Location: Stowmarket
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England, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 Pub food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Stowmarket
Find out what Pub restaurants to try in Stowmarket. Stowmarket (/ˈstoʊˌmɑːrkɪt/ STOH-mar-kət) is a small market town in Suffolk, England, on the busy A14 trunk road between Bury St Edmunds to the west and Ipswich to the southeast. The town is on the main railway line between London and Norwich, and lies on the River Gipping, which is joined by its tributary, the River Rat, to the south of the town.
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10. The Oak
Overall Ratings
3 based on 55 reviews
Friendly Local with a wide range of beverages both alcoholic and Non Alcoholic. Sports shown daily. Live Entertainment on the weekends. Poker, Pool and Darts. Children welcome till 9pm.
Reviewed By taniajohnsonp
Used to be a good place but after seeing management reduce a staff member to tears never again will I go in there ! Needs new management and several new staff members ! What a lot of bullies ! Good pub ruined !Hi Taniajohnsonp, we can assure you that we do not find this type of behavior acceptable, and we would like to address the situation you have described. We'd like the opportunity to discuss this with you. Please reach out to us at 01449 612024 at your earliest convenience to discuss how we can turn your experience into a positive one.
9. The Brewers Rattlesden
Overall Ratings
5 based on 112 reviews
A proper pub, with proper food. We deliver bold cooking with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. A friendly, comfortable atmosphere for everybody, including the dog. The Brewers was re-opened in October 2018 out of love and determination to provide the
Reviewed By Flying_Demon
Visited on a Thursday evening with friends, had a drink at the bar before being seated in the restaurant area, very tastefully decorated with a relaxed ambiance. Opted for main courses of steak burger, pork belly and sausage and mash and offered complimentary bread to nibble on. The food arrived promptly on warm plates and nicely presented. The food was of a great standard and tasty, my friend who had the marmite and cheese flavoured pork sausages particularly enjoyed them. Finished with desserts and coffee. I understand the Brewers has recently been included in a national good pub guide and can understand why, certainly recommended.
8. The Punchbowl Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By SharonDel
Live in Great Finborough & thought we should give the food a try. Great atmosphere & superb quality food..
7. The Gladstone Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 295lisac
Been coming here for a few years and absolutely love it. Carl and Maz are excellent hosts and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. So many beers to choose from and new ones being added all the time. The Gin Festival last year was great and good times had by all. Sunday Roasts are like you Mum makes, delicious! Love that itâs very much an adult environment which is refreshing these days. Live entertainment draws big crowds as does the Quiz Nights. Highly recommend this pub, a real gem in Stowmarket.
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6. The Magpie Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
A Traditional English Country Pub Offering Wide-range Menu including traditional British and Chinese options (Vegan, Vegetarian, gluten and lactose free options available) and a large range of draught beers and ciders. Also incorporates The Gin Palace wit
Reviewed By Debbie M
Went with family for Sunday lunch. You would need to book as it gets very busy. Very down to earth place with large portions. Some of our group had a small plate and some medium but we all had plenty of meat with a good choice of roast potatoes and vegatables. I am Gluten free and could eat all except the stuffing and yorkshires. Prices were very reasonable.
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5. The Crown Stowupland
Overall Ratings
4 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By TONYDIVER1
Stopped here early evening on way home, was surprised at how busy it was for a Monday but was quickly found a table and made very welcome.Scanned the menu and decided to go for a couple of pizza's.Made and cooked in a great pizza oven you can see from the garden.Great pizza's, cooked to perfection with loads of toppings, great taste and value.Staff were warm and friendly and service was very good, pizza's came out in good time.Didn't find any negatives.
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4. The Bull Inn, Bacton
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
The Bull at Bacton reopened on April 29th 2017 under new ownership of father and son, Duncan and Rory MacRae. Working with the youngest son as well, the family strive to create an atmosphere that will suit everyone and everything; from families, the local
Reviewed By anncS9878DI
Went last weekend as our friends were up there so travelled up to spend the day and came here for lunch. Sat outside as it was a gorgeous day. Food was great. Tge others looked better as they had, pie, steak and gammon and as I'm on diet had salmon but it was very nice with new potatoes and veg. Dogs are made welcome. Would visit again
3. Punch Bowl Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
We are a Community run Inn serving great food, with a wide selection of beer, wine and soft drinks. Situated in the village of Battisford the building is over 300 years old, combining a tradition Suffolk pub with a modern menu. Come down for lunch or brin
Reviewed By buntyhen
Visited this lovely country pub early on Saturday evening. We were given a warm welcome by staff. We hadn't booked a table but as it was early we managed to get a table but probably best to book if your visiting at a weekend. We ordered fish and chips and battered haloumi. Both were beautifully cooked and presented. The menu has a good choice and looking and what other diners had ordered and enjoyed everyone seemed happy. Southwold beer was well kept and good. Our next visit we'll make sure to try a dessert. Do try to visit this lovely country pub you won't be disappointed.
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2. The Shepherd and Dog
Overall Ratings
4 based on 323 reviews
Reviewed By Nigel J
We called in to the pub on the off-chance of getting a table for lunch. Although it was just after mid-day, the tables were filling up with bookings and walk-ins, but no problem as we were given a table. The popularity signals good things to me.The pub has a nice, traditional and comfortable country pub feel. It is also dog friendly.The menu is varied with lots of tasty sounding dishes some of which are good old fashioned items and others more adventurous.I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, it was hot, plentiful, nicely presented and tasty.The staff were very attentive, but didn't over-do things. My wife felt that her main course was not cooked to her liking, so without any hesitation the plate was taken away and replaced with a newly cooked dish, unfortunately this was also not to an acceptable standard for her, she felt it was over cooked and dry. Without hesitation the server offered her a different dish, my wife declined. When the bill came, much to our surprise, the main course had been taken off. For us the manner with which my wife's "complaint" was handled was a master-class in customer care.We will certainly go back and I am happy to recommend this restaurant to my friends too.
1. The Kings Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
Fresh food with a focus on local and seasonal produce. Finalists at the Suffolk Food and Drink Awards 2019 Waitrose Good Food Guide 2020 Reader Recommendation
Reviewed By Rodcook
My first visit to this pub restaurant with my wife and a relative. It has a good ambience and the service was spot on.Good choice on the menu. Just had a main and dessert. We each had different main courses: duck, hake and beef. All very good. Two of us had cheese and biscuits (although we only had two of the three cheeses, as the other cheese had not been delivered that day), and my wife had the pannacotta (the best she has ever had anywhere!). Not the cheapest, with the cost of side dishes, but everything is excellent. Would be a great place to go to celebrate a special occasion.
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