TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

Michelle Trunley

Nigel Allen

The De La Pole

San Miguel a Decent Pint

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place and nice old fashioned pub. Staff friendly and drink not expensive either. Will definitely..."

elena balin

"Really nice and clean pub. Atmosphere is very welcoming. 4 good ales on plus craft beers. Setting is just stunning. Views of the village church and..."

Dry Lunch

"Locals were friendly, building is amazing, staff great, food excellent, probably need Sat Nav if you're not local. Really lovely well cooked..."

Elaine Moss

"Nice old oak beamed pub country pub with character, stopped just for beer, the beer was good, clean and fresh. Landlord was friendly and chatty..."

Martin R

"Very nice situation and good number of outside tables. Beer was nicely kept. Relatively small range. Food was delicious and cooked to order. Landlady..."

John Awty

"We were staying at a local B&B so walked to this village pub. Very much a village pub with a good number of dishes on the menu. I had the pizza which..."

Linda Thompson

"Lovely staff, quaint little village pub, very much in the country style. Warm welcome, very homely and welcoming, very clean and well presented, and..."

Grant Clements

"Excellent Sunday lunch, a cut above the usual Sunday carvery. Good starters and puddings too. There is a very nice restaurant but tables outside also..."

Tom Crisp

"Fabulous little country pub. We had great local beers and the cheese platters were wonderful. Fresh, crunchy bread, nice fruit, lovely local..."

Cheryl Fankhauser

"Well kept Real Ales, well presented wholesome food and Dog friendly. What could be better than lunch on the patio when the sun shines ? A Smoked..."

Phil Cadey

The Fighting Cock

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

The White Horse

Halloumi Fries with Salsa Dip and Garnish

Fish & Chips

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Sunday Roasted Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Great lunch, food was amazing, well presented and very quickly served. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend..."

Karolina Gladwell

"Two of us popped in one Saturday lunchtime, hoping we’d be able to get a bite to eat. Welcomed by the lady who was running both the bar and..."

Sizzle Lyn Sossidge

"We ate here twice when visiting the area. The food was very good, the first time we both had burgers and shared a salad. The second, I had the..."

C J 4sure

"Very warm reception. Staff very attentive but not overpowering. Food was absolutely amazing. . We had one beef burger and one Korean chicken burger,..."

Anne Patrick

"My husband and I had a rare child free night out and are both really pleased we picked The White Horse. The food was absolutely delicious, pan-fried..."

Claire Wood

"Oh My Goodness. I had braised cheeks. Every Morsel Was Delectable. So good that I even drank the gravy when the plate was empty. 10/10 I Highly..."

Elaine Taylor

"Quite easily one of the best roasts in Norfolk & Suffolk. Great bar with loads of options, super friendly staff - well recommended all round! Open..."

Alex Strange

"What a wonderful pub, and a big thank you to Will, he is a super star and did everything to make our visit awesome, my Korean Chicken burger was..."

Jon Davis

"Had an excellent Sunday lunch for a group of 8, plus 2 dogs. Excellent service and excellent food, and great atmosphere. Highly..."

James Saward

"Definitely would recommend it. Nice atmosphere, really lovely food (I had pork belly, brownie and tried some apple crumble - all were great). The..."

Melba Collier

The Cross Keys

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Visited on the 15th March for a late Mother’s Day lunch after looking for ages for somewhere different to eat! Came across this pub after scrolling..."

Katie Sanford

"Excellent food and an extensive drink selection. Very clean and welcoming inside. Plenty of parking in the back and front. Have local breweries on..."

William Burke

"Visited the Cross Keys for a casual lunch, very impressed. Great pub, very friendly service, great beer and excellent food. Thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Bernie Verrills

"Beautiful Sunday roast finished off with the best sticky toffee pudding I've ever..."

kirsty forsyth

"Really class Sunday lunch, enjoyed the sharing camembert to..."

