White Lion in Suffolk Coastal

Wish we had discovered the White Lion sooner during our stay in Ufford. Had dinner here on our last evening. Service was excellent and the chatty landlady made a point of ensuring that we were well catered for. A very friendly pub with a very good kitchen using locally sourced ingredients. All Covid-19 requirement were met and enforced.

I should declare an interest; I moved to this village in part because I have always loved this pub. Now it is “my local” I still love it. Yes, it has its own atmosphere, but if you make just a tiny effort to fit in, you will be made welcome. I have been amused by some of the reviews which describe Gaynor as the “Demon Landlady”; I’ve always found her very pleasant, but she does have firm opinions and a low tolerance of fools. Same for Steve. It is, after all, their pub. No the website isn’t always bang up to date (though it is this week!) but there is such a thing as a telephone...If you want good simple food, good beer and a log fire in winter or a meadow in summer, come here. If you want blandness, go to Wetherspoons.

Visited this pub for an evening drink. The landlady was not at all welcoming to the point of being rude. Such a shame as the food that was being brought out looked very good. Shall not be returning because of this attitude.

As part of a longer walk we had this as our lunch stop. We arrived too early to order food, ut spent a pleasant 30 minutes enjoying a pint whilst waiting for the cook to arrive.Good on-site-brewed beer (Longboat) and our order of ham egg and chips was delivered soon after we ordered. Good value and nice simple food.The only eccentricity on display was the sutomer who was there when we arrived. He might have been normal for Norfolk, but this was Suffolk.

Pub of the Year winner 7 times and I can understand why. Beautiful old world pub in a beautiful quiet corner of Suffolk pub food of the finest quality and great cask ales including their own home brew! We shared a Brie in batter starter £7 what great value and beautifully cooked . I had fish and chips with a side order of garden peas (not on the menu) and my partner had the burger both dishes with chunky chips. No sign of a rude landlady just a great welcome and great service. For desert we shared a delicious rice pudding. Not a huge choice but that guarantees fresh food cooked while you wait. Can’t wait to go back.

Perfect village pub, in a lovely location, spoiled only by the sniffy, disinterested and dismissive attitude of the landlady

Lovely atmosphere, their own beer Longboat is excellent, simple food nicely done, generous extra helpings of veg and gravy and chips. We are a group that eat out together once a month, and we rate the White Lion one of the best places we have been lately. Round here that's a big compliment because the other pubs are damn good.

Sunday lunch out can sometimes be a disappointment. Not however at The White Lion. I was served the tastiest roast lamb ever yesterday, by the wood burner with a very nice glass of Merlot. The pub was busy and we were served by Archie who was very charming . The lamb was plentiful and cooked to perfection, roast potatoes to die for , tasty seasonal vegetables and the best Yorkshire pudding and proper gravy . YUM Friendly atmosphere I would definitely recommend.

I always think of reviews as being the epitome of subjectivity; don't make decisions based on one person's experience of anything, and remember that for every one review posted, there are countless unspoken.The White Lion is a great case in point. How many pubs can you name that have family friendly games on hand, or a turntable for vinyl nights!?We were staying in the village for a few days this week, so took the advice of our hosts and wandered along one evening for a drink and a bite to eat. The welcome was friendly, with young and enthusiastic staff; I was invited to try the ale from their micro brewery before committing to a pint, which I heartily recommend. The food, as mentioned before, is excellent and really is exceptional value. We could have quite happily sat in there all evening.Our personal experience of the pub and the staff was second to none, and we are looking forward to visiting again.

In an empty pub attempts at conversation thwarted. A seriously unfriendly environment! You might think in an empty pub there would be some response to attempts at conversation but no. Pretty pub with good menu and drink. Just needs to improve its welcome.

This is a really beautiful traditional pub serving home cooked food. Great selection of drinks, staff friendly and very helpful.

