The Cross Keys, Redgrave

Nice quiet old village pub. The landlord is really friendly bloke who knows his beers and his pubs as he used travel the country as a lorry driver and would sample local beers in the many places he stopped over night. This was a Ridley�s pub for a while and served some superb Tolly Cobbold bitter which was well worth a trip for a pint, however the villagers didn�t like it because it was different and it has since switched to Greene King like every other pub in the area. Shame. The landlord is still a nice chap though.

4 Sep 2005 22:24

The Pickerel, Ixworth

Really nicely decorated old inn with fireplaces and stuffed animals and old adverts and various item collected over the years that probably mean something to old boys who run the place. The ale is Greene King but it�s often a bit dodgy so I tend to stick the Guinness.

There is a restaurant and some guest rooms where visitor often stay. There is also a very handy function room with a stage, bar and projection screen that can be booked for events including live music.

A really good place to meet someone for a pint.

4 Sep 2005 22:11

The Vine, Hopton

Friendly village pub. Only 2 ales (usually Adnams Bitter and Greene King IPA). Playground for the kids out the back and a pleasant beer garden for sunny weekends. Refurbished in recent years. Friendly village people usually at the bar and there is a popular pool night here on a Tuesday. Usually open all day. Not a bad boozer.

4 Sep 2005 21:54