Where to eat in Woodbridge: a food and drink guide
Woodbridge is a gorgeous market town in Suffolk, loved for its welcoming locals, picturesque streets, and lovely independent stores. Voted number 1 in the Top 20 Happiest Places to Live 2025 index by Rightmove, this town is bursting with charm, and it pulls in visitors every single day looking to explore.
Part of what makes Woodbridge as wonderful as it is is the wide range of places to eat and drink. From cosy coffee shops to fine dining experiences, there truly is something for every palate. In this guide, we’re going to share just some of our favourite cafes, pubs, and restaurants in Woodbridge for you to try on your next visit.
Honey + Harvey
Category: Cafe
Location: 56 Thoroughfare, IP12 1AL
This is the spot for brunch! Starting in Woodbridge, and then opening in other nearby towns thanks to its popularity, Honey + Harvey serves delicious coffee, roasted in Bury St Edmunds, and the best breakfast, brunch, and lunch foods around. Their signature avocado with eggs, bacon, halloumi, crispy onions and chilli jam is a firm favourite with diners, as well as their buttermilk pancakes, granola pots, club sandwiches, and croque monsieurs. For those who enjoy a little fizz with their brunch, Honey + Harvey do an excellent bottomless prosecco brunch, ideal for lively occasions.
Opening hours and food service
9am – 5pm, Monday – Saturday
9am – 4pm, Sunday (menu served until 3pm)
The Woodyard
Category: Restaurant
Location:Unit 3a, Deben Wharf, Tide Mill Way, IP12 1FP
Sat on the bank of the River Deben and with glorious views of Woodbridge’s famous Tide Mill, The Woodyard is the town’s go-to pizza destination. Made fresh per order, these thick pizza pies have the best crusts for dipping, and come in a long list of topping options. Go for a beloved classic like a margherita or pepperoni, or head outside of your comfort zone and enjoy an Il Fico with its mozzarella base, pancetta, marinated balsamic figs, and hazelnut crumb. Why not try one of their ever-changing and unique specials?
Better yet, The Woodyard also offers excellent coffee and wicked cocktails, making it perfect for a morning pick-me-up or evening drink, too.
Opening hours and food service
10am – 9pm, Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 8pm Sunday (pizzas served from 12pm daily)
The Cherry Tree
Category: Pub
Location: 73 Cumberland St, IP12 4AG
This beautiful 17th century inn offers everything you could want from a traditional pub, from its cosy interior to its bright beer garden, complete with a children’s play area for the little ones to burn off some energy. Their food is freshly prepared with heart and served with a smile – enjoy fry ups, Sunday roasts, bangers and mash, veggie bolognese, and all your other favourite pub classics. The pub boasts an excellent range of cask ales, wines, spirits, and much more to sip on.
Opening hours
11am – 10pm, Monday – Wednesday
11am – 11pm, Thursday
11am – 11pm, Friday – Saturday
11am – 10pm, Sunday
Food service
12pm – 2:30pm then 5pm – 9pm, Monday – Wednesday
12pm – 2:30pm then 5pm – 9pm, Thursday
12pm – 9pm, Saturday
12pm – 8pm, Sunday
The Crown
Category: Pub
Location: 2 Thoroughfare, IP12 1AD
Passionately prepared seasonal dishes, made using fresh and local ingredients; that’s what you’ll be dining on when eating at The Crown. Take a long stroll along the River Deben and then stop by The Crown for a well earned meal, a hearty pint, a refreshing cocktail, or a cold soft drink to perk you up. The pub has a stylish and modern interior, and outside offers plenty of seating and an outdoor bar.
Their breakfast menu is full of exactly what you want, from a full English to brioche breakfast baps. The lunch menu boasts beer battered fish and chips, vegan burgers, and a homemade camembert, cheddar, and caramelised onion tart. For dinner, try the sirloin steak, risotto primavera, or monkfish Thai yellow curry.
Opening hours and food service
7:30am – 10:30, Monday – Sunday (breakfast service)
12pm – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday (lunch service)
12pm – 5:30pm, Saturday (lunch service)
5:30pm – 8:30pm, Monday – Saturday (dinner service)
12pm – 7pm, Sunday (Sunday menu)
Blue Salt
Category: Restaurant
Location: 1 Cumberland St, IP12 4AH
This is one for the meat lovers. The talented team at Blue Salt is dedicated to rustling up incredible dishes prepared on their wood-fired grill and smoked oven. Dry aged steaks, smokey BBQ pork ribs, Cajun chicken burgers, and so much more are on offer, all prepared over flame heat and with a passion for cooking. They’ve even got Japanese A5 Wagyu Sirloin, thought to be the world’s finest, melt-in-your-mouth beef. Sit inside their stylish interior and sink your teeth into some savoury feasts (and don’t worry, they’ve got vegetarian options too, like their halloumi burger and Greek salad).
Opening hours and food service
5pm – 10pm, Monday – Thursday
5pm – 11pm, Saturday
12pm – 11pm, Sunday
The Anchor
Category: Restaurant
Location: 19 Quay St, IP12 1BX
Another excellent pub on our list, The Anchor prides itself on sticking to its humble roots of being a local, friendly pub. They strive to always provide that warm and welcoming atmosphere British pubs are known for, but with added food offerings to ensure bellies are filled. Stop by this purple corner pub right in the heart of town with lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and enjoy lovingly prepared pub classics including cheeseburgers, curries, fish and chips, and ice creams from neighbouring seaside town Aldeburgh.
