Harden's survey result
Summary
This half-timbered fifteenth-century former coaching inn is a “reliable venue for good food”, with a menu that ticks boxes all the way from basic cheeseburger or beer-battered hake ’n’ chips to more original offerings such as goat cheese doughnut with beetroot sugar and a flexible selection of dishes available in two sizes – as either starters or mains. Top Tip – “the great lobster Caesar salad”.
Summary
“Beautiful and atmospheric, with lovely décor” – Chis Haley’s fifteenth century wood-framed inn pleases all who comment on it, with its “beautifully presented” local grub. “Was it worth the 125 mile round trip? Oh yes!”
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Have you eaten at The Bildeston Crown?
104 High St, Bildeston, IP7 7EB
Restaurant details
The Bildeston Crown Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Almost! Visited 6 years after my last visit. Strangely, as last time the outstanding course was the dessert. A stunning parfait! Nice greeting and sat near the fireplace. Started with mussels, 12 shells 11 mussels!? Nice enough sauce and garnish. Was given 2 bowls for shells and 2 finger bowls, didn't realise i was that messy! Main was a traditional beef roast. Meat as I requested veg ok but Yorkshire a bit too crunchy for my taste. Frankly I would have driven the 125 miles just for the sensational fig and armanac parfait. Nice staff, sweet youngster table clearer. Toilets clean and well presented."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
104 High St, Bildeston, IP7 7EB
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
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