The Queen's Head

In the centre of Bramfield on the edge of the Suffolk Heritage Coast near Southwold, the enclosed garden of this lovely Grade II listed pub is overlooked by the thatched village church with its unusual separate round bell tower. The pub's interior is welcoming, with scrubbed pine tables, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling in the bar and enormous fireplaces. In the same hands for two decades, the pub's 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 griddled Marlin steaks marinated in ginger, garlic, dill and soy sauce; leg of lamb steaks with rosemary, garlic and honey; and Dover sole with prawn and almond butter. Home-made puddings such as plum frangipane tart are tempting, as is the platter of three local cheeses.