and visitors

Great village pub with superb Waygu burger. Landlord is old school, sarcastic, dry and funny. The pub is warm and cozy with good background music. And the food choices and value are the best in the area. They should team up with FORC to offer dining packages on the talk nights. Loved it.

Brillent pub. Great food. Lovely atmosphere. Can not fault service.

Good food, and reasonably priced. Beer is kept well.

Awfully place landlord didn't know how to smile so rude won't be visit8ng again

We’ve been in here only a few times for drinks, always been a good experience. A proper old timey place, heavily beamed and full of character. We tried out the food this time, a blackboard is the menu, there’s a good selection of pub classics, a lovely drop of Aspell’s cider and the jobs a goodun. I had the steak and kidney pie with veg and my wife went for the Wagu burger. It was delicious, great service and some wonderful anecdotes from the landlord.

Great food and drink very friendly company.

Lovely village pub, good selection of beers, nice chilled wine and excellent food, what more could you want?

One rule for different customers. Landlord advised my brother there’s no menu and to read the menu board. Informed me only serving Sunday roasts so sister had nothing to eat. Table behind us given a paper menu and accepted food that weren’t Sunday roasts. Landlord also wasn’t happy with us to ‘muck around’ and pay for our own orders because it’s easier for him to take one bill. If you’re not a local to this pub, beware for the stares and arrogance.

Warm welcome, good food, reasonable prices

My friends and I called into this pub on Wednesday February 8th early afternoon to be told by a rude man behind the bar " we're shut" to which my friend replied that's fine we just wanted to ask if you serve food later this evening. The man was so rude and abrupt with us, we decided against returning that evening and took our business elsewhere to somewhere more welcoming. I have seen good reviews of this pub which leads me to believe that this rude man must be very judgmental and for some reason did not like us although we were polite and didn't give him cause to judge us. we certainly will never return to be spoken to in that rude manner! The man should maybe find a job away from working with the public, he certainly wasn't a people person.

Good village pub serving well cooked, authentic pub food. We all went for our individual favourites- lasagne, pie, fish and chips, and burger. Really good and thoroughly enjoyed. Proper pie too - none of this casserole with a lid rubbish. Pastry on all sides!!! We were looking for a new local with the demise of two local favourites - this will do nicely!

Good meal and very friendly service 👌

Ready meal in a bowl! Owner was rude! Absolutely awful! 🤢🤢 Do not eat here

New to the village and loving the local with its traditional values being upheld with regards to its opening hours and no horrible TV screens and fruit machines . It gets a massive thumbs up from me . Not eaten here yet but the Sunday roasts look and smell amazing Lovely local ale served up by the chatty landlord . Top marks White Hart

Just had lunch here. Lovely, tasty home cooked food. Totally recommend.

Went to this pretty village and found this pub for lunch. Everyone in was so friendly to us as outsiders and my little dog was welcomed too. Fire alight on a cold day made it very homely. So comfort food ordered. Had a steak pie, homemade and honestly, the best slice of pie ive ever had! It was delish, with roast potatoes and 2 veg. Would definately recommend 👌

My partner and I, took my parents here for a Sunday roast. It was delicious, lovely crispy roast potatoes, gorgeous cauliflower in white sauce, ample cuts of pork or beef; great crackling! Desserts are fabulous too. Their sticky toffee pudding is possibly among the best in UK. Atmosphere inside is very cozy and historic. Very genuine British pub. Big open fire is very welcoming during winter. Max the landlord is an old-school wit, with lots of sharp and amusing comments. His charming partner Alison is behind a lot of the honest food, she's as lovely as Max is sometimes acerbic!! We've had lots of high-end gastro pub grub in London. The White Hart is as good, if not better. It's certainly more intimate and homely. Highly recommended!!

Traditional style pub with welcoming open fire. Christmas dinner was excellent!

Absolutely superb Sunday Lunch. Excellent food, excellent service and excellent staff. The roast lunch and vegetables was great with plenty of meat and adequate vegetables. Dessert choice was tremendous. The staff were able to assist fully with the dietary needs of one guest. Book before you visit.

Very friendly and brilliant food

We have long roots at Stradbroke - almost 200 years - though none of us live there any more. I have lugubrious memories of the old Queen's Head pub, Queen Street which (UNsurprisingly) closed over 10 years ago. The White Hart is a credit to the village! Among other things, streak and KIDNEY pie was on offer! Show me another pub that serves this! (Bland Steak and Ale on offer everywhere, usually with a stupid pastry hat, is rubbish.) But we didn't have much time so asked if a Plowman's was possible? Yes it was . Three sorts of cheese, excellent ham, delicious, crusty bread and a variety of pickles. Plus well-drawn Adnams ale . Perfection! Max (wonderful dry humour - don't know if he's a Suffolk man, if not he should be made an honorary one immediately - and lovely Alison could not be better at running this great traditional pub! Snowflakes may disagree - but there are many other places catering to their needs. Hugely recommended.

