Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard in Suffolk Coastal

Rude staff. More interested in talking to each other than serving customers. I was waiting at the bar to be served money in hand and the guy behind the bar looked at me several times, then another guy stood next to me came and stood next to me the barman came over and said usual to the guy next to me. It’s clear they only want you in the pub if you are a regular.

Cozy pub with very inviting and welcoming staff. The drinks are very reasonably priced for Woodbridge. Type of pub you say you’ll go for one and end up there the whole night!

Came to the pub with a group of friends to have some drinks and a catch up. One of the bar staff was incredibly sour and refused to answer simple yes or no questions about what drinks they had to offer as it “wasn’t our turn”. Whilst waiting patiently to be served, the same bartender rudely barged past us to get back to the bar, calling my friend “stupid” for standing where she was, after she politely moved aside to let him past. The owner of the pub was no better! As they were closing, he went around the premises aggressively telling people to f*** off out of the pub. The lack of courtesy and manners from the workers is truly distasteful and unacceptable. It’s such a shame as the pub itself has such a great atmosphere. Don’t bother coming it you were thinking of doing do.

This is a lovely, charming little local type pub. What impressed me was the fact rhey only had one barman worming (on a Saturday afternoon) and, despite how busy it was, he was totally on top of things and very friendly. Good job!

Visited last night with a friend for drinks. Under new ownership and all the staff were completely lovely. We had the best time. A lovely atmosphere and the most wonderful pub doggy ever. Thank you so much for making our night so special. We'll definitely be back

Lovely pub, nice beer garden, good beer, under new ownership, very pleasant staff, pub full of character

Firstly the outside of the pub is stunning, rugby is the name of the game in this pub, the beer was good, girl behind the bar was super pleasant, and if we lived here this would be my local for sure, has a nice beer garden as well.....a proper pub!

We sat outside in the courtyard of this pub whilst on holiday last week. The lager and wine were very good. We wanted to stay for another drink but the seats were incredibly uncomfortable and the garden was so sad we decided to move on. With the pub being closed for covid, why hadn't anyone taken the time to tidy up what could be a very pretty garden. It was along with the furniture, unloved.

We visited on a quiet afternoon, but were well looked after and enjoyed the atmosphere. An excellent stop for a couple of beers.

When we visit this pub yesterday for the 3rd time, the service was terrible again. A young man serving was so rude and unhelpful. I would avoid this place like the plague. Every time we have been in it has been the same bad service and we will not be returning for a 4th visit.

Called to this pub on Saturday night shortly after 10.30pm only to find the doors locked. The windows were open with people drinking and others we could see standing at the bar. Thinking the door had been closed by mistake we called to some seated customers who kindly asked the landlord/ manager to come over. His response from some distance was that they’d been busy and didn’t want to serve anyone else. Then walked off. There was absolutely no need for his unpleasant attitude.There are plenty of friendly places in Woodbridge. When we visit the town again we’d avoid this pub at all costs.

Great beer, friendly locals and brilliant service! Much needed after a long day walking! Always look forward to returning every year

Went to the Bell & Steelyard tonight to see if we could watch the Liverpool v Man City game as they boast of big screens & Sky Sports. Met with a decidedly unfriendly welcome, followed by a 5min comedy routine (for their own benefit) telling us to basically eff off to another pub. Astonishing cuntism.

Two of us went in here on a Friday evening (around 8) and were told to leave immediately because we “couldn’t be older than 12” despite the fact I was holding my car keys. Didn’t get asked for ID was just rudely told to leave by barman. As far as I’m aware, there are no laws that you have to be 18 to order a soft drink in a pub so was very confused and offended as to why we had to leave.

This beautiful building dates from 1450 and is the oldest building in Woodbridge. Very dog friendly. Not an extensive menu but great for a quiet lunch. Staff very friendly.

