TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Southwold - Updated November 2024

"Four of us went for a Saturday evening meal, in this beautiful old building ( oldest in Southwold) it's well maintained, comfortable and warm, as it..."

Ian Sortwell

Tim

Garreth Bruff

Rich

Ninedeli

Burger and Chips with Ghost Cheese

Moussaka

Crab

Salads & Jacket Potatoes

"Just back from fab evening at nine deli with our own personal chef! Delicious food including vegan option. Nothing was too much trouble..we strongly..."

Ruth

"Vegans, try this place. James made a batch of vegan scones for my partner and I, especially to order, so we could enjoy a vegan cream tea on the..."

Will Jobbins

"Such a great place. Food cooked to order. Fresh quiche was cooked as we waited. The cheese salad was delicious with piles of Brie, wedges of..."

wendy birchley

"Had a sausage and bacon ciabatta and wow was I full afterwards. Decent amount of bacon and sausage. Cooked to order so was completely fresh. All..."

Tom Sutton

"We called in on a stunning September day. Bought takeaway sandwiches...the 3 cheese mayo was delicious...well seasoned and generous filling in tasty..."

Rachel Ottley

"James makes the best sandwiches in Southwold! (in my opinion). Full of fresh ingredients and served in tasty bread they almost don't fit into the..."

Rick Woodward

"If anyone knew prandium of Southwold which was a few doors down from the post office and closed in early 2020, the owner James moved closer to the..."

Mike

"James is lovely and chatty. I only had a coffee and I'm sorry to say it was not good - violently bitter and served far far too hot. Some lighter..."

Andrew Pelly

"Probably the best hot chocolate I've ever had. Also really good of the owner, in that despite us not wanting to eat at Nine Deli, recommend the best..."

James A

"Fantastic lunch here was easily the best meal we had in Southwold and everything was so fresh. Also dog..."

Debbie Norris

Ninedeli

97/100 (1006 ratings)

"Just back from fab evening at nine deli with our own personal chef! Delicious food including vegan option. Nothing was too much trouble..we strongly..."

Ruth

"Vegans, try this place. James made a batch of vegan scones for my partner and I, especially to order, so we could enjoy a vegan cream tea on the..."

Will Jobbins

"Such a great place. Food cooked to order. Fresh quiche was cooked as we waited. The cheese salad was delicious with piles of Brie, wedges of..."

wendy birchley

"Had a sausage and bacon ciabatta and wow was I full afterwards. Decent amount of bacon and sausage. Cooked to order so was completely fresh. All..."

Tom Sutton

"We called in on a stunning September day. Bought takeaway sandwiches...the 3 cheese mayo was delicious...well seasoned and generous filling in tasty..."

Rachel Ottley

"James makes the best sandwiches in Southwold! (in my opinion). Full of fresh ingredients and served in tasty bread they almost don't fit into the..."

Rick Woodward

"If anyone knew prandium of Southwold which was a few doors down from the post office and closed in early 2020, the owner James moved closer to the..."

Mike

"James is lovely and chatty. I only had a coffee and I'm sorry to say it was not good - violently bitter and served far far too hot. Some lighter..."

Andrew Pelly

"Probably the best hot chocolate I've ever had. Also really good of the owner, in that despite us not wanting to eat at Nine Deli, recommend the best..."

James A

"Fantastic lunch here was easily the best meal we had in Southwold and everything was so fresh. Also dog..."

Debbie Norris

Mrs T's Fish And Chips

95/100 (2918 ratings)

Gluten Free Cod and Chips

Haddock and chips

Chips with Salt

A Whole Cod and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious fish and chips served in a charming, fisherman's area with friendly staff and picturesque surroundings. Highly recommended for a taste of..."

João Lampreia

"These were absolutely the best fish and chips we have had in years. Cooked to order and absolutely delicious. A beautiful piece of cod in a light..."

Allie Rodgers

"Been here a number of times. Always busy but they manage it well. Huge portions, very nice and if you can ignore some hungry seagulls and odd passing..."

Lee

"Mrs T's is located on the harbour, with seating outside, from here you have great views of the fishing boats and all the eagle eyed seagulls waiting..."

Helen Myhill

"Definitely the best place for F&C in Southwold if you don’t mind venturing out of the town a little. Tried a couple other places over the last few..."

Tim Lum

"I had my first fish and chips from Mrs T's at least 2 decades ago and I chose this place to have my first fish and chips since the lockdown in March..."

M G

"Fabulous freshly prepared haddock and chips. The portions are very large. There's a nice set of benches outside to enjoy your fish and..."

Matthew Jones

"Great food lovely people. Batter is yummy fish has never had any bones. Scampie is delicious 😋. Best fish and chip shop for..."

Linda Tooze

"Friendly service and huge portions of fresh battered fish and chips cooked to perfection. Situated in the harbour, a definite treat for any..."

Karen Allen

"Absolutely fabulous fish and chips. The batter on the fish was crispy and the chips were the best chips I've had for a long time 👍 The people who..."

C T Fenn (Lottie)

Harbour Kiosk

Wheelchair Accessible

"Open again now for the season and very handy as by the car park entrance and opposite the toilets. Very handy for drinks/snacks before or after a..."

Ian Willetts

"It's a snack kiosk, with teas and coffees, ice cream, drinks etc. What sets it apart however are the staff. They are so friendly and welcoming and..."

Mikey T

"Caroline makes the best tea in Southwold and now a book share hut what more can you ask..."

Lesley Greenleaf

"Nicest and most helpful people ever met in a uk seaside..."

Adam Van den Bussche

"Really friendly so helpful coffee really good and Toasted Tea Cake delicious..."

Gillian Sadler (Gill)

"Has to be the best cheese scone in Southwold. Also friendly helpful staff when you are faced with 8 icecreams to get to the beach. Only downside was..."

Paul Smith

"Saturday morning dog walks and a lovely cup of coffee and a scone. Perfect. Really friendly staff..."

Kevin Keable

"Great little seaside kiosk very friendly staff lovely hot chocolate. Prices are reasonable as well for a seaside..."

James Scott

"Thankfully, these guys have opened. They've installed all the Covid safety stuff, and are using the social distancing milarchy. The good news is..."

Paul Smith

"Nice to see the small hut..."

Glenis Munnings

The Pit Stop Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great for the kids to run around and be kids (while mum gets to drink tea and eat courgette bread)..."

Sarah Rackham

"Always great food lovely people great for kids..."

Amy Axon

"We love the Pit Stop.. delicious cakes and a nice cuppa while the kids play. The all day breakfast was a hit with the husband..."

Lucy Collingwood

"Quite a unique place these days, old toys and bikes for children to play with, good food, lots of tables and seating inside and out. Even has some..."

Andy S

"A hidden gem! Not the smartest place but an absolute delight. The all day breakfast was delicious and the coffee was very good. Excellent value for..."

SHARON ARCHBELL

"Arriving on holiday we were very lucky to notice the Pitstop cafe sign on York road . We had driven round and round looking for a parking space so we..."

Avril Emery

Zoe Brock

"Why have we never been here! What a fantastic place we have been regular visitors to Southwold for many years but never been towards this end of the..."