Came as a family. Walked in to a totally empty pub save for the Landlord. We asked if they were serving food. Let’s just say he wasn’t very receptive or friendly, and we weren’t even sure if he worked there. Eventually got seated and ordered food. The food itself was good but the landlord was so rude I would not recommend the pub as we felt very unwanted and uncomfortable, which is a real shame.

Fab traditional pub, bit oldy worldy inside, but the staff were very helpful in catering for our lunch needs. Food was yummy and all well priced. We will be back, thank you

Visited as 2 couples, food was very good, hot, well presented and good portions. Definitely recommend

My wife and i had a fantastic meal for our Wedding Anniversary staff really friendly would recommend

Superb food and beautiful old Inn. Eat here when I can and highly recommended 😊. Staff like Rafaela and Jade make the place so Welcoming.....

We visited the pub for dinner on Thursday last. Lovely atmosphere and affable landlord. My steak was cooked perfectly as was my husband's lamb shanks and I had a yummy sticky toffee pudding. The only disappointment was the extortionate cost of drinks. I know things are tough right now but thought it a bit naughty to charge £4.95 for a tonic and lime juice. Apart from that, very nice.

Pleasant pub. What we had was nice some vegetables could have been warmer. Not much choice for kids. Puddings were good.

What we had was nice not much choice especially for kids. Some vegetables weren't very hot. The puddings were lovely. Would call in again for a drink.

We have been going to the White Hart for a meal on Friday, Saturday nights a number of times and love every minute of it. Alison's food is delicious and the waitresses are very friendly and efficient (with face coverings these days.) Tables are well spaced so no fear of not being able to socially distance. Now we have read a few complaints here on this thread of Max the pub owner. Well all we can say is I enjoy his dry humour and tough in cheek conversation. He is not for the snow flakers that seem to exist these days, but we get on with him fine and considerably enjoy being in his pub.

Took my 96 year old grandad in for lunch and after ordering drinks was told they fully booked even though the place was almost empty. The landlord was very rude and I got the feeling it was because I was not a local. I won’t ever bother going back in there again. I’m surprised this place is even still in business with that attitude.

Amazing food, had the lamb shank and caramel apple pie today can't beat it

We had a very nice meal with fantastic friendly service from a very lovely young lady. It was very quiet and not much atmosphere but food & drink great.

Recommended by a friend, I and my wife Went mid week arrived 12 noon at opening time. We ordered what we thought was going to be a light bar lunch, What we termed as a Plowman's. But ! it was something that bit special by way of assorted cheeses, pickles, olives and crispy fresh roll bread, Went down Well with a pint & wine. It was just superb. Everywhere was super clean And a good fun Landlord too;. So------ We returned for Sunday Lunch. Again Superb , So we've book again. Need we say more?.

Wife and I Had a superb mid week bar lunch, and we shall return = It was peaceful - spotless - O ! and the Land lord, A proper laugh - A Dry Old Stick as they say in Suffolk. Looking forward to our next visit. Thanks from Mr & Mrs B. H. Norwich

A typical Suffolk pub. Dark and cosy with a real fire in winter. The menu is limited but cooked to perfection. Order food at the bar. Reasonable prices. Good parking at the back. Set in a picturesque village near the church.

Nicely situated opposite the village church and with a large car park and a bowling green. Olde worldy British pub with a smallish menu but beautifully home cooked food (try the steak and kidney pie).

Great atmosphere after bowls match.

Sandwiches were nice and served well, with skinny fries, son in law had a chicken curry which re said did not taste homemade but ok. Quite pub as it was lunchtime but lovely fire going which was welcoming which was much more than we got from the Ivy Pub around the corner.

not sure what the landlord has to do this is a decent country try pub serving good beer at a reasonable price in a clean pub enviroment as for being rude I am not sure how people can describe him as being rude this is a decent pub will go again without hesitation

The landlord is comicly rude. If you want to experience traditional English grumpy old man attitude I would highly recommend it. We had a great time. Food was lovely and serving staff were very nice!

We stopped here to eat on our way to our holiday. We saw some reviews that said the food was ok but the landlord was rude. Thinking people might be exaggerating we decided to go in.... they aren't ! The other staff were nice as was the food, but every part of serving us was a chore for Mr Cheerful.

Been twice in a week, the food is obviously home cooked and excellent,loverly roaring fire , highly recommend this pub ,will certainly go again

Food here is very good indeed and the lady owner very hospitable indeed , but landlord brings s things down alot , no manners and terrible attitude in general we went in shortly after he took over several years ago, was just before Christmas, we asked if would be open at Christmas, his reply was " I am not serving the village Muppets at Christmas" and his attitude has not changed over the years .Feel sorry for the lady as the reputation she may build up for the food, is quashed in an instant by him, such a shame

This was our second visit and again the food was excellent. The steak and bernaise sauce were a perfect combination. The waitress was a lovely, sweet young girl who made sure we had everything we wanted.

