Suffolk &amp; Cambs


<p>It’s Sunday roast season and we’re pulling on our elasticated waistbands, ready to dive into a mountain of roasties. A roast dinner is basically a bubble bath for your belly – soothing, comforting, and the ultimate weekend wind-down. Sure, you’ll be dreamily sleepy after, but that’s what post-pub country walks (or another large glass of red) are for. And where better to indulge than Suffolk, a county famous for its top-notch roasts? We’ve rounded up the very best spots to book this autumn.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-suffolk">SUFFOLK</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-crown-bildeston"><a href="https://www.thebildestoncrown.com/">The Crown</a>, Bildeston</h3>



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<p>Any gastropub-goer worth their triple-cooked chips knows The Crown, Bildeston. This 3 AA Rosette gem pairs cosy, characterful surroundings – wonky beams, secret stairways, roaring fireplaces – with estate-to-plate produce from the nearby Nedging Hall gardens. The roast sirloin is unforgettable, and you can even make a Sunday lunch an occasion by booking one of the 14 gorgeous bedrooms upstairs.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-angel-hotel-bury-st-edmunds"><a href="https://www.theangel.co.uk/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=220253210&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADp7xqavNquEHZuUbxK3JxvIxEh9D&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwrc7GBhCfARIsAHGcW5WNxdEcYCFXnrYwl4LZGWQ8pjgsHkiaszcWT6igulCyFqVMEuMryo0aAhfYEALw_wcB">The Angel Hotel</a>, Bury St Edmunds</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="720" height="480" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/The-Angel-Hotel-Eaterie-96-med-720x480.jpg" alt="Angel Hotel" class="wp-image-22971" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/The-Angel-Hotel-Eaterie-96-med-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/The-Angel-Hotel-Eaterie-96-med-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/The-Angel-Hotel-Eaterie-96-med-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/The-Angel-Hotel-Eaterie-96-med-787x525.jpg 787w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/The-Angel-Hotel-Eaterie-96-med.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></figure>



<p>The Angel Hotel takes Sunday lunch seriously. With Dingley Dell pork, local lamb, and blush-pink Red Poll beef on the menu, diners flock to The Vaults, an atmospheric underground space perfect for savouring the hotel’s top-notch roasts in style.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-unruly-pig"><a href="https://theunrulypig.co.uk/">The Unruly Pig</a></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="438" height="500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/02/the-unruly-pig-roast-438x500.jpg" alt="The Unruly Pig, Suffolk" class="wp-image-20467" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/02/the-unruly-pig-roast-438x500.jpg 438w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/02/the-unruly-pig-roast-263x300.jpg 263w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/02/the-unruly-pig-roast-131x150.jpg 131w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/02/the-unruly-pig-roast-460x525.jpg 460w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/02/the-unruly-pig-roast.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px" /></figure>



<p>Repeatedly topping Britain’s gastropub charts, The Unruly Pig delivers an unmissable roast experience. Expect 60-day aged pork, 50-day aged Hereford beef, and all the trimmings – stuffed Yorkshire puddings, roasties, roots, greens, bone marrow gravy, and cauliflower cheese – in a fun, buzzing setting.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-crown-stoke-by-nayland"><a href="https://www.crowninn.net/">The Crown</a>, Stoke by Nayland</h3>



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<p>In the heart of Constable Country, The Crown is a picture-perfect village pub with rooms, surrounded by chocolate-box cottages and brimming with rural charm. Sundays here are all about hearty roasts done right – think perfectly cooked meats with all the trimmings (buttered Savoy cabbage, carrots, broccoli, roasties, and a Yorkshire pud for good measure), alongside the freshest seasonal seafood. A proper countryside gem that locals adore and visitors never forget.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-red-lion-east-bergholt"><a href="https://www.theredlioneastbergholt.co.uk/">The Red Lion</a>, East Bergholt</h3>



<p>Locals rejoice – the much-loved Red Lion is roaring again, thanks to the Chestnut Group. Sundays here mean proper traditional roasts with all the essentials: crispy roasties, buttery veg, and a towering Yorkshire pud. The menu may be starting simple as the team gets service underway, but it’s a sign of delicious things to come – and we’re here for it.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-boot-freston"><a href="https://thefrestonboot.co.uk/#">The Boot</a>, Freston</h3>



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<p>This friendly village pub keeps Sunday traditional with locally sourced roasts piled high with seasonal veg, crisp potatoes, three-day gravy, and a Yorkshire pud. Can’t decide between beef, lamb or chicken? Go for the aptly named Big Booty and enjoy a slice of everything. Veggies are in for a treat too – Muddy ed Holly swears the Puy lentil, butternut squash &amp; spinach Wellington is one of the best she’s ever had (big call, but true!).</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-marquis-layham"><a href="https://www.marquissuffolk.com/">The Marquis</a>, Layham</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="657" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/05/Marquis-Layham-Exterior-1000x657.jpg" alt="The Marquis" class="wp-image-44592" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/05/Marquis-Layham-Exterior-1000x657.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/05/Marquis-Layham-Exterior-800x526.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/05/Marquis-Layham-Exterior-400x263.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/05/Marquis-Layham-Exterior.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>For roasts with a dash of Italian glamour, The Marquis is a must. Tuck into Suffolk free-range chicken breast, Orchard Farm pork loin, or go all out with a Chateaubriand to share – either way, you’ll want your stretchiest trousers. Post-feast, wander the beautiful gardens to walk it off… or give in to temptation and snooze it off on a spa lounger.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-retreat-east"><a href="https://retreateast.co.uk/">Retreat East</a></h3>



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<p>A dreamy country escape with a roast to match, Retreat East is the ultimate Sunday treat. Plates come piled with perfectly cooked meats, crisp roasties, honey-roasted carrots, glossy gravy and a Yorkshire pud on top – classic, done beautifully. Follow it up with a stroll through the surrounding countryside and you’ve got a weekend plan with the full Muddy seal of approval. Utterly delicious, darlings.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-seckford-hall-woodbridge"><a href="https://www.seckford.co.uk/">Seckford Hall</a>, Woodbridge</h3>



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<p>If you like your Sundays with a touch of Bridgerton flair, Seckford Hall delivers in spades. This grand country house serves up locally sourced roasts like Blythburgh rack of pork and Suffolk chicken breast, all against a backdrop of heritage architecture and sweeping grounds. Each plate comes crowned with a Yorkshire pudding – and if one isn’t enough, you can add another for just £1 (arguably the best quid you’ll ever spend).</p>



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