As it was a beautiful day we sat outside in the beer garden. It wasn't busy at all which surprised us as it was a Sunday lunchtime and the outside area is large and attractive.It didn't start particularly well when my husband went inside to order drinks. He was promptly ignored by the landlady who continued her conversation with her small group of regulars. When myself and my friend came to order we were told abruptly that there was only one fish and chips left. As my friend was a vegetarian she asked what other non meat dishes they had. With a look that implied my friend was something she had found on the bottom of her shoe, she reluctantly told us about the small number of vegetarian dishes available. As we had children we asked if some of the meals could be child sized as there wasn't a children's menu available. When I enquired if the burger could be a children's meal I was abruptly told, well a burger is a burger size and there isn't anything we can do about that is there?! It goes on and doesn't get any better...When the food arrived it was actually quite good. It was hot and tasty and was nicely presented. I have since read other reviews on this site that mention the rude landlady and would totally agree about not feeling welcome at all and it very much being a pub welcoming to regulars only. That's fine if the landlady doesn't want any other business but maybe she could make it clear on the website so next time we won't waste our money going somewhere where we are made to feel like an inconvenience. I've never written a TripAdvisor review before but have felt compelled after our rather strange and even slightly amusing (we couldn't quite believe her rudeness!) visit to what could be a beautiful village pub. Luckily as we live in Suffolk there are a vast array of other more welcoming and friendly pubs to visit and we won't be going there again anytime soon!

We arrived ten minutes after the kitchen closed on Saturday so enjoyed our drinks in the sun and returned on Monday, when we ordered the sharing platter and had enough food for a family! Everything was tasty and fresh with a beautifully garlicky houmous, well seasoned chicken, lean ham, mature Cheddar and gorgeous mild rich crumbly blue cheese I forgot to find out about, colourful fresh salad, sharp tzatziki and crunchy coleslaw served with warm chapatti bread and garnished with fresh dill. It was a stunning lunch in the sun and it went very well with the chilled Aspal's cider we were drinking.

Popped in for a drink last Saturday and liked the pub and friendly atmosphere so we returned for lunch on Sunday. The full menu, including specials is served on Sundays along with a roast.

Visited for lunch drinks just as the snow was melting. Landlord and landlady were friendly, and the roaring wood burner was a welcome warmer. Great beers and tasty light bites. Interesting LP collection. Garden looks good but probably more accommodating once the snow has disappeared! Worth the snowy trek.

We stayed @ a super holiday cottage over Xmas in Ufford & also booked in advance, way back in the year for a meal @ The Crown on Xmas Eve (which was amazing) & then an evening meal @ The White Lion for 6.30pm, boxing day. We walked from our holiday cottage, in the pouring rain to The White Lion Boxing Day eve to be greeted by a rather inebriated woman who told us that they were not open! We explained that we had booked months ago, she then tried to convince us that some chap had left several voice mails to tell us that they never open on Boxing Day! We've since read several very negative reports about the place. We've also enlightened our holiday home owners & we are sure they won't be recommending this so called pub to any future holiday tenants. VERY disappointed...

Owner was very Rude and unfriendly, made us feel very unwelcome, failed his Charm award , did not stay was made to feel very like we intruded on his property , Would not recommend !!!

Family lunch on a quiet Friday in August. Perfect to sit outside drinking the beer made in their own brewery. Food ordered was sandwiches, fish and chips, and soup - all good.

Not sure about the comfort aspect of this pub but the food was superb. The interior of the Lion is quite dated but has a certain charm which you would need to get to know to apppeciate it.

Fantastic wedding venue, if a little hidden away. Quaint old English pub with lovely grounds and a great marquee. Food was really tasty. Drinks from the bar maybe a tiny bit over priced. Perfect venue for a summer wedding celebration.

