The Elephant and Castle, Eyke

I decided to pop in and have a look and very glad I did. They have my two favourite beers on Adnams Bitter and Woodeforde's Wherry, and both were in fine fettle.
This was my first visit to the this pub as it has been open, shut, then open again, then shut and now open again. Inside it is lovely a really nice old fashioned pub feel. Very nice welcome from the staff as well, which is always good to get. There were four hand pumps all with beer, the two just mentioned are the house regulars the other two being guest ales. On this occasion they had Saxon Gold and Red Herring, both very tasty beers.
They serve food, not everyday of the week so check first. Several people were eating while I was there and a large party arrived as well. The food looked excellent and the speed with which the customers dispatched it I reckon it must have tasted very good as well. I plan to try their food so will update once I have. I can see this pub becoming a bit of a regular haunt of mine as its not far from home, accessible by bus and does excellent beer and provides a warm welcome. What more can a man want? I wish them all the best.

27 May 2013 17:43

The Lord Nelson, Southwold

What a super pub, we got a very friendly welcome when we visited this pub. The beer was just right. The food is very reasonable, the fish and chips were superb, I think I got Moby in batter on my plate! Certainly can't complain about the portions here.
Well done keep up the good work, we will be back!

Be warned sadly a lot of other people know how good this pub is so it can get very busy! But it's well worth persevering as the food is excellent.

11 Aug 2010 00:17

Swan Hotel, Southwold

Wonderful building, great ambiance, superb service, but oh so small portions in the restaurant!

I think for 5p short of �17 you should get more than a piece of Bass fillet which is one and a half inches by 3 inches, I kid you not!

It is ridiculous to charge what they do for their main courses in the restaurant considering the minuscule portions on offer. How they get away with it and get the customers through the doors is beyond me. As I would not go back ever again.

10 Aug 2010 23:53