British cuisine: the best places to taste it in Aldeburgh

Pam Erny

Anja and Jason Shaw

Wez B

Agnė Bartusevičiūtė

Andy Bayliss

Laura Waldock

Philip Spinks

Aldeburgh Cafe

Mango and Pineapple Smoothie

Fat with Some Bacon Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"THE best place. Unpretentious. Wonderful food. Good service. A welcome for everyone. They have just had their outside furniture re-painted and it..."

Dinny Byford

"My husband, daughter (5years old), Son (1years old) and I absolutely love coming to eat and drink here. The food is really excellent. We come in the..."

Rebecca Anderson

"The best breakfast you'll find in Aldeburgh, and that probably goes for the lunch and cakes too, all of which are homemade. In a beautiful spot, easy..."

Beth Davenport

"Fantastic food, Mels food is all home cooked and a delight to eat! Wonderful friendly atmosphere, great customer service, outstanding views...."

Linda Miller

"Great place for a mini reunion! Friendly staff, lovely..."

Joanna Blamires

"Amazing food. Great service. Friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings and view of the fields and yachts sailing in the river. Can't believe I've not..."

Bec Wooderson

"I almost do not want to tell you how fabulous this place is. Great venue. Great service and excellent freshly cooked food...... and the cakes........"

Elizabeth Tinker

"Sometimes you need scrambled eggs on toast. Simple food done well is often hard to come by. But my scrambled eggs today were perfect . No sauces..."

Lily Benbow

"Stopped off on a motorbike ride for a quick tea and bacon butty. Excellent! Friendly staff, really nice tea, delicious bacon and lovely granary..."

Mark Riley

"Good food, done well & with a smile. Fabulous, tucked away gem that is fast becoming the locals secret ‘go-to’. (Don’t tell the..."

Martin Westhorp

"I had eggy bread, bacon and maple syrup. I can honestly say that the bacon was the best I've ever eaten anywhere. It was gorgeous and perfectly..."

Jackie Aspden

"Great cafe, run by wonderful people including lovely Ruby serving. Breakfast was amazing and I can’t wait to..."

Kerry Kirkham

"Stopped in to get some quick scran and do some paperwork. Service was positive and speedy and it's not often you get some quality banter with the..."

James

"Excellent all day breakfast, all elements perfect..."

Stephen Burgess

"Visited Aldeburgh plant nursery & stumbled across this place, spontaneous poached egg/amazing quality sausages/wild mushrooms/grilled Tom's / toast &..."

Tanya Boddey

"Got here early and the gentleman prepping inside still got me a latte which I highly appreciated. Beautiful setting and great outside..."

toby trenter

"Delicious bacon sandwich and coffee this morning, friendly helpful staff definitely recommend if in..."

Keith Bartholomew

Regatta Restaurant

88/100 (1776 ratings)

"What an amazing restaurant. I had the dressed crab with potato salad & a green salad. My husband had the soft shell crab to start & followed by the..."

Jennie Galea

"Superb food and great service! Made great choice of the yummy pesto crusted halibut on a creamy butter bean, mushroom and crayfish fricassee...."

Paul Gomar

"My husband was hoping to get some good seafood being on a seaside holiday and the choice of Regatta restaurant didn't disappoint. He had a delicious..."

Elaine Murphy

"First visit and we were attracted in by special dish. Lovely warm welcome and friendly staff. It was a cold day and the restaurant was quiet. So we..."

Matthew Gillingham

"Booked dinner earlier in the day, thankfully, as they were busy in the evening. Good menu interesting specials board. Food is good, tasty and well..."

Barry Benton

"Lovely nautical theme throughout. Food was delicious and the service was attentive. Expect to pay around £25 per person for a main and..."

Michael P

"I got it into my head that I wanted great fish and chips and at the seaside. Entered Regatta by chance. Quiet, but warm and friendly service…and..."

Paul Godwin

"We had an amazing meal here while staying in Aldeburgh for a long weekend. The menu was extensive and everything we chose was exceptional, perfectly..."

