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

english breakfast

Curry

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

Ninedeli

93/100 (1082 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

No. Fifty One Cafe

92/100 (2236 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Latte

Sourdough with Harissa Avocado and Fried Egg

Curry

Poached Eggs on Toast

Gluten and Dairy Free French Toast

French Toast

French Toast with Bacon and Syrup

Toasts

Wholemeal Toast

French Toast with Fruit and Salmon

Baguette

Sandwich Gluten Free

Moussaka

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

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 Swan Hotel Restaurant

90/100 (2068 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've known the Swan Hotel for over fifty years. In fact it was the first place I stayed at in Suffolk, when my parents decided to buy a plot of land..."

Roland Blunk

"We have just arrived home after an amazing evening staying at The swan for our 15th wedding anniversary,staff where so helpful and polite and had a..."

Shelley Wilson

"This is a wonderful hotel, old fashioned in the best possible sense. This was our 3rd stay, we had the same room with a lighthouse & distant sea..."

Vyv Hogg

"Enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing and refreshing stay at The Swan. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. The restaurant not only looks..."

Briony De'Ath

"We stayed at the Swan yesterday. To our amazement we were upgraded from an Excellent room to an Outstanding room. Following the recent refurbishment..."

Jane Lane

"Fabulous refurbishment in keeping with the building and lovely room (Room 3) but little niggles...burning my knee on the bathroom radiator during the..."

Kate Waller

"Had a great time at the Swan Hotel, room excellent, food excellent staff even better. great way to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Thank..."

Ian Knowles

"Lovely decor in the sitting rooms and restaurant. Very good food (delicious mackerel dish) especially the desserts (wowed by the liquorice root panna..."

Michèle Brook

"We were very lucky in finding a room at The Swan at the very last minute. Adnam's have just spent a reported £6 million on refurbishing this..."

Stella Wilson

"We celebrated a friends 50th with afternoon tea at The Swan. We all agreed it was the best afternoon tea we have ever experienced. All the food was..."

Elaine Linthwaite

"Organised afternoon tea my sister hen do... no regrets... beautiful hotel in a beautiful Liltle town... the food was amazing... the service was..."

Kat Salthouse

"A busy, warm, sunny, bustling 4 May 2024 Bank Holiday weekend finds Southwold flooded with happy holiday makers. I was looking for a quiet, cool,..."

Chris White

"We have had afternoon tea here on several occasions. We took my 94 year old father in law and they completely did a brand new menu for him taking..."

Jill Clarke

"A little gem, perfectly located minutes walk from the beach. Staff are welcoming and friendly. Stayed for 2 nights, perfect getaway just a couple of..."

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"We visited the crown to celebrate a special occasion, and were treated like royalty by the wonderful staff, with special mention to Matt and Caitlin...."

Holly Mather

"Had a wonderful afternoon tea at the Swan in Southwold. The food was so delicious and the service fantastic. Would definitely recommend for a..."

Donna Harwood

"We had an amazing stay at the Swann Hotel. The staff were all excellent, very polite and professional. The hotel itself is modern and comfortable and..."

Peter Ackerley

"Turned up at just the right time for a walk-in table for two, generally though I'd strongly advise booking for Sunday lunch. Both decided on the..."

Lise Marie

"After my wife Jo Fuller left a scarf at this hotel and calling the hotel they were fantastic and posted it to us. Would like to say a big thank you..."

mark pollard

"We've been coming here for over 20 years now, and have now started bringing my own kids. Love it. Great bar in the..."

Tom Robinson

"We had a wonderful afternoon tea with very friendly service. Whetted our appetite to return and stay at the hotel in..."

Rob Butler

"Thank you for a wonderful stay. Room was divine. Location as central as anywhere can be. Very good service and nice food too. Electric charging in..."

Alistair Jepson

"Absolutely fantastic food, drinks and service. The staff are so nice and friendly. Will definitely be back for afternoon..."

R M Reed

"Popped here for lunch - staff and service were exceptional, good was good too! Would definitely go back and recommend you do..."

Bhavin P

"Stayed at The Swan for my birthday on 28/09. The ladies working on reception that day were first class, they went the extra mile to add a birthday..."

Natalija Stojsavljevic

"Delicious lunch to celebrate my husbands 80th with family. Staff were friendly and efficient in both the bar and..."

Dawn Vanoli

"My wife and I went to The Swan Hotel as a wedding anniversary treat. We were certainly not disappointed. The hotel feels very classy, and staff were..."

Matt Harwood

Sole Bay Fish Co.

89/100 (2839 ratings)

Char Grilled Crevettes

Half Grilled Lobster with Chips and Salad

Lobster Platter for 2

Lobster

Fish & chips

Bass

Colchester Oysters Served with a Red Wine Vinaigrette and Lemon

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

The Boardwalk Restaurant

84/100 (2065 ratings)

Pan Fried Hake with Crayfish and Pea Risotto and Lemon Oil

Pasta

Mackerel Pate on Toast

Seabass with Samphire and Salsa Verde

Lemon sole

Hake

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)

Its a Mega Dog Try One if You'Re There

Half a Pint of Pork Scratchings

Adnams Ghostship Low Alcohol

Beer

BLT Sandwich

Salad

Pint of Birra Amoretti

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Cod

Cider and Beer

Curry

"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)

Smoked Haddock in Cheese Ravioli

A Glass of Alcohol Free Shandy

Shrimp

Mosaic Beer

Suffolk Ham Egg and Chips

Beer Adams Kobolo

Toasts

Jambalaya

Smoked Haddock and Leek Chowder

Battered Cod with Chips and Peas

"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)

Adnams Stout Blackshore

Crab and Trout Fishcake

Beef

Chicken Schnitzel with Saffron Mayo

Fish and Chips and Peas

Adnams Southwold Bitter

Beef burger

Ice Cream

Charcuterie board

Adnams Beer Battered Cod Chips Mushy Peas & Tartas Sauce

Sandwiches

fish finger sandwich

Fish & Chips

Broadside Innovation IPA 6 7 Ghost Ship

Burger

Haddock

Sole with Mushroom Fricassee

Cod

Homemade Curry of Day

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..."

