As of 1 April 2011, the Black Tiles is no longer be part of Yeo Group; it is now run Greig Barnes and Adrian Carr who will operate as Black Tiles Pub Company.
We've always enjoyed going to the Black Tiles but hadn't there recently so thought a meal was in order. We went on a Sunday night around 8pm and it was clear we had missed much of the rush for the day which suited us perfectly as we really just wanted to have a quiet meal.
My fish pie was certainly homemade and was delicious. It was accompanied with perfectly cooked green beans - crisp and yummy! Paul had gammon, eggs and chips and despite having a very health appetite it couldn't quite eat it all but enjoyed every mouthful.
Lovely service, chilled out and attentive staff. Very good wine list with several wines available by the glass and lovely Adnams beer. Don't know why we left it so long to go!
We visited the Tiles on Monday night as we fancied some wine and cheese :-) It was very quiet and very bright in the bar so we sat in the lounge. The red wine selection was quiet small, and we selected a Brouilly (which we were told is also being delisted - Get some whilst you can!) and a cheese platter to share. The cheeses were excellent, and the wine was similarly good. The Lounge was very clean and very well looked after. Service at the bar was efficient and friendly, even when I ordered liqueur coffees just afer they had cleaned the machine...oops. The only critisism I could make was that they were in a little bit of a hurry to close up - but as they were very quiet, and Im rather well known to them I didnt mind at all. Very good, and Im sure i'll be back again!
Great night out on fridays buzzing. Food is not bad just try the Nachos.
Similar to its sister restaurant in Felixstowe (The Alex) has a good menu accompanied by helpful staff but what the Black Tiles is lacking in scenery it makes up for in parking and spacious seating. With its location close to the A12 it is easily accessible for most and the menu has a wide variety of dishes to cater for most. It can get a bit busy but due to the seating arrangement you never feel swamped. In the summer time the tables on the patio and be hard to obtain but overall a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal with family or friends.
I like the Tiles, although not a local it's a good stop off or meeting point for me. It has extensive comfortable seating inside & out, patio heaters, and a great garden & children's play area, also plenty of parking. I visited for lunch yesterday, and although the menu is a little limited if you want a cheapish lunch, it has alot to offer otherwise. I opted for soup & roll, and it was very nice. I have been many times before, and will be back I'm sure.
The Black Tiles has everything you need, an excellent range of Bitter's including 2 Guest Ales, a good range of wines and spectacular food. Everything is home made with fresh produce, the staff are very friendly and attentive, and the menu has a good Vegetarian selection.
The special offers can vary, but at present (October 2011) there offering any bottle of wine (excluding sparkling and champagne) for £10 on a Wednesday evening after 6pm.
On Thursday's, any pint of Bitter for £2.50, and on Saturday 2 for 1 on Mojito'sagain both after 6pm!
This pub is child friendly, plenty of space to run around and enjoy the scenic gardens which has just recently won Martlesham In Bloom competition, plenty of parking front and back.
I'd recommend this pub to anyone, whether your wanting a light lunch, romantic meal for 2, or a big celebration party. They'd cater for anyone.
Definitely the best place in the local area. :)
we went to the black tiles on Saturday night. everything about are visit was very good, esp. the duck meal that 2 of us had and will be coming back again. 1 little problem no cheesecake on the dessert menu lol
We were a group of 8 taking a last minute chance on eating here. The restuarant had a lovely ambience without being overlooked by your fellow diners. The food was delicious and everybody enjoyed what they had. The service was good without being rushed , neither left to wait for long periods My fellow diners and I in our party will be coming back again
Often pop into Veta Rosa for coffee with a friend. Nice place, food good and staff friendly. Lovely to sit on the terrace when the weather's good. Would recommend.
It's still good but mostly it's goodbye. Closing with almost immediate affect after taking an absolute beating over the CoVID years. Mr Carr walks away from here after being involved for 25 years.
Lovely atmosphere. Service was pretty good food was nice. There aren't a lot of Gluten free options but the chef managed to rustle up something for my wife who is gluten intolerant. Good sized car park.
Good quality pub grub. Good service and portion size. Very accessible. Only criticism is limited gluten free and veggie options
Wonderful food and very friendly staff. Sedate atmosphere no matter what time or day you visit
Food is amazing. Not much of an atmosphere but that doesn't matter when you have good friends 👌
Nice and chilled atmosphere, food was nice though a little in the small sixe portion wise. Lovely hazelnut latte.
Great food, well priced. Nice atmosphere as both a pub and a traditional restaurant. Food choices are the usual fare but well executed, like the pizzas and chicken burgers. The onion rings are also a standout favourite!
Surprisingly not busy when we visited on a sunny day Saturday in April.
We are a group of lady military veterans who meet regularly at Black Tiles. We always have a lovely time. The choice of food is good service excellent and good value for money.
It was a good experience. It's a nice pub. Good food. A little expensive. Good atmosphere. Clean tidy. Staff were lovely. Nice car park. Easy to find. Lots of different beers and wines. Good menu somewhere. Nice to go out and enjoy dinner or tea
Booked the Garden Room for my daughters birthday
Looked great when we arrived
Food was lovely staff were very good
New owner/Manager was very helpful.
We had a good time thank you.
Been here for a meal very recently, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The chicken & duck liver pate starter with salad was delightful I highly recommend it! Our main course however although nice was just huge, not to be ungrateful but you could've only had 1/2 of that on your plate and still would've had some left afterwards ! I would definitely go back here again, some people could argue it's outdated interior decor wise which I agree but you shouldn't let that spoil your experience, it doesn't deserve to be as quiet as it is, it's very good quality food and I'd definitely like to come back here again. There's a free large parking lot around the back too so no need to worry about parking!
Great food, seriously!...I,d recommend you pay a visit 👍🤸🍺
Plenty of parking, nicely presentated staff were very welcoming. Took advantage of the 2 for 1 main food deals. Pub was not busy, food arrived in good time and tasted great. Will alternate between Red Lion and here now.
Situated between a busy thoroughfare between Ipswich and Woodbridge and on the edge of an established housing development, this pub still manages to retain the feel of a country pub to my mind. The decor in the eating area seemed open spacious if somewhat 'Spartan'. This worked well though as there was a small coach party being well attended to when we had lunch and there was still enough space to have a quiet meal - it had it's own holiday charm about it I thought. The service here was genuinely friendly and engaging and the food was very tasty indeed. We enjoyed a great lunch here. Give it a try! 👍
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