The Queen's Head

A lovely Grade II listed building in the centre of Bramfield on the edge of the Suffolk Heritage Coast near historic Southwold. The enclosed garden, ideal for children, is overlooked by the thatched village church which has an unusual separate round bell tower. The pub's interior welcomes with scrubbed pine tables, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling in the bar and enormous fireplaces. In the same capable hands for over 15 years, the landlord enthusiastically supports the 'local and organic' movement - reflected by a menu which proudly names the farms and suppliers from which the carefully chosen ingredients are sourced. There is nonetheless a definite cosmopolitan twist in dishes such as 'Moat Farm' smoked duck breast with marinated beetroot, walnut and grilled goat's cheese salad; and 'Blythburgh' pork chop with braised Puy lentils with an apple and cider sauce. Amanda's home-made puddings and ice creams are tempting, as is the platter of three local cheeses with celery - Shipcord, Suffolk Blue and Norfolk White Lady.