Pauline Knowles

"A little haven away from the busy High Street, great food, very reasonable prices. Good cafetiere of real coffee. Excellent veggie breakfast. Lovely..."

Jill “Jilly” Bull

"Amazing food, lovely friendly staff, great place for young children and dogs, relaxed atmosphere and lots of lovely homemade cakes, great size..."

Kdata 88

"The Old Bikers scored another Winner; we took a short run down to Southwold and dropped in at the Pit Stop Cafe for breakfast. This has to be a..."

john Townsend

"Good family cafe. Food all freshly cooked/made and tasty. They were helpful with our little one who is dairy free. Loads of outdoor toys for toddlers..."

Elizabeth Webb

"Total hidden gem. Delightful spot. Beautiful breakfast. Such a lovely..."

Neil Courtis

No. Fifty One Cafe

92/100 (2236 ratings)

Sourdough with Harissa Avocado and Fried Egg

Roast Chicken

Salad

Poached Eggs on Toast

Gluten and Dairy Free French Toast

Full english breakfast

French Toast with Bacon and Syrup

Latte

Wholemeal Toast

Curry

French Toast with Fruit and Salmon

Bread

Sandwich Gluten Free

Cortado

French Toast & Maple Syrup with Bacon or Banana

Accepts American Express

"Delicious food, lovely staff and a bubbly atmosphere. Lots of options - the cakes looked delicious and the food that was coming out the kitchen..."

Amelia Rudd

"Wholesome food, tasty and well presented. Clean, fresh environment (decor, tables, floor and chairs). Engaging staff and..."

Hugh Porter

"Nice staff, especially the younger members of staff, menu is good with plenty of choice - ( it's not just filled up with your usual ) it was pretty..."

Charlie Hammond

"Cafe 51 has a great breakfast menu - and an apparently great daytime menu, although I didn’t try that. The breakfast however was second to none,..."

Peter Williams

"The best mocha I've ever been served! Lovely bright café, highly recommend the French toast with berries and mascapone. Would've loved normal..."

Freya Baskeyfield

"Stumbled across this little cafe. We were a little hesitant as the menu was a little quirky for a small cafe, which is cool. I chose the Shakshouka,..."

mark hawking

"Good food; simple and fresh. It’s nothing amazing or extraordinary , just good food which is a nice change from sometimes places trying too hard. I..."

liam ray

"Found this via Google maps and we weren't disappointed. Really great service good coffee and very tasty sausage rolls. The scones and cream were..."

Dan Hardwick

"This is my favourite place for breakfast or lunch! The quality of food is the best in town and the girls there are the friendliest! The eggs..."

Samuel Hextall

"lovely cafe, had roast turkey and cheese jacket potato. coffee was delicious too. this was December..."

Melissa

"Excellent food drinks and service, we were also managing to get a table for 6 on a Saturday..."

Daniel Brousson

"A nice friendly cafe on the main road with a small courtyard should you want to eat outside. It's not huge with probably around 50 covers so not..."

Adam Woods (agentpurpleuk)

"Have had lunch here a few times now. Lovely welcoming staff and efficient service. The dining area is fresh, clean and furnished with simple..."

Tim Weller

"Delicious Orange and Almond cake and a very fluffy Victoria sponge. We had fish stew which was very tasty and pork casserole very tasty. Just what..."

Jim Brunt

"Lovely little cafe. Food was nice and despite not trying the cakes/desserts they did look..."

Jennifer Allen

Cafe On The Green

Mozzarella Tomato and Basil Sandwiches

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have now eaten here a few times each time with a dog in tow! Each and every time the service we have received has been second to none!! As has the..."

Chris Elsey

"Southwold is a dog friendly and Motorhome friendly seaside town but don't try and drive down some of the side roads loL .. park in the main car park..."

Andrew James Avery

"Have always loved the pier at Southwold. Today I popped into The Beach Cafe on the pier to request ice for my little girl, who had just injured her..."

Allie McBeath

"Today we had the best afternoon tea in Suffolk, amazing food. A wonderful experience in a great..."

Mandy Burns

"Don't eat fish and chips from pier food rubbish fruit shot drink for a child 1.75 burger came out cold..."

Alan Dymock

"Went to the Pier today with the kids. They have a Pirate themed Treasure Hunt and some of the staff dressed as Pirates. The kids loved it! Got a..."

Thomas Piggott

"One of the best afternoon teas I have ever had. Very friendly staff, second round of teas and coffees without even..."

Kate Hilditch

"Southwold is just a lovely quaint old unspoilt English town, has a great old pier and is a must for a stroll, nice little cafe and restaurant serving..."

Antony London

"We never get tired of Southwold especially the pier. Love it reading all the little plaques some sad some happy, the lovely shops, restaurant, coffee..."

Ann Ashwell

"Picked up a yummy ice cream from the lovely chap who served us this afternoon. Hard to find a decent sized & priced whippy ice cream these days but..."

Jo C

"The food was amazing, great staff. It is a hidden gem. The golf is fabulous very freindly man running it, very kind and funny. Would recommend great..."

Tobias

"Love this cafe. The staff are friendly and like a good chat. The food is good and reasonably priced. A good little..."

Jill Clarke

"Had a great time! A hot drink served with a smile 😃 and a fun game on the putting green. We've been there several times over the last couple of..."

Kathleen Cooper

"Lovely cafe, jubilant staff and good VFM. Recommend the Bacon, Sausage & Tomato roll including a cuppa..."

Ed Y

"A lovely place for a bacon roll and a cuppa, very friendly staff in a relaxed comfy..."

Billy Rippingale

"Highly recommend the bacon and sausage rolls. Fruit scone really nice too. Oops also ice-creams were delicious. What can I say. Also big up to Ken..."

Vinnie Harris

"Lovely peace and tranquillity spent on the green drinking tea and eating the best carrot cake we have ever tasted. Absolute pleasure! Good service..."

Ian Harnwell

"Great service and amazing food .highly..."

Katie Glanville

"Great little coffee shop. The coffee is really good and we had some breakfast rolls which are really good too. You also have the option to use the..."

Charles Weir

"Great putting green, nice cafe with terrace to watch putting from. Very helpful and friendly staff - specially 'Tiger Woods' who sorts you out with..."

David Nelson

"Seems like a golfing holiday... or rather a putting holiday. A great idea and a perfect way to spend an autumn..."

Paul Marsh

"Lovely way to start your day with a really good bacon roll and cup of tea, so much so we returned the next morning!!! Dog friendly..."

Denise Tear

"Lovely friendly staff, went above and beyond and bought out a great for the dog. Delicious ice cream and tea in proper China cups. Made a lovely..."

Katie Kilby

"This little place looks very inviting as it looks so clean and fresh. The staff are very friendly too. We only had hot drinks but sat on the comfy..."

Roella Trudgill

"Love the course. Had so much fun, the history added to each hole makes it unique and interesting. Lovely location and great..."

Kai Hadley

"Yep motorcycle friendly...fab bacon roll and coffee and back for a cream tea in the afternoon.... which gave nearly 4 cups of tea .Reasonable prices..."