Anna Howlett

"We had a mid week lunch here, we arrived at noon when it opened so it was quiet, it got busier as time went on, seemed a mix of locals and..."

Steve Hudson

"Had a great lunch , last minute decision on our way to visit a friend , saw pub was open and found the staff very accommodating, food was excellent ..."

Zena Pemble

"Wonderful community pub brought back to life by the village with great food a friendly atmosphere and pleasant decor. Recommended for a meal or..."

Alex Prosser-Snelling

"Excellent country pub with really Good pub grub, highly recommend if you're in the..."

Ian Partner

"Lovely Sunday lunch in the garden. So well looked after my the team- especially Ruby! Sunday lunch x3 and one salad prepared especially. Good..."

Tracey Munford

The Park Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stayed at this hotel for long weekend for my birthday in April. We had a really lovely time staying here. All staff were very happy, helpful and..."

Victoria Whiting

"Nice clean room although our booking wasn't correct, kettles in rooms had lime scale had to rinse out before use several times. The fan wasn't..."

Emma Davey

"Great place to stay. Good night sleep quiet clean & Comfortable with air con added bonus. Hotel has bar & restaurant which does breakfasts and..."

Wayne “Sox”

"Most of the ground floor is dedicated to food, but the lunchtime menu is very limited though the food is plentiful. Drinks are reasonably priced, 1..."

Colin Hardstaff

"A “Thank you” and 5⭐️is not enough for the work and effort made by Stacey and her team to celebrate our wedding. The day was just perfect..."

Trish Tyler

"This was our second visit for their Sunday Carvery. Both times we have eaten here the staff have been happy to see us, professional, courteous and..."

Simon Terrey

"Made to feel welcome at breakfast despite very limited staff. Although a few things were 'off' the menu at dinner the feta salad and sausages and..."

Bridget Goodrich

"Just an overnight - comfortable beds and a good breakfast. The annex we stayed in was the oldest part of the complex and started to feel like it..."

stephen doc andrews

"My second stay here. Lovely helpful staff and a big thank you especially to the lady on reception this Monday morning (8 Aug) who sorted out an early..."

Melanie Bourne

"Booked quite late for one night before Xmas. Room was upgraded to a lovely suite opening onto a large garden. Accomodation was comfy, clean and very..."

helen allen

"The staff at this hotel are without exception first class. Nothing was too much trouble, friendly and helpful from arrival right through our..."

Laine Greenland

"Lovely clean hotel and a lot of newly refurbished rooms, never managed to eat here due to leaving early and returning late. I do have one big bug..."

Ben Taylor

"I was at the Park Hotel in Diss for a business function, learning how to support my customers by reducing their household bills and earn additional..."

Mike Thorn

The Waterfront Inn

82/100 (2401 ratings)

Chicken Burger with Fries

Pint of Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Fish and Chips

Fish & Chips

Epping Sausages & Mash

Steak Cheese and Caramelised Red Onion Toastie

Grilled Cheese and Ham Toastie

Burger

Cake of the Day Carrot

Cheese and Bacon Burger

Hunters chicken

Pint of Stella Artois

Wheelchair Accessible

"So glad we found this pub. Food is good, service is amazing. Landlady (sorry I should have asked your name) and her team are friendly, courteous and..."

Tracey Keeble

"We went to the waterfront for mother's day yesterday and WOW. The staff welcomed us and showed us to our table straight away. They were polite and..."

Tracey Peck

"We found we were going to be in Diss for a rugby game on Mother’s Day so had to book somewhere last minute. We’re not snobs but like good food..."

Edward

"Amazing pub some truly unique menu options. Many meals and side dishes you don't see in most other places, all delicous. Great food and atmosphere..."

Michael Wade

"We had a delicious lunch on Mothering Sunday, a treat from our son and daughter in law. All dishes were enjoyed and the staff were attentive. Lovely..."