Esta es una joya para los senderistas y los propietarios rústico perro. El pub es esencialmente una habitación grande con mesas de caballete. La comida es un asunto de abundante, bien presentado y hay una buena selección de cervezas. Selección limitada de 1 para los vegetarianos, pero suficiente para los que comen carne y pescado. Disfruté de mi vegetariano ácido y mi amigo tenía un precioso pastel de carne. Ambos tuvimos los pudines después. En ningún momento el personal de probar y apuró la salida, aunque el pub había acabado por la tarde.

El servicio es muy bueno todo el mundo es muy amable y es un buen lugar para comer. La comida está preparado recién y tienen un horno de pizza.

Dos de cervezas el viernes por la noche. Precioso paseo con el pin al otro lado del pasto en el río - un vistazo por los puentes para cruzar dicho río. Ubicación tranquila con gran jardín de la cerveza y su propia cervecería Uffa. Tenía...

Viajo mucho por trabajo, cuando estoy en Suffolk que intenta conseguir un hotel cerca de Ufford - ir a la White Lion. La comida es estupenda - recién preparado, de buena calidad y a un precio razonable, el propietario tiene una micro cervecería y produce...

Nunca escribir una crítica negativa, pero haber dado este pub cada oportunidad, creo que debo ser sincero. Está lo suficientemente cerca de nosotros para ser un buen local (aunque no viva en Ufford). Hemos visitado probablemente 8 - 9 veces. Cada vez, algo está mal. En cada ocasión, no han sido bien acogidos en todo, en efecto, hay una fuerte sensación de cliqueyness allí. En nuestras primeras visitas, nos llevamos a los niños y comimos fuera. La comida era muy buena, bien preparada y bien presentada. Fue también muy razonable. El entorno es precioso y el pub en sí encantador. Me daba el servicio gruñones y completa falta de cualquier interacción. Sin embargo, apareció mi marido con su hermano en la Navidad de hace un par de años para comprar cerveza de la microcervecería. Uffa Te dieses en todos listos para ser amable y se reunieron con el propietario y la encargada de estar jugando a juegos de mesa con amigos. Eso está bien, pero nos hicieron sentir que su presencia era un inconveniente y cuando se complementa la cerveza, nos dijeron que "todo el mundo dice eso. "Lo que no es ideal. Aún así, continuó para tratar de apoyo ya que no me encanta la comida. Llevé a la familia para una comida de cumpleaños. Buena comida, pero de nuevo, absolutamente ningún servicio de bienvenida y muy mal humor. El verano pasado probé solo una vez más. Me tomó de los niños después de la escuela para el té allí en un hermoso día soleado. Nos sentamos dos fuera de señoras corriendo la comida y el bar en ausencia del propietario. Grosero, monosilábico y de mal humor. Que pedí. Dos de los resultaron había pescado y patatas fritas. Me dijeron que me lo sabía de sabón. Yo sabía que era ambas porciones (cod) y para mi horror que era. Realmente. Y sé que mi pescado. Olía mal y era incomible. Muy amablemente, volví los platos y explicó discretamente cuál era el problema. Yo habría esperado una disculpa y una oferta de otra comida. Nada. Me parece que no les importa en absoluto y nos preguntó si queríamos algo más. Pedí el helado para los niños. Fui a pagar (para ser justos no nos cobraron las dos pescado y patatas fritas) y como yo estaba haciendo, otra pareja era pedir pescado y patatas fritas. No había tomado el pescado en el menú. Eso era para mí. Me encantaría visitar para bebidas o una comida relajada, pero aunque es un lugar precioso en un entorno idílico, no necesita pensar seriamente acerca de su servicio al cliente. Eran encantadores y hablador a sus clientes habituales (muchos de los cuales conozco) pero no podría haber sido más desagradable para nosotros. Estoy tan tolerante y nunca se quejan, y como digo, esta es la primera crítica negativa que he escrito. Tengo la esperanza de que algo cambie.

