RESTAURANT • PUB • LOUNGE BAR
THE WHITE HORSE INN
BADWELL ASH, SUFFOLK
THE STABLE
GASTRO PUB STYLE CUISINE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Step into “The Stable” at The White Horse Inn, Badwell Ash. Our charming restaurant where you can savour exceptional gastro pub-style cuisine. Immerse yourself in an inviting atmosphere adorned with equestrian-themed decor, featuring bridles, saddles, and bespoke stable partitions for a cozy dining experience.
LOUNGE BAR
UNWIND WITH A DRINK AND GRAZING BOARD
Discover our two vibrant bars complete with plush seating and crackling log-burning stoves. Both bars offer an extensive selection of cask ales, gins, premium spirits, wines, cocktails, and a variety of other libations. You can also hire the Lounge Bar at The White Horse Inn, Badwell Ash, for your private event!
ABOUT THE WHITE HORSE INN, BADWELL ASH
Welcome to The White Horse Inn, Badwell Ash; Suffolk Magazine’s Pub/Bar of the year 2024. A charming 16th-century coaching inn, brimming with history and character. Our journey with this historic establishment began in October 2018 when we embarked on a mission to restore its former glory.
Our dedication to providing a warm and inviting atmosphere is matched only by our passion for delivering high-end cuisine for all the family, including your furry friends! You can view our menus here.
As a community hub and destination Gastro pub, the inn brings people together, celebrating Suffolk’s local offerings while preserving its heritage.






DOG FRIENDLY
As dog lovers ourselves, The White Horse Inn is a dog-friendly pub in both the bar and restaurant areas! Well-behaved four-legged friends are always welcomed with a bowl of water and a dog treat. Don’t forget to leave us a dog-friendly review.
AWARD WINNING
We have been recognised as Tripadvisor® 2025 Travelers’ Choice® Award Winner, placed within the top 10% of restaurants worldwide! With special thanks to our guests who take time to leave us a review.
Winners of Suffolk Magazine’s Food and Drink Awards, Pub/Bar of the year 2024! Finalists in Velvet Magazine’s Food & Drink Awards 2025 (pub/bar of the year) and Norfolk & Suffolk Maagazine’s Food & Drink Awards 2025 (front of house experience).
EXCELLENT Based on 320 reviews Posted on James P2 October 2025Verified Beautiful 🐴 What a vibrant environment to be in! Outstanding service from staff and an excellent drink variety despite sticking to a lovely creamy pint of Guinness.Posted on Kathy T22 September 2025Verified Perfect We did Sunday lunch here for my mum’s 90th birthday, 20 of the family, we were given a private space for about 4 hours. The food was amazing, best pub Sunday dinner I’ve ever had, and like I say 20 of us and between us we had every choice of Sunday dinner menu including salmon and vegetarian, kids meals and we all agreed the food perfect x the staff were all lovely, perfect service and between clearing plates etc they were only to happy to take photos of the family group for us . We were made so welcome, lovely service, food perfection x thank you xPosted on Andrew W20 September 2025Verified Good pub Very enjoyable food well presented and very good chef and very good staff well worth a visit very good priced and friendlyPosted on david s20 September 2025Verified Outstanding dining experience at The White Horse, Badwell Ash Just spent a very enjoyable afternoon at the White Horse, Badwell Ash. Outstanding level of service to a a party of eight people and a two year old dynamo from all staff - The Chefs deserve a special mention,- everyone agreed that food was superb, but from my own point of view, the Ribeye steak with blue cheese is definitely the best steak I ever tasted.Posted on Lauryn7 September 2025Verified Birthday Roast - fantastic! My partner and I visited for the first time today after hearing many good things, and it certainly lived up to the reputation. We came to celebrate my partner’s birthday with a roast, and from start to finish the experience was excellent. Tom and the team provided fantastic service – attentive and friendly without ever being overbearing. The roast itself was delicious: perfectly cooked vegetables, more gravy bought to the table without asking and outstanding beef. The only small point of feedback would be that the roast potatoes, while tasty, were more firm than crispy on the outside. We didn’t order dessert, but Tom surprised us with a thoughtful touch – a scoop of ice cream with a candle to mark the birthday, which really made the visit feel special. Overall, a 9.9/10. It never felt like a quick “thanks for your money and off you go,” but instead a genuinely welcoming experience. We’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to others.Posted on yesilada30 August 2025Verified Excellent meal Had an absolutely fantastic meal here! I ordered the sea bass, which was beautifully cooked and full of flavour, while my friends went for the tomahawk steak – perfectly cooked and presented, and they loved every bite. To start, I had the Greek courgette fritters with tzatziki, which were light, crispy, and delicious – such a great choice. The service was excellent throughout, attentive without being intrusive, and the staff really made us feel welcome. The atmosphere is amazing too – relaxed but lively, the kind of place you could happily stay all evening. Highly recommend this spot – we’ll definitely be coming back!Posted on Richard H30 August 2025Verified Meal out with friends This was an exceptional evening with friends. Attentive staff, great food and drinks. Lovely setting and we tried the T-Bone steak, it was out of this world. Will definitely return soon.Posted on Kerry S16 August 2025Verified Delicious Sunday lunch This pub was recommended to us whilst staying nearby at Stable End Holiday Cottage in Walsham le Willows. We had an amazing Sunday lunch with a large family group. The food was amazing, came out hot and with the most delicious gravy. The team were so helpful and kind, handled our large table excellently and nothing was too much trouble. The pub and restaurant have a warm and welcoming ambience with a horse theme which was interesting. Would definitely recommend!Posted on Peter T14 August 2025Verified The white horse Excellent selection of beer and food, very friendly staff who are very efficient and knowledgeable. Sociable beer gardenPosted on Hazel T4 August 2025Verified Lovely village Gaston pub Visited as a family, lovely setting. Clean, bright and modern inside. Beautiful Sunday roast, good portions and quality was excellent. We will definitely visit again.
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FIND US:
The White Horse Inn,
The Street, Badwell Ash,
Bury St Edmunds,
IP31 3DP
CALL US:
01359 258200
EMAIL US:
enquiries@
thewhitehorseinnbadwellash.co.uk
RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS:
Tuesday to Saturday
12pm – 9pm
Sunday
11.45am – 8pm
BAR OPENING HOURS:
Tues to Thurs and Sunday
12pm – 10pm
Friday and Saturday
12pm – 11pm