I was unexpectedly in Woodbridge and sought out a historic pub with good food and a good selection of real beer. The hospitality I hoped would also accompany these requirements. I was not disappointed. This pub is at least a three centuries old and was a former steel workshop as denoted by the name. It still has the winch outside, though damaged by a passing tall lorry at the moment. As you would expect there are not right angles here, walls, doors and floor are all on the wonk and part of the reason I love pubs like this. We were greeted warmly and the excellent and helpful hospitality continued to us out of towners. I would therefore say that although every pub needs its locals, any person visiting the town will receive a lovely reception here. Three well kept real ales, the two I tasted were great. From the traditional menu we chose cod (fresh from the mongers that morning) and chips and the steak and kidney suet pudding. Cod was good quality and the batter so crispy, almost tempura, that I wish my local fish and chip shops could equal it. I have not had a steak and kidney pudding for years and remember it as quite stodgy. Not here. The suet pudding is the lightest I have eaten and it's great to see someone still putting kidneys in it. Lovely rich gravy to go with the buttery mash and creamy leeks. With both meals we had chunky chips which tasted twice fried :) - don't quote me on that. Wish I lived closer as I would be in here all the time. Maybe I'll retire here.

Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard has proved to be a great venue for sailors wanting a beer. We have enjoyed the hospitality and top quality beer.

Fair selection of beer but as my friend and I chose the same sandwich we felt that they had to share the filling. Chicken and bacon? #stillhungry. Nice patio though.

Cozy pub, full of locals, with good beer and pub billiards to play. Friendly staff and great atmosphere

Great pub with good food and lovely patio. Located in a centuries old building (like many in Woodbridge) this pub is a popular local pub has a lively atmosphere!

Welcoming, traditional old pub serving Real Ale. It has a great atmosphere; coal fire burning on this snowy cold day and plenty of banter at the bar. We had a lovely relaxed meal with good service.

This was the third (and last) pub visited in Woodbridge on a freezing cold December evening. We loved it and if we weren't heading out for food we would have stayed for longer. A great selection of ales on offer (a couple of St. Edmunds went down very well) and the choice of wines by the glass was good. Very friendly bar staff and locals made the bar welcoming. A very interesting old hostelry, with different furniture and a rugby bias on the walls. If I am ever back in this part of the world I will be sure to visit again. Cheers.

Out driving around Suffolk came across this really lovely old world pub.

Popped in after shopping in the town

We popped in for some pre dinner drinks. The pub had a lovely atmosphere, good selection of drinks and a cosy fire.

A good selection of cask ales. A limited menu but the quality of the food we had for dinner was excellent food. A very good convivial atmosphere with a mixture of locals and visitors.

Un precioso pub, lleno de historia, realmente bien atendido, con un camarero muy profesional que nos ofreció una degustación de cervezas antes de elegir.

Visiting Woodbridge for the day and was passing here when it started to rain , a little to early for dinner so settled on drinks and snacks the bar itself is really cosy very old world as is the marvellous building did not use outside due the weather good range of beer and other drinks friendly talkative owner and regulars would have stayed to eat but Chef appeared to be running late , Reccomended

Llamado en un capricho para un café un Domingo mientras explora Woodbridge y acabamos quedándonos para el almuerzo. Teníamos nuestro perro con nosotros, así que nos quedamos impresionados por el tazón de agua fuera y la señal de que eran perros.

El pub es una encantadora posada. El personal es muy amable, aunque no había muchos clientes para un jueves por la noche. Tuve el pastel de carne con cerveza deliciosa pastelería que tenía y el cumplir shortcrust era tierna y cartílago gratis. Que venía con una salsa sabrosa gruesas y col fresca, vibrante y las zanahorias más suculentos. El puré era sencillo aunque quizás necesitaba un poco más de condimento.

Un amable, acogedor local. Excelentes cervezas servidas por un barman encantador joven. Ambiente relajado y civilizado.

We visited this pub as we had read it was a nice old traditional pub. Our dog was welcomed but when we tried to order a lunch at 2.02pm we were told everything was shut down. We only asked for a couple of sandwiches but it would appear that was too much trouble. Not impressed.

An excellent pub with a blazing fire and good pub menu. The bar serves an excellent choice of local and guest ales.

I really like this Pub and try to visit if I am in Woodbridge. The wine I had was of good quality. There is a great atmosphere. It makes you wish you were one of their regulars! The historic exterior is well worth a trip to see.

