The best restaurants in Long Melford Babergh East of England

Very welcoming team at this pub , very helpful and super efficient in such a busy environment. Great selection of drinks/beers and so on Sunday roasts great and both the classic and buttermilk Burgers were spot on. Great choice of deserts too

Myself and partner visited The Bull for a pub lunch and was greeted by the lovely barmaid Sarah whose hospitality skills were outstanding. Sarah was so professional and helpful and guided us through the menu and also asked about any allergies we may have. Our experience was outstanding and the food was amazing. My partner enjoyed the salted pepper squid for his starter and the buttermilk chicken burger for his main. I had the king prawns and chorizo for my starter which was delicious and the hunters chicken for my main. The service was outstanding by Sarah and we will definitely be returning again soon. Thank you Lyndsey and Jason

My Partner and I have just visited your Coffee Shop in Tesco Store in Sudbury Suffolk and were served by a young lady by the name of Izi. She was a delight and the sort of person you need to keep. Made our day. Thank you

It's in a nice location, parking directly outside for 4 cars and ample parking 3 minutes or less away, free too. It's a 5 min walk into Long Melford and it's a really nice walk too. I stayed for two nights 15 - 17 April 2025. Its a lovely building. That's the first thing you notice. Really nice bar and great selection of drinks. I had an evening meal of: Ham hock terrine, apple chutney, pork fat croutons followed by Lamb rump, lamb shoulder hash brown, loaded hispi cabbage, jus. Breakfast was included in my booking, it wasn't a buffet - I was glad about that - all freshly cooked to order and it was delightful. They clearly make their own hash browns. My room was a 'snug'. It was well presented, nice style, clean and comfortable. I don't recommend it for a couple, it was maybe a tad too snug but great for me or good for a couple who are going to be up and out. The staff are usually friendly and helpful in hotels and this was no exception. As I left one of them asked how my stay was. I said 'just short of'... perfect'. I was there for a funeral, so unlikely to be back. If I had reason to return, this would be the place I choose.

We were well aware that it could be a lively pub but wow on Friday the noise was unbelievable, I’m not actually complaining I did expect some noise but as the building is so old there is no getting away from it so just be aware it was noisy till 00:45am then no issue, Friday it was quiet after midnight so a welcome surprise! The room was clean and bed comfortable and staff were pleasant. I’ve scored 3 in essence it’s a 3.5 but I’ve gone down as for some reason our en-suite wasn’t. Room 5 we had a separate bathroom which was a surprise and to have to get dressed to go for a pee at 2am is a bit meh. TBH I would not have booked it had I known but I’ve taken my mark down because of it.

We ordered food, jacket potatoes and it was appalling. The potatoes were cold and there was blue roll stuck to rim of the microwaved insipid bean chilli that I ordered. When I confronted staff with my opinion of the food there was no apology or contrition, just a sarcastic thank you. Absolutely piss poor food and service.