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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.​

Wine List

Take a look at our fantastic wine list, sourced from some amazing Old World growers, including some local gems from the UK.



Champagne & Sparkling

A gorgeous selection of Proseccos and champagnes - perfect for a special occasion!



Prosecco Spumante Lunetta, Italy

A deliciously light and fruity prosecco with hints of apple and peach on the nose and a fresh, softly sparkling palate.

125ml

£7.50


Bottle

£28.00


Rosé Prosecco Spumante Lunetta, Italy

Pale pink in colour, with aromas of summer fruits and flavours of ripe red berry. Soft and balanced on the finish.

125ml

£7.50


Bottle

£28.00


Les Fleurs Blanches Brut, Loire, France (Organic)

Lively aromas of fresh Granny Smith apple, complemented by gentle bubbles and a long fruit-driven finish. Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay.

Bottle

£40.00

Organic
Organic

Henners Maypole Brut, Sussex, England

Crisp apple and pear fruit characters on the palate with a fine, persistent mousse. A long finish which shows some biscuity development along with characteristic, balanced acidity. Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier.

Bottle

£40.00


Joseph Perrier Cuveé Royale Brut, France

Delicate, fine and beautifully balanced, with notes of apple and peach, round on the palate, with a long pleasing finish. Chardonnay/Pinot Noir

Bottle

£50.00




White

Fresh, crisp, and perfect with fish... a selection of gorgeous white wines from the UK and Europe.



Castillo Ladera Blanco, La Mancha, Spain

A crisp, modern white with citrus notes on the nose and vibrant apple flavours. Airen/Macabeo/Sauvignon.

125ml

£3.95


175ml

£5.50


250ml

£7.50


Pinot Grigio Allamanda, Provincia di Pavi, Veneto, Italy

Fresh and dry with gentle stone fruit and citrus aromas. Soft apple and pear on the palate.

125ml

£3.95


175ml

£5.50


250ml

£7.50


Bottles

£22.00


Sauvignon Blanc Cheval Imperial, Languedoc, France

Easy-drinking sauvignon with gentle gooseberry fruit, fresh acidity and appealing length.

125ml

£4.10


175ml

£5.95


250ml

£8.00


Bottle

£8.50


Rioja Blanco, Finca Manzanos, Spain

Intense sweet notes of chamomile and peach, citrus and tropical fruits with creamy spices from the oak barrels. Fresh palate, yet structured, balanced and long. Tempranillo Blanco.

125ml

£5.00


175ml

£6.50


250ml

£8.50


Bottle

£26.00


Sauvignon Blanc, 'La Noblette Touraine', France

A refreshing, bright sauvignon with citrus fruits, and a clean, zesty minimality on the finish, in the style of the New World.

Bottle

£32.00


Viognier 'Les Grains', Mediterranean, France

A floral aromatic with hints of peach and apricot typical of viognier, with a lively mineral appeal and balance.

Bottle

£32.00


Melon Blanc 'Vendange Nocturne', Domaine de la Combe, Loire, France (Natural)

Dry, fresh and bright with a typical salinity touch that is normal for the region with a slight spritz on the finish.


Fiano Zensa, Puglia, Italy (Organic)

Elegant floral aromas combine with mango, peaches and sage, the palate has refreshing hints of mango and acacia before a crisp, persistent finish.

Bottle

£28.00

Organic
Organic

Albarino ‘Orballo’, Bodegas la Val, Galicia, Spain

A lively pale lemon in colour; fresh citrus and herbs on the nose, the palate full-flavoured with a refreshing smack of acidity.

Bottle

£32.00


Bacchus Coopers Croft, Wichhambrook, Suffolk

This Bacchus is fresh, zippy and loaded with mouthwatering citrus/tropical fruit.

Bottle

£32.00


Chablis, Domaine Alain Geoffroy, France

Pale yellow in the glass with shimmering silver highlights, this displays elegant citrus fruit reinforced by a firm limestone minerality. Classic Chablis as it should be. (N.B. fined with milk)

Bottle

£37.00




Rosé

Fruity, summery, light... a collection of fantastic Rosé!