We had a brilliant meal.The steak was superb and the landlady and waitresses were lovely. Sophie the dog amused the children and we had quite an amusing conversation with the landlady and other guests.

We pre ordered our food for an 80th birthday party. The food was great and out of 24 people most enjoyed the food. Cant always please everyone. Mine was great. Prawn cocktail then Roast beef followed by crumble. We had the pub to ourselves for the best part of the evening. Food 5 star. We took a birthday cake to the pub. Previously agreed.....So the only dampener on the evening was over hearing the landlady i think saying to the other lady behind the bar. " Try to get them to take the cake home , don't want them to eat it here. I heard her say this twice. She then asked a family member if we wanted to take the cake home??? Why would we bring it to just take it home. We had spent hundreds of pounds that night. And it was only Around 9 o'clock so not late. But the locals did turn up around then !!!!! Good food and eve but service could do with improving.

Staying away on business and my colleague took me here and he was very excited about doing so. I now understand why. Its a cross between drinking in a brewery, eating at river cottage and being in an episode of faulty towers.The landlady was sourfaced yet efficient and informative (a combination which worked for me)and served up a great pair of frothy mugs of fantastic ale. The chef (possibly the other half of this duo) delivered an amazing pie and burger combo for us both.Many more ales. Patted some dogs. Eventful walk home across a golf course. Whats not to like!!!!Back with bells on

I visited for a wedding last weekend and it was lovely. The pub was very magical and they let the bride do anything she wanted with decoration(she even had snow machine!) staff were lovely and food was really enjoyable. This was my first visit but I will definitely return for another meal.

as our local pub we enjoy walking to the lion and meeting our friends. some evenings it is really busy and loud, with the heat from the big open fire incredible. it is a small pub with a large outdoors so summer is the best for a family visit, otherwise it is private parties and groups of drinkers with dogs. I would respond to one comment about the 'cliquey' nature they felt in that a lot of these drinkers are not locals but are obviously drawn to the pub anyway! there are sometimes more dogs than people but gaynor doesn't accept badly behaved ones!food can be really great and Stephen's suet topped pies are fabulous as are his desserts.there are a lot of events on during the year and camping during the beer festival and the fire works party usually squeeze the villagers out in sheer numbers!!

Several visits on, this place is creepily unwelcoming and uncomfortably so. We always feel like whispering and hiding in the corner. Something not right here. Needs a huge input of jollity and friendliness. So surprised it survives.

We went out for lunch yesterday, admittedly we got there only about 15 mins before food orders closed but still, it was a treat for us. The lady owner there was SO RUDE it made me feel really saddened. I did say to the waitress that they could have just said no to us, saving us £60 in the process but she had no idea how to help us. I'd really save your money, apparently the Ufford Crown is lovely.Disappointed, very dissappointed.

We popped in for lunch, the chef was ill so they were just serving sandwiches. They were delicious. The beer is great. We will be returning soon!

We recently visited The White Lion with some work colleagues for an evening meal. It was a mixture of good and bad but overall it was good enough to make me think I would return if in the area. The menu was limited as they are currently doing refurbishments. We ate outside at some, frankly, old and tatty picnic benches. I had Cajun chicken and specifically requested fries instead of salad however despite the server clearly writing this down my meal duly arrived with a large pile of salad which I do not eat or like at all. This often seems to happen and is very annoying. The meal was served on a circular chopping board and some of the salad and sauce fell off as there was no rim on it. The Cajun chicken was very tender but could have had a bit more Cajun flavour and the fries were excellent. My wife had crab which was served with salad and was very good but there wasn't a lot on her plate for the price charged. Most of the people in our group finished their meals so overall the food itself was good and with bit of improvement elsewhere this would have been a four star meal.

