The best restaurants in Alton Babergh East of England

I wanted to introduce my daughter in law's parents to Chloe's. They have just moved to Ipswich but came to see me today in Brantham. We just wanted a quick lunch after a chilly shopping morning. Us 2 ladies had a lovely home made fish pie, there were plenty of prawns and a lot of other fish in a very tasty sauce. It was served with roasted diced potatoes, a nicely browned potatoes on top and fresh vegetables. The individual dish with a nicely browned mash potatoes on top. It was served in a very hot individual oval dish, which was presented piping hot which always pleases me. Our vegetarian friend had a tuna and sweet corn panini, salad chips and home made coleslaw. I enjoyed a fruit smoothie, and the others had peppermint tea. From Ronnie

Great beer, friendly locals, very welcoming. Food is all home cooked and very fairly priced.

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

We popped in here for lunch, was told service would be about an hour, as they were busy, but actually our food arrived very quickly! Great pub for large groups wanting food. Large garden, dog friendly.

Great pub, friendly staff. Darts and a pool table. Nice atmosphere and welcoming feel when you walk in.

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.

A proper pub. Friendly staff and regulars, accommodating and uncomplicated atmosphere and cracking food. What more can you ask for? We came with a dog and baby and everyone was catered for. If you're looking for silver spoon service, this isn't the place for you. If you want good food, drink and a comfortable space to relax, it's perfect. We'll be back.

Lovely pub, great garden out the back. Locals friendly, gets busy, but was an Easter Sunday, so to be expected. Friendly bar staff, great food. Perfect location for the nearby lake! Dog friendly

Have been before and the food was great. Went for cooked breakfast told no hash browns and the worst cooked breakfast, one choice of eggs scrambled swimming in water and loaded with milk. Bacon was cheap fatty value bacon and bread was brown value drenched in the soggy water of the scrambled eggs… for the price wouldn’t go back considering Breeze in Witham has the best breakfast always packed and at a fraction of the price…. Shame as location this place has the potential but lacks in the food

Be warned. 1) No Dogs Allowed. 2) The other reviews of the owner/landlord being rude are true. I don't normally write reviews unless positive but this guy was next level abrupt. No website nor board outside saying "no dogs". The Welcome is definitely not warm as the board does state.