Not sure why the ratings are so low for this place. I've been many times and always had an enjoyable experience, a real example of how to do 'pub with food & rooms' Dining room is excellent, great lighting, layout and atmosphere. I've stayed in the rooms and cool, fresh and 'sea side' in a modern way, recommended, especially the sea views. The bar is buzzy, warm and inviting, doesn't detract from the dining room but adds to the overall atmosphere. Of course, in the summer, the terrace is the place to be with wonderful, uninterrupted views of the sea. Took a trip up on my return to the UK and wasn't disappointed this evening, a changed menu but some excellent additions (although damn it, I miss the cheese straws and pigs'n'blankets as starters..) Shared baked halloumi, on a bed of of artichokes and chestnuts for starters. We both decided to go for the wonderful air cured gammon steaks with chargrilled pineapple and a selection of delectable side dishes - the gammon was really outstanding, been a long time since I've eaten gammon and this was terrific. Finished with apple crumble and custard for me, and a modern twist on Black Forest gateaux for her...both really rich, and delightful ways to end a lovely meal. I do hope some more customers rate Fludyers higher than it currently is...it's worth it! read more

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The Fluders has recently been refurbished and the garish colour schemes have finally gone. In its place is a much more neutral and welcoming pub with exceptionally friendly staff. Located on the sea front in old Felixstowe it boasts amazing views from its front conservatory with large windows. And being slightly further away from town you will find that it's not as rammed as the other sea front pubs. The menu is good and the specials are frequently changing meaning there is always something new to get your teeth around. The pub is separated into two areas, one with is very 'pub like' with a pool table, creaky wooden chairs and blackboards and the other is slightly newer with netting on the ceiling to give it that 'fisherman's' feel. Highly underrated pub that serves all day and if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the high street, take a walk to old Felixstowe and stop in for a bite. read more

The Fludyer Arms has recently been sold and is under new management. Went there yesterday with my family and were booked in for 2:30. It took until 3:10 to receive our starters (from a very limited Mothers Day set menu on which they had spelt the name of the place incorrectly!) and a further 30 minutes for our mains (meaning we had been there for over an hour before being brought our main course. One of the people in our party pointed out to the server that the mash on his fish pie was extremely watery and even had puddles of water once the skin from the top had been broken. She replied that it had been like that all day and noone else had complained and seemed rather reluctant to take it back to the kitchen for a different dish. Despite waiting 30 minutes for our mains in the first instance the replacement meal was brought straight out. The food was nowhere near hot and from the lack of heat of the food and rather extreme heat of the plates I think it is safe to say that our meals had been sat in the kitchen under heat lamps for some time! 2 of our party had the roast beef which was extremely fatty, the vegetables were severely overcooked as were the roast potatoes and so the majority of our food went uneaten. Beside our meal being very disappointing we were also rather unhappy with being seated at a table less than 2 metres away from a saxophone / clarinet player which meant our family meal was quite unsociable as it was far too loud and really not too great. My grandad who is 89 and quite hard of hearing mentioned that it was very loud to another server who said that nothing could be done about it. Absolutely no concept of hospitality which the food nowhere near even began to make up for. We used to regularly visit this place for food and certainly will not be returning. read more

Though the place is in a brilliant location its a pity it isn't being done up as promised by Tim Yeo, the decor is well passed its sell by date. Selling Woodfords Werry so not all is lost it you want a descent pint. read more

Excellent lunch - perfectly cooked and attentive, friendly service. We sat outside in gorgeous sunshine ovelooking the sea. Perfect! Only visiting Folkstone for the day and this pub/hotel was recommended to us. We hope to come back and stay sometime. Beautiful walk along the promenade to end the day. read more