Elli Ben
17.01.2025
Excellent food and atmosphere
Matthew Prosser
31.12.2024
We had a nice meal here last night but the overall experience was a little disappointing.
On arrival, no one greeted us and were left to stand around in the middle of the bar area while the owners took their time to finish serving others. It would have been nice to have received a more friendly welcome while we waited.
We asked if we could have a table that was available and set for two in the more lively bar area, and were told no, with no explanation. They added two more settings to that table and sat a group of four there while we were moved to a quieter side room. After a few minutes that group moved and we were not offered the free table we had requested, which sat empty for the rest of our meal.
The food presentation is attractive, and we enjoyed the mushroom starter, but the goats cheese with pear and leek was not hugely flavourful. The fish and chips was tasty, but a little dry. The fish pie was lovely but a tad under-seasoned. The white chocolate parfait with cherry was very tasty but one of us found it sickly sweet. The sticky toffee pudding was more like a moist ginger cake - with no sticky toffee sauce!
Service was lacklustre and frankly a little aloof. Empty glasses weren't collected and we didn't feel like the waiting staff checked in on us much.
All in all, it's a pretty typical Suffolk pub-with-food, and the food is tasty and all home cooked. But its fine dining aspirations, sadly for us, didn't really deliver on expectations. We've been to many pubs in the area with tasty food and we found this one a little fussy and somewhat unfriendly.
mick knights
15.12.2024
Disappointing meal,
We tried the food at The White Horse based on a solid reputation for good food and service.
A warm and friendly welcome we were soon shown our table being December we choose the festive option of roast turkey
The food soon arrived, Norfolk turkey, stuffing dry and tasteless, honey glazed carrots unglazed. Sprouts and chestnuts without any chestnuts and sprouts so hard you had to hold them down with a knife for fear they would fly off to the next table when trying to fork them. Roast duck fat potatoes were neither golden nor crispy. Any heat in the food was soon sucked out by the cold plates it was served on, Cranberry sauce had to be requested and pigs in blankets arrived as a side because the chef forgot to plate them up which summed up the total apathy chef had for this dish
If a Toby carvery is your thing you would probably think this dish ok but would baulk at the £24.75 cost of this meal given the price the most expensive item on the menu we felt robbed
The glowing reviews suggest this Chef can do a lot better sadly didn't turn up the night we were in
Nicole Hamblion
08.11.2024
We stopped here to use the camper vehicle hook up, for a charity walk m, the owners were very pleasant and generous in their donation Thankyou for your hospitality
Robert Budd
04.10.2018
Had a lovely dinner here last night. We hadn't been for a while because our previous experiences had not been great, but this was very pleasant.
The prices are a degree above other local 'Gastropubs' but the service and presentation were faultless and the food was delicious.
Angie Coles
06.11.2024
The service was excellent & the food outstanding. Different menu from normal pub food something for all tastes. Excellent ales & dogs welcome. Landlord Neil & Landlady Gill so friendly. Thoroughly recommended
Julia Grantham
31.10.2024
Lovely friendly warm and comfortable. Vegetarian option always too small compared to the meat dishes but you can’t fault it for flavour.
Edward Wilkinson
06.10.2024
Very nice Sunday lunch. Great service from the staff and nice location. Plenty of parking.
Mike Hamlin
02.10.2024
What an excellent lunch! Varied and sensibly prepared plates of delicious food. The chef's use of mainly home-grown veg and fruit was exceptional.
daphne grange
27.09.2024
We have stayed with Neil and Gill many times over many years. We have always had a lovely stay. N&G are always so friendly and welcoming, the rooms (and we have stayed in most of them) are very clean and comfortable. The meals are delicious and all the staff are so very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend The Sibton White Horse Inn. We will most definitely be returning.
