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Places to Eat

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Places to Eat in Suffolk

Exploring Suffolk is sure to work up a hearty appetite, and there’s an excellent choice of cafes, restaurants and tearooms to satisfy your cravings.

From quirky independent eateries and historic tea rooms to coastal diners and bustling markets, discover our pick of the best places to eat in Suffolk.

Steak dinner with vegetables and mushrooms served with a glass of red wine in a cozy restaurant with a wood-burning stove in the background.

Sibton White Horse Inn, Saxmundham

This Double rosette-winning family-run pub is renowned for its excellent dining, warm hospitality and fabulously fresh produce.

Pull up a chair by the roaring log fire and, in the warmer months, enjoy the secluded courtyard with views towards the surrounding countryside.

Dishes include classic favourites and imaginative seasonal specials, including battered line caught haddock, lightly seared pigeon breast and chalk stream trout.

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Scones with cream and jam on a white plate

The Weavers Tea Room, Peasenhall

Part of the medieval New Inn, this charming tea room is located in the pretty village of Peasenhall. Serving breakfast, morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea, it’s the perfect spot for a refuel.

Recommended for its excellent freshly baked cakes and scones, the vast choice of coffee and always friendly service, this quirky Suffolk eatery is worth a detour.

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A farmers market stand displaying a variety of fresh vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, green beans, and squash.

Aldeburgh Market

Located on Aldebugh High Street, this bustling fish and vegetable market and delicatessen includes a Market Cafe that offers incredible fresh fish and seafood dishes. Enjoy a walk along Aldeburgh’s beach and explore the charming town that’s packed with shops, cafes and galleries.

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Grilled fish fillet served with a side of sautéed vegetables including radishes, zucchini, and onions, garnished with flakes of sea salt.

The Lighthouse

One of the most popular places to eat in Suffolk, Aldeburgh’s Lighthouse restaurant offers a range of fresh fish dishes and warm, friendly service. It’s close to the theatre and an excellent choice for a pre- or post-show meal.

Three cups of latte with latte art on a wooden table surrounded by potted plants

The Kitchen @ Thorpeness

Visit this eclectic, independent cafe for some of the best homemade cakes in Suffolk. Located in the heart of Thorpeness, you can enjoy a hearty brunch or lunch from their cafe/brasserie-style menus, made with locally-sourced Suffolk ingredients.

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