The best restaurants in Babergh East of England

Table for 4 booked for 730pm. Arrived promptly but put our order for dinner but 3 of our orders were already sold out at 730pm! My goodness, what will will eat they did not have any back ups, and our party had to make do. Come on we booked early in the weekend, and they were not full then, why had they not put extra away in case of over orderring? I do not think this restaurant will survive, come on, they were not even even full!!

Interesting and varied menu, good price, friendly helpful staff. We have small appetites, so just had a starter and dessert. Both were excellent, the dessert was light and fluffy. The pub had been recommended by a friend, so we tried it but it was so good we went back again the following day.

Well. Where to start. Booked a table for 8, but one of our party had a nasty accident the day before so was unable to come. We called them in the morning to let them know, but when we got there the most miserable man on the face of the earth told us we’d have to pay for our missing colleagues meal as it had already been cooked - red flag number 1! Several meals did indeed look like they had been cooked the day before and kept warm! One of our party ordered sticky toffee pud with ice cream, but it arrived with custard so she politely sent it back. Astoundingly it returned on a fresh plate with separate ice cream, but still covered in custard where it had clearly been fished out of the original serving! The straw that broke the camels back and had us all laughing hysterically was the “trio of sorbet” which we were pretty convinced was chopped up Calippo lollies! I guess we should have expected it, as ours was the only reserved table in the place, on a Friday night, less than 3 weeks before Christmas……. Don’t go unless you have a very warped sense of humour!!

Usually I come here and the service is lovely staff are friendly. I arrived I have two girls with there mouths wide open looking at there phone. They eventually look up I order a drink they don't have that in stock. So I ordered a latte got given a dirty look and told not to be rude. I walked out im not paying for that "service" staff need an attitude adjustment.

Tables not cleared or cleaned, staff too busy chatting instead of serving and toilets are disgusting. Poor attitude from the manager. I asked if he could clear the table, but he just ignored me and I ended up doing it myself. This us totally unacceptable as there we 3 staff on and it was not at all busy

We’ve been to The Watering Place a few times for breakfast and lunch and always been blown away by the quality of experience. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is exceptional and the setting is relaxed and beautiful in all seasons.

Great Chinese, very friendly. Will customise food to your taste Always do me a carton of fried onions that are delicious

Not sure where the bad reviews are coming from here. I couldn’t fault our experience, service or meal. Seated quickly, all waiting staff friendly, attentive and fun, without being in your face or hovering. The meal was delicious. Beautiful setting right by the river. Have been a few times before and it never lets us down. Will definitely be back.

Not really a pub anymore. Owners think this is Borough Market or Hoxton rather than Suffolk. A real shame the Kings Head has be ruined. It is only open 12 hours a week .

We’ve been returning to this fantastic pub for our Christmas meal deal for three years in a row now, and it never disappoints! The home-cooked food is always top-notch, and the service is exceptional. Every year, we know we're in for a treat. One of the highlights is the clever touch of vouchers placed in the crackers, which are perfect for use in January and February. We’ll definitely be back soon. Highly recommended!

Great food, great service. Helpful staff, food cooked fresh and was absolutely delicious.

We were 5 for Christmas day lunch, and we had an amazing time. We had drinks on the sofa in the bar on arrival and were then seated in the dining room facing the green. The staff were brilliant, they were friendly and attentive and the food was absolutely delicious and of a high quality. As you would expect eating out on Christmas day comes at a premium, but totally worth it , thank you Black Lion and Merry Christmas.

lovely food and friendly delivery

3rd issue in a row and no more will I order. Waited 40 mins from when app told me my food was delivered and to enjoy for me to recieve my food and as suspected it was all cold. So had to reheat. Birthday treat for boy ruined. Shocking. 50 pounds absolutely wasted

Great tasty well portioned , spot on