Gary Moore

The Crown

90/100 (1667 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had lunch there today and the food was excellent and not too badly priced for the location. Very helpfull waiting staff sorted us out with a..."

Mick Hillocks

"We were a corporate group being hosted by Adnams, we were looked after extremely well and the team could not have done enough for us, the food was..."

Kieran Johnson

"Lovely food, good service and the best G&T I've ever had ... both Adnams of..."

Christine Preen

"1st visit to the Crown and we weren't disappointed, walked in and asked for a table (not knowing that it's best to book). We had a lovely meal, my..."

Rachel Cushing

"We have just returned from a wonderful night's stay at The Crown. The room was lovely and spacious, the staff helpful and very friendly and the food..."

Clare Butlin

"Great eats (esp. fish/seafood), comfy rooms, handsome decor, friendly staff. With the location too --..."

John Wilmot

"Friendly staff and good food plus good beer and wine..."

Sandra Archibald

"Really lovely lunch thanks. Great staff, very attentive and friendly Thankyou..."

Jenny Logan

"An excellent two days at the Crown Southwold timed perfectly with the September heatwave. A two night September deal of superior room, breakfast and..."

Chris Childs

"We have just returned from a 2 night stay at The Crown with one evening meal. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel extremely welcome, the..."

Pete Edwards

"Took my mum here for 3 courses on Mother’s Day. The roast was excellent and the service was great. They even gave my mum some flowers at the end of..."

Alexander McCracken

"Pleasant and comfortable surroundings. Friendly and competent staff. It feels as if you could turn up in wellies or tuxedo and feel comfortable (we..."

Julian Rogers

"My wife and I went last night 17th march for her birthday.. What a wonderful experience..made us feel so welcome..food was fantastic. Also gave us a..."

Ron Brown

"Lovely comfortable pub with a nice little back bar, great restaurant and wonderful people. The room was ok, but the staff really set this place..."

Mike B

"Great pub in a lovely town .Excellent service and a warm friendly atmosphere . Fully recommended. Will definitely visit again when in the..."

Stephen Carr

"Fabulous food and service...the menu was so good it was tough to choose what to have. Such an enjoyable evening, thank..."

Lisa Cooper Dann

"Fabulous food friendly happy staff we have an absolute great meal and service...highly recommended thank you..."

odette arends-pascal

"Had 7 nights in Southwold and went to The Crown for an evening meal 3 times. Food and atmosphere were excellent. My wife loved the Plum & Orange..."

russell roberts

"Wonderful staff. Really helpful in a difficult situation. A family member fell ill and we had to get an ambulance. They went above and beyond to be..."

sean atkinson

"Very nice evening meal. Fillet of sea bass portion a bit small, but haddock and prawn burger ample - both delicious. Nice puddings although coffee..."

Paul Cinnamon

"We liked both rooms. The larger one in particular was amazing. Service was very good and we thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast. Quirky and historical..."

Ros Lilley

"We popped in for a evening drink and sat out the back where the bar is located. Staff were polite. It was quite busy with dining customers so it..."

Steve m

"Room was small and stuffy (cheapest room available) but everything worked perfectly, particularly the blasting shower. Excellent back bar, unchanged..."

David Millen

"Excellent meal with excellent service. An interesing menu and a 5 star..."

Colin S.

"Very much enjoyed our stay at the Crown. The only negative was the room was very hot and even after turning the radiators down there wasn't a chance..."

maureen austin

"Very nice a bit quirky in room layout not really suitable if you have a problem with stairs but enjoyed..."

david johnson

"Really enjoyed our Sunday Lunch here today. The roast lamb and roast beef were so tender and there was a great selection of vegetables. The Adnams..."

Rob Butler

The Little Fish And Chip Shop

90/100 (3145 ratings)

Cod Goujons and chips

Pickled Egg

Scampi & Chips

Fish and Chips and Dip

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were lucky to get there when there were only two people ahead of us. Within minutes, the courtyard was packed. We ate in, at the window table,..."

Monica Reu

"Love the fish and chips, absolutely great finish to a day by the seaside. Very busy and packed inside but we didn’t have to wait too long for our..."

Jackss

"Long queues and wait and for the food but it prices worth it in the end. The chips in particular are delicious as cooked in fat. The fish is tasty..."

Leaburn

"We arrived late, just before closing time. We ordered 11 fish suppers, the staff said, 'that's ok, we'll stay open until we've finished your order'...."

Peter Phelps

"Beautiful fish and chips, cooked in beef dripping! Delicious!! We sat down at the seafront where there are plenty of benches and bins...."

Laura Boulton

"As good as the best review and some more. Great choice, perfectly fried fish and chips. Mushy peas are handmade, and the selection of beers and wine..."

Quentin Thompson

"Even though there was a large number of people waiting, the handheld buzzer system worked very well and they were very quick to get food prepared for..."

Rowena Squire

"Nice scampi and chips. The room to dine in is small but it doesn't take long until someone gets up and goes. No toilets. If it gets busy you may be..."

Steve m

"Excellent fish and chips in the heart of Southwold, close to the Lord Nelson pub. Batter is crunchy and the chips are perfectly cooked. They have a..."

Martin H

"Excellent fish and chip shop with great tasting food. The home made mushy peas and tartare sauce were great. Very friendly and polite staff and small..."

Ben

Pea and Prawn Risotto

Fish & Chips

Ultimate Sausage Roll

"Probably the best home prepared & cooked scones in Suffolk. Lia, Lisa & Carla work hard to provide a host of home cooked grub & soup. I've been..."

John Ridgley

"Ham, egg and chips is to die for, one of the best meals ive had in a long time. Customer service was brilliant and such lovely..."

Ethan Hart

"Had very tasty asparagus quiche & salad . Best quiche I've had! Def go back! Lovely place to sit and warm up on a cold day in front of their wood..."

Sarah Thompson

"Great service... lovely sandwiches. Nice to sit outside in the sunshine with water bowl for the dog. Highly..."

Deborah Sweet

"Visited Harbour Cafe today with my mum for the 1st time and must say I was pleasantly pleased.... I had one of the best scones I have ever had (and..."

Jo Macleod

"My partner and myself and not forgetting our dog spot love this place. Great food, good price. Spot loves the sausages. My partner loves the fish and..."

Kevin O'Hara

"I visited Harbour Cafe today and had the best hot chocolate! Very friendly staff and lovely place to enjoy food/drinks with a lovely view of the..."

Amy Blissett

"The cafe welcomes dogs which is very important because they are always with us. The food is good, the service is a bit slow but can’t expect..."

Lesleyjane Clifford

"My gran and grandad go to the cafe most weekends. They always enjoy the breakfast and the staff know their order of by heart. Your always greeted..."

Daniel Trent

"Our favourite place to go in Southwold, we go at least once every weekend, friendly staff, dog friendly, lovely food, delicious ice creams and the..."

Dave Putnam

"Food and coffee was excellant and so was the service we will be back when visting my partners family and nice little gem hidden..."

Nicky Evans

"Stopped in for a quick lunch and was a bit surprised with the french influence, could have done without the accordian music! Limited menu plus cakes..."

martin ainger

"Great location, parking at the door, good food and great value. Great walks along the river, and short walk to..."

