This rustic, C17th free house has a nautical feel to it, with Lord Nelson memorabilia and 2 wells! Owners, Rosario and Jazmine D’Angelo serve a delightful menu of Modern British food with Italian influences and use specialised ingredients for their creative dishes. Super service and 2 private function rooms.

Part of the world famous Snape Maltings, the Concert Hall is exclusively for concert goers. Enjoy a drink or sample local produce in the Oyster Bar, with its peaceful terrace, or book in advance and dine pre or post performance in the restaurant with its stunning views over the reed bed and the River Alde.

Once a brewery, Colin Phillips has refurbished this friendly, village local. The ales are from Greene King and the food is country cooking at its best, including game in season and home made steak & kidney pie. The dining room is smoke free and the secure beer garden and raised decking are a delight in the summer.

Nice to see something different, true Scicilian cooking, complemented with wines from the region. Run by Hadleigh & Yvonne Piret, sample super country cooking with recipes handed down through the generations. An open plan kitchen allows you to see the highly skilled chefs at work.

Now run by Iris and the team, there is lots to do at The Anchor with a fantastic games room which can also be used for functions. There is a friendly atmosphere and Iris also supports local charities with many events through the year. Good entertainment with quizzes, karaoke and lovely barbecues in the summer.

Rated with four diamonds by the Tourist Board, The Angel Inn is a great place to dine. On offer are brilliant dishes such as medallions of beef fillet, Cajun rubbed salmon fillet and a traditional Sunday roast and booking advisable. There are 3 well appointed, en suite bedrooms should you wish to stay.

Jane is a member of Camra so she knows a thing or two about her real ales! The Angel is a cosy, traditional pub with roaring fires in the winter and two fabulous gardens to relax in during the summer. There are 5 well appointed en suite rooms from just £45 and The Angel is a great venue for any type of function.

The Artilleryman, now run by Laurie and Dawn, who have made a host of changes to the pub. There is a beautifully enclosed courtyard and a range of good entertainment with pool, darts and four TV’s showing Sky Sports. This is excellent place to hold a function with a friendly atmosphere.

Set in the heart of Ipswich, you are assured the finest, authentic, Italian cuisine, with the emphasis on fresh fish and seafood. Too many superb dishes to mention; we loved the lobster, swordfish and the made to order pizzas, but you can try many more! The full bodied Italian red wines complement the food perfectly.

Now run by Paul & Natalie, this relaxing Café offers quality food, served all day from, jacket potatoes to meat and steak dinners. A wide range of drinks with an extensive international wine list and exclusive Baileys cocktails. Lively weekends with Charts discos and karaoke. Perfect for families and shoppers.

The Bath House, run by David and Lenka, is situated right on the seafront and offers an extensive range of entertainment from quiz and poker nights to pool and darts. David attended Gordon Ramsey’s Masterclass and is a fellow of the British Institute of Inn Keepers so the standard of the food and drink is truly top drawer.

A very well established venue run in great style by Dean & Caroline, who are proud that everything on their brasserie menu is truly home made. Lots of seasonal vegetables from their garden and excellent fresh sea fish many caught by Dean himself! The Fish & Chips is superb, as is the Steak & Kidney Pudding.

Set in this picturesque Suffolk village, you’ll find this delightful C14th, family run inn. Food is served every day and is freshly cooked to order. Try medallions of pork in a creamy mustard sauce, fresh fish, vegetable lasagne and a super tapas menu available on Sundays and Mondays. 3 cask conditioned ales too.

Open lunchtimes and evenings, 7 days a week, this delightful restaurant serves authentic Indian cuisine of a high standard. Delights include spiced salmon and lobster dishes, Baltis and vegetable Thali and there’s a takeaway service available too. Good service by experienced staff in a lively atmosphere.

Grade II listed, filled with Tolly Brewery memorabilia and set in a super location overlooking the River Orwell. Good ales which are well kept by Angie Halsey and varied pub food, with something to suit everyone. There’s a terrraced garden and seats at the front where you can sup a pint and enjoy lovely views.

New tenants, John and Catherine, are certainly making lots of improvements to this pub located close to the local barracks. They serve traditional English bar food from 12-9pm plus senior citizens can eat lunch for £3.50 and kids have their own menu. A friendly and lively atmosphere with weekly entertainment.

Just 500 yards from the harbour, unsurprisingly there is a nautical theme here! New owners, Mark & Linda have made improvements, from interior redecoration, to a vastly improved menu. Good English food is served from breakfast onwards and the 11 bedrooms are great value from £30, with pets welcome!

Now run by the vastly experienced Paul, The Case Is Altered has undergone huge changes which include a major refubishment. There is a lovely large garden which is the perfect place to relax in the summer months and the delicious freshly prepared food is served at lunchtimes and evenings.

Whilst the front of this venue is pretty standard, the rear is anything but, with a spectacular patio and gardens sweeping down to the River Deben. Run by Ron and Debbie Germain for over 6 years, they offer 2 comfortable rooms from £50 and serve 6 quality real ales, bar snacks and an à la carte menu too.

