Whether it is venues that have received national awards or a pub that has gone viral on social media there is always something new to discover outside of the town.
Here are five village pubs near Ipswich which are worth driving to.
1. The Red Lion
The Red Lion in East Bergholt (Image: Mark Heath)
Where: The St, East Bergholt, Colchester CO7 6TB
Drive from Ipswich: 20 minutes
The Red Lion reopened under the ownership of the Chestnut Group in the summer and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Muddy Stilettos described it as “rather fabulous” in a round-up of Suffolk pubs worth a visit.
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2. The Peacock Inn
Head chef Sam Clover (Image: Lucy Taylor)
Where: 37 The St, Chelsworth, Ipswich IP7 7HU
Drive from Ipswich: 30 minutes
Visitors to the traditional village pub can choose from an a la carte or eight course tasting menu crafted by head chef Sam Clover.
Sir Gerald’s Pie was named after a local and The Peacock was awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin for its affordability.
3. Maybush Inn
A video of the Maybush Inn in Waldringfield went viral on TikTok (Image: Newsquest)
Where: Cliff Rd, Waldringfield, Woodbridge IP12 4QL
Drive from Ipswich: 23 minutes
Run by Deben Inns, The Maybush Inn is located on the banks of the River Deben and serves pubs classics like homemade soup of the day and breaded whitebait.
Earlier this year, a video naming it the UK’s best pub went viral on TikTok.
4. The Lindsey Rose
The Lindsey Rose in Lindsey. (Image: Su Anderson)
Where: The Tye, Lindsey, Ipswich IP7 6PP
Drive from Ipswich: 30 minutes
The Lindsey Rose is a family and dog-friendly pub near Hadleigh, which also has a large beer garden to enjoy in the warmer months.
On Wednesdays, guests can get a burger and a selected drink for £18 while Sundays are for roast dinners.
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5. Ramsholt Arms
Max and Polly Durrant , owners of The Ramsholt Arms. (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)
Where: Dock Rd, Woodbridge IP12 3AB
Drive from Ipswich: 35 minutes
The beloved riverside pub reopened just over a decade ago by the same family behind the nearby Ufford Crown.
During the winter, it serves a range of hearty dishes showcasing game and other produce from the local area.