Swan House, Beccles

It talks the talk, but fails to walk the walk, in the food department at least. The building is stylish and welcoming, a snug bar and fireside in winter, outside tables in the summer. Massive selection of foreign beers, those that I tried were pretty good if a little on the dear side. the food promises much but was a meanly portioned mediocrely cooked offering; a good chef, a little generosity (5 potatoes for 3 diners? are you taking the mick?) and a little honesty (puddings "homemade"? Hmmmmm, me thinks not) would go a long way to make this passion for good beer and wine and art events what its clearly striving to be.

30 Jul 2010 15:57

The Ferry Inn, Reedham

Smashing- good beer, good food. Super pint of well kept Woodfords. Manager is a very friendly guy, to the customers at least, but be less threatening to your staff please! Staff generally work better if not threatened with the sack, andf its not impressive for your patrons to witness staff tellings-off!

30 Jul 2010 15:50

The Royal Oak, Poringland

They've clearly worked hard to provide real ales in ambient setting, all good stuff. Only downside is proscriptive and slightly regimented pub owners who can be a little stiff and off-putting.

30 Jul 2010 15:46