Phil Douglas
24.09.2024
Good old fashioned hospitality in cosy surroundings. Kind and friendly staff without being overpowering. Just gentle country life . The heart of England in the heart of Suffolk
Robert Bowles
23.09.2024
This is our 7th stay at the White Horse. We very rarely go back to the same places as we like to experience new ones but it’s so good here I don’t think we would risk it. I’m sure there are other establishments locally that are very good but this place is hard to beat. Neil&Gill run a really great pub and restaurant. The food is top quality and is so far removed from the usual pub grub. No massive piles of food just excellent ingredients cooked to perfection. We like to go bird watching and it is ideally based for RSPB Minsmere and other birding sites locally. The bedrooms are excellent with great facilities. The staff are really friendly and most have worked here a long time. Just read the other reviews and I think you won’t go wrong in booking here.
Carol Washer
12.09.2024
Absolutely lovely food, in a beautiful pub. Friendly, welcoming and professional staff.
Finn Rowden
31.08.2024
beautiful beautiful pub, with amazing outdoor area! Coriander & cumin falafel dish was average and tiny portion. Not worth the £18.25
Roy Pallister
27.08.2024
One of the nicest places I have ever eaten at. A Tudor Inn from reign of Elizabeth 1st, one can easily imagine the generations of centuries past in there.
Bridget Matthews
25.09.2023
What more can I say than I have said before!
This is a fabulous country inn in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. It is our go to place for a perfect 3 or 4 night break. We stay in Room 6 which is perfect for my disabled husband with a wet room grab rails and shower stool. The pub itself is wheelchair accessible. We so enjoy breakfast and dinner and this time enjoyed a BBQ out on the terrace.
Neil and Gill are wonderful hosts and all the staff are now more like friends and cannot do enough to help.
Room is kept spotless with tea and coffee making facilities and bottled water daily.
Already looking forward to our next trip.
Louise Berry
09.08.2024
We went for a meal at lunchtime. It was lovely food and the staff were very friendly. Had a giggle with the landlord which made us feel comfortable straight away and then we relaxed and chatted and enjoyed good food. Definitely give it a go.
Max Venmore-Rowland
05.08.2024
Nice Sunday lunch. Traditional pub with large outside areas
Iwan Lewis
04.08.2024
Superb!
Sunday lunch, all the trimmings, delicious food, brilliant service, wonderful seating on the veranda, absolutely spot on.
kath mitchell
26.07.2024
Dined here one night on a reccomendation
The food was excellent and very well presented
All the Staff were very friendly
Nice ambience throughout the whole pub / restaurant
Michael Berry
27.06.2024
What a find. Stayed for 5 nights. Super all round. Great accomodation great food. Everyone so friendly and helpful.
Paul Kent
06.05.2024
Very nice meal at this pub. Menu was different from the norm, so I had to go and try.
michael weston
16.04.2024
Neil and his wife were the perfect hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We are already booked for a return visit!
Vivienne Hegarty
12.04.2024
What a find. A real gem in the Suffolk Countryside.
We spent the loveliest three night break in March. Thank you so much, Neil, Gill and staff for really looking after us and making us feel so welcome right from the off. The dinner and breakfasts were fantastic. All meals beautiful presented and freshly cooked. We stayed in Room 1 which was so comfortable, clean and warm.
Great food, great ambience, great hosts and staff. Just a lovely place to stay surrounded by beautiful countryside.
We will definitely be back.
Vivienne and Kevin
Stewart Lobban
23.03.2024
Called in for lunch today, the place is a gem.
Great Suffolk pub , I live and work in the area and have never called in. We’ll be back there soon. Food was lovely.
Robirt Hare
17.03.2024
Great location, friendly proprietors and superb food. Stayed here for anniversary after visiting Southwold and honestly couldn’t recommend highly enough…
Steve Riley
30.12.2023
A lovely welcoming pub with excellent food and drink.
Philip Hart
12.11.2023
Very well run establishment. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The food both dinner and breakfast was of a very high standard. It is a good location to visit the local attractions such as Aldeburgh and Southwold. Highly recommended.