Steve Riley

Coasters

83/100 (2187 ratings)

Sausages Mustard Mash Green Beans Onion Rings and Jus

Monkfish Tail Wrapped in Parma Ham Crushed Garlic Potatoes Buttered Kale and a Clam Sauce

Hazelnut and Chocolate Cheesecake

Sticky Ginger Pudding

Belly Pork with Haggis Mash and Black Pudding

Lamb

Salmon

Sea Bass with Chorizo Sauteed Potatoes and Pesto

Fish

Apple and Raspberry Crumble

Pork

Salad of Tomato Kalamata Olives Samphire Elinikos Potatoes Corriander

Haddock and chips

Fish & Chips

Smoked Salmon Sandwich Lemon and Dill Mayonnaise Homemade Coleslaw and Salad

Sandwiches

Prawn cocktail

Haddock

Sunday Roast Leg of Lamb

Whitebait

Knocchi

Prawns

Lamb Cutlet Slow Cooked Lamb Leg Haggis Mash Green Beans and Jus

Wheelchair Accessible

"Booked a hut, I really recommend pre booking as this place can get very busy. It was a lovely, private experience being in the hut, there is even a..."

brooklyn eve

"Lovely place to stop for breakfast before our daily walk. Dog friendly out back. Blanket provided is for human use only, so bring your own if..."

Harry Barnes

"A wonderful dining experience, delicious food and lovely service by staff. Dessert was the best cheesecake ever! Our visit was for family birthday..."

Victoria Butler

"Pre booked our lunch here as we were staying in the area! Great choice of eateries, absolutely faultless in our honest opinion! Starters. Salt and..."

Clayton Williams

"Great idea to have lovely huts in the back that had their own heater, radio and blankets. Table sat 4 comfortably and you can close the doors if you..."

Graham

"Used one of the beach huts in the rear courtyard because we had dogs with us. Great staff, good coffee, ace cheese..."

geoff painting

"Best dining experience in Southwold to be honest. This little unobtrusive restaurant exceeded our expectations. Staff were attentive, polite and..."

Jacqui Espin

"Booking is essential in summer. Nice little restaurant, with a number of beach huts in wharf used to be a courtyard Menu is mainly seafood. Starters..."

Barry Benton

"What a great find! Visited on 28th March, and everything about the place was outstanding. My friend did have one minor issue- the haddock was too..."

Jackie Witherington

"Book early to avoid disappointment. The service is second to none and the food was..."

Stuart Bentley

Harris & James

83/100 (1574 ratings)

Pear Chocolate and Hazelnut Gelato

Cakes

Cappuccino

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Milkshake with Cream

Cheese

Peanut Butter Ice Cream with a Chocolate Lighthouse

Strawberry

Chocolate Ice Cream and Popcorn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Churro

Mango Ice Cream Chocolate Ice Cream

Coffee with Ice Cream

Café

British

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Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Mid-range

"Was recommend to go and I have to say the ice cream was delicious, creamy and smooth. Love the combinations they have especially the Jaffa cake..."

Jackss

"Went at the very end of the day were just closing. We barely made it. I tried the chocolate. Honestly the chocolate is not the best. Would..."

Emily Sandy

"One of the best gelato shops around! There are lots of flavours to choose from, which are always of a high quality - there are also drinks and cakes..."

Evie Powell

"More than just ice cream. Coffee and hot chocolate are very good. Good scones and plenty of sweet treats. Pleasant..."

Paul Rampton

"I could say, the gelato it’s pretty interesting. I’ve tried many “gelatos” in Uk, but by far this it’s the best, obviously you cannot..."

Silviu Gheorghe

"I love coming to Southwold H&j. But I would like them to consider more dairy free options on scones. Cakes. Traybakes. As I can only have a very few..."

Robin Mowforth

"Best ice cream I’ve EVER had! Super creamy (but not too sickly), great flavour and you get a massive “scoop” (more like 3 normal scoops). Well..."

Jessica Bassnett

"A trip to Southwold needs two things ice cream and fish n Chips and for Ice Cream this place nails it. Tried 3 different flavours... Mint Chocolate,..."

Thomas Widdowson

"All of the ice creams and sorbets I've ever had from here are always delicious and full of flavours and toppings! The staff are super friendly and..."

Caroline Cox

"Came to southwold for the weekend and my daughter and her friend got ice creams from here each day. They said they were..."

Laura Lydon

"Incredibly light doughnuts that are sugar-sweet and fluffy in the centre, with a generous pot of caramel sauce for dipping! The two scoop ice cream..."

Stephanie Gibson

"The ice creams in the shop window all look amazing. With names of ice cream you might not see elsewhere.. Yes it's ££ but the portion sizes are..."

James Charalambous

"Deliciously creamy, authentic gelato. One scoop is plenty as it’s massive! They really don’t cheap out on portion size - highly..."

Abi Crafter

"Firstly the look of this place is so beautiful and pretty and that just makes me want to step inside the shop. They offer so many things here,..."

Carol A

"Stumbled upon this place exploring in Southwold on a cloudy Monday - finding this place made our day! The ice cream is AMAZING! Especially the salted..."

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