Excellent Sunday Lunch good ale and good company,nice to visit Suffolk again

Just moved to Stradbroke so we tried the White Hart, found food to be really good, staff friendly & attentive, & the landlord also very friendly, will be going back again, in fact it will be our local.

I have never met a landlord who is so overtly rude, unsociable and dismissive to customers. I’m surprised that this business is still running. But then again probably does not need the money! Food is mediocre. Their chilli is tasty. Probably the only redeeming feature of this place. If you are looking for a friendly and atmospheric ambience. Probably best driving to other nearby towns. Just keep driving as you would definitely not enjoy your visit at this White Hart!

We had a superb meal here with friends who live in the village. The food was amazing and the service was great. Excellent evening out.

Nice pub in the centre of Stradbroke, good beer, food is available including Sunday roast

We meet in this pub after our bowls match lovely company

An ok pub with a fair range of lunch choices.

had dinner here on 14th june with 2 others. have eaten here before and alyson's food is always good and wholesome.max ,the landlord,is a slightly aquired taste but is a very good host.menu is limited and could do with updating

As always, great service and an amazing steak - cooked to perfection. Bar staff also on good form as per normal!!

Good food, quiet place to sit and talk. Good beer.

Fabulous birthday lunch lamb shank delicious thank you

Lovely pub and restaurant, nice atmosphere, food and ale, and a real wood fire too!

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. Would recommend to anyone who wants good food, good drinks and a good natter.

First class roast pork lunch today and staff very nice.

Great quality steak, cooked perfectly in a beautiful well loved pub. Not a large menu but enough choice.

Staying in Stradbroke and decided to try this pub. Excellent food freshly cooked while you wait hence food range limited to blackboard. Friendly service. Spacious bar not overcrowded. Pleasant background music. Not open on Monday. Looking forward to third visit in a week.

Fantastic food served in a lovely pub decorated in a traditional manner. Booking recommended for special occasions as they get busy.

We were staying in Stradbroke for a holiday and popped in to have dinner. Was told by the frosty landlord dogs are allowed on the lead. He didn't look happy we had the children with us. When asked about a children's menu, we were told in no uncertain terms they didn't do one and to try The Ivy House (who also don't allow children). We couldn't believe that someone so rude could own a business, stuck in the dark ages with a miserable attitude. We definitely don't recommend this pub if you aren't a local!

No pierdas tu tiempo aquí. Yo vivo en una aldea, y pensamos que lo pop en un par de bebidas en nuestro pasado un sábado por la noche. El propietario es el hombre que he conocido. Como que no quieren tu dinero o algo así. Era nuestro segundo intento de visita allí y el hombre era tan horrible como antes. No os molestéis en ir aquí el pub de la esquina es mucho más acogedor.

Fantastic food. Never been disappointed. Very friendly pub!

Tomamos una cerveza temprano en la tarde el sábado, éramos los únicos allí hasta una fiesta de boda resultó, así que volvimos a ser y ser y tenía unos vodkas en el sol. Estos deben haber sido genial porque fuimos al pub más tarde y comimos, aunque no puedo recordar en absoluto, pero puedo confirmar que no estaba enfermo el día siguiente y creo que tuve el chili como había algunas en mi zapato! ! ! ! Cuesta £27 como me pareció el recibo y mi esposa dijo que tenía una copa aunque no recuerdo comer, por lo que parece bastante razonable. . .

Tener instalamos en un ser y ser un par de clics por la carretera fuimos a Stradbroke encontrar un lugar para un poco de tucker y voilà, el White Hart. En primer lugar, perros, en segundo lugar y en tercer lugar encantador fuego parece un pub inglés país propiamente dicho en vez de una bar de vinos Metropolitan significaba que nuestros custom fue vigilado!

Lovely food as always, Nice to be able to sit and relax.

Visitamos este pub ayer a mediodía. Estamos tratando de pubs donde podemos conocer nuevos amigos a medio camino." SUFFOLK En su mayoría esta será para una bebida, pero a veces será para el almuerzo. Yo (a diferencia de los hombres) no me molestaron mucho al ser sólo una amarga disponible y el pub de sidra mientras estuvimos allí. Sin embargo, el ruidoso 'pop demasiado música era intolerable. Mi amigo, después de la lucha por demasiado tiempo, para escuchar la conversación, pedí cortésmente el propietario le importaría apagar el volumen un poco. Su petición fue atendida con un frío mirando! El volumen no ir, pero unos 20 minutos más tarde estaba encendida. La comida era buena, y nos dieron un plato de patatas deliciosa asado, pero no vayas si quieres disfrutar de una conversación mientras tienes tu comida. Ciertamente no es un propietario muy acogedor.