Really lovely old pub. Came in and was greeted by a lovely warm real fire, and friendly staff. Only had one drink but the food looked lovely and would like to try it next time. Certainly love their rugby here with several items of memorabilia including a Ospreys shirt. They even serve Brains Welsh beer! A very enjoyable lunchtime pint and will go back for a longer stay.

If you are looking for an authentic English pub, this is the winner. We stopped in this week for a pint and a sticky toffee pudding and we loved it. Staff was great. We will definitely be visiting again.

Superb place, which happens to be the second home for Woodbridge RFC. Fine selection of Ales and food cooked to order.

This is a fascinating old pub, but it is also blessed with a friendly lively customer base. We enjoyed a very filling and good value meal , some excellent ales and a live band (Ramoras) who were great fun, and played a range of 60/70/80 covers, the highlight was watching the crown from Woodbridge RFC getting into a slightly goodnatured but tipsy groove with the band. A great evening and the staff were so helpful and friendly.

We had a yummy Sunday lunch here so was looking forward to a midweek return. I watched a lady, on Sunday, devour her pork belly meal and crunch away on perfectly cooked crackling and wiped her plate clean. So it was an easy choice for me to select this and some sweet potato fries (my fave) and a kale coleslaw (ingenious)!However it started to go downhill here, the chef came out and stood at the bar wanting to be served which wasnt happening, so frustrated, he went behind the bar and helped himself to a pack of pork scratching (interesting I thought- and started to worry)I was right to worry, my pork belly arrived sprinkled with scratchings, I have to say it was the worst pork belly I have eaten. I had to scrape meagre pork off slippery slimy pork fat layers. My partner encouraged me to send it back but I was hungry so ate the mediocre fries (some uncooked).The interesting part is how it was dealt with, I asked a mature chap (thought he was landlord) when collecting the plates (I dont think he is renowned for charm) 'I want you to tell me they are not pork scratchings?' No he said that is crackling, to which we both questioned him again, he muttered I'll go and find out, he returned and mumbled 'no-one is saying anything, but it wont be on the bill' and disappeared.When we went to pay the bill nothing was said by him until we turned to leave when under his breath he said something, I turned and asked him to repeat what he said and he told me that crackling is not on the menu, that is a 'bonus'. I tried to ask him was that really relevant when he most abruptly told me to 'leave it'. We did.Needless to say, we are here for a week or two more and like eating and drinking out, guess where we wont be going.

Just returned home from a very delicious Sunday roast and a pint. Glad we got in early as we hadn't booked and they were turning people away. Obviously a very popular pub

Visited this pub for the first time in many years. Only had a sandwich and a couple of pints of excellent beer but if the rest of the menu is up to this standard it should be very good. Lovely old unspoiled proper friendly pub. Excellent range of real ales. Will certainly go back and try something else. Great, friendly service.Lovely patio garden for the warmer months.

Called in here on a Sunday lunchtime and had an excellent Sunday roast. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and there is a pleasant atmosphere in this obviously very old pub. We'll be back!

I am always reluctant to give negative reviews but I have to say that this place did not live up to any of the claims that they make in their publicity. Admittedly, we were there on a Monday evening when most restaurants are slow but this really did not justify the poor quality of food and service we received. They claim to offer the best fish and chips in town but they were nothing other than average with greasy batter and very average chips. Although we were almost the only people eating there, the barman turned away four people on the grounds that they were fully booked. I bet the owner did not know about that!. We must have been subjected to the "B" team but that is no excuse.

Revisted the pub for a meal having been in prior for drinks earlier. As always the welcome was very warm and the menu catered for Coliacs. We both had the sizzling beef special that made a very nice change. The meal was excellent as usual and my dog well looked after. If you like your pubs to be pubs that also sell food then this is for you and me.

We were a party if 4 with a toddler and popped in because we had heard a ancestor had been a landlord there many moons ago ( although we got no further with that the lady was so very helpful)I wouldn't say the pub is child friendly,but they were so friendly and helpful and this is a traditional pub, so I guess kiddies wouldn't have been in pubs anyway!!We ordered 2 scampis,a burger ( we were amazed at the size) and a jacket potato with pulled pork, these all arrived quickly and were delicious.I would love to visit again.Thank you AAA.