Daren broadway

"Really lovely atmosphere, great attentive service, delicious food and of course magnificent view of the estuary, boats and fields beyond. Thoroughly..."

Adrian Pritchard

"Nice fry up for brek' with a 'working harbour view. Lovely coffee. I find it refreshing that Dogs are welcome here. Takes me back to a restaurant in..."

Phil Cadey

"Great place, lovely friendly staff, excellent food and coffee. My only small reservation is there is not much choice of cakes, however what they do..."

Michael Fisher

"Nice place for a stop off at any time for a break. Good food with a nice harbour..."

PCR555 Pics

"Cosy, not pretentious, great breakfast (with tasty vegetarian option) You can either sit inside and watch the harbour's busy day, or outside on the..."

Dawn Marjoram

"Excellent coffee shop on the riverbank. As this is a busy working harbour, there is always something to see. Coffee is great, scones are gorgeous..."

Susan Greengrass

"Nice hot drinks and prompt service. Most lunch tables were fully reserved when we arrived, but we only wanted a hot drink, so sat..."

Peter Miles

"Was very friendly but I was looking forward to a nice bacon sandwich and they don't do anything like that breakfast wise. We just had a pot of tea..."

kev hazel

"Le Roc @ the harbour cafe - absolutely divine food - great value for quality, great service, lovely music and a really pleasant space to be. Knocks..."

Sas Vassie

"Used it as a meeting place,thanks John now you got Mia Blue to work..."

Dave Chambers

"We had a very nice meal there . They cater for vegatarians and gluten free diets which was great for us I loved the fact that dogs are allowed to ...."

Christine Hopkiñs

"If you happen to pass this tiny but perfectly formed cafe (sign says Harbour Kiosk) in Southwold then you HAVE to stop & enjoy what they have to..."

Rachel Husband

The Cornish Bakery

90/100 (1293 ratings)

Fruit Scone with Clotted Cream and Jam

Cortado

Cornish Pasty and Americano Coffee

Chocolate Twist & Cherry and Almond Croissant

hot chocolate

Bestest Latte of the Day

Cheese and Bacon Turnovers

"The Cornish Bakery in Southwold is a true gem nestled in this charming seaside town. From the moment you step inside, the aroma of freshly baked..."

Ahoy Hoy

"The best Cornish pasty I have had. Also great vegan choices. The pastries are delicious and the coffee excellent. The staff are very friendly and..."

alec palmes

"Somewhat randomly they had the best coffee that we tasted in Southwold! They do a fantastic flat white and some great pastries. Would recommend..."

Jim

"I spilt my coffee everywhere and they were so kind and replaced my drinks, cleaned it all up and were very happy and lovely. Apart from that..."

Amelia Rudd

"Really lovely people working here. Super kind, friendly and accommodating of kids unreasonable demands. Nice space, nice coffee, nice pastries...."

David Synott

Gun Hill Beach Kiosk Southwold

90/100 (2055 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped by the Gun Hill Beach Kiosk in Southwold and was really impressed! The staff were super friendly and helpful. We tried the coffee and some..."

Jason Scott

"Breezy day but a lovely cuppa kept us going - so pleased it was still open..."

Sandra Ellie Usher

"Regular stop for coffee when we stay in Southwold, watching the world and their dogs walk by on the beach. Beware the iffy wifi- come prepared with..."

Jacqui Espin

"Was very busy, got our order wrong so had to remake it, (cappuccino and gave us a drink for a dog…. A puppaccino 😂🫣) easily rectified Not 5..."

Laura Boulton

"I just had a coffee at the beach cafe, very nice. Lovely service and great location. Dog friendly and nice to meet and chat to other people..."

Julia Holt

"Dog friendly. Good food & drinks for reasonable prices. Unlike most beach side cafes, it's even open in the..."

Anna-Marie B

"It may have been just above freezing but, this little spot does the best bacon and egg rolls and excellent coffee served mere feet from the..."

Hugh Mcmichael

"Great location, good selection of drinks & snacks/ sweets & ice cream. We had 3 hot chocolate drinks, which were well received. It's not an..."

Steve Blackman-Cross

"Not overly expensive for a lovely place to 'refuel' when you're on the beach....Their cakes are amazing and filling and highly..."

Alistair Johnson

"Good service even when busy, excellent bacon and sausage rolls, comfortable..."

David Coates

"Lovely Egg roll and perfectly done tea. The service is also brilliant and..."

Matt Carter

"Just the ticket! If the sun shines (or it's not raining) it's open! Great coffee/cakes/ice creams but brunch is amazing; try bacon in ciabatta roll..."

Peggy Meredith

"We love this super tea room! Each summer we spend a week in Southwold borrowing a nearby beach hut. The range of food, drinks and ice creams is..."

Rick Woodward

"For what this is I’d say it was fab! Friendly staff, well priced kiosk (we had 2 lovely Egg & Bacon rolls which also came with a free cup of tea &..."

Nikos Zarb

"Excellent stop during our ½way mark on our bike ride a few benches out the front overlooking the beach Great value drinks hot and cold also sell..."

andy thrower

"Friendly staff. Happy to help. Reasonable food choices. Great ice..."

Andrew Clarke

"My husband was stung by a wasp on his finger and rushed along to the Beach Kiosk to see if they had any vinegar. They went out of their way to help...."

Valerie Baker

"Lovely place, amazing ice cream, and friendly..."

Jacob Slater

"Always a great stop for me and friends! One of the best bacon baps in the area! Great bread lovely bacon! Nice coffee just what you need! Always..."

Harry Gowers

Sole Bay Fish Co.

89/100 (2839 ratings)

Half Grilled Lobster with Chips and Salad

seafood platter

Lobster Platter for 2

Fish & chips

Cider

Fish & Chips

Colchester Oysters Served with a Red Wine Vinaigrette and Lemon

Haddock

Char Grilled Crevettes

Wheelchair Accessible

"This a genuinely unique place to go for fish and chips. There is an outside seating area overlooking the harbour and fishing boats. The service is..."

Duke

"Really lovely traditional chippy. Friendly staff and the most succulent fish I've ever had. Worth the 4hr drive to experience this..."

Tiff Liles-Taylor

"This was my best part of my trip to Southwold. £6 for two pints of fresh peel on prawns. Add a beer and could have sat there all day shelling..."

ashley W

"Such a shame it burnt down.... It doesn't do any hot fish at all just so people are aware and not disappointed when they turn up. Be great when it..."

D Butcher

"Enjoyed an absolutely fantastic lunch at Sole Bay Fish Co. Oysters and chargrilled crevettes to start with then we built our own platter for main..."

ec2208

"An amazing little fish and chip shop serving some amazing food with a brilliant atmosphere. Sole Bay Fish Company has some amazing tasting fish and..."

Alex Crisp

"My mum and I had fish and chips, you could sit inside but we chose to sit out side in the fresh air. So many options to choose from on the menu..."

Natasha

"BEST FISH & CHIPS in Southwold? We had the fish and chips (cod) and Fish tacos, both very good choices. The fish tacos were massive, fresh fish and..."

Rupert Harvey

"Fantastic Seafood. Informal setting with friendly staff. Be aware children’s push chairs aren’t permitted which could have created an issue had..."