Great views of trout lakes from this historic C16th inn. The interior is festooned with fascinating poetry, tracing the history of the village. The fine chef creates dishes to entice every palate, from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, complemented by a well considered wine list. A family venue, with a lovely garden.

This new and exciting China Blue restaurant has a relaxing feel and is set in luxurious surroundings. There is a separate function perfect for all types of events and a trendy bar area upstairs. Enjoy good value, freshly prepared, fabulous cuisine and fantastic wines in the restaurant.

This former library is grade II listed and provides the opportunity to eat in a modern yet atmospheric dining room. The high ceilings provide a relaxing ambience where you will sample excellent Chinese cuisine; the seabass is simply wonderful! The separate function room is perfect for all events.

A modern, London style interior at this 2 floor restaurant and takeaway. The speciality is freshly baked baguettes with a host of different fillings. Between 8.30am and 10.30am there’s free delivery within a 2 mile radius on all orders over £5. Now under the enthusiastic ownership of Josh and Chris.

New owners Simon & Victoria produce superb quality, locally sourced food and even cater for the Town Hall! They have created a range of menus to suit all tastes, from bar meals such as Beer Battered Cod with Hand Cut Chips to seasonally changing specials like Smoked Salmon & Crayfish Tails with a Pink Grapefruit Salad! Fine ales from Adnams as well as guests.

Named after the Corksand Light ship, this super pub has balconies with excellent sea views. There’s a beautiful new restaurant, entirely non smoking, where you can savour traditional English food from fresh fish & chips to succulent steaks. Live music 3 times a week. Booking is advisable.

Dating to 1740 and steeped in history, this delightful bar and brasserie has been refurbished to give a contemporary feel with soft furnishings and exotic plants. Dine on succulent steaks, Suffolk sausages and fresh seafood, or pop in for a drink, with a choice of continental lagers, real ales and a range of fine wines.

Open all day and adjacent to the village cricket pitch, this is a charming venue for families (kids love the tree house). A large country pub complete with a large, heated decking area, where you can enjoy fine, home cooked food like steak & kidney pud’ and exquisite banana & chocolate pancakes with local ice cream!

Customers from all walks of life mix happily in this friendly venue. Conveniently near the bus station, there is a spacious ground floor, a first floor available for functions and a lovely roof garden. Tasty food, from wholesome breakfasts to healthy salads and pastas; certainly something for everyone.

This C18th pub has 2 open fires and is full of antique and period furniture. Superb English food, with a modern twist, such as honey roast organic salmon with a sweet chilli & ginger dressing. A well priced lunch menu too, 3 well kept real ales and an interesting wine list, specialising in wines from small vineyards.

Now run by Sally and Barbara, The Elephant & Castle is a grade II listed, traditional country inn with a sense of history. A lovely interior with real fires and situated close to the historic town of Woodbridge and the Suffolk Heritage Coast. A wonderful venue that offers a wide variety of good pub food.

A dramatically improved venue, where all ages are welcome. The freshest of fish, with smoked haddock wrapped in cured ham, salmon on a bed of sautéed leeks and cod in parsley & cheese sauce, as well as steaks, chicken and vegetarian options. There’s a good wine list, real ales and varied live entertainment too.

Situated close to the seafront with delightful open views over the water from the new conservatory and now run by Hugh and Claire. There is a lovely range of dishes served in the restaurant, with a terrific community spirit in the bar which welcomes locals and newcomers and boasts 3 well kept real ales.

This two in one venue is a great pub as well as a lovely Thai Restaurant. Totally authentic, with a wide variety of dishes using traditional spices where everything is home made. 2 well kept real ales served in the cosy bar area and there is a lovely al fresco dining area to enjoy in the summer!

The Foundry Arms, now run by Mark and Michelle, has been completely transformed and now offers an extensive range of delicious food. There is a lovely enclosed garden to relax in and enjoy eating al fresco during the summer months. Plenty to do with lots of live entertainment, something for everyone.

This thatched coaching inn dates back to the C12th and boasts a magnificent wishing well. Superb food, from succulent steaks, game in season and fresh fish to novelities such as Louisiana Cob Loaf. Sunday, features a popular carvery and there are 2 real ales to sample, good wines and a large beer garden for summer.

You will be amazed by the stunning countryside views from this delightful pub, now run by the Yallop family. They serve lovely, home made food with regular changes to the menu. Try juicy steaks, the freshest of fish and a large range of delicious home made desserts. 4 real ales and some excellent wines.

This friendly, old fashioned pub has a cosy atmosphere with 2 real fires. Brian and Nell have a lovely, changing menu of English and continental style food and there’s always fresh fish and a choice of steaks and delicious pasta dishes. Sunday lunch is excellent value at £7.50 and the atmosphere is very relaxing.

The new owners of this C18th free house have a roaring log fire and a choice of 2 interesting menus. Sample light snacks at lunchtime, like home made soup, baguettes and jacket potatoes, or try tasty dishes like lamb shank and succulent steaks served from Thursday to Saturday evening. Super Sunday lunch too.