This is a little gem in Lower Ufford's Crown. The pub is traditionally rustic in the bar area. It has its own micro brewery on site which is a plus for the pubs that do their own brewing. The outside is pretty with tables and chairs set in cubicles and also open. There is a large alfresco area under cover in a marquee and also a very big bbq come oven for the diners to enjoy food cooked outside. The car park is a big meadow which is mowed looking like a back garden infact. The pub is near the river to take your dog for a splash and not to mention really that the pub is dog friendly indide and out.

Ufford White Lion is our local pub and it's just amazing. It has an incredible outside dining experience . We visited on Sunday 24th July and they had live music and I can honestly say the roast beef was the best roast I've ever had and would highly recommend a visit

A friend had recommended this pub and as it was local to us and rather surprisingly we had never been we thought we would try it for a Friday Lunch. Car park had a couple of cars so we thought great not too busy a lady sat at a table said hello to us as we approached the entrance we replied courteously upon which she responded with " I hope you are not looking for food " err yes we thought about lunch. Sorry no food we have got the builders in with the floor up. Obviously a major event which was ongoing not a one day job. Now they have an all singing all dancing Website full of all the fine things they provide. I know this because I checked it out before we went, would you not think a banner on the web page to explain NO FOOD it is after all the busy season for lots of pubs. They have a microbrewery on site maybe the offer of a sample of their beers might have tempted us to return at some point. Some people just do not know about how to say sorry you have had a wasted journey. Well you had your chance The pub down the road, which we often use is at least reliable and when they had a kitchen problem they had a BBQ on the go so there was something to offer. Strangely the lady here said we would normally have the BBQ on the go a large purpose built job in its own building well you missed again as that was all shut up as well..

We planned to go and have a pub dinner near Hollesley but we didn't like the pub there so on the way back we ended up here... First thing I noticed was all the dogs in the pub (it is very dog friendly), I am not a dog lover but they were all so well-behaved I actually didn't mind, and the pub dog, a retriever, was absolutely gorgeous. I loved the ambience of this pub, the bar is just a counter with barrels of beer etc, and the menu is written on the wall. The wine they serve is very tasty. We had pie, mash and veg which was delicious. We made use of the many games they provide and we had a very enjoyable and good value evening. Totally recommend.

Whilst visiting friends for a few days recently, we were taken to the White lion, and what a time we had, we were welcomed as friends and spent time with the locals whilst there.The ale was superb, and moreish. The staff were great and the menu extensive.We will certainly return again when next we visit our friends in Melton.

Pie of the day was cottage pie with cheese and spring onion topping. Served piping hot which doesn't always happen. No printed menu as changeable depending on season. There is a micro brewery here also so range of ales. It is a no-frills old fashioned pub.

Recent visit with friends. Great food. Fantastic beers and landlady really good fun. Recommend you visit this establishment if you are in the local area.

Lovely meal tonight, good service and food. Just called off the A1 north of Peterborough and really enjoyed it. Well worth a try.

Spent a really miserable hour here recently with members of my family. It seems if you are not eating you are not welcome - the beer was decidedly strange, always keen to try something new but we will stick to Adnams in future.The landlord could hardly raise a smile and we were served by the surliest woman we have ever encountered, to make matters worse when we left and called out a cheery goodbye we were ignored! I will never step inside there again.

We've just celebrated my sister's wedding reception here, in the marquee. A completely fabulous evening, very helpful staff, great beer from their own microbrewery, lovely food (although there is no way I can eat half a chicken as a portion!, was happy to share mine). We've eaten here before, in the lovely garden area and in the cute old pub, usually with our dogs - looking forward to our next visit!

Have visited here a few times hoping that a second or third chance to get better would pay off. Sadly, this lovely pub lets itself down by serving mediocre lunch time food. On the last visit the menu listed baked ciabatta with various fillings for £6.50. My partner chose cheese and tomato, but what arrived was a single small white roll filled with cold grated cheese and one slice of underripe tomato. Last chance. Sorry. We will not be back.

Found this lovely little pub on a weekend break with family in ufford. 4 rounds of beer battered fish and chips + some local brewery ale and we was full and happy. Would definitely recommend.