After a three-year period we once again visited this pub although did not eat this time. The pub remains a beautiful spot with many old paintings and artifacts spread throughout the facility making for a very 'homey' atmosphere. The back garden is absolutely beautiful and it is obvious a lot of work goes into it by someone with a good eye. It is our understanding they were going to do some renovations but not sure if this is to take place soon .. even so sure these will be as sympathetic to the building as the present decor.

I have visited this pub many times over the past few years and never been disappointed. Superbly kept beer,good food,no blaring pop music,dog friendly and no screaming kids.thank you very much.

Worth the visit for the historical interest of the bell and steelyard workings. Reasonable range of beers and spirits available. We had a drink outside in the garden which is quite pleasant but the tables were not very clean

Has a good range for lunch and is a quaint premise There are garden/courtyard at the back for sunny days though can be a little tight in the pub at peak times.

We didn't eat here but had drinks several times, inside and also in the beautiful patio garden. Great selection of well kept real ales, friendly landlord and staff, friendly locals and lovely dogs (and I don't usually like dogs!!). Our children really enjoyed the jelly babies sold by the glass too. This was our favourite pub in Woodbridge by far. We miss it!

Ok, so I got carried away once I found they made proper short crust pastry meat pies, but the kids loved their burgers, and the roast was really nice too. Forget the Adnams pub and try this one instead.

We dropped in here for a quick lunch. The interior of the pub is dingy and looks as though it needs a make over. Good and pretty courtyard out the back. We ate deep fried scampi and peas and chips and a beef burger with chips and peas. Both reasonable. Good selection of beers. Friendly staff.

we were booked in as a party of 20+ and were seated in two rooms, we had all pre-ordered one of the roast dinners. The food was served to everyone within a short space of time. The vegetables were al dente and the meat generous. we were given a discount for cash payment.

Called in for a drink and lunch on a Saturday. Greeted with a warm fire in the bar. Pleasant staff and enjoyed the Greene King IPA and egg and chips.

First visit just by chance to this pub. My companion enjoyed there lamb shank, loads of veg, perhaps too much for one. My fish and chips was very good, plentiful, we could not manage a pudding. Shall certainly visit again. On another note, you do not feel you have to have a meal, its a pub for drinkers also, which is great.

We were made to feel very welcome here today including our dog. Food was absolutely superb and very generous portions. Staff were lovely and very attentive. Well worth a second visit.

Amazing building full of history (1550's ) . Very good loin of cod , fish and chips with homemade tartare sauce. Good beer and friendly Labrador ! Very traditional pub!

On New Year's Day the pubs in Woodbridge were packed so tried this lovely pub for the first time. What a great place! Good food friendly welcome cosy comfortable and a calm atmosphere to read the paper or chat to your friend! Hopefully the posh Woodbridge newcomers won't discover t!!

We tried this place because of there 'famous' Sunday roasts. The meal was what you would expect from a Pub roast, freshly cooked and hot and plenty of it but I'm not sure where the 'famous' fits in. The pate' starter was huge, almost a meal in its self. If you like an old Pub atmosphere and good food then its worth a try.

Stopped for a drink. Lovely little pub, very authentic feel to the place. Friendly welcome and great choice of drinks on offer including beers on tap and mulled wine! There were some mince pies on the bar free to everyone which was a nice touch. Open fire was roaring and made the place feel really warm and cosy. Food looked amazing although we didn't have time to eat. Location is ideal with a two minute walk from the town centre which is close to cheap parking. Lovely little pub with a bit of history too.

We had a blast in this pub. It was a Friday night, so it was quite full. We were late in arriving, but they told us they would serve us anyway. Good fish and chips.

We visited this pub on the 22 September having been here last year and are pleased report all is well. The service is friendly and efficient and the ambience of the pub excellent once again the food was excellent straight forward cooking at its best. I like to eat in pubs that serve food but don't forget that they are a pub. If you prefer pretentious gastro pubs this is not for you but I am glad to say it is for me. With a choice of real ales to match the quality of the food.

