The Debenham Lion
Based in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, we are committed to using the best seasonal produce from local farmers, growers and brewers and our daily changing menu aims to reflect some of the best produce Suffolk has to offer. Book a table.
Sample Menu
Allergen version
Nibbles
Something to enjoy while you decide...
Marinated Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes & red pepper
4.5
Pork crackling quavers with curry mayonnaise
4.5
Hummus & beetroot nigella seed crackers
4.5
House-made confit garlic & rosemary focaccia, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
4.5
Starters
Carrot, cumin & coriander soup, confit garlic & rosemary focaccia
7
Sun dried tomato & mozzarella arancini, chilli & fennel tomato sauce, parmesan, rocket
9
Beetroot cured sea trout, citrus cream cheese, cucumber & caper salsa, grapes, pea shoots
9
Crispy Korean BBQ pork belly, Asian slaw, toasted sesame
9
Parma ham, red wine poached pear, parmesan, hazelnut crumb, rocket
9.5
Mains
The Lion Burger 6oz beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, burger sauce, house-made brioche bun. Served with skin-on fries, salad & slaw
19
Garlic mushroom & halloumi burger, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, house-made brioche bun (v) Served with skin-on fries, salad & slaw
17
Suffolk Blonde-battered haddock, skin-on fries, garden peas, house made tartare sauce
19
Charred butternut squash, hummus, herb quinoa, Cavolo Nero, puffed wild rice
18
Pan-seared sea trout, new potatoes, fricassée of fennel, spinach, peas, chorizo
21
Pan roasted chicken breast, Pommes Anna, wild mushroom, tenderstem broccoli, tarragon cream sauce
22
Sides
Skin-on-fries
4
Parmesan & truffle skin-on fries
6
Dressed mixed leaf salad
4
Seasonal Vegetables
5
Puddings
Sticky Toffee Pudding
9
Ginger poached pear, honey-whipped mascarpone, chocolate soil, chocolate ice cream
9
Apple & pear crumble tart, cinnamon ice cream
9
Lemon & honey panacotta, stewed raspberries, crushed meringue
9
East Anglian Cheeseboard
Cheeses: Suffolk Gold & Copys Cloud. Served with crackers, grapes, & chutney (v)
12
Simply Ice Cream
Choose from… vanilla, Belgian chocolate, mint choc chip, rum & raisin, mocha, raspberry (ve), lemon sorbet (ve), Honeycomb, salted caramel
We source locally reared meat from Palfrey and Co., and work with sustainably shot game, sourced by gamekeepers in neighbouring villages. Our fish is caught fresh every day off the Suffolk coast, and our vegetables come from a variety of growers across East Anglia.
While there’s always new dishes to try, we also take pride in offering a range of pub classics, including a succulent beef burger and Suffolk Blonde battered haddock and chips – so no matter what your food mood, we have something for you! We believe that children should eat as well as adults do, so our children's menu is mini versions of everything on the menu.
We try to cater for a variety of dietary requirements and are very happy to discuss your needs.