We ate here whilst on holiday in the area. The pub is small and quaint. The service was good and the food very nice. Opinion was a bit divided on the fish - my husband thought it was moist and delicious, my mother thought it could have been cooked a bit more but I guess you can't always please everyone when people like different things. All in all a nice evening.

We stumbled across this pub and I'm so glad we did! Welcoming atmosphere, it's like a country farm kitchen inside. Great menu choices, and massive portions of delicious proper home cooked food. I had their fish and chips and the fish melted in my mouth, and the chips were rustic and divine.Can't recommend enough! Not to mention the gorgeous pub dog who greatly enhanced our visit :)

Great pub, beer brewed on site and of exceptional quality food very good limited menu so care can be taken over each dish. Give it a go well worth the effort and far better than the pretentious one down the road. Enough said!

We were staying at a cottage in Lower Ufford for the second year running and just had to revisit the White Lion as we had enjoyed it so much last year. We booked for the Saturday night and when we arrived the pub was just about full. Most people were eating or had eaten and were enjoying a post dinner drink. I was served at the bar by Stephen, who is the owner, brewer and chef. I had a pint of his own brewed bitter and my wife and son had a lager. It was nice to see that the lager was not your usual Fosters, Carling, Carlsberg, etc. I cannot remember the name but I had not heard of it and according to my wife and son it was very good. The bitter was excellent - in fact so good that I had to have several more!!! There is a standard menu which is written up on one of the walls and a specials menu on a chalk board. We all ate something different and all agreed that the food was excellent. It was well cooked and the portions were of a good size. The serving staff were efficient and polite and when things quieten down Stephen always has time for a chat. If you are in the area visit the White Lion - you won't be disappointed!!!

This is a well hidden pub. It's very unique and has plenty of their own ales to try. We came on valentines night and thoroughly enjoyed a warm welcome from the owners and locals. we both had a large steak with all the trimmings. It was delicious. My partner infact said it's the best steak he has ever had and was cooked to perfection. We couldn't manage a dessert but thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will definatly come back again

We recently booked a two night break at a small but perfectly formed cottage in Ufford. Having read the reviews of the two pubs in the village we opted first night for the White Lion as was a 3 minute bumble from where we stayed. What a warm welcome, especially for the dog. Ozzy thoroughly enjoyed the evening as did we. The food, whilst not fine dining is far more than average pub grub. Portions generous, produce great quality, prices very reasonable. The ambience is perfect, warming log fire, rustic furniture, candles and subdued lighting. I was with the right person and it was romantic! Needless to say it was hard to resist on the 2nd night too. Well we had lots of the local ales to try! The wine wasn't bad either!

A proper pub grub atmosphere with log fire, quarry tiles and beer brewed on site along with tasty food. Go to soak up the atmosphere or meet a few friends for a chat while stoking the fires.

The White Lion Christmas menu is a winner. Something for everyone and beautifully cooked and presented

We went on a quiet Friday night in October with the dog and had a lovely meal. We chose it because they take dogs and there were a few other dogs in there when we arrived and they weren't precious about anything. I even got a lesson on golden retriever pedigrees and went away feeling we had been in our own local pub away from home. A lovely atmosphere and would go back if ever in that area again.

This is a charming characterful pub. Very chilled and Stephen is a great cook. Combined with his own micro brewery and special events it's a hard act to beat. It's a 'must try' venue in Suffolk.

We had caught the train at Woodbridge to Wickham Market and were walking back to our starting point so by the time my companion and I had reached Ufford we were very hungry.The White Lion has a very unusual and attractive interior which we enjoyed, it also has its own micro brewery and a selection of barrelled real ales, We tried their own brew which was excellent. Our visit was during a Thursday lunch time and the bar area was very quiet. I ordered one of their pies which was fine albeit a bit bland but why was each component served in a separate receptacle? My companion's burger was okay although I'm old fashioned and would have been alarmed that it was very pink inside - I now its the modern way and as he is a trendy sort of guy it didn't faze him.The female owner/ manager, although a bit distracted, was pleasant. I would happily revisit as the interior is very attractive and in the right company would be very romantic. Perhaps on my next visit I'll choose an appropriate companion!

