Everything was great. Good food and pleasant service. Warm environment that felt welcoming…read more Authentic local food. Would eat there again.

My daughter and I ordered the fish pie only to be very disappointed with the sloppy mixture under…read morethe potatoes. Not a whole piece of fish or prawn to be seen. The establishment looking very smart but not enough bar staff serving creating a long wait for a drink.

The Red Lion was absolutely lovely!! I had heard mixed reviews about this place but decided to try…read moreit anyways since my boyfriend and his brother and I were all staying nearby, and it was a lovely surprise!! The fish and chips were so great, not overly greasy on the breading and the fish was very soft on the inside, well cooked. The sauce seemed house made and was really delicious as well which happily surprised me as someone who is more picky & more of a ketchup gal. The drinks were nice as well with great prices and a nice casual vibe throughout the restaurant without it feeling like a crazy pub. The service was alright though the food took a bit long. At the end of the day it was worth the wait! I loved it, 5 stars.

The good ol' red lion. For years its almost been a kind of 'also-ran' to the bigger and ever…read morepopular Black Tiles up the road. Its always been more traditional and 'pubby', but never quite managed to compete. Until now! Its got the same oldy worldy charm its always had, but now appears clean (no more dust!) and fresh, with decent lines (Starropraman, Bombay Saphirre, Tanq etc). Went in for a speedy tea before heading off to the Cinema in Ipswich, taking advantage of their set price menu (2 courses for £9 or 3 for £11). At this price i wasnt expecting much, but was pleasantly suprised. Starters were fast, Tuna fishcakes and prawn cocktail. I ordered the fishcakes but ended up with Lucy's Prawns. Both were tasty but the "deconstructed" prawn cocktail just wasnt as good as a normal one would be, and led to me having to eat it as Lucy wouldnt. All the elements were seperate, with naked prawns piled next to bread and a pot of Marie rose sauce. Looked good, but please, no more. Main courses were steak and Bombadier pie and chicken with mozzerella. The chicken was good, but again, Lucy was unimpressed with her pie, initially having to hunt for the meat, although upon finishing she said there was actually enough in there. I had a School Style strawberry jam pudding for dessert - proper yum!! The bill at the end was under £30 including drinks for us both. Silly cheap. All in all I now like the Lion a lot, and will definitely be back. The only criticism i could make would be the rather uninteresting and dull wine list, reminding me that I am very much in a pub! Looks like The Tiles has a competitor at last! ;-)

Great pub. Been here a few times on a whim to get some food and it has always been good. Can be a…read morebit hectic in the Summer months with all the passing tourist trade, but they always manage. Well worth a visit.

The Anchor is about as good as a pub can get, but at its best in the winter, when they always have…read morea cosy fire burning in the front bar. I personally prefer eating in the front bar area, by the fireplace; but they also have a quite large eating area down some steps towards the back of the building. There is a good varied menu with five or six choices for each course, great atmosphere with a mix of eaters and drinkers - the balance between gastro and pub just rifgt in that it is not too restaurant-y. This is high-end pub grub, well-cooked and fresh ingredients but not trying to be too fancy. In the summer they have tables outside where you can have an evening beer or two. One of my top four pubs in Suffolk.

Great ambiance and splendid views of the water. Staff are super nice and accommodated my auntie who…read moreis elderly in a perfect table by the window. Delicious food and very reasonable prices. Très bonne ambiance et une vue spectaculaire de l'eau comme arrière fond. Les employés sont très sympa et ils ont tout fait pour rendre ma vieille tante confortable avec une table à côté de la fenêtre. Délicieuse nourriture avec des prix très raisonnables. May buen ambiente y una vista espléndida del agua. Los empleados muy amables e hicieron todo lo posible para hacer sentir cómoda a mi tía que es viejecita y nos dieron una mesa cerca de la ventana. Comida deliciosa y precios muy razonables.