Ian Thick

"Treated my sister to lunch for her birthday. First visit for both of us. This is such a clean and friendly place to visit. We had a waterside table..."

Nicola Wigger

"We sat out the back beside well cared for petunias, with a view across the water. The staff were friendly, polite and informative. We enjoyed food..."

Kezzie Gatens

"Definitely the best spot in town! Views of the mere can’t beat it! I had the mushroom chili which is veggie/vegan! Was so flavourful! Definitely..."

Tim

"We went to The Waterfront today Friday 2nd Feb 2024. We wish to show our appreciation for the lunch we enjoyed . Whilst I appreciate the menu is..."

Alan Hall

"My girlfriend and I enjoyed a good dinner at this pub in Diss. I had the rump steak skewers and my girlfriend had ham, egg and chips. The meals were..."

Paul West

"We came in tonight for the quiz night, we had food beforehand too. Sadly didn't get any pics of the food but it was really yummy! Fish n chips was..."

Sarah C

"Busy little pub at the weekend! You can see the staff work very hard! Food very enjoyable everything hot and served quickly! Level heads a very good..."

Barry Colder

"Great food and drinks Shame people on here leave bad reviews about not allowing dogs. Without giving them a chance without their dogs. All the..."

Jesika Carpenter

"Have had many wonderful meals here inside and out. The staff are welcoming and friendly and the food is delicious. The inside is lovely and the views..."

Stephie Ellen Nightingale

"We came yesterday for Christmas day lunch and the food was absolutely fab! Everyone of us had a lovely three course meal and the girls who were..."

Vicky Clelland

"Sandwiches..small plates, burgers! Abit for everyone even if not very hungry! Lots of charity events on which is lovely to..."

abbie carpenter

"I have been there a few times recently! The food is amazing! The log fire! Great! My favourites are not listed! Prawns and squid! Love..."

Linda Webber

"A friend and I were in Diss at the opticians and the Waterfront Inn is opposite...we were looking for a place to have lunch and this was our 1st..."

Julia Maplesden

Mill Inn

"Awesome home cooked style meals cooked simply to perfection Outstanding sweets menu - all real treats Friendliest bar tending staff ever serving..."

twinkle wild

"The beer's good, and the food!!!, I had the pork crumble with chips & peas, followed by the apple & gooseberry crumble with custard and it was the..."

PSOC69

"Popped in on off chance as on holiday in the area. There was a wake on but were welcomed by the staff and excellent service on the food. Thank you..."

Sharon Down

"Had Sunday lunch here yesterday. Really friendly quick service, great value for money. Old fashioned pub and seemed to be bustling with locals which..."

sonja marczewski

"Had a christening celebration held here for 30+ people. Well looked after by the team, great hot buffet laid on and desserts. Sophie cut the cake..."

Andrew Mason

"Wow - Amazing place and excellent food. Just moved to the area and we called in and the staff were incredible friendly and the atmosphere amazing. ..."

nigel Head-Jenner

"Friendly staff, dogs accepted and good old fashion menu at great value. Food amazing, struggled to finish portion of scampi. Decor old fashion,..."

Helen Harvey

"Lovely, friendly local pub. Great ham, egg and chips. Absolutely perfect after a long day of cycling whilst camping up the..."

Katy Hanks

"Always great food,good service and friendly..."

jacqueline caswell

"One of the best places, great food, massive portion sizes, great owners and chefs. I mean, anyone who serves angeldelight as a dessert is on to a..."

Tom Sharman (PESKYWAABBIT)

"Stopped for a meal when on a cycling tour in 2021. Loved the home made chips. Good beer. We’ll be..."

Steve Brett

"Very good service friendly atmosphere excellent value for money most of all food excellent will be..."

Kew

"Fantastic buffet today for a family event, lovely variety of food and gorgeous deserts, constant flow of tea and coffee, really friendly, absolutely..."

Jacqueline Preisig

"Came across while out cycling. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and pleasant. The food was very good as was the selection of beers..."