Lachlan Macdonald

"This is the best fish and chips in the world! Loving to travel and loving to eat fish and chips, I must say I've struggled to find anything better!..."

Matthew Ball

Restaurant At The Randolph

89/100 (1064 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came for breakfast, it was very good. Fruit juice, cereals, pastries and a choice of hot breakfast and tea and coffee included. Our breakfasts..."

Peter Phelps

"Spent two nights here in January - the rooms were excellent as was the breakfast. Friendly staff made for a very nice stay. Good value too - would..."

Dan Stevenson

"I went to have lunch in there. The service was excellent. Friendly staff. The lunch was also excellent and I will be going back there again. As I was..."

Karen Muffett

"Recent short w.e. stay at very reasonable DBB rate. Comfortable accommodation with new en-suite facilities. Excellent food, especially breakfast...."

Jim

"Had a beautiful meal here to celebrate an engagement. The food is..."

Morgan Griffith

"This hotel is conveniently located just a straightforward 15 minute walk into Southwold. We arrived several hours early but as the room was already..."

Andrew Faithfull

"Lovely refurbished garden area - food good and reasonable..."

Jo Wale

"Room lovely; bed really comfortable, good-sized bathroom with lovely hot water. Downstairs is a bit void of character, especially for Valentines Day...."

Nicola Teverson

"It's one of the few child friendly pubs in the area with a great play area with an in the ground trampoline and climbing frame. Having said that it..."

Lou Savill

"Lovely room, very helpful and accommodating staff when I had to rapidly revise my booking. Good quality restaurant and breakfast. We were only there..."

Ed Carter

"Have had an excellent weekend break. Everything about the hotel was first class. Lovely meals (both breakfast and evening meals) and everyone was..."

Brian Ingram

"Brilliant stay, lovely clean and spacious rooms, food is excellent, both mains and the breakfast. Best of all are the amazing staff, so welcoming,..."

Reliable Sauce

"We had a three night stay here and we will definitely be returning. Great location as only a short walk into Southwold and amazing walks along the..."

Pete and Annie

"Lovely hotel, friendly and helpful staff and the food is fabulous. Great location, a nice stroll to Southwold or to the pier. We have visited twice..."

Gayle Tebbutt

"We were fortunate and upgraded which made our stay here more enjoyable. All staff were friendly. Breakfasts were good and so were the..."

Shelly Johnson

"We had a breakfast here as non-residents which was very good. Note that you have to book for breakfast if you are a non-resident. 8-10am every day...."

Rob Butler

"This was a spot of choice of hotel. Loads of parking available, super friendly staff with great food and a brilliant selection of ales and spirit to..."

Clive Cooper

"Great service. Bitter was lovely. Menu was great for kids, decent for adults not massive however that's not a negative. Portions very good and price..."

Gerry Molloy

Buckenham Coffee House

"Great coffee house , reasonably priced , great service , only downside is its down some steep steps so it's not wheelchair friendly..."

JASON BACON

"Favourite place in Southwold to grab a bite to eat. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere, and the decorating is done perfectly. A..."

Connie Lerpiniere

"When I first came to the South, Costa was my home. Now I can say the great Buckenham Coffee House is my castle! I was met with a lovely waitress..."

Jamie Yates

"Great Coffee and Cakes.. Dark & White Mocca is..."

David F

"Our first visit here. Once you have negotiated the steps down to the basement location, you enter a welcoming well lit space. The BLT was excellent,..."

Chris Warner

"Enjoyed the cream tea very reasonable price scones gorgeous and light..."

Wendy Wilkinson

"Fantastische Kaffee-Auswahl - die südamerikanische Blue Montain Mischung ist göttlich! Wir werden noch weitere probieren. Der Biskuit-Kuchen war..."

lumm71

"Great coffee, tastey food, what really stood out to me were the attentive and warm staff, especially Dayna who was just lovely. Will definitely visit..."

AL X

"Lovely Coffee, cakes, and milkshakes today. Very friendly staff, and really good Covid precautions too. We'll definitely come here..."

James Saunders

"Wonderful coffee and cakes. If I lived in the area I'd be in every day so I could try all the coffee. I bought the decaf beans because if you find..."

Ann Leonard

Black Olive Delicatessen

87/100 (1943 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent deli Big queue on a dull weekday Sausage rolls and pork pies 🥧 were delicious Salad and options for sandwiches and rolls there too...."

Mark Burgess

"The Black Olive Delicatessen is a great deli on Southwold High Street that stocks a fabulous and fresh selection of delicious pies, cakes, bread and..."

Sebastian Rousseau

"I could have bought and eaten one of everything in this wonderful Delicatesant. We had the Steak & Stilton pie, Sausage Roll and Pork Pie, all of..."

Christopher Abbott

"This is a well-stocked delicatessen situated in the sea-side town of Southwold. When we visited, they had some interesting dry goods and a range of..."

Andrew Faithfull

"Oh my goodness, what a great deli this is! Fancy sausage rolls, pies of all sorts, for both veggies and carnivores. And, to accompany your selection,..."

John Witchell

"A lovely deli - we stopped by to buy healthy salad items for lunch and weren't disappointed. They have lots of other yummy items to choose from..."

Carol Marsh

"This is the most well stocked delicatessen with interesting local produce. We bought some delicious pies filled with different fillings, local..."

LINDA GRAHAM

"Fantastic selection of pies and savoury tarts, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, and a wide range of other salads and deli items. Husband said it was the..."

Megan Major

"Well balanced and very Vegetarian tasty pies with a great crust. Veggie scotch egg nice too.Not necessarily cheap, but great value for great..."

Mark Bray

"The sale of Pieminster pies first attracted our attention to this place. So far from Bristol but having these available (I also found out that the..."

Stefan Nunn

"Stopped by on my way home back to London for some pies to take away to eat later that night; excellent very appealing selection & friendly staff...oh..."

Nikos Zarb

"Busy deli with great produce. Large selection of salads , cheeses, olives and much more. For the salads you choose your container size which starts..."

Dawn Wilknson

"A frequent stopping point when we visit Southwold. We each take it in turns to go in and select our goodies whilst the other holds the dog outside...."

R G

"Lots of choice for a variety of products. We opted for a salad and quiche which we took down to the beach front to eat. It was delicious. Quiche was..."

Tracey Proctor

The Box

"What a lucky find! We had given up on finding a place to eat on a Sunday night due to restaurants being fully booked or not serving food - decided to..."

Victoria Hill

"I have had takeaways from Jewel in the Box a few times. The food is superb, so flavoursome and fresh and a great sized portion. I’ve introduced a..."

Karen Clegg

"Been to the street food Friday pop ups a couple of times and have loved them! Such a fun idea and really yummy food. The black dog deli guys are..."

Pippa Scheijde

"We’ve had curries twice from here and both times were absolutely delicious! Generous portions, really well spiced/flavoured and good value. A real..."

Rebecca Stock

"Went twice today to The Box. In the morning, they had a great range of top quality artisan bakery items including an excellent walnut and date bread,..."

Michael Hanton

"Always a pleasure going to the box. Breads..."