Has an open fire in the bar, lots of nooks & crannies and friendly staff. Menu looked good & friends have eaten here recently & said it was very good.

Great Pub. Typically British- rugby is a big theme and it is a must visit if you are in Woodbridge. The staff are lovely.

The Bell & Steelyard is a lovely old building and an excellent place to go for a good pint and good pub food. There's always a new beer on tap to try and the Bell burger certainly fills you up. Staff are pleasant and the garden area is great in the summer. My favourite pub in Woodbridge.

Lovely atmospheric pub. We called in on the off chance and were very glad we did. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. What we particularly liked was that this is obviously a pub that people return to. Loads of regulars in enjoying a catch up with each other and a read of the papers (provided by the pub which is a nice touch). Nice area outside to the rear of the pub if you fancy an open air drink. We will return to sample the food but they certainly know how to look after their beers and cider. Great place.

We often pop in for a drink at this pub particularly early evening. We are always made very welcome and we love the garden which is beautiful all year round. We have eaten here often and think it is probably the best Sunday Roast in Woodbridge.

Popped in here today for some lunch. Had a nice feel to it,staff were very friendly. Both the food and the pint of ale I had were superb.

As a group of three of us rolling up on a Bank Holiday Monday today, we just had a real fancy for just good old Fish & Chips. Firstly, the interior is full of old charm genuine character.Well the range of available options on the Menu nearly tempted me, but two of us kept to the fish and chips, with a third choice having the Scampi.The Cod loin in ale batter was excellent, quality and quantity.I also have to say, the pub/restaurant was very clean indeed, and the customer service was top notch. Very attentive, in a friendly heart felt way.A good choice of ales also available. Not that we used it, but the gardens at the rear were a real pleasant surprise.Next time we are in the area, we will definitely be returning.

Came in for a lunch just to try it out. Quite small and tired decor, more just a drinkers pub possibly but they have tried to offer a standard varied menu. Menu just on the blackboard. Initially disappointed with no vegetarian choice, I then spotted a couple of items on the back of the door to the garden, so I chose the cashew nut roast. When our meals arrived we were happy and all seemed fairly good. However, I fared quite badly with the vegetarian meal and had to return my food as the nut burger (not a roast at all) was completely hard, overcooked and mostly inedible. Although I was provided with a much better cooked one later, I was amazed that the cook hadn't noticed that he or she had killed the first one. The other meals we had were pretty good but I feel that this pub would do better serving slightly more basic food and charging less because I have eaten a lot better elsewhere and for less.There is a beer garden at the rear which looked quite pleasant and would be good for larger groups possibly and for people with dogs, who are welcomed. The only reason I wouldn't return is because of value for money and I don't think this pub really delivers very well on that overall (decor, atmosphere, food, service). With a sandwich and a pint in their garden I would probably have been happier.

We came in for lunch and were giving a brilliant welcome. Between us we had 3 dogs 2 rather large and they were made to feel welcome as well. We had a lovely meal and also dessert and can't wait to come back. Would recommend it very much.

Apart front the overwhelming stench of urine, throughout the generally unclean and uncleared tables and the unwelcoming atmosphere the food was horrible and the attitude of the staff was crap when trying to sort out the problem

We popped into the pub late on Christmas Eve afternoon, having finished the last of the shopping! We received a great welcome and we chose some great beers. A game of Jenga went on for hours and became a tournament - lovely way to spend a few hours! Can't wait to go back and watch the Six Nations!

This was my second visit here,lovely roast beef lunch,accompanied by a really good draught lager,friendly attentive staff in pleasant dining room.

Called in here at 8 pm on a miserable Monday night. LovelyLooking pub, real fires, real ale, casque marque accredited. Asked if they were still doing food and was told yes. Asked if I could sit by the fire? No because a big party might come in, you can sit in the back room. That was empty, had all the atmosphere of a warehouse, so I said I didn't think I'd bother, and left. It may be that the food is good, the beer might be nice but customer service and welcome? It's a shame.