Opening hours
12pm – 10:30pm, Sunday and Monday
12pm – 11pm, Tuesday – Saturday
Food service
12pm – 2:30pm then 6pm – 8:30pm, Monday – Thursday
12pm – 2:30pm then 6pm – 9pm, Friday
12pm – 3pm then 5pm – 9pm, Saturday
12pm – 3pm then 5pm – 8pm, Sunday
Maeve’s
Category: Cafe
Location: 74 Thoroughfare, IP12 1AL
This lovely cafe has the most beautiful garden for sipping tea in, especially when the sun is out and the flowers are blooming. You’ll find Maeve’s, resplendent in pink, right on Woodbridge’s thoroughfare, encouraging friends and family to come together for a warming drink and a tasty little treat. Maeve’s is family-run with a lot of love, and they regularly host events for the community, from live music to special cuisine supper nights. The menu features all the classics you’d expect from a cafe, from a delicious fry up and stacked sandwiches to flaky pastries, some very nice weekend specials, and afternoon tea.
Opening hours
9am – 4pm, Monday – Saturday
9am – 3pm, Sunday
Food service
9am – 11:30am then 12pm – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday
9am – 2:30pm, Saturday
9m – 2pm, Sunday
Marlow’s Restaurant & Bar
Category: Restaurant
Location: 2 Quayside, IP12 1BH
Indulge in some modern cuisine at Marlowe’s, a luxurious dining experience that honours European flavours made using local ingredients, including seafood from the Suffolk coast and meat reared on Suffolk land. Each and every dish is a celebration of flavour, served in their bright and stylish restaurant space by friendly and knowledgeable staff. Enjoy the cocktail or wine of the week with your meal, or choose from their extensive drinks list.
On the menu you’ll find Dedham Vale fillet of beef, seafood platters, gochujang popcorn chicken, boquerones, tuna tartare, and so much more.
Opening hours and food service
12pm – 10pm, Monday – Thursday
12pm – 12am, Friday and Saturday
12pm – 10pm, Sunday
Bosphorus
Category: Restaurant
Location: 14 Gobbitts Yard, IP12 1DD
For some authentic Turkish flavour cooked with passion and a deep knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, visit Bosphorus. This family-run restaurant is the place to go for generous portions and perfectly tender lamb, and the team there are incredibly friendly, welcoming you in as if they’ve known you for years.
Opening hours and food service
12pm – 10, Monday – Sunday
Bistro@47a
Category: Restaurant
Location: 47A Thoroughfare, IP12 1AH
A beloved Woodbridge bistro, Bistro@47a offers delicious, beautifully plated fine dining dishes in the restaurant’s warm and genial atmosphere. Chef Paul McCarthy manages this special spot, using his three decades of cooking experience from London to Australia to serve up beautifully prepared meals to Woodbridge. The menu offers some truly exquisite dishes, including saddle of lamb, honey and chilli glazed duck, and wild mushroom soup.
Opening hours and food service
Closed Sunday – Wednesday
6pm – 9pm, Thursday
12pm – 3pm then 6pm – 9pm, Friday and Saturday
The Bull Inn
Category: Pub
Location: Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LR
This absolutely beautiful 16th-century coaching inn is now a pub in a truly prime Woodbridge location, right on Market Hill. They serve up all the pub classics you could want, plus some creative dishes inspired by the seasons, all with a focus on sustainability and local sourcing. The kitchen gets 90% of their ingredients (and much of their ales and spirits) from farms and suppliers within an hour from Woodbridge, so you know your food is going to be as fresh as can be.
There is plenty of spacious seating around the back of the pub, as well as out the front for a spot of people watching with your pint. Enjoy brunch, lunch, small plates, and dinner, including smoked haddock on sourdough, Burnt Mill ale-battered fish and chips, Suffolk beef and Guinness pie, and a classic Sunday Roast.
Opening hours
9am – 9pm, Monday – Saturday
9am – 8pm, Sunday
Food service
9am – 12pm, Monday – Sunday (breakfast service)
12pm – 3pm, Monday – Sunday (lunch service)
6pm – 9pm, Monday – Saturday (dinner service)
6pm – 8pm, Sunday (dinner service)
The Galley Creamery
Category: Ice cream parlour and deli
Location: 40 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LU
A Suffolk town is not complete without a place to get proper ice cream! The folks at The Galley Creamery and Deli have been making their ice cream, frozen yoghurt, and sorbet in-house since they opened in 1994 with local milk, cream, and ingredients, and they’re famous for their wild flavour combos. Think beetroot spaghetti, dark beer and blue poppyseed, avocado and lime with jalapeños, and coffee and cardamom. If experimental flavours aren’t for you, don’t worry; they’ve got plenty of classic and deliciously sweet ice creams too, as well as hot desserts and coffees.
Opening hours and food service
12pm – 5pm, Monday and Tuesday
12pm – 6pm, Wednesday and Sunday
11am – 6pm, Thursday
12pm – 7pm, Friday
9am – 7pm, Saturday
Foodie trips to Woodbridge, Suffolk
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