The Racehorse Inn

After a visit Covehithe beach on a sunny breezy day,we didn't fancy any of the Southwold pubs, so we headed to the Race Horse. Great beer, friendly staff, very dog friendly and lovely food too! Just wished this was my local. If you are visiting this year make sure you make a donation to the solar panels appeal for the pub.

Cracking little pub, run and managed by the community - who are warm, welcoming and keen to make your visit a thoroughly pleasurable experience. We were a little concerned that our greeting might be a little 'Slaughtered Lamb' but could not have been further from the truth. From the moment we walked in, we didn't feel like we were visitors to the area - a real sense of community that extends beyond those that live locally. Great beer and great food (we had pizzas, salad and coleslaw - all of which was really, really good), plus great conversation from those behind, and in front of the bar. Well done to all of you - long may the success continue. We hope to visit again.

A real community oasis. There's a good select of decent local ale in tap and the staff are really attentive and very friendly. A rarity for me from a big city, where staff can be impassionate. There's a really friendly vibe. Food is available, but not necessarily in demand, so please check before heading out to avoid disappointment, as the pub brings in outside cooks on demand and does a food run to the local fish and chippy, as examples. I like this entrepreneurial spirit, where innovation can lead to great enterprise between one business and another. What a lovely visit 😊