Jordan Ashton

"Such interesting flavours, for both vegetarians and meat eaters! Great selection for a..."

Sally Taylor

"Ordered bread and baked goods from Penny Bun Bakery and picked them up here. Incredible incredible bread. The chorizo twists particularly..."

Michael Reynolds

"This place is definitely worth a try if you are in Southwold. Julie is very friendly, the food is fresh and amazing. We loved..."

Andy Moorhouse

"Went to southwold last Saturday and found the box by accident, was I glad we did, date and walnut bread superb, along with other pastries and sweet..."

Kev Blewitt

"What a fantastic find! Incredible selection of lovely breads and sweet and savoury treats. Beer bacon and chilli jam swirl is a work of genius. Gent..."

Dom Benatar

"Now doing curries and noodles… really helpful and friendly chef / manager. Catered well for..."

Andy B

"Both the bakery and Julie's curries are..."

Alex Swatridge

"Best baked goods around. Every Saturday is a real treat. Phenomenal staff..."

Ben (Slaymo87)

"Food was excellent and really good value. Will definitely be back..."

Jack Reilly

"On a Saturday, the best bakery by far in Southwold, also sells beef from Henstead Marsh..."

Bob Cooper

"We had tandoori salad box for lunch. Generous portions and totally..."

Karen Cade

Suzie's Beach Cafe

87/100 (1419 ratings)

Decaf Flat White in My Reusable Sho Mug

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped for a coffee and a sit down. Good spot on the front and lots of comfy seating. Coffee excellent and hot. Sausage roll was real and also..."

Quentin Thompson

"On our walks along Southwold beach we stopped a number of times for teas & coffee. Excellent service, clean as a new pin and with a view to die for...."

Stef Harlow

"They were busy at an October Sunday brunch-time (always a good sign) and the staff were all really happy. Coffee good, food delicious! Thanks..."

James Crowder

"A genuinely friendly and happy bunch of people serving, great coffee and Mövenpick ice cream. Put that together with nice weather and the waves..."

Gavin Dunlop

"Susie’s cafe is excellent. Despite the staff always being busy they’re always eager to please and very helpful. Dogs always receive a warm..."

Abigail Holden

"The best beachside cafe I've even eaten in. Great menu including lots of vegan options and service with a smile. Not suitable for wheelchair users or..."

sallybrog

"Thank you for the almost end of day drinks and sandwiches. Was worth stopping off. X Photo taken from pier, SUZIE'S one of beach huts towards town..."

SarahBSmale Smale

"Visited with my gluten-intolerant mother & me being vegan, the friendliest most accommodating service ever, made us the tastiest food off menu....."

David Buck

"Beautiful little cafe on the sea front. It is sheltered from the wind with cushioned seats and a lovely view of the sea. My mocha with oat milk was..."

Louisa

"Nice little stop off during a beach stroll with a warm smile and friendly service. Good coffee and a decent cream tea awaits as you tuck yourself in..."

Jo L

"Good choice of food, vegans catered for well. A query about my food was taken up immediately and a free coffee offered. Lovely sheltered seaside..."

Caroline Crisp

"Southwold's unofficial ice-cream inspector visited Suzie's Cafe yesterday. Credit where due the Swiss Chocolate is exceptional. So unbelievably good..."

Matt Stevenson

"Suzie's is great. Great food and coffee in the best location..."

Hugh Mcmichael

"Delicious smoked mackerel pate and friendly service - what a view! And tasty banana..."

Little Miss Sparkle

"Lovely little place on the seafront. Food tasty, service very friendly and perfect for anyone like me who forgot one of the childrens buckets... it..."

Jacqueline Manning

"Food all freshly prepared. Lovely bacon bap for when you have a bracing walk along the prom. Great view of the sea from the seating area. Miss..."

Douglas Hall

"Stopped off here for a quick breakfast. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I had a couple of bacon sandwiches with good quality bacon, and a..."

Stephen

"Just had coffee! (But the food looks good). Great place to be on a warm day - or in winter they provide blankets! A good place for those who like..."

Ian Davies

Adnams Cafe

87/100 (3739 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice to see the place where the famous drinks are made. Shop is great. Fabulous place to get alcoholic beverages as gifts..."

Gecco3d

"I love this place. It used to the brewery. The cafe has re used the old beer barrels are seating. The outdoor seating is on the old work floor. The..."

James Naismith

"Unplanned visit to store and cafe Great to see range of low alcohol beer and cider now Cafe was busy on a dull weekend. Very dog friendly. Tasty..."

Mark Burgess

"A really great shop and cafe. The food was outstanding and very well priced. We had some sandwiches and they came with loads of extra bits, the..."

Jamie Breckenridge

"Definitely worth a visit. A great selection of drinks and interesting visit... The cafe is an absolute delight and a gem. A delicious selection of..."

Lew Lew

"Busy store with knowledgeable, helpful staff. The cafe at the rear has a lovely courtyard in which to enjoy the various cakes & drinks available. A..."

A-M Sellon

"Stopped off in the cafè after a walk. Very cool little place. Staff were lovely and friendly. Ordered a tuna sandwich which was great and I had a..."

Layna Buglione

"Visiting Southwold you have to visit the Adnams brewery shop it's packed full of their own brand spirits, lagers and wines. I didn't even know they..."

Matty L

"This is a lovely little cafe with a good selection of cakes and scones. We had scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam and a couple of pots of..."

Richard Compton

"Always love a visit here Had a lovely coffee and cheese scone in the..."

Nicola Argent

Prandium Of Southwold

Duchies

"We had two breakfasts on our recent trip to Southwold and couldn’t recommend Duchies more. Very friendly attentive staff and delicious food. Popped..."

Emma Fortescue

"Friendly lovely staff. Excellent food. Very good with out groups allergy food request. Had breakfast… amazing. Dinner was lovely..."

Andy B

"What a fantastic place for breakfast! I had the eggs florentine and it was perfect! The eggs were cooked brilliantly and the hash browns were some..."

Brian Medeiros

"Our second visit to Duchies and today's late breakfast was delicious. Every item was cooked to perfection. As mentioned by other reviewers the black..."

Richard

"Visited Duchies about 9am on an April Monday and we (3 adults and a toddler) got there at the right time! The place filled up as we sat there! Lovely..."

Eleanor Hutchinson

"Lovely atmosphere, very busy (in a good way), great food and very friendly and attentive staff. I had the veggie full English and my partner who is..."

Rory Woodhouse

"Best cooked breakfast I've had for years. Quality of the ingredients was excellent and it was all prepared very well and on a hot plate. Black..."

Hugo Smart

"Best breakfast I have ever..."

Andrew O'Gorman

"Popped in for a salad. Staff were really friendly and happy to make what ever I wanted. A fresh tuna salad was made and was great. There is more..."

Blake Foster

"Perfectly lovely fresh breakfast. Not very big inside and popular. But worth the effort so keep..."

liz betts

Blyth Hotel Restaurant

85/100 (1177 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Southwold Boating Lake And Cafe

Avocado & Courgette Cake

Fruit Scone and latte4

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is a little Gem, I live not to far away & have only found it this year, it's now become a regular, all homemade & great portions, lovely..."