Myself and my wife recently spent a great week away in Ufford and enjoyed a pleasant evening stroll to the White Lion Inn. It came highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. Full of friendly locals and welcoming landlady. The food was excellent - Fish pie and bangers and mash. It would probably be worth calling to reserve a table. The pub's own beer, Ufford Ales, (brewed next to the washing machine!) was also lovely. - I tried both Longboat and Golden Hoard.There is also plenty of seating outside and parking too. It clearly deserved it's Community Pub of the Year Award.

Poor food this time. Squid in batter tasteless and husbands burger meal greasy but had a nice meal here before (fish & chips).

Lower Ufford is a really great place, surrounded by beautiful suffolk countryside and some really great walks. The White Lion pub we found following a ramble around the village and what a find.The beer (it is a micro brewery) and food was really great and the staff were really friendly and helpful and went out of there way to ensure everything was ok. The perfect English Pub in a Perfect English setting !!!!!!

2nd review of the White Lion as this time we did eat, we have used this pub fairly frequently for just a drink but this time we had lunch, it was as good as we expected. There are not many reviews of this pub, possibly because it is a bit of the beaten track, part of its charm is the cosy but not crowded environment which could be spoilt if it does get " discovered'!

A beautiful walk along the river bank led to this delightful find in the suffolk countryside, delicious Ight lunch and an amazingly well kept pint of Adnams going back to try the locally brewed beer next time, a real find!

We ate here on our last night in Suffolk. Very quiet on a wet and windy night but the wood stove was a great welcome. I had the pie and mash. Huge portion with extra gravy provided without having to ask. Loved it! My husband had the fish and chips which also got a big thumbs up. No room for pud unfortunately. This pub is worth searching out.

What a find! Excellent pub hidden away in Suffolk! Absolutely great food. My partner is fussy but the homemade pie which was made freshly was well worth waiting for. Just couldnt fault quality of food. Even the garlic bread was sublime. Staff lovely. Just perfect. Don't miss out!

Good old fashioned country pub, open fire, no music, real ale brewed on premises and food if required ( we didn't eat) excellent !!!

Walked from Woodbridge along the river to Ufford and had lunch at this delightful pub. The welcome we got was lovely and the menu looked fabulous, something for everyone. Although probably not really needed as it was a lovely day outside there was a wonderful wood burner in the centre of the pub which on a winters day or night would be most welcome. I ate off the menu and my husband ate off the specials and the food was the best pub food we have had for a long long time. We shall definenately return to this wonderful little pub it was well worth the 8 mile round walk and our dog enjoyed it too. We think you have got it just right we found out that you have been at the pub for ten years, we wish you all the very best for the future.

I have only been here on a couple of occasions since I live so far away. The beer was always perfect, each part of the ham, eggs and chips I had was exceptional, the ham was cut from a joint, the chips were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle and the eggs were runny. I can think of few occasions when I have had a better pub lunch. Just wish I lived nearer

This delightful pub is a little way outside woodbridge, a little further up the river. We had a super weekday lunch.Crab Mornay was well recieved, I had Seared Duck with some fresh leaves and ratatouille, and my dad had pie of the day ( Chicken and leek I think )All fresh and hot, beautifully presented but a very attentive waitress.Thankyou.

