The best restaurants serving British food in East of England

Lovely family restaurant with Sea views. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

We enjoyed a later lunch after visiting the wildlife park. We hadn’t booked in advance and noted that a sign read they were fully booked for indoor seating however it was a lovely sunny day so we got a table outside and ordered from the bar. Drinks and food service was prompt which was surprising given how busy they were. We ordered the ploughman’s and sides of pork belly bites and honey and mustard sausages. The food was excellent. All elements were of top quality and very reasonable prices.

Really delicious food, fabulous service and a lovely atmosphere. We each had roasts, but the Al a carte menu looked fantastic too.

Our waitresses were happy to serve us but We were very disappointed with our food the 6 pizzas with various toppings, the base was totally burnt and dried the topping was very sparse, and item forgotten The tomato base was very sharp (dollop of tomato pure taste) And was expensive So we will not be visiting again

Four of us visited here on Sunday. We were looking forward to a roast dinner and the Dog & Duck didn't disappoint. The chicken supreme roasts were delicious, the meat tender, vegetables cooked to perfection and gravy superb. The home-made desserts were something else too, Eaton Mess, cheesecake and two syrup sponges were just beautiful. I must add that the staff were excellent too, friendly, helpful and attentive. We'll be back 😊

Very disappointing food. Artificial flavours spoilt the meal completely. The sardines on sourdough were nice but the bread was horrible. The pork ribs were covered in a highly flavoured sauce which spoilt them and even the side salad tasted like it had a bottled dressing. The risotto sounded great but again did not taste freshly made. Not a good experience.

Ate here after sailing up to Woodbridge. Friendly welcome and told food was no problem even though close to the cutoff. Fabulous food and well kept beers. Clearly popular with locals too.

We enjoyed a nice double birthday meal, food as always delicious. It is always recommended to book up in advance as other reviews suggest this place is truly enjoyed especially on weekends as they seem to be busy from open til close, even when they are fully booked they always try to accommodate your visit where they can.

Sunday roast for 4 people . We sat in garden with our 3 dogs. Great choice of beef , lamb , pork and turkey. Vegetables very good too . Staff are really pleasant and friendly . Service was very efficient . Most enjoyable .

Delivery driver had caused my peach iced tea to spill everywhere downing my brownie and causing it to leak through the bag so spilt all over my house

Great venue for any occasion, we wanted a holiday break, evening meal and found this delightful pub/restaurant not far from our accommodation. The menu is limited but offers wonderful food. The owner is a great character, so friendly and attentive, food is cooked fresh and the service was excellent. A summer evening would be fantastic as the outside space is wonderful. Heartily reccomend.

A lovely pub serving decent quality food with friendly staff, let down by below average accommodation. This was one of the most uncomfortable overnight stays I’ve ever had, mainly due to the excessive heat. I stayed during a hot spell and with no air conditioning, windows that could only be opened slightly, and most annoyingly a broken ceiling fan, I got hardly any sleep, and at one point considered sleeping in the car park. Bathroom light was on a timed sensor which meant it kept going off whilst in the shower and also came on randomly during the night. Two other pet hates of mine in hotel rooms…no USB sockets and a fixed shower head. Breakfast was OK, but not the quality of our dinner the night before. If I’m in the area again I’d look elsewhere.

A comfortable branch with plenty of seating, many near with mains sockets. A good place to relax before a walk in Epping Forest.

I was greeted by "we don't cater for gluten free diets". Fortunately my husband was not with me, I was out with a friend. After discussing the low risk of cross contamination for me, I was offered two main course options and a dessert. Food was good and well presented. We had to go to the bar to remind them to take our order, again to ask for a desert and again to ask for the bill. At no time were we offered another drink, such a shame as sales across the bar must be really poor. Why don't staff get trained in good service anymore 🫤

Had a delicious lunch with a group of friends, the staff were very welcoming and friendly. We all enjoyed our food, nobody was disappointed with their choice. Portions were a good size and the quality was excellent. As the weather was warm, we sat outside for a drink before going to our table inside. Would highly recommend.