Lyn Williams

"Such a lovely Lunch today , the best Cheese Cake I have ever tasted . Highly recommend a visit . Such a lovely relaxed setting in a very busy..."

Helen Catling

"lovely food and service. clearly they've put a lot of effort into making the boating lake a great place to come. Also suitable for wheel chair..."

Gethin Jones

"Lovely tea room, lots to choose from and very good price. Service excellent it's nice just to sit and watch the world go..."

Susan Pennycook

"Great cream tea, best scones..."

Phil Wilson

"A massive thank you to Penny, David and Nicky for making my wedding day absolutely amazing. The cream teas were delicious and the whole place looked..."

Gemma Greengrass

"Lovely spot with friendly staff and delicious cakes. What more could you ask for..."

Hayley Hld Warnes

"Would defiantly recommend for a private function, a lovely setting, looked after by a great bunch of staff. Highly..."

Ashlea Doy

"The perfect spot to enjoy a delicious scone and pot of tea (or one of the many other delicious cakes on..."

Beccie Amer

"Can't believe it has taken me so long to find this little gem of a place. Thanks to Facebook I found it..."

Megan Bray

"Lovely welcome beautiful food and the best scones we've had in a long time... AND they let dogs in..."

Chris Forey

"Lovely "Tea Room"and great food, had a lovely latte with my brothers, very friendly staff, hopefully will be visiting..."

Daniel Roffe

"Lovely coffee watching the chicks. Fin bear liked his milkshake..."

Julie Gray Taylor

"Fantastic , beautiful , relaxing , yummy , lovley..."

Emma Horsnell

"Popped in on my lunch break yesterday. Fantastic lunch in beautiful..."

Natalie Hewitt

"I've been every day for the last 4 days. Strawberry and fresh cream sponge ...delicious. Great hot chocolate too. Staff so friendly. Lovely..."

Diana Baxter

"Nice place away from the hustle and bustle of the beach opposite the pier. Only stopped for a tea and cake but was very nice. A welcome break and..."

Richard Twydell

"Found this place yesterday 21.3.24. So glad we did what a lovely place for a quick bite to eat. Staff also amazing. Thanks so much..."

lisa saward

"Just a lovely place to enjoy something to eat & drink . The cream tea is wonderful also the brie & cranberry..."

P&C UK-Adventures

"Fabulous scone and clotted cream, great service, good..."

Vicki Backhouse

"Lovely little cafe, great setting, friendly staff and good menu..."

Wendy Greenfield

"Lovely place to sit and eat lunch, friendly staff good simple food and not far from the..."

Paul Mead

"Absolutely lovely setting. Nice coffee and bacon butties with friendly, happy..."

David Harrison

"Great tea room with lovely view over the boating pool, no boats but enjoyed sitting in the sun watching the ducks and 3 swans. We visited twice in..."

Colette Bettis

"Yesterday 6/9/23. Lovely place lovely and clean well worth a visit! Forget the fish and chips on the pier absolutely awful, just go here and you’ll..."

Sharon Ferguson

The Boardwalk Restaurant

84/100 (2065 ratings)

Pan Fried Hake with Crayfish and Pea Risotto and Lemon Oil

Mackerel Pate on Toast

Pork

Fish & Chips

Lemon sole

Seabass with Samphire and Salsa Verde

Fish and chips

Haddock

Pan Fried Hake with New Potatoes

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"After trawling around the town unsuccessfully looking for a restaurant that was reasonably priced and had gluten free options, we headed back to the..."

Sarah Elbourne

"With 5 days notice the staff were happy to take a booking for 19 people to celebrate a big birthday. Lisa was incredibly friendly and helpful on the..."

Isabel Marriage

"What a friendly welcome on this grey day - our food was superb, we’ll be back to try more of the..."

Michael Breeze

"Excellent service and great food. Highly recommended. Wide and varied selection of wines and beers. Seafood platters are a must if you are a sea food..."

Richard Kirk

"We visited Dulwich and Southwold with our dog. Having eaten at the cafe on Duleich beach previously, we decided to try the Boardwalk Restaurant. We..."

Jonathan

"Beautiful view! We came to Boardwalk restaurant on Bank Holiday to celebrate our anniversary. Very generous plates and very welcoming staff. We..."

Ornella Hammad

"We came across this gem of a place on a trip to Southwold. We were looking for lunch. We were greeted by very pleasant staff and given a warm..."

Sandra Snelling

"After walking around the town and not being able to book anywhere for sunday lunch we saw the roasts available at The Boardwalk. We called up and..."

Laura Lydon

"What a fantastic lunch we have had at the Boardwalk. Very good 3 courses, friendly service & highly entertaining interactive theatre throughout...."

jules shorrock

"It's cold, it's gusty and it's raining. Frankly, I don't want to walk down the pier after an 8 mile walk. So, joy of joys, to step into this lovely,..."

John Burgess

"Took a party of disabled Stroke Survivors to the Boardwalk restaurant in July. All organised in advance with the management team. They catered for..."

Peter Marsh

"Stopped for lunch . Had our four children with us and the staff were really helpful in sorting high chairs and colouring books. The food was lovely..."

Brett

"Possibly the best fish and chips I’ve ever had! The tartare sauce and mushy peas were also fantastic (I am guessing homemade). The batter was..."

Paul Thomson

"Lovely food and plenty of it, all cooked fresh. Had such a lovely lunch ( tempura gerkins and smoked mackerel pate to start, swordfish curry and..."

Suzy Gumble

"The Sunday roast is delicious and really good value, plus it has cauliflower cheese, I’d highly recommend and we’ll be back. I dropped the..."

Louisa Reynolds

"Went to Southwold Pier for the first time on Sunday and had THE best fish finger sandwich and chips I’ve ever tasted. Absolutely Fantastic Service...."

Simon Sirkin

"Another brilliant meal and staff are outstanding! Love it here, our favourite place to have lunch..."

Clare Nijhawan

"Had a fantastic meal here, we are tricky as I am gluten intolerant and my partner is lactose intolerant, but nothing was too much trouble. Food was..."

Matt Parker

The Lord Nelson

84/100 (3423 ratings)

Adnams Ghostship Low Alcohol

Sandwiches

Adnams Broadside

Haddock

Pint of Birra Amoretti

Burger

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Its a Mega Dog Try One if You'Re There

Hot Dog

Half a Pint of Pork Scratchings

"We love this pub, great beer & we really look forward to visiting. We're so glad that we can now get Black Dog Deli pizza, they are absolutely..."

Wes Corbett

"Great local pub with some good food in the middle of Southwold. Didn’t stay long, just for lunch as I wasn’t feeling the atmosphere in the back..."

Gecco3d

"Great pub in an excellent location. Fun to stand or sit outside with a pint and watch everyone walk by to the beach and back. Bar is always well..."

William Burke

"I have been drinking here on holidays, first 1996. As an independent pub, they had a good line in pub grub. Now, as fully part of Adnams, it was..."

James Naismith

"A lovely, traditional Adnams pub situated right near the beach at Southwold. A great selection of beers on tap with pizzas on offer from Black Dog..."

