The Randolph

Named after Sir Winston Churchill's father, this award-winning establishment is just a 15-minute walk from the centre of picturesque Southwold and an ideal base for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Built by the town's Adnams brewery, this grand, late-Victorian hotel boasts a light and airy lounge bar with contemporary furnishings including high-backed chairs and comfortable sofas. Adnams beers such as Broadside are sold today, alongside real cider from another Suffolk maker, Aspall. Sandwiches and lighter meals are served in the bar, whereas in the large dining area the cooking style is modern British. Locally sourced ingredients produce starters and light meals such as Basque squid stew or tea-smoked pigeon breast, watercress and fig salad, and main courses ranging from dressed crab salad with buttered new potatoes and lemon and herb mayonnaise to chicken, ham and pea risotto. To one side of the building lies a large garden.