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Dining at Sutherland House, Southwold, Suffolk

Dining at Sutherland House

4.8
4.8
570 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
All of our dining will be either 6.30 or 7.00pm starts, unfortunately we will not be able to offer any later tables.

Our Adult only fine dining restaurant has been awarded two rosettes by the AA for the quality of our food.

We aim to host the majority of our summer and early autumn dining, alfresco in our newly built under cover outside dining experience in the garden. IMPORTANT ! when booking during this period please note, dining maybe inside or outside and will be weather dependent and whilst we understand that some of you may book with us to experience the outside booths, on the night should the weather becomes extreme, we unfortunately may need to move the dining experience inside. .

PLEASE NOTE DRESS CODE IS SMART CASUAL FOR DINNER:
SORRY NO CHILDREN OR DOGS ALLOWED

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01502 724544
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kinga Rudd
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What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Overall

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Food

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Service

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Ambience

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Healthy

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for fine wines

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Romantic

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Good for special occasions

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sutherland House in Southwold offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service," highlighted by live jazz and a charming atmosphere. The menu is diverse, catering to various dietary needs, and the "trio of desserts was to die for." Friendly hosts Andy and Kinga ensure every visit feels personal and memorable.
570 Reviews
  1. Jacqui

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We visited for a Jazz lunch. The food and Jazz were amazing. Service was generally good.

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  2. Nick

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable evening- excellent food and service. Would recommend highly.

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  3. Sarah

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very special lunch with live jazz sung by Olivia Castle. Excellent food and service in a perfect location in the heart of Southwold

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  4. Adrian

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I stayed over in Southwold for the 2025 Valentine's weekend weekend and paid a return visit to Sutherland House. From the moment we arrived, the welcome was very very warm. Andy greeted and engaged with us very quickly and made us feel comfortable and looked after. We were really pleased to meet Kinga too later on, when she made a point of coming to see all of the guests individually, to make sure they were happy, and they were! Side note - the whisky collection was impressive :0) We had a wonderful time there and highly recommend Sutherland House. Thanks Andy, Kinga and team! Adrian and Ewa, Cambridge.

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  5. Pauline

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Valentines dinner with my husband. The owner Andy Rudd is an old school friend of mine and we have been here several times over the years for both lunch and dinners Kingas menus are inciteful and exciting, the food is beautifully presented and exceptionally tasteful. A wonderful ambiance, in a not oversized restaurant and Andy & his staff are always on hand to offer insight into the food and wine. One strict rule no looking at your phone unless you’re taking pictures of your party or the food which I totally agree with. The prices are what you would expect for the area and the quality of the food. It’s ideal for special occasions Ignoring the fact that the owners are friends I would not hesitate to recommend Sutherland House to anyone visiting the area

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  6. Matthew

    Leicestershire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was nice however the man who runs this place with his wife made the experience uncomfortable with several comments that were inappropriate. Strange vibe.

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  7. Antony

    Oxford

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to a Sunday Jazz lunch and had a wonderful time. The singer made the meal an additional pleasure as the food was delicious (as always) and we had a really good time - rounded off with a splendid malt whisky! What more could one want for a Sunday lunch!

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  8. Glenis

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited Southwold usually once a year every year for many years. One of the reasons for the visit is to dine at Sutherland House! That says it all really. Our favourite restaurant. Fabulous everything including the host. Thanks Andy. Long may it continue.

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  9. Christopher

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out, fantastic home cooked food, lovely ambience and great hosts

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  10. Sarah

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful meal. Beautiful jazz singing. Very special indeed

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Dining at Sutherland House

56 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6DN

Additional information

  • Area
    Southwold
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kinga Rudd
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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