Leigh Mullinger

"Wandering around Aldeburgh at night and by chance walking into the most convivial eatery with welcoming staff and had the most wonderful local..."

P L

"Excellent restaurant with friendly service and really nice food. Also a huge bonus is that it’s dog friendly. I would like to have given a higher..."

Jo Ward

The Cross Keys

Adnams Dry Hopped Lager

Cobb Salad

Burger

A Pint and a Half of Adnams Southwold

Smoked Salmon Open Sandwich

"Great location, nice basic food, but well presented and delicious, I loved the onion soup. Lovely staff, great service. It's popular, so you may not..."

Richard Bacon

"Really friendly pub, with some lovely food. The fish sharing platter is enough for one person to be honest with you, but tasted exquisite. Lovely..."

Stuart Graham

"One of the best beef bourguignons that I have ever had. Possibly a new chef, as the chicken burgers were slightly different and also delicious. Very..."

Jennie Blackbourn

"Enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Cross Keys. An extremely comfortable and spacious room with a fabulous sea view. The whole staff team were..."

Jane S

"The meal was great, pork burger and halloumi wrap, top cheffing. Drinks were a pint spenny £12.10 for a pint of lager, pint of Diet Coke and bag of..."

David James Blakeley

"I lovely friendly pub, we just stopped in to have a couple of drinks before dinner up the road at the curry house in Leiston. They had a log burner..."

Bill Ward

"Popped in here because we were hungry not knowing anything about the place. Made very welcome - it's cosy, well laid out and friendly staff and other..."

Hugh Porter

"Great lunch selection.. Very friendly staff... Fantastic selection of beers and gins... Well worth a..."

Steve Coy

"Very quaint, nice pub. Individual rooms and a log burner in the lounge. Good Adnams ales on..."

Harry Maclean

"Lovely cosy pub and the food looked lovely. We just had drinks. Staff were very..."

C T Fenn (Lottie)

"Very busy this afternoon, had to carry pushchair down steps into pub. Short wait for table, there were 8 of us. No baby change facilities. But it..."

Glenda Briggs

"Nice, snug pub near to the sea. Great home made..."

Tony Francis

"Excellent food on a Sunday evening. Nice atmosphere, good..."

Tania Parry

"I came in with my 3 children for lunch. We arrived around 11.30 and had drinks while we waited for the kitchen to open at 12. The staff were so..."

Layna Buglione

"Very reasonable price for Aldeburgh and very nice, spacious rooms. An amazing breakfast was included, and the staff were very helpful and friendly -..."

Antonia Overend

"Just enjoyed a fab lunch here - thank you! Can I also mention the young gentleman behind the bar, always informative & efficient!! Really great..."

Carol Detheridge

"Only had dinner, so can't comment on the rooms. The steak I had was excellent and the service was..."

John Bradshaw

"Cozy pub with roaring fire in the heart of Aldeburgh. Nice range of Adnams..."

Ian

Mill Inn

Chicken and Bacon Salad

Full Rack of Beef Ribs

Cajun Chicken Sizzler

King Prawns with Side Salad

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fabulous pub, staff were very friendly and welcoming, service was excellent. We had lunch in this pub on Friday afternoon and again on Saturday..."

Gabriella Timms

"What a pub! We loved sitting outside overlooking the sea, next to the beautiful Moot Hall and eating some smoked fish from neighbouring Ash Smoked..."

James Scott

"Great pints in one of the last down to earth pubs in aldeburgh. We often head here to avoid the crowds of dogs, Londoners and kids in the other pubs..."

Tris R (BrokeBritinParis)

"Unexpectedly good food for a pub lunch, even if during a menu changeover. Tired looking decor, but friendly staff and locals. I will definitely try..."

Barbara De Vita

"We stayed here 19th April for 2 nights. The newly refurbished rooms were excellent value and very well presented, the food was also excellent we ate..."

