The best restaurants serving British food in Lothingland Waveney East of England

Very very busy Sunday lunch service. Roast beef and all the trimmings, nice wobbly panacotta with ice cream. So tasty, one of the best Sunday lunch meals we’ve had in a long time. The staff are great friendly and helpful. The chefs who cooked our food produced quality food. Well done.

Don't be put off by reviews for the year pre October 2024 as the Mardle has now changed hands and is back to its wonderful standard again. 6 friends met for afternoon tea and were delighted with all the food on offer. There was a good choice of sandwiches, cakes and scones (sweet or savoury) and as much tea as we could drink. The crockery is a wonderful mix of mismatched bone china which adds to the attraction of this village tearoom. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Will definitely go again.

Our visit was lunch time on a Sunday. The food was very nice and the service was excellent. The Plough is very local for us, but we hadn’t been there for many years (before I had a wheelchair). Entering through the front door was a tight squeeze, but I made it. That’s with an electric power-chair. They don’t have an accessible toilet, but I knew that before we went.

Initially great communication on booking esp as I wasn’t getting confirmation from family. However, all clarified 3 days before we were due. Really quirky place, didn’t know where to look for bits and pieces but loved it. Although being a nurse, I had to hide by eyes from dust, dirt and hair - thankfully tables were clean and kitchen looked clean as well. It is dog friendly, which is great and I did inform them I have a big dog who will curl up in a corner. Arrived with family, staff were out back in the kitchen. Waited a bit to be seated and was shown to a tiny table for 2, next to fire guard with nowhere for my dog to sit. Asked to go the just vacated corner table. Sally (presume, as knew everyone and was cooking and serving) approached us saying ‘only booked for 2, advised it was always 3 but happened to be a change in menu chose. This chose benefitted them, financially. I didnt bother arguing, but did check my messages and she had confirmed everything. Anyway, drinks served and then noticed a small sign by the cash till saying ‘cash only’. I was not advised this on booking or anywhere on fb page. This meant I had to borrow my sister cash card and drive 10mins to Tesco to get cash. On return, cold latte awaited with my sister placing saucer over the top. Food came out. We had high tea, freshly made, so much and really delicious. We had to remind them about the sandwiches for myself and my sister as they never came out with everything else. They were attentive and friendly once the food came out. I am in 2 minds whether to go back again as the welcoming and cash incident did affect my opinion. I would have to be consider who I took there as know my mum would not like the cleanliness. However, as said food was amazing.

Another wonderful lunch = this was the first proper meal we have had since going down with that lurgey that is doing the rounds. We've been off food and not really been able to taste or eat much till now. So it was really eally nice to get out and have a Sunday lunch our only regret was that we couldnt eat it all (left over side effect from the lurgery). So fabulous fabulous food well presented by great great staff - thank you.

An exceptional lunch! Beautifully cooked food, generous portions, lovely welcoming and efficient staff, dedicated dog tables (book ahead) and great drinks selection. We all enjoyed it greatly and will be coming again as soon as we have room for more! Highly recommended.