The best restaurants serving British food in East of England

Ordered the fish and chips the server was very nice and professionally when it arrived it was all over cooked batter and little fish, when the server called over the Manager he took the food to the kitchen and the cook, according to the Manager said that it was fine. When I told the Manager that I didn't want it he showed no interest at all and his manner was that he couldn't care less and was not bothered, I have been going to this pub for years but will not be going back and will advise my friends to do the same.

Great spot in the village. Very welcoming, hot food and a good range of beers. A relaxed atmosphere and filled with happy people which made our visit that much more enjoyable. Will be back.

We stayed at the Cross Keys in Nov 2024, the restaurant was lovely, and the food was great. But the room was cold and very noisy. I took my husband for an overnight stay for his birthday, but we hardly slept all night due to the noise from the main road. Unfortunately, the room we stayed in was located at the front of the property and really needs double glazing installed, I would have got more sleep, sleeping in my car on the hard shoulder of the M25. The service also lacked, I had to ask for dessert, as the manager (who also kept singing all the way through service) was to busy looking on her laptop, arranging staff shifts for the following week. We were also told that the bar was closing early, around 20.15pm, I would assume to lack of punters drinking in the bar. I can't fault the food though this was very good, and we really enjoyed it, but the room well, this really lacked and needs to be used as storage only due to the road noise. Sorry but we won't be back.

Great evening at the Hare. Very welcoming with good food and great atmosphere. The team are always very accommodating and friendly

This pub is run by friendly people. We had a very nice lunch here. My son ordered 3 small plates for his lunch and couldn't believe how big the portions were. We had to help him out and he's an adult! I had a tasty wrap with which I was able to have salad instead of chips but I had some of my husband's chips and they were lovely. Our lunch was very reasonably priced and included a drink. Not fine dining by any means, just a decent, friendly pub with reasonably priced food.

Fast and attentive service and food. Well priced and good food. Able to accommodate large parties and changes to those on the day without any problems. Willing to modify and check menu options for dietary requirements. The staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is not too loud so you are able to have good conversations with friends.

Very good service from the bar staff made me feel very comfortable, food was equally as good

Beautiful setting with a lovely beer garden area but unfortunately the food was not to standard. Quite small portions and the roast dinner was quite undercooked with very fatty beef, not fresh at all. The prices are very high but not reflected in the food or service. Glasses were dirty, cutlery was dirty and the ice cream sundae glass was so bad we actually thought it was frosted glass 🤮. So disappointed

Good stop off near the train station. Better in summer when you can sit outside, but still good selection of drinks at reasonable prices.

I attended a wake for a dear friend at The Old Walnut Tree yesterday. I felt compelled to write a review reflecting the outstanding efforts that the manager Dean, his wife, and their team went to, in making our experience so fulfilling. From the moment we arrived Dean ensured that the whole funeral gathering were served drinks swiftly and made comfortable in a designated area. The attention to detail was quiet amazing. The deceased, John Smith, was a daily visitor to the pub and always sat in the same seat and Dean had ensured that the funeral gathering was in this very area. Most notably, Dean and his wife had taken the trouble of framing a lovely photograph of John and installed it on the wall above John's regular seat as a permanent reminder of John. I could tell you about the excellent buffet laid out or the fantastic service received at the bar during the day but my abiding memory will be that Dean and his wife have gone above and beyond to permanently honour not just a loyal customer but also a friend and for that alone they need to be commended wholeheartedly.

Had a lovely festive afternoon tea here today. The food was really nice - just the right amount. Excellent value for money and the staff were really pleasant and helpful. I would definitely recommend!

Came on Saturday with my wife, the meal was excellent, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.Will definitely come again

Each time we have come here to eat the food has been really good and great portion sizes too. Very tasty and good pub grub !and the staff are very polite and helpful. We will be back !

Great from start to finish! Young Jack was very professional, service with a smile 😃. Will definitely be back.

A lovely bar with a great atmosphere. We really enjoyed the nachos and wine. However, watched the nachos delivered to the incorrect table, which were then taken back to the bar, and when I asked Jake what had happened to the order he did not admit the error. Instead, in an unapologetic manner, said the kitchen was very busy and we would have to wait. I didn’t see him smile for the duration of our visit. Other than that, a nice time