I first heard of the Butt and Oyster when I read Arthur Ransome's "We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea" as…read morea teenager. In recent years, various members of my family have moved to the Stour valley area and so I was very excited to finally have the opportunity to go here, having just re-read the book to my own sons. The Butt and Oyster certainly lived up to my expectations. Although, like many country pubs have become over the past ten years, it's really more like a restaurant with beer, the interior is still clearly old, with terrific character. Its situation in the village of Pinmill is everything you could wish for as a Ransome fan, with a host of boats new and old lining the 'Hard', a scattering of well-preserved cottages and sailboats drifting by on the Orwell. The food here was very tasty with some local themes - seafood in particular. I had a delicious Lowestoft skate with capers and roasted tomatoes. Plus, they sell Adnams ales which instantly gives it at least four stars on my scale. A couple of pints of Broadside washed the food down a treat. After lunch we also had a great walk through meadows upstream along the river. A real English country experience that feels like it hasn't changed much since Ransome's day. Except that it takes credit cards.

Smallish cozy pub. Owner / bar tender has around 100 different gins behind the bar and beers to…read morepull and on tap. I'm not a huge fan of gin but if you like it at all, this clearly is the place to have a gin cocktail. The bar tender asked what I liked in terms of sweet, floral or savory and then she surprised me with the best gin cocktail I ever had.

Enjoyed the food and found the service to be very very good. Plenty of outside space with a marquee…read moreand a number of covered areas.

Two weeks in the UK and this was by far the best pub and restaurant we tried. We stayed in the very…read morelovely rooms upstairs for three nights and took all meals downstairs in the pub. Excellent! Sarah and Pete are the hosts that make everyone feel like a regular, going above and beyond the call at any request. The decor is freshly re-done and beautiful. We'll definitely be going back, and looking forward to it!

Very helpful pleasant staff. However, my husband had prawn cocktail. I have never seen prawns so…read moresmall and the sauce was very thin. I had chicken breast with cassoulet. The chicken was nicely cooked but the cassoulet was so salty I could not eat it The waiter was very apologetic and said he would tell the chef. He did come back but they were not interested. I've been to Deben Inns often and this was the worst meal I have had

This is our go to place! Most places in Suffolk are strangely closed on a Monday, but not as he…read morecoach and horses! Moderate prices for poshish country pub food, which is always scrummy and I believe locally sourced! Family friendly, cozy warm welcoming atmosphere and decor, nice heated outside area and the staff are always professional and friendly. Try the nachos!

An excellent pub with very friendly staff. Also good food. However, it really could do with more…read moretoilets!

If you're in Martlesham, you may want to leave. If you must have a drink, I'd go here. It's just…read moreokay.

Woodbridges friendliest and cosiest pub. This place is magical on a cold winters day, just sitting…read morethere with a drink whilst staring at the large open fire is a charm. They do a fabulous Sunday dinner too. Try it you won't be disapointed.

We used to go to the Mariner Arms 40 years ago. If it is half as wonderful as it was back then you…read morewould be very fortunate to eat here. Fresh cooked veggies every day and the atmosphere is homey and welcoming. I am a Yank and if I am ever blessed with a fortune, my first stop will be back in beautiful Woodbridge Town, England and the lovely Mariner Arms. Thank you for my greatest memories. Jane Lescalleet Maumelle, AR USA

Located at the end of the thoroughfare, this is a cosy pub, serving up market pub grub, wines,…read morespirits, and a selection of real ales. The pub has a very traditional frontage on the street, with hanging baskets; there is a carpark at the rear, with a largish outdoor eating area with about 20 tables. The interior is very cosy, with low beams, although I am less keen on the modern dark green decorative scheme, which has made the interior a bit too gloomy. Starters are around £5-7; Mains are between £9-£12, though portions are generous. We had the bacon chops, served with a free range fried egg, garden peas, onion rings and chips (£10.49); and the soya "meatballs" in a spicy tomato sauce with penne and rocket (£10.79). The puddings looked good but we didn't have room after the mains! Very friendly and obliging staff and efficient service.

After shopping The Thoughfare, rest your barking dogs ( and pets), with a bite and beverage here…read more Pub has very best luncheon, surroundings, and droughts .