Nearly didn't get dinner at just before 9pm as" the kitchen was closing". Chose two cheap dishes which were satisfactory - pasta and a burger. Plenty of it, and the "olde-worlde" surroundings made it a bit different.

Immediately impressed by this immaculately kept pub, we stopped for lunch as well as a drink. What a good decision that was! The quality of food was much, much better than expected for the price, and would put more expensive (and pretentious) "gastro pubs" to shame. Duck eggs with gammon were a nice touch, the sizzling tikka brilliant and the perfectly cooked vegetables with my steak and kidney pudding faultless.

Traditional local pub serving good quality food, we can definately recommend the locally sourced gammon.

This is our local for drinks and food, very friendly, lovely old pub, beautiful garden. Regulars and visitors all welcome and is dog friendly. Good pub grub.

To be fair, the food was delicious. Roast pork was gorgeous and my friend loved the chocolate brownie. However, paying for your meal for three. (£55) and then being told we had only put £45 down by the barmaid when she came back from the till wasn't good. Must be the magical atmosphere that makes £10 notes disappear between the table and the till! She was having none of it (my mate had counted it twice), so we won't be going back and we'll be making sure everyone else knows about it too. Says something when the table behind we're complaining about her undercharging for wine, then coming back demanding more...

Had a very enjoyable dinner here with my family. Food is quite plain and simple but a nice change from the usual gastropubs we visit. Staff were pleasant and welcoming. A lovely old pub inside and out.

We were looking for somewhere with decent food at a reasonable price on a Friday night in Woodford in June. Also wanted fish, gluten free.Bell was buzzing with locals, food was very good though not excessively cheap (to us northerners ) and local cider was excellent. Great atmosphere.Highly recommended!

A really nice historic pub, lots of atmosphere and excellent beer. The food offering is displayed on a blackboard, quite a short lost, always a good sign. The signature dish appears to be loin of Lowestoft cod, and what a dish. Without doubt the best fish and chips I have had in years, the fish moist and tasty, the chips cooked to perfection. The fact that it seems to run out quite early in the evening indicated it really is fresh, not from the freezer.

This is not my closest pub in Woodbridge but it is definately worth the extra walk, great pub lovely food and great for value! Really friendly staff and I love new decoration done when the new Landlords Chris and Tom took over a year ago! Really good beer and a beautifully kept beer garden in the back! Would definately advise a visit there!

We were drawn to this place because it looked interesting, had a quirky name and welcomed pets. It is a truly authentic pub with well kept beer and very tasty food at very reasonable prices; it is not some overpriced gastro joint. We received a very warm welcome from the bar man and landlord, who recommended a very good, unknown to me, Greene King ale; how nice to find a non -Adnams pub in this neck of the woods! S had an excellent tomato pasta dish and I had a really good Steak and Kidney pud- we had no room for a dessert. The pub exuded a lovely warm welcoming atmosphere. As we left the barman invited us to their Sunday roast- how I wish we had gone instead of suffering an overpriced, tasteless roast at a well known " Larder" up the road! The dog agreed.

Decided to give this pub a try when me and my mother fancied going for a spot of lunch, was debating between this pub and another local. Oh how I'm glad I picked this pub. The pub itself is very open, yet cosy. It looks as if its one of the many that were built from the remnaints of ships, and the decor inside is very interesting. Lovely art of the local area and lots of old relics like old bank documents from the mid 19th century. The staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel at ease right away, very polite and easy to talk to. When the food came, oh how I was impressed, they spared no expense in getting the it cooked and presented as perfectly as possible. I genuinely don't think I've ever had such a nice looking meal in my life, and the taste more than matched it. A dish from heaven; and don't even get me started on the desert. Now, I know you probably imagine a meal of this calibre would cost you an arm and a leg, but given the average prices in today's economy I'd say this was slightly on the cheaper side. I won't go into exactly figures, but given that we had two meals, two deserts, and three drinks, I'd say it came to a very competitive amount indeed. I was expecting to pay a fair sum more. Overall then, a very interesting and lovely pub, with food you'll be hard pressed to beat in the local area at these prices. Genuinely the best lunch hour I've had in a very, very long time. Five stars from my Mum and I. :)

Family get together, 17 in total, all ordered separately yet served together within minutes. Food was of a very high standard but very reasonably priced. Some excellent real ales and I sampled Proper Job very tasty. In fact proper job was exactly what the landlord and his staff achieved. Would definitely go there again.