Paul Russell

"Lovely quiet pub. Do excellent food and prices are not too expensive. Friendly staff..."

kayleigh Measor

"We were just passing through on way home and popped in the have lunch with my grandson we were very impressed with the lovely welcome we had and..."

Claire Baalham

Red Lion

Rump Steak with Chips

Medium Cooked Rump Steak

"Nice and polite good prices family vibe. Lovely food. Brilliant atmosphere highly..."

Ellena Gould

"Excellent pub for food and drink, often stop on an evening ride in the summer if you do be sure to try Timothy Taylor's..."

Kevin Sait

"Lovely little village pub, good food that you can get to take away. Nice service and good drinks. Cozy feel to the whole pub, but has a great area..."

Jenny Zsibrita

"Lovely little pub, super friendly..."

Chris Sams

"Great food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Lucky to have this in the village of..."

Ben Green

"Wonderful friendly people. Food and ale delicious too.Thank you. We saw you in the Good Beer Guide...Well..."

Tina Worby

"Lovely friendly village pub! Good food, great..."

Jamie Smith

"Fabulous evening meal at the Red Lion. Food was excellent quality, good value and service was faultless. Just a shame we are only visiting the..."

Theresa Johnson

"Lovely old pub Popped in for lunch with friends . Luckily the snug was free so our dogs were allowed to be with us rather than being left in the car..."

Jill Brown

"The best tasting burger I've had in a very long time. Everything is cooked in front of you...."

Dean Blackmore

Thatchers Needle

70/100 (2835 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Melt in the Middle Chocolate Pudding

Two Way Jerk Chicken Burger

Beef burger

Nachos

Bourbon Steak and Pepper Corn Sauce

Half Rotisserie Chicken with Roast Potatoes Yorkshire Pudding and Vegetables

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is there is quite a wait for food. Me and my husband have been here 3 times and all 3 times we have lovely meals..."

Emma Scadding

"We went here a few days ago for my niece's birthday. I lived near Diss some years ago when my children were small and this was the bus station, so I..."

Anna McNally

"If you're looking for a phenomenal dining experience, then look no further! My dining experience at Thatchers Needle was truly exceptional. From the..."

Liam James

Andrea Binns

"Thatchers Needle is located at 33 Park Rd, Diss IP22 4AS. The set meal for lunch and early dinner can be 2 courses or 3 courses. Fresh and wonderful..."

Daniel Kam

"First time visiting and wow! Food delicious, the menu very varied aswell! Courteous polite and professional waiting on us. A gem of a visit Will be..."

Clare

"Called in for lunch. Met by courteous staff and shown to our table. We chose from an extensive menu. We particularly enjoyed the shared starter..."

Maureen Wheeldon

"A large modern pub with a huge number of tables to accommodate both diners and dogs!! Lovely staff.simple but adequate pub food at reasonable prices...."

jim sollars

"Absolutely brilliant, we turned up 10 minutes before the kitchens were due to close and asked for a table for 6, it was no problem what so ever. The..."

Paul Tarry

"We visited for a family birthday celebration and could not fault it, the staff were so attentive and helpful and the food was lovely. Two of our..."

Lorraine Marie

"Really good main meals. The desserts were delicious and really well presented. All of the staff were..."

Michael “Mike” Crouch

"Really quite impressed with the food here as I'm often not interested in chain pub meals, but the chicken kebab was really quite tasty and not a bad..."

Luke Turner

"Visited the Thatchers Needle this evening, we had been quite regular before but was put off by the last couple of visits(pre covid and another two..."

Philly Read

"Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good quality, nice choice for our child. Nice selection of..."

Victoria Coe

"Faye was an excellent waitress. Attentive to our needs and always checking if our food was alright. I noticed she did this for all customers that..."

Graham Fearn

"Very easy to book online, detailed website with clear pictures and information. Arrived on time to be greeted very nicely and shown to our table. ..."

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