Ye Olde Cross Keys

On our trips to Aldeburgh we always pop into this wonderful pub. Its nice to visit an old type…read morehostelry, too many are changing into the modern 'gastro' or 'boutique' restaurants. The White Hart is a basic establishment serving superb Adnams ales. Service is fast and friendly. This pub has a hidden positive. Having a large area at the side and back they allow you to sit there with your Aldeburgh Fish and Chips (frying next door) on a minor condition that you buy a pint or two. Who wouldn't anyway? Covid restrictions are in place at the moment but that doesn't stop the marvellous service. A nice hour or two.

Quaint, old-fashioned pub, nestled in towards one end of the high street in Aldeburgh. What it…read morelacks in sea view, it makes up for in being next door to the best fish-and-chip place in town, whose produce, as other reviewers not, can be enjoyed on the premises if you buy a drink. Benches and a small beer garden ( i.e. benchs on tarmac) for better weather. Not perhaps the prettiest, but stacks of character , with friendly bar staff.

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The Queens Head

5.0(3 reviews)

12.7 mi

•£££

Cool little stop with great coffee and great service. I recommend you stop in if in the area. I may…read moretry the food here on my way back from the coast.

Me and my partner managed to discover this gem of a pub by randomly choosing somewhere close on the…read moresat nav whilst we were away for my 30th birthday. The pub is beautiful and cosy, the landlady was kind and cheerful and the food.....oh god, the food! We both had a starter of pigeon, not something you usually see on a pub menu and it was superbly cooked and tasted amazing. For my main I chose the steak burger with chips and onion rings, the burger was big, flavoursome and juicy and the touch I like is that the tomato ketchup on table was all homemade, not from a bottle! We will certainly come back to this awesome place if we are ever near the area again because it was outstanding!!

Starter : Pigeon

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Mill Inn

4.0(1 review)

0.2 mi

Stopped here for Sunday lunch after a long walk. Didn't arrive until 2pm but they were still…read moreserving, although they had ran out of the cod and chips which looked lovely as another couple were eating it and we all sneaked a peek. Choice of roasts was on the menu and we all had beef , which was fine and reasonably priced for this area of the country. The veg was good general pub fare, the beef itself was nothing special but ok. Pub was fairly lively with what seemed like locals but we all felt comfortable enough. The adnams and the White wine were good. Would pop in again no worries. A little later we heard them offer someone the fish and chips but we will give them the benefit of the doubt they could have got some more from one of the fishermen across the road:-)

Dolphin Inn

4.0(2 reviews)

2.0 mi

The large garden was popular on a sunny summer afternoon. The food looked great so a return visit…read moreis on the cards. Adnams tasted good. Worth noting that the village shop operates from the back courtyard of the pub - a handy use of space.

Fantastic pub with rooms in a great location. Excellent breakfast with attentive staff. Check out…read morethe great village shop too just behind. No showering Lurton but well appointed bath/ emailer facilities.

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Old Chequers

4.5(2 reviews)

3.9 mi

This is a lovely little country pub which has just been taken over by new owners who have…read moreredecorated inside. We had a Sunday lunch (beef) in here a few weeks back and it was lovely. You can now see the menu online which gives you a chance to have a look at what you fancy before you go. It is the type of pub where you could just sit and drink all day in as it's nice and relaxing. It is a nice area to go walking in too so if you fancy a pint after a long walk, pop into the bar to be suitably refreshed.

A super local pub which manages to blend good food for visitors alongside a warm welcome for the…read morelocals with good wines and beers (I don't drink beer so I'm going by other responses on this one but the wine menu is very good with something for everyone). Its beautifully decorated and very clean and welcoming. I've eaten here a few times and have not been disappointed - especially not by the puddings - the lemon posset is to die for! Well done Andy & Carole its good to have you in the village.

Vulcan Arms

5.0(1 review)

3.8 mi

This is a great little pub which is always kept going with locals, tourists and workers from the…read morenearby power plant. It has a great beer garden to sit in during nice weather - you can take your meals out there if you wish to do so. We usually go on a Sunday and have the carvery which is very good value for money. The food has always been nice and the staff working here are very friendly and quick to help. The beach which is round the corner is a lovely beach - so go for a walk and work up your appetite before coming here.

Crown Inn

5.0(2 reviews)

4.5 mi

I have many fond memories of this terrific, ancient pub over the years. It is actually in Snape,…read morenot Saxmundham - about five miles difference. So don't be fooled by the post code. The inn is 15th century and retains so many of the old features such as cut-outs in the wall to display the wattle and daub construction of the walls. The flagstone floors are lovely as well. The Admans ale is the best in Britain, hands down, although I do not recall whether this is a "tied" house. I remember, a few decades ago, watching the marriage of Charles and Diana on the telly in the bar and getting plastered with the locals. This place is as traditional as it gets. The last time I was there I saw no fruit machines and I doubt any have appeared since then. A Suffolk treasure beyond measure.

A friendly country pub with good food, mostly from their own garden, and well kept Adnams beer…read more Convenient if you are going to a concert at Snape Maltings.

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The Swan

5.0(1 review)

41.8 mi

We stayed at The Swan Inn for a night while on vacation in England. The pub was cozy and full of…read morelocals enjoying the live music. They were doing a BBQ cookout so we didn't get to sample from the full menu, but neither of us felt like we missed out. The owners, Jim and Clare, do a lovely job of making sure everyone's treated like family. Oh, and its quite haunted- ask about "Charlie."

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The Swan Inn

Ferry Boat Inn

5.0(1 review)

34.8 mi

•£

I have visited this pub since I was a kid, and I always enjoy my visit here. This is a spectacular…read morefamily friendly venue, with amazing, professional staff. A nice, spacious venue with occasional live music and friendly locals. I highly recommend this pub. Top marks.

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