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A comfortable, friendly guesthouse located in the town of Leiston, in the heart of Suffolk Coast and Heaths

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The Local Area

Food and Drink

There are some great pubs and restaurants in Leiston. I am happy to supply any details for you or help you to book a table on your arrival. Here are just a few within walking distance:

  • The White Horse: Station Rd - A Lively bar with late opening hours
  • The Engineers Arms: 7 Main St - Recently re-opened, a very nice pub in a good location and a nice pint of Adnam’s bitter
  • The Bar: 33 High St - A small contemporary bar.
  • The Royal Standard: 40 High St - A lively public house.
  • The Crown: King George’s Ave - A warm public house.
  • The Sizewell Club: Sizewell Rd - A large venue with members bar and evening meals and lovely Sunday roasts.
  • The L.T.A.A: Victory Rd - A large venue with members bar.
  • The Constitutional Club: Waterloo Ave - A large venue with members bar with a recent refurbishment.

Restaurants in Leiston:

  • Cinnamon: 01728 831 962, 104 High St
    A friendly warm Indian restaurant and take away, this is our preferred choice
  • Seahawks: 01728 830528, 44 Sizewell Rd
    A charming warm friendly licensed eat in and take away fish and chip shop, closes at 8pm & Sunday and Monday
  • Traditional Indian Cuisine: 01728 833369, 54 High St
    A large Indian restaurant in the centre of town
  • The White Horse: 01728 830 694, Station Rd
    A Lively bar with late opening hours and reasonable restaurant aimed at local contractors working at the power station
  • Yaun Feng: 01728 830705, 1 Grimsey Rd
    A small Chinese take away with a sparsely decorated restaurant to eat in. They do all you can eat for mid week diners to eat in.
  • Golden House: 01728 830845, 46A Sizewell Rd
    Take away only Chinese.
  • Traditional Fish and Chips: 01728 833 557 5 High St
    A small fish and chip shop, closest to us. Take away only.
  • Simply Delicious: 01728 833 078 70 High St
    A deli/coffee shop open daytimes only, stocking carefully selected Whole foods and health products.
  • Gracie’s: 01728 833 552 59 High St
    A lovely sandwich/coffee shop, open during the day till 2pm, serving breakfasts, burgers, jacket potatoes and sandwiches made to order.
  • Perfect Charcoal and Grill: 01728 832234, 37 High St
    Kebabs, burgers, pizza’s and more
  • Tasty Bites: 01728 831 024, 77 High St
    Fish and chips, burgers and more
  • Paps’s Pizza: 01728 833 393, 56 High St
    A whole range of pizza’s, with a small selection of other products including jacket potatoes, kebabs and burgers free delivery
  • Sizewell beach cafe: 01728 831108, Sizewell beach
    Simply a Cafe by the sea serving good cafe food. Wednesday – Sunday 9-5pm. Closed January & February.

Going further afield, there are a host of village pubs and restaurants within easy reach of Leiston, including:

