The best restaurants serving British food in East of England

Service absolutely dreadful, we waited 1.5 hours for our food to arrive. We visited this establishment for food twice and both times waited for food for over 1 hour!. The staff was not too concerned about our food being delayed either.

Went in here to have a meal but it was fully booked the staff were very good and recommended another pub in the area. I would book in advance if you wish to eat here

A group of six of us ate Sunday roasts here this past weekend. Had all the meat choices between us and everyone loved it. The portions are big, meats were all well seasoned and not overcooked, and the trimmings were all good. Special shoutout for the red cabbage which tasted smoked. Best pub roast i’ve had in a long time. We’ll definitely be back. The service was also on point, and staff were friendly despite the added stress of the point of sale systems playing up that day due to internet problems.

Please be aware this pub has been closed since late August 2024. The brewery is apparently looking for new tenants. (Great pub when it was open!)

Prompt efficient service, delicious and well presented food.

Cheap booze. Nothing more really. Dark inside even when the sun is out 🤣 It's a spoons

Four of us the roast lunch, unfortunately the food was very substandard. The thinly sliced meat (I tried the lamb, pork and beef) tasted like the pre packed sort, the broccoli was very overcooked and soggy, the roast potatoes were very hard and dried out, the rest was ok ish. The service was excellent, really friendly and attentive. However, I couldn't recommend the pub and won't be going back.

Dropped in here for an early dinner before catching the Ferry for Hook of Holland. Mrs M had the crab linguini, my son had Nuss (dogfish and I had the pork belly. The food was amazing, served hot and required no seasoning. The bar and waiting staff were very pleasant and the beer was very good as well. Will certainly eat here again when next sailing to the continent. A good start to the holidays

I ordered a mix grill. This is the 4oz steak and 5oz gammon

We had a couple of ok Steaks Toilets a bit of a mission , upstairs. Good service by a keen young lady . I wouldn’t go again though 🤷‍♂️

Local pub with really cozy beer garden. Really enjoyed the ribs special and the chips

Best fish and chip shop in Aldeburgh. Had freshly cooked scampi and a medium cod, both with chips. The cod was so tasty and cooked in a light batter. Chips good and not too greasy. Always good to buy from here and eat on the sea wall by the beach. Good value for money.

Under new management … Thank you, rory Nathan and Annabelle and all the other staff that make us feel so welcome …..I must say the food was delicious. The atmosphere was very welcoming children and dogs friendly … Very good vibes will return

Beautiful old pub with great service - barman very kindly didn’t charge me for a spilled drink. Food was great too.

I used to be a frequent visitor to the five bells when Caroline and Darren ran it. They Used to pride themselves on good food and ales. Admittedly, not the cheapest, but you were getting quality. The pub today just seems unloved, had a pint of Brixton lager which was off. Had to swap it for ale which was not much better. Pub is now mostly mass produced lagers It’s a shame the pub is not what it used to be or have the owners it deserves. Believe it’s owned by a chain?. Sorry….. just seen the pub at its best and it feels like a pub that’s lost its soul.