Martin Peters

"Wonderfully charming little pub right on Aldeburgh beach. Directly opposite the historic Moot Hall, with easy walking access to the High St and..."

Ste Global

"We visited at lunchtime today, the staff were so welcoming and helpful. It was a beautiful warm day, so they reserved a table for us so we could sit..."

Alison “Allie jy” Youngs

"Only stopped for lite lunch, which was delicious washed down with some lovely beer. The staff were very friendly and..."

John Bradshaw

"Had a lovely meal here on the last day of our short break in Aldeburgh. Food was excellent and the service was attentive. Will definitely eat here..."

Mick Farrell

"Visited The Mill Inn Aldeburgh Sunday lunchtime just for a drink. The Pub is just of the sea front, there is little seating as you enter from the..."

Peter Durkin

Croissant with a Bowl of Hot Chocolate

Bowl of Hot Chocolate and a Croissant

"We enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea! Excellent food, friendly service and a very lovely setting. We really enjoyed our visit. Thank you very much..."

Hannah McCarthy

"Myself and my mother booked a table for 2 for lunch on Saturday, the cafe was busy but welcoming with great service and amazing food...my crayfish,..."

Bryony Westwood

"What a treasure this place is. It definitely goes that extra mile, and provided their French Toast with gluten free bread...."

Claire Settle

"Lovely food and service! Thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Food took a while to come but was all lovely and homemade and so worth the wait! A kind..."

Chase Miller

"Thank you for a lovely afternoon tea. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. We pre-booked for a special birthday and we all..."

Sarah Chukwu

"Found this place by chance, quite small, extensive menu, everything cooked to order, waiting wasn't to long. Despite having 3 of the menu items..."

Kate Benton

"Definitely go here! This place has a very good atmosphere. I often come here to have a cup of tea and a little bite. Mainly because they have..."

Anne O

"Preordered an afternoon tea for 2, absolutely fabulous savouries and cakes, I couldn't pick a favourite they were all so tasty! Friendly and..."

Natalie Williams

"Small coffee shop, some great sounding lunches, unfortunately a 3 of our first choices were not available. Food is all freshly made to order, so..."

Barry Benton

"Great value venue with food-envy dishes such as the French toast with fruit and yoghurt and the croque madame. Cosy without feeling cramped...."

Will Fordham

"Lovely place for a bite to eat, great food and nice staff. Also dog friendly if you've left yours at home and need your..."

Paul Ryder

"Great little eatery well worth a visit with a large menu. Very dog friendly so beware but good service and top..."

Gil Cox

"Fanastic little gem in Aldeburgh! Good service from lovely staff But the highlight was brilliant,good value food! Well..."

Gareth Jones

"What a wonderful time we had! A lovely afternoon tea for 5 of us, celebrating our daughters birthday. The afternoon tea was delicious, my gluten free..."

D&J Knight

"We stoped in here at 16-40 on Saturday afternoon , right on closing time , but like other tea rooms at this time of day we were not turned away , tea..."

Chris Walker

"Lovely tearoom with excellent options on the menu, nice decor, and friendly staff. If you want to have afternoon tea make sure you book ahead but if..."

Antonia Overend

"Had a lovely pesto panini. Wasn't overly expensive and service was..."

Poofie And Poonkie Cooking

Two Magpies Bakery

"Charming little cafe, with a wonderful assortment of cakes, tarts and cookies. Great coffee and atmosphere, and being a seaside resort the clientele..."

Ben Francis

"My absolutely the most favourite place to have coffee and something nice with when I am in UK 💛. Any stuff from their bakery is heaven in your..."

Petra T.

"Fabulous vegetarian breakfast! A great selection, cooked well the beans were delicious! You also can’t beat a slice of soup toast! We’ve been a..."

Claire Beeson

"Love this bakery. Firstly they serve Allpress coffee, which for me is the best coffee around and my personal favourite. Secondly, the food is..."