  • The Butchers Arms: 01728 833873 Leiston Rd, Knodishall, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1UQ - The Butchers Arms is focused on providing excellent food, high-quality service and real ales in a relaxed warm environment. Boasting two wood burners for the winter months, 40 cover restaurant, separate bar area, beer garden with smoking area and ample on-site parking. A monthly quiz night, regular live music and special retail events provides something for everyone
  • The Eels Foot: 01728 830 154 Eastbridge, Suffolk, IP16 4SN - Locally sourced food and a range of Adnams beers. Folk music on Thursday evenings. They also do push bike hire
  • The Parrot and Punchbowl: 01728 830221 Aldringham Lane, Aldringham, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4PY - A lovely family run public house serving great food, closed on Mondays
  • The Vulcan Arms: 01728 830748 Sizewell, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4UD - A public house a short distance outside of the town towards the beach, serving food, an excellent carvery on Saturday evenings and roasts on Sunday. Music on Friday evenings.
  • Plough & Sail: 01728 688 413 Snape Maltings, Suffolk, IP17 1SR - A homely and welcoming pub serving a range of traditional booked pub lunches and local ales. At Snape Maltings, they are lucky enough to have their own village pub on the site. There has been a pub there since the 16th century, when it was a smugglers inn. Today, the traditional bar area is complemented by a light and airy modern restaurant.
  • The Dolphin Inn: 01728 454994 Peace Place, Thorpeness, Suffolk, IP16 4NA - Situated in the heart of the unique seaside village of Thorpeness is the Dolphin Inn, one of the most popular and well known destinations with its relaxed, friendly service and delicious seasonal food, most of it sourced from the immediate area.
  • Meare Shop and Tearooms: 01728 452 156, Thorpeness Suffolk - Whether you've been rowing on the Meare, walking on the beach or just out for an afternoon drive. They offer a large selection of meals and snacks for all the family. From Jacket Potato, Platters and Ploughman’s to Freshly Baked Rolls, Sandwiches and Toasties, including plenty of goodies perfect for picnics. You'll also find a large range of cards and postcards, illustrated or photographed by artists from East Anglia.
  • The Bell: 01728 602 331 31 High St Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AF - The Bell At Sax' serves good food in a laid-back atmosphere. They offer what they like to enjoy when dining out, perhaps loosely labelled in chef parlance as 'Modern British' but best described as real food, proper local ingredients, carefully cooked to get the best on to the plate in comforting, indulgent but contemporary dishes. Lunch is served from 12 noon till 2.30pm. Dinner is served from 6 - 9.30pm.
  • The Queens Head: 01728 602856, High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1DF - A Victorian pub, serving Thai food.
  • Plough & Sail: 01728 688 413 Snape Maltings, Suffolk, IP17 1SR - A homely and welcoming pub serving a range of traditional cooked pub lunches and local ales.
  • The Golden Key: 01728 688510, Priory Lane, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SA - Enthusiastic landlord and genuinely good food prepared from home-grown and home-reared produce
  • The Crown Inn: 01728 688324 Bridge Rd, Snape, IP17 1SL - The Crown Inn is an Adnams owned 15th century smugglers inn located in the village of Snape between Aldeburgh and Orford. There is a spacious garden, ideal for summer dining. They take great pride in their menu offering dishes cooked from locally sourced seasonal produce including their own home reared meats and produce from their own allotment. Their food is complimented by Adnams beers and a choice of over thirty different wines.
  • Regatta Restaurant Aldeburgh: 01728 452 011, 171 High Street, Aldeburgh - From April to September their emphasis is on locally caught fish and seafood. However they always have vegetarian, Poultry and meat dishes available.
  • Prezzo’s: 01728 454452, 146 high St, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AQ - A chain restaurant serving Italian style food
  • The Lighthouse: 01728 453 477, 77 High St, Aldeburgh - Fabulous local produce served by Head Chef Guy Welsh. Serving a light snack or enjoy a sumptuous three courses.
  • The White Lion Hotel: 01728 452 720, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh - Their new Bar and Brasserie has been inspired by a modern desire to return to simple, 'back to basics' food, offering freshly prepared dishes, contemporary, informal surroundings and impeccable service. From fresh fish bought from Dean's Shed, situated on the beach opposite the White Lion, to smoked kippers sourced from Pinney's of Orford, every ingredient used in the exciting dishes which feature on the new menu, has been 'hand picked' to guarantee an abundance of flavours - Bon Appétit.
  • The Mill Inn: 01728 452563 Market Cross Pl, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BJ - With plenty of old world charm, The Mill Inn, Aldeburgh overlooks to the Suffolk Coast. Adnams beers on cask, with a predominantly food area to the front serving the catch of the day.
  • Brundenell Hotel: 01728 452071, The Parade, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BU - Dining at The Brudenell in Suffolk is relaxed, informal and provides a wonderful setting for a variety of occasions. The Seafood & Grill restaurant has panoramic sea views from every table with a décor that is inspired by the vibrant colours that can be found on the coast throughout the year as well as a stunning terrace for outdoor dining, al fresco!
  • The Middelton Bell: 01728 648286, The Bell Inn The Green, Middleton, Suffolk, IP17 3NN - Two open fireplaces, a traditional bar and cosy alcoves offer a warm welcome to friends and families meeting for a drink or a meal in the restaurant. In summertime, the extensive gardens offer al fresco dining and are a magnet for local activity; often playing host to village events.
  • Thorpeness Hotel: 01728 452176, Lakeside Ave, Thorpeness IP16 4NH - A cosy and relaxing restaurant overlooks the golf course and the 3rd Tee, which makes it a favourite spot to check out their members’ swings You can enjoy traditional and contemporary dishes made by their great team of Chefs who are passionate about food and love to use ingredients sourced locally where possible.
  • The Lion Inn: 01728 830185, Theberton, Suffolk IP16 4RU - Open 7 days a week serving traditional pub favourites plus home cooked specials and desserts.
  • The Butley Orford Oysterage: 01394 450277 - is situated on the Market Square between Orford Church and the Castle. It is predominantly a fish restaurant, serving oysters, smoked delicacies, local fresh fish and shellfish as well as fish dishes from all over the world. The presentation and surroundings are simple and uncomplicated, a culmination of over 40 years experience.
  • Satis House: 01728 668418, Main Rd, Yoxford, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 3EX - AA 2 rosette restaurant set in a stunning exclusive hotel, serving local produce to a very high standard. Excellent for a special occasion.
  • The Westleton Crown: 01728 648777, The Street, Westleton, Suffolk IP17 3AD - If there are two words to describe the food, they would be 'hearty' yet sophisticated. Head Chef, Robert Mace, and his highly skilled team pride themselves on their imaginative and varied menus which have earned them an AA 2 Rosette restaurant award, as well as a considerable reputation.
  • The King’s Head: 01728 668871, Brook St, Yoxford, Suffolk IP17 3EX - A freehouse offering a whole range of different lagers, bitters, guest ales, wine and spirits. Their menu is varied with both high end delectable dishes, old English pub favourites and seasonal favourites. During the shooting season they offer fantastic pheasant, partridge and Game dishes, all provided by the local Kelsale shoot
  • External Links

    • The Parrot and Punchbowl

      A 16th century Aldringham smugglers inn serving cask ale and excellent food

    • The Vulcan Arms

      Cosy Sizewell pub 100 yards from the beach. Dog friendly with garden and patio areas.

    • The Lion

      3 miles down the road from Leiston. Usually has guest ales and home cooked food.

    • The Eels Foot

      Located in the hamlet of Eastbridge and 400 metres from the RSPB Minsmere Reserve.