White Lion, Uffordback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Charming village local with beer brewed on site. Obviously the hub of Ufford life. I enjoyed trying the different beers in cosy surroundings. The take-away bottles were a bit pricey at £3.20 each though.
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Seeing as you can only drink Uffa ales in this hostelry and no where else it was a must visit while travelling up the A12. It took some finding and we were concerned that we would not get some lunch when we arrived after 1:30. There was nothing to worry about as we had a very nice sandwich each. This was washed down with a tasty if somewhat hazy pint of Uffa Gold. The landlady and the locals seem like a good crowd.
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Having previously enjoyed a nice meal and a tasty Ufford Ale or two, we decided to return for Sunday lunch. What a disappointment!
First problem is that despite being seated at 13:20 (kitchen closes at 14:00) we were told that because there was a backlog of food orders, and so we wouldn't be able to eat! Second problem is that I was served three quarters of a pint of beer with an inch of froth on it and was ignored when I asked for a top-up.
Maybe the staff have changed? Still, no excuse for shabby service. Shall not be returning.
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We went here for Sunday dinner, after good reviews above. The Sunday dinner (roast) was OK; I chose the seafood choice, and was asked what sort of potatoes I would like. I said saut�: I got roast. The dinner itself was unremarkable: neither good nor bad, but there was a party going on in a marquee outside, and every time the children wanted to use the loo, they came in and left the door open, which made the interior very cold. There was a howling child at another table which did not add to the ambienced.
If you are looking for a child-friendly pub, then perhaps this would meet your needs: if not, avoid like the plague. I'm sure that in the winter, when the wood-burning stove is lit, then the atmosphere would be more welcoming. As it was, we did not know whether or not a pudding was on offer: we were certainly not asked whether we would like one. The service was offhand, and I shall be in no hurry to return.
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My second visit to this pub, having previously walked out here in the spring. The first thing to strike me was the fact they only had two beers, and God bless 'em for it! The result on both occasions was an excellent pint in perfect condition. (When will landlords ever learn that unless you are running an extremely busy city-centre pub with a huge turnover, you can't offer a choice of five or more real ales and keep them in good condition. )
Back to the White Lion, and the beers are served straight from the barrel. Adnams at �2.80, as I recall, which seems about par for this area. Following on from the previous entry, the 'Richmond-on-Sea' set were in evidence, but apart from the odd occasion when Mellors drops in to slake his thirst after a vigorous workout with her ladyship, 'Richmond-on-Sea' is what you get in this neck of the woods! The other great thing about this pub is its delightful location near the upper reaches of the Deben. The best way to visit is via a superb circular walk of around 6 miles, starting from Woodbridge , following the estuary through Melton, and taking in the villages of Ufford and Bromeswell. The beauty and diversity of the Suffolk countryside leave me wondering why people pay a small fortune to queue up at airports.
One small black mark - dogs are not allowed in the pub, which means you have to bugger about tying poor Muttley to a table while you go in and order your beer! Maybe the sight of drooling canines puts the 'Richmond-on-Sea' set off their game pie?
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Cracking little food-based pub with Adnams etc from the barrel. Took ages to get served as Richmond-on-Sea set insist on paying for food with plastic - what's wrong with cash ! Very nice place.
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Good food, friendly hosts, decent wine, Adnams on tap, yes could do with a lick of paint but that adds to the character. And entirely non-smoking, ahead of 1/7 which is great too.
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Delighted to be able to call this sublime piece of England, my local! Situated beside an open meadow, in a tranquil English village. The food is all home cooked, and uses mainly local produce... often there are 'theme nights' with a special set menu. Outside there is ample seating in wooden gazebo's, and during the summer, a pupose built bar-b-que area sizzles comfortingly. Pop by, and if you're really lucky, you may pick a day when the pub plays host to a gathering of vintage motor cars... or entertains you with 'Dwile flonking' or Dilly cart races.... I adore this pub!!!
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A real traditional pub - real beers on a counter behind the bar, old pews to sit in. Good food too, a delight. The back room could do with a lick of paint but overall well worth a visit.
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