James Howard-Dobson

"Popped in to the cafe for breakfast during a weekend away and had a really nice breakfast. Opted for the avacado and toast, while the other half had..."

Robbie Whitlock

"We visited on a very busy New Year's Eve at lunch time. There was a bit of a wait to get seated as we were a group of 5, but Lilly was great at..."

Toby Wells

"Lovely bakery that we hve visited before in Aldeburgh. This time we went for breakfast. The smashed Avocado with poached eggs on sourdough ws..."

Jennie Galea

"Delicious vegan breakfast today. Hand made sausages and vegan black pudding..."

Alex Thurley-Ratcliff

"Popped here by chance for lunch, clean, bright interior, friendly and efficient staff. Menu choices interesting and even a few vegan options. Steps..."

Matthew Bridges

"We bought a sausage roll and cakes and a cappuccino to have on the beach. The sausage roll was really tasty, very different to a normal sausage roll...."

Sam North

"Great selection of breads and patisseries, well worth waiting in the queue which shows how popular their goods are. I tried their Two Magpies and..."

Simon Waldron

"Delicious food and impeccable customer service. This was a lovely little café and bakery. From the moment my friend and I entered we were made to..."

Anita Young

"Unbelievably good sourdough, a thing of beauty called an almond toast (bit like a Bakewell tart without the jam on a slice of white bread) allpress..."

Adam M

"We had lunch here off their new menu, whilst a bit limited there was enough choice for us. I had the Salmon fishcake, my wife the Cottage Pie. Both..."

Kevin Vessey

"Friendly welcome on a cold day, excellent service and a good sized bowl of soup. Recommend the cheese toasty . Dog friendly..."

James B

"Excellent full English (tastiest bacon I’ve ever had?) and very nice staff and setting. I would definitely go back if I am in the town for the..."

J E

Cragg Sisters Tearoom

81/100 (1316 ratings)

Gluten-Free blt Sandwich

Coffee and Walnut Cake

Tuna

Clotted Cream

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Cake and Tea

Fish & Chips

Ham and Mustard Sandwich and Salad

Local Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Sandwich

Toasts

Gluten-Free Blueberry Almond and Coconut Cake

Carrot Cake

Hot Chocolate with Sprinkles

"I honestly can't remember how I found out about this place but I started following them on Instagram and the food pictures they were posting looked..."

James Pask

"Must visit this tearoom if you are visiting Aldeburgh. Super friendly staff. Great advice for dietary requirements. nostalgic decor. Two page..."

Aaron Nevill

"Lovely, quaint little tea rooms offering a massive choice of different teas and a great selection of light bites and amazing cakes..., looking..."

Julie Allsop

"Gorgeous tea room with an excellent tea selection, lovely sandwiches and very good cakes! Had a really wonderful time in the courtyard garden..."

Lou Box

"If you are in the area, do not miss this tearoom! I promise you will not be disappointed. Great selection of tea and the most delicious cakes, making..."

Katy Bailey

"Great fresh food, cooked perfectly. With a huge selection of freshly made cakes, and gluten free options. Staff are very friendly and love a..."

Dom Ibrahim

"Superb cake!! A great range of teas. I am already planning my next visit. Wonderful hospitality..."

Katy Bailey

"Went here for lunch whilst away in Aldeburgh for a couple of days excellent service outside seating also servant lovely gluten-free cake can highly..."

Daren Ashby

"We had a pot of tea for 2. They use real tea leaves and there's enough for 2 and a half cups each...one of the nicest cups of tea I had in ages. I..."

Jennifer Bowers

"Lovely little tearoom. The outside seating to the rear is very limited & rather tight but on a sweltering day was very welcome. As was the staff...."

Pat “Ashtoshy” Boardman

The Upper Deck.

78/100 (1205 ratings)

"We arrived in Aldeburgh on a mild, sunny February lunchtime to see the walls and benches along the sea front, lined with people enjoying a lunchtime..."

Andy

"Love this place, haven't been for a few years and me and hubby were welcome back by Phillippa. Rachel also came up to say hello from the chippy..."