Jacob Cantwell-Forbes

"Staff at the Nelson helpful and friendly. Saved the day for us when the chef at our hotel went sick! They orgainised a delicious pizza and salad..."

Kathleen Wright

"Your typical Cosy coastal pub! Owned by Adnams brewery so they mainly stock there own drinks. When we visited there wasn't many tables, and it was..."

Michael

"Stopped in for a pint adnams, kept exceptionally well, and service was spot on, the barmaid who played with our pup gave a superb recommendation for..."

yoshie bear (bearman13)

"Aside from the main bar area, there are seperate, smaller seating areas, but this does not make the pub seem enclosed and dark. Owned by Adnams Ales..."

Roger or Joanne

"Really nice clean pub, friendly staff with a good choice of Adnams beer. Really worth a visit. We didn't eat, but the food looked..."

Richard Field

The Harbour Inn

83/100 (4042 ratings)

Suffolk Ham Egg and Chips

Smoked Haddock and Leek Chowder

Battered Cod with Chips and Peas

Smoked Haddock in Cheese Ravioli

Halloumi

Crab

A Glass of Alcohol Free Shandy

"We had between us cod n chips, fish pie and venison burger. All were well cooked and presented. Yes, they tasted nice as well. Staff friendly and..."

Steve Girling

"Best pub in Southwold by a million miles. If your eating there make sure you have a long walk beforehand as the portions are massive. FANTASTIC food,..."

Dave Martin

"We come to Southwold most years and the Harbour Inn just gets better with age. The most authentic and unspolit pub in the area with the best food and..."

Caroline Daniels

"Superb food. Amazing beer. Great atmosphere. I can't recommend this place..."

Nik Phillips

"We have visited before and this place is a must for all visitors to the Harbour. Food & service are excellent and its cosy to sit in the bar area and..."

Jonny Bliss

"Simply my favourite pub in the world even though the sea food chowder wasn't on the menu last night..."

Amanda Steele

"Had such a lovely meal here today. Was quiet late afternoon by the fire. Lovely staff .. started a tab. Smoked haddock fish and chips with a pot of..."

Harriet Dmytriw

"I love this place, it holds a lot of happy memories for me. Excellent food and a good pint of Adnams...."

Robina Elizabeth Fry

"The Harbour Inn is a great historic pub, prone to tidal floods, on the quayside at Southwold. They have a Traditional music night on the second..."

Bernie Kedge

"Excellent fish & chips and a great pint of Adnams Broadside ..."

Robert Potts

"Smoked haddock fish & chips, minted or mushy peas... amazing, never had it anywhere else - it is absolutely delicious, available with curry sauce if..."

Wes Corbett

"Best feeling pub in the area. Perfect to drive to for one or two 0.5%s or mid-walk as it's in a lovely location in the harbour. Ran out of cod but..."

Harry Barnes

"Such a lovely pub to visit, the food is always good with Adams beers on tap.Can't fail.Always popular with dog walkers etc.Have paid a visit there..."

Scrumpy Dave

"Food was lovely and it's an Adnams pub so the beer is obviously good. Very busy on this bank holiday weekend so it was very busy and therefore quite..."

Debbie Hansen

"Great pub located a short walk from Soutwold. Beers very well kept and served, with good selection of Adnams ales. Of course, it goes without saying..."

Shaun Baker

"Great food and beer was really well kept. Went in with the family, and all six of us had a meal. Food was served very quickly, and all was of good..."

James Scott

"The weather had cooled from sone of the hottest days in August. We needed a good lunch following a terrific walk in not too far away Dunwich Forest...."

Ian Fidler

"Great pub at Southwold Harbour. Sat on the downstairs longe bar and had a very good lunch. Has outdoor space at the front and back with both having..."

Richard Twydell

"Was served by Abbie, she was very friendly and went above and beyond. The food was outstanding and very filling. Definitely would recommend to anyone..."

Aoiju Gaming

"Excellent fish and chips. They are not organised for gluten free. So we had to have gammon, eggs and chips instead. They could easily have the batter..."

Assaf Frank

Sole Bay Inn

83/100 (3471 ratings)

Fish and Chips and Peas

Cod

Non Alcoholic Beer

Curry

Adnams Southwold Bitter

Ice Cream

Beef

Adnams Beer Battered Cod Chips Mushy Peas & Tartas Sauce

Broadside Innovation IPA 6 7 Ghost Ship

Baguette

Sole with Mushroom Fricassee

Homemade Curry of Day

Adnams Stout Blackshore

Gammon

Crab

Crab and Trout Fishcake

gin

Salmon

Chicken Schnitzel with Saffron Mayo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great pub in Southwold next to lighthouse. Great food and specials available. No bookings, just walk in. Great range of beers most brewed 50 meters..."

Ant Johnson

"Great little pub, very impressed and how pubs should be. Excellent choice and well kept beers, superb food and great staff. Highly recommended and..."

LOFC Robbo

"The Sole Bay Inn has always been one of my favourite Suffolk pubs. I recently had lunch at the pub with my uncle, and having just discovered I have a..."

Adam Pescod

"Such a lovely little pub right next to the lighthouse. The food was absolutely delicious and we couldn't fault the service - definitely the best beef..."

Amy W

"A bar rather than a pub. A good place for old favourites on the menu and a decent selection of beers and wines. Staff are welcoming and the punters..."

Quentin Thompson

"Visited this pub on a Sunday afternoon. Initially it was quite busy, with only a couple of seats available, however it become quieter during the..."

Andrew Faithfull

"Cute local pub with some nice food. Lacked atmosphere for me and a little..."

Gecco3d

"Excellent fish and chips! They also serve a selection of beers, including bottled Adnams bitter and ghost ship, wines and beverages. Nice to sit..."

Kresza POTRYKUS

"Great pub!! Has the mothership of Adnams beers on tap. Food was excellent. We had the baguettes, the bread was fresh and delicious! Surroundings are..."

Alison Barnes

"The food blew us away! Our party had four different dishes between us, and we were all very happy. Wide range of Adnams beers (obviously). The staff..."

Jon Coe

"Lovely little pub with welcoming, friendly staff. Lots of great beers to choose from on tap. We didn't get to eat the food but from what we saw..."

Zoe Parnham

"Great pub, relaxing friendly staff. Great food. Highly recommended ✨ Fish and chips were FANTASTIC. Perfectly fried fresh fish, yummy mushy..."

Brenda Coyle

"Lovely place! Food is not that bad but the beer is kept very well! Recommended to anyone who is visiting the area to go..."

Nathan Biginton

"Lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Highly recommend the fish and chips. The curry sauce is 10/10. A firm..."

Charlotte

"A busy pub, across the road from the lighthouse in Southwold, dogs are very welcome. A good lunch menu, well cooked and turned around quickly despite..."

Kevin Thomas

"The landlord is a proper gent. Had great fun on Wednesday evening, with lots of drink suggestions and many laughs. Cant wait to get back..."

Tom Hester

"A friendly welcome awaits you on entering Sole Bay. This is a very small Inn offering many Adnams beers and also food. On our first attempt Sole..."

Teresa Ballinger

"Great beer and food. The Landlord here is really on the case by leading from the front and taking an active part in running a pub.The pub was..."

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