Pubs both under 10 minutes drive include The Royal Oak (01986 798666), which has traditional good quality and value pub grub, and The King’s Head (0121 277 4130), which is a gorgeous 16th century thatched pub with a large pub garden for summer and cosy open fire in the winter. Fox and Goose (01379 586 247) is a fine restaurant and country pub, serving traditional and modern European dishes. It has been awarded AA 2 Rosettes and features in the Michelin food guides.
If you’re happy to travel slightly further, these places are between 20-30 minutes away by car — Focus Organic is a deli and café, providing cured meats, cheeses, olives, antipasti and lots of fresh sweet and savoury organic foods (01986 872899). The Adnams Brewery and Distillery tours are popular with an award-winning selection of beers, wines and handcrafted spirits (01502 727200). Framlingham Market on Saturdays (07815 981963), offers a great range of produce and food stalls, including the Pie Man, fresh bread, local cakes and sweet treats.