The best restaurants in Alton Babergh East of England

It's a very locally pub. Got looked at when we went in staff very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent.

Had the best Sunday roast we have had for years. What a lovely friendly pub. Even our dog was welcome in the bar area.

Recommended cakes and baguettes. All homemade.very good food. You can also sit at tables. Old fashioned good grub

Very friendly welcome late on a Saturday evening.

It amazes me how this bar has a decent rating, well, they must be from friends of the bar. The bar is only open part time, and why is that? Because the only people it attracts is the local druggies and lowlifes. You won’t find anyone with any kind of standards drinking here, and trust me, you’ll be surrounded by 16 to 25 year olds. It seems the Ark is happy with this clientele, as the majority of Brantham know it’s known for this kind of thing. This “bar” is a failing business and will continue to be, unless it actually makes the effort with attracting the right customers who will make others comfortable drinking there. This bar is bad news and I would avoid. I have lived in the village for a long time and it’s such a shame, but you hear all kinds of rumours about it. Every time I drive past it seems it’s never open. If you prefer somewhere a little more classy then try the Brantham bull. The Brantham bull makes effort to provide a service for the elderly and actually wants to succeed.

Couldn’t end up eating due to several intolerances, however the man on the phone couldn’t have been more helpful and did offer to whip me up a curry (unfortunately, my fussiness did come out and I don’t like curry).

Food was nice, setting was nice. Waitress couldn’t crack a smile taking the order and basically plonked our drinks on the table. However the younger lady on the till was very friendly, polite and nice when we bought some cakes to take out.

Fantastic overnight stay.. the Buckingham suite ticked all the boxes. Lauren and Rowland made me feel very much at home.. the bar has a great atmosphere which matched my fish and chips.. glorious locally made ice cream .. definitely recommend a visit.

Fabulous food and absolutely lovely friendly staff, you need to prebook in advance for Sunday lunch as its the best around and books up very quick.