Pinot Grigio Rosé Allamanda, Provincia di Pavia, Italy

Fresh and fruity, with delicate aromas of red berries; the palate is soft and creamy, with a vibrant finish. Pinot Grigio/Pinot Noir.

125ml

£4.95


175ml

£6.50


250ml

£8.10


Bottle

£24.00


Primitivo Salento Rosato, Masseria Borgo Dei Trulli, Puglia, Italy

Enticing aromas of strawberries and watermelon. On the palate it is fresh and crisp, with notes of citrus fruit, and a long clean finish.

Bottle

£32.00


Diamarine Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé, France

Pale pink and very expressive on the nose, delightful tangy on the palate with fresh fruit and citrus aromas leading to an elegant dry finish. Cinsault.

Bottle

£34.00




Red

Juicy, fruity and perfect with red meats...



Castillo Ladera Tinto, La Mancha, Spain

Cherry and red fruit flavours with a soft, rounded finish. Tempranillo/Syrah

125ml

£5.50


175ml

£6.75


250ml

£8.50


Bottle

£22.00


Montepulciano d’abruzzo, Dea del Mare, Italy

A vibrant medium-bodied red with flavours of juicy red cherry, wild herbs and fresh spice.

125ml

£5.95


175ml

£6.75


250ml

£8.50


Merlot Cheval Imperial, Languedoc, France

Ripe, medium-bodied merlot showing mellow red and black fruit flavours with a suggestion of summer herbs and pepper.

125ml

£6.50


175ml

£8.00


250ml

£9.50


Bottle

£24.00


Rioja Cosecha, Finca Manzanos, Spain

Ripe fruit, sweet spice and coffee on the nose. On the palate it is savoury and fruity, with great harmony and polished tannins. Tempranillo.

125ml

£7.00


175ml

£8.50


250ml

£10.00


Bottle

£28.00


Prisma Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain (Natural)

Generous, rich and spicy - with concentrated bramble fruit, a note of black pepper and fresh acidity on the finish.

Bottle

£28.00

Natural
Natural

Barbera d’asti, Ceppi Storici, Piedmonte, Italy

Warm, spicy aromas of blueberry and plum, with subtle, smoky notes; the palate is rich and generous with juicy cherry and blackcurrant fruit, along with meaty, spicy notes beneath soft tannin.

Bottle

£28.00


Primitivo, Coltivato E, Zensa IGP, Puglia, Italy (Organic)

A stunning garnet red, with aromas of cherries, toasted almonds and dried fruit. Silky, smooth and elegant in structure with a long finish packed with bright spicy fruit.

Bottle

£28.00

Organic
Organic

Sablet Rouge, Domaine Piaugier, Rhone, France (Organic)

Deep and spicy, dark cherry and plum fruit is complemented by notes of cracked pepper. Aged partly in barrel for two years before unfiltered bottling. Grenache/Syrah.

Bottle

£32.00

Organic
Organic

Fleurie, Dominique et Remy Passot, Cru Beaujolais, France

Intense ruby red with aromas of blackcurrant and ripe cherry, round and elegant. Gamay.

Bottle

£32.00


Chateau Saint-Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

A rich, full-bodied wine with a nose of black plum and liquorice, while the palate offers an appealing texture with glossy richness right through to the finish. Merlot/Cabernet Franc.

Bottle

£40.00




Dessert

Perfect with our cheese plate...



Il Cascinone Palazzina Moscato d'Asti, Piedmonte, Italy 37.5cl

Lemon curd and orange peel with fragrant honeysuckle notes followed by ripe apricot and acacia honey characters on the palate - well-balanced by a fresh citrus zest finish.

Bottle

£40.00


Bergerac moelleux, Chateau Miaudoux, France (Organic)

A delicious balance of perfumed sweetness and acidity, suggesting pears and citrus fruit. Semillon.

Bottle

£37.00

Organic
Organic

Maury Grenat ‘Vendange’, Vignerons de Maury, Roussillon, France (Organic)

Warm black cherry and blackberry on the nose with spicy vanilla aromas. Delicious sweet ripe fruits on the palate that complement chocolate and blue cheese particularly well. Grenache.

Bottle

£48.00

Organic
Organic

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. 

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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.

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We try to  cater for a variety of dietary requirements and are very happy to discuss your needs.

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