Maureen Mundy

"Treated ourselves to a sit-down fish and chip lunch as a treat and a change from Christmas food, and we weren’t disappointed. Lovely staff, lovely..."

Steve Walker

"Excellent fish & chips, very quick service, and a lovely intimate atmosphere. The downside of that, of course, is there will be a long wait for a..."

Steve Smith (mntainman)

"Fantastic fish and chips lovely crisp batter fish was fresh pure white great chips good value for money and great..."

andy bradfield

"Love this place, always try and visit when popping up to Suffolk. Great cod & chips,lovely friendly ladies..."

Jax Carrier

"This is one of the best(if not THE Best) Fish & Chips I have ever had. The quality is next to none and the batter is fantastic. Everytime we go, we..."

Sam “Mungo5tJohn” Green

"After not been able to attend upper deck for a couple of years . It was so refreshing to turn up and greeted by one of our favorite members of..."

CHELSEA LEE

"Lovely fish and chips. Good sauces too. Restaurant is above the fish and chip so food comes out quick. Table service with friendly..."

daniel philpot

"Very clean and the staff are very welcoming , service is excellent and the food is top quality and value for..."

Nevile Pettitt

East Coast Cafe

"This is a regular breakfast spot for me, 9/10 the poached eggs are perfectly cooked. Well..."

Stefan Marjoram

"We dropped in on the off chance for our traditional 'last breakfast' before leaving Alderbugh, having parked right at the entrance to the alley..."

Nick Smith

"Not the first time we have had a meal at this restaurant and won't be the last I think I've said it..."

Trevor M G Cairns

"Poached eggs on marmite toast, inspired! Great way to start the..."

Andy Rudd

"Lovely food and great..."

Abbie Thoms

"Fantastic from the moment we stepped in out of the rain. Steak perfectly cooked, and the pickled courgette is giving me..."

Andrew Spode (Spode)

"We were in Aldeburgh for the afternoon and I was just looking for somewhere for a light lunch with my one-and-a-half year old daughter. As I saw a..."

Catherine Osborne

"Wonderful food. We had lunch their today and think without doubt it is one of the best restaurants in the area. The smoked duck starter was..."

Gayle Foggelliott

"Just popped in for a quick lunch and ended up with a really tasty full roast beef meal, Yorkshire pud, roast tats and all. Beef was beautifully..."

Neil Dennis

"Just had a great weekend in Suffolk. Lovely UK countryside. As a family we love visiting all parts of our nation and have enjoyed the east coast...."

Nicholas Mansbridge

"Great service and a fantastic welcome. The interior is a delight from the 14c. window hangings to the overall decor. The service was great and the..."

Arroobba Travel

"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Meat from local butcher (calve's liver was best I've tasted outside Venice), seafood from literally 20 feet from the front..."

Greg Terence Cook

"Grown-up fish fingers were delicious and the chips bang-on perfect. Excellent creamy mushroom pasta. Great laid-back decor, good ambiance. We'll be..."

Gardening Questions

"Found this restaurant when everything else was booked up in Aldeburgh on a Saturday night. Informal, great food, great service. Prices are about what..."

Roger Robinson

"Relaxing very modern venue with; bar, restaurant, cafe and foody nik-naks shop. Lovely decor' and artwork. Cheerful staff. Lots of spirits at the..."

Jayson Broad

"Best cappuccino and croissant in town. Having tried all the options East Coast was definitely the best. Croissants from the Pump house bakery are..."

Andrea Blackbourn

"Local, seasonal, fresh costal food on offer, cooked to perfection. Service impeccable and felt entirely welcome. Top establisment not to be missed if..."

Jack McCarthy

"A great place for a relaxed lunch, positioned on the pier, lovely views across Southwold famous beach huts. Looking forward to a return..."

Jackie Peek

"Was looking to have a quick breakfast, got seated straight away, kind and friendly staff, good atmosphere, quick service and delicious food,..."

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