Great pub, food is all home made and very tasty, lovely open fire. Traditional old Suffolk pub. Best to book for an excellent sunday roast Good Suffolk nerr. Never had a bad experience

Tres de nosotros nos metimos en el almuerzo de hoy. El propietario era amable, mi buen vino (sólo una copa de vino tinto ordinario) y del filete y el riñón era deliciosa, los asados (raro) bueno y las zanahorias frescas y verduras era perfecto por un precio muy razonable. Adecuada comida de pub a un buen precio. bien hecho. Volvería a ir de nuevo si sólo para empezar en la junta dulce desde la parte superior y de trabajo. Compota de ruibarbo y natillas. . . .

We ended up here as the original restaurant we went to was overbooked. The welcome here was excellent and food wholesome. Prices average but food was plentiful.

We have eaten at the White Hart twice in the last 10 days. We have recently bought a house nearby which is "without kitchen" and we have been so grateful to Alison and Max for their hospitality. Dog friendly, a great selection of ales and wines and lovely home cooked food delivered with a smile. I have rarely felt so grateful for a hearty meal. At least 3 choices on then menu for pescatarians too. Puddings are just what you need on a chilly Autumn night. The menu isn't vast, but the food is fresh and homely ...no boil in the bag here. We would highly recommend this friendly local pub.

Arrived here just before 2pm, to be told the kitchen had just closed. Not even a sandwich, let alone an apology. It was quite clear they didn't want our business, so we left. We were probably mistaken for holidaymakers. Unsurprisingly, the pub was empty.

Having ridden around the wilds of Suffolk and Norfolk looking for food we were lucky enough to come across The White Hart in Stradbroke. The food was wonderful. We had the Lamb Shank and vegetables which were cooked to perfection, followed by delicious desserts. Excellent value for money too. The specials menu gave us a problem though as it was difficult to make a choice from the dishes on offer.The service was good too - couldn't fault this establishment in any way.

Went in at 2:20pm, bought a drink and no mention was made from the landlord that he would be closing in 10 minutes. After a strange conversation at the bar we went and sat at a table. The landlord then turned all the lights off and said it was time to go, he then stood and stared at us while we finished our drinks. The whole experience made me feel really uncomfortable.

Booked this to celebrate a 60th birthday unsure on what to expect.The pub has been refurbished in a good standard. The food is excellent and freshly cooked the fish I have was very tasty along with the other members of our party of 4.The Palaver was hand made and finished of the meal beautifully.

We love going here there is a roaring log fire in winter and a cosy atmosphere. The Sunday lunches are superb.

Fantastic menu, superb food and service. Our party of 10, with a wide range of foodie preferences, all thoroughly enjoyed the lunch here. As some had travelled for 90 minutes to meet with us, we were glad the meal lived up to expectations and no-one was disappointed.

Not expecting much from this standard local pub, but the food was amazing - fresh, well prepared and good value with good local ales. I'd give it 5 starts except that the service from the barman was distinctly grudging, muttering 'unbelievable' as we 3 sat down at a table laid for 2 - I mean it wasn't that much extra work and the place was empty. And weirdly they do not serve tea, telling us its a pub. We know, but for the sake of dunking a tea bag in hot water you loose £3 and get me writing about the strange service.

We went to this pub with some friends for Sunday lunch, having been told how good it was, and that booking was essential. When we got there it was not particularly busy, and there were plenty of tables available, It is a nice village pub, with locals drinking at the bar. There were good real ales on tap at moderate prices. The Sunday lunch was excellent and good value, with a choice of 2 roasts with good portions, and a lot of well cooked hot vegetables. The reasonable choice of sweets were tasty, and the whole meal for 4 with drinks amounted to around £65.00. What totally spoilt the dining experience was the loud "background" music, which particularly annoyed my wife and myself as it was mainly jazz, which we dislike. A great pity as everything else was fine. We would return only if we knew the music had stopped.

We've been taking short breaks to this area, once a year for the last 4 years and the food at The White Hart Inn on Church Road, Stradboke has been absolutely excellent - EVERY time. I would like to emphasise the address as there are a few pubs by the same name around. The home cooking here is absolutely spot on and we'd highly recommend (check opening hours, - we've been caught out on a Sunday and Monday evening)

Everything was more than brilliant as usual,beautifully home cooked food and you could eat it all, well presented, excellent Staff, reasonably priced, excellent setting, clean, neat and tidy.

So many restaurants say their food is home cooked when much of it has obviously come out of the freezer but Alison really does prepare the food from scratch. Max is the most opinionated landlord in the western world but a huge character and I always feel welcome in there.

Hearty traditional English food and drink is on offer here, with a big open fire and friendly banter over the bar.