We stayed in Ufford for a wedding and, as the reception was being held here on the Saturday, went to check it out on the Friday evening. We got to the pub at 20:40 with the kitchen meant to close at 21:00.We were greeted warmly and our drinks provided promptly. The pub has a great, lively local atmosphere and everyone was chatty and friendly.I ordered the steak pie and this was without doubt the best I've ever tasted (I've tasted a lot of these!) - the meat was extremely tender and the pastry a delight. The meal was very well presented too - shame I was too busy eating to take a photograph.Whilst the pub had a £10 minimum spend rule for paying by card, they happily set up a bar tab for us, so this wasn't a problem. The desserts were equally impressive and the food is very reasonably priced.The owner told me their food is all cooked fresh - they don't use frozen meals like a lot of pubs. It clearly works as the quality of the food was exceptionally high.None of this comments on the wedding reception, where guests were also treated to a very high standard of service and food, but that's not what this review is about.Well done to Steve and Tania for giving us such a positive first impression of the area.

The pub it self is very nice and the beer garden was lovely in the sun.The food was not consistently good and some very poor. The starters were nice but again the chicken was neither crispy or had a smooth texture. The vegetarian option, which was a tart, was very watery and the pastry was hard. The rhubarb crumble was not nice, the rhubarb was dried out and the crumble gooey. The soup, prawn cocktail, steak and cheese board were all nice but nothing amazing. The food did not live up to the nice plates it was served in!! There are a lot better pubs in the area that serve better quality of food.

What an amazing find - this is a true pub through and through! Homecooked and delicious food, a barmy land lady whom we loved, a table purely for locals, log fire, dogs and walking boots allowed, a record player (hope you found Rose Royce...) - absolutely perfect. I will recommend this place to everyone and we will definitely be back......

We have never felt more welcomed in a pub. We visited the white lion twice over the Christmas period. Once was just not enough. The pub offers a selection of their own brewed ales, these are great pints and even the misses enjoyed the lighter one. The food is much better than typical pub grub and we were not disappointed on either visit. All fresh cooked local produce giving this place the edge. The landlord and landlady were great fun - really friendly and welcoming - we felt like locals!We cannot recommend this place enough.

The friendly welcome warmed a rainy day in this small pub, not least from the aimiable pub dog. Locals wandered in and out of the two traditional but comfortable rooms, some visiting for a drink and pub table games, some to eat.The landlady was relaxed about us sharing a main-course scampi as a starter, then locally sourced rare-breed sausage egg and chips were exceptional, and the fish and chips excellent.. My curry was dull, the papadums did not taste of anything - probably a bad choice of mine in a local pub and I think at busier times of year there is a wider menu. My companions spoke very highly of the local beer on tap.In better weather it looked as if there was plenty of outside seating and barbecue food and the pub also had a shop.You will not find this delightful place by accident, but it is well worth seeking out for the character, welcome and locally sourced traditional food and drink.

This is our local and we're regulars so I'll admit we're biased. But this really is a cracking place to eat and drinkThe pub is very small, with only about 9 tables, so you get a real homely feel. They brew their own beers, but also have a good selection of other drinks. Lunch and dinner menu is varied but all delicious (we've tried nearly all of the menu and there is lots to choose from). All the food is homemade in the kitchen. The landlord is originally a chef so you get the homemade feel in the menu, with a touch of sophistication! I'd really recommend this for locals or tourists. If you're on holiday in Suffolk and want to visit a real country pub then this is the one. There is a fire to sit round in the winter or sit outside and soak up the sun in the summer. Go down, have a drink and eat well. If you're still there after about 10pm, you'll probably end up with the landlord and landlady sitting on your table chewing the fat.

Popped along for food whilst staying at Ufford Park Hotel. This is a family run pub, very quaint, small (ish) and very traditional - but ever so slightly modern feel as well. There are casks of real ale on the bar (excellent), lagers, ciders and wine. But it's a simple pub with superb home-cooked food. The welcome was lovely. The landlord has a chat with you and we'd definitely go there again. Don't eat at Ufford. Eat here. It's 0.5 miles away from Ufford. Get a taxi there so you can sup to your hearts content.