From outside the pub looks great, very old English. My friend and I received a very warm welcome. We chose Mexican burritos, which were served with chunky chips, salad, sour cream and salsa. The food was hot, delicious and it arrived within a reasonable time. We asked for extra sour cream and salsa, which was brought out to us. We sat outside in the garden area which was lovely - wild looking, natural and like sitting in someone's back garden! Good value, oldy worldy pub, would definitely visit again.

Good pub, good, friendly staff and their fish and chips are to die for. Well worth a visit, especially if you can't be bothered to deep fry yourself! You might be lucky and just get a table but could be wiser to book.

Liked all of it. Lovely garden, lovely food, lovely characterful atmosphere. Best pub in Woodbridge.

Tried two pubs in town but their menus didn't excite so went in a third and it had so many dogs in I'd be amazed to see their hygiene certificate!!!!!!!!!!However ,fourth time lucky and the atmosphere here was lovely and our host Jonty very good.Great choice of beers and food was lovely.Not the swiftest to be served but worth the wait and would definately return here.Woodbridge is quintessential England and this was worth the search.

A great pub with great beer, great food, and great service. The best pub in Woodbridge & surrounding area by far. I strongly recommend it.

Apart from the great beer, the great food and the great atmosphere, the historic building, the service and the large garden, it is one of only two pubs in Woodbridge (the other is a long way from the town centre) which has an accessible toilet! Bar staff will direct you around the back for access to the pub via the garden (or find your own way). Ramped access to this stunning old building. A treat in WoodbridgeThis is a pub that literally has it all (unless you want fruit machines and loud music) Love it.

A great old , very friendly, pub. Unusually, it has many of the traditional pub games. Bar Billiards, skittles etc etc. Great food with plenty of choice.It has saved it's traditional charm, unlike many pubs that have 'modernised'.I loved the place.

Food was average with nothing out of the ordinary on the menu but staff pleasant enough. The decor was interesting though. Will visit again sometime.

I visited this establishment with my husband and family on Bank Holiday Monday on a family day out with the intention of enjoying a pleasant lunch in the restaurant.Unfortunately, we were refused entry, as our party included a young baby. We offered to leave the pushchair outside and carry the baby, either in our arms, or in her carseat, but this was also unacceptable to the member of staff. He wasn't even pleasant and polite in refusing our entry. As we were leaving, another family were walking in with a baby, probably to receive the same 'welcome'. We will certainly give this establishment a wide berth in future! We eventually went to the Wilford Bridge in Melton, where we received a much warmer welcome and a lovely meal, which made up for the cold reception and rudeness at Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard

Came here for lunch on very cold day. Pub was warm & welcoming . Enjoyed the tasty home cooked food. Your dog will also be welcome here as it's a very dog friendly pub, with owners dogs wandering round. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

Excellent service, staff are very welcoming. Wide choice of proper beers. The new team have reinvigorated the place. Great food probably best to book.

Very nice "British Pub" with no modern furniture or additions, very warm and friendly and a pleasure to visit. Had lunch there and enjoyed it very much , well presented and plentiful.The owners have obviously put a lot into the establishment and they deserve to do well out of it. i hope the summer brings in the punters for them.

I was on a pub crawl of Woodbridge and Ipswich and was pleasntly surprised to see that the pub is in such a lovely building. As it was cold outside, it was nice to enter to a wall of heat from a traditional coal fire, and to receive a warm welcome from both the bar staff and the pub's dogs. As it was quiet, I had a great chat with the staff about the town, the pub and the dogs. The beer was in top condition, and although I never ate, another person in the bar did and it looked and smelt great. I was then given directions to the other pubs in the town, and even information for later on in the day in Ipswich. Superb!!