RestaurantsSuffolkBromeswellIP12

survey result

Summary

£83
 ££££
2
Average
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“In the Suffolk countryside near Woodbridge” (and handy for the A12), this rural gastropub “looks a bit unprepossessing from the road but is well worth a detour” and – having won just about every ‘Top Pub’ award around in recent years – is one of the most commented-on destinations outside of London in our annual diners’ poll. Braised rabbit, venison saddle or gnocchi are typical main courses from the à la carte menu, and there is also a ‘Be Unruly’ tasting option (for £70). Its army of fans say it “hits all the right notes”, providing “truly original cooking but without losing sight of the fact that this is a pub”, alongside “a fantastic selection of wines by the glass”. Ratings are dragged down, though, by a sizable minority who view it as “very expensive” for food that’s “good-to-average” (“if there were more local alternatives, I suspect we would be diverted”).

Summary

£79
 ££££
2
Average
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Handy for the A12, this well-known sixteenth-century boozer strikes most reporters as a “joy to visit” for its “untypical pub food in delightful surroundings” (but also classics like a “superb Sunday lunch”) and its “lovely outdoor dining area” to boot. In recent years, however, it hasn't been without its critics, for whom a visit can be “very average” at times.

Summary

£46
   ££
2
Average
1
Poor
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “attractive” sixteenth century inn is a very well-known Suffolk destination that fans say is “well worth the detour off the A12”, praising its “excellent” locally sourced food. It inspired uneven reviews last year though: even fans feel it’s “somewhat pricey for a meal en route” – and more critical souls “don’t understand why it’s so popular” given food they feel is “a bit mixed” and incidents of “poor” service.

Summary

£46
   ££
2
Average
1
Poor
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “attractive” sixteenth century inn is a very well-known Suffolk destination that fans say is “well worth the detour off the A12”, praising its “excellent” locally sourced food. It inspired uneven reviews this year though: even fans feel it’s “somewhat pricey for a meal en route” – and more critical souls “don’t understand why it’s so popular” given food they feel is “a bit mixed” and incidents of “poor” service.

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Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
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No dress code
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The Unruly Pig Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Unruly Pig Restaurant in IP12, Bromeswell by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Unruly Pig restaurant.
Alan R
Very poor. Staff especially manager very ru...
Reviewed 2 months, 27 days ago

"Very poor. Staff especially manager very rude. Would not return."

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michael b
Style over substance. Cooking just not as ...
Reviewed 4 months, 25 days ago

"Style over substance. Cooking just not as good as it thinks it is."

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Iain B
As it is being quite hyped up we thought to...
Reviewed 7 months, 7 days ago

"As it is being quite hyped up we thought to try it once more and although quite popular we felt it was the hype rather than the food that attracted most people it being rather trendy at present. The food is not to bad but we felt overpriced for what is being served. "

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch   £27.50
  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 75.00 Always available 7

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£16.00 £31.00 £6.00 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £27.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
Orford Rd, Bromeswell, IP12 2PU
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:15 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:15 pm
Sunday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑8 pm

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