Harbour Inn, Southwold

A little gem in the Southwold crown…

Fantastic fish; I wouldn’t go there if you are not a fan. The Sea Bass with samphire was fantastic and the plaice(sic) superb! All reasonably priced and very fresh – only minor point was the chips weren’t great, or else I’d have awarded 6 stars!

Excellent, friendy service, though from looking at the ‘high water’ marks I can understand an earlier review. Definitely worth a visit though approach from the right-turn in the town if you value your suspension!

Right on the waters edge, The Harbour Inn, is a welcome break from the usual run-of-the-mill trendy pubs.

Wood panelled and dog friendly, the Harbour has a good range of Adnams beers and some really excellent fish-and-chips.
Unusually for this part of the world, they will also serve you a giant bowl of mussels with your beer.

Great place for lunch.

Perfect any time of year. Exceptional locally caught seafood on the menu and a great selection of beers - all Adnams naturally! A lovely place to stop for a bite and a drink after a long walk on the beautiful beach.

I’ve been to the Harbour at various times of the year for some years. It always pleases, come rain or shine. It’s tucked away from Southwold town centre, so although usually busy it avoids overcrowding from weekend visitors. It’s pure and untouched by the likes of witherspoons etc, so has a gorgeous olde worlde charm. Inside the walls are decorated with old photographs of Southwold and the usual fishing pics.
The food is mostly for the fish and chip lover - but certainly not in the sense of over cooked and over batted cod with soggy chips - Much, much nicer!!
A good selection of drinks and obviously representing the local Adnam ales which are delicious and definitely compliment a fish dinner.
On a final note - the only thing to watch out is the tide. If it’s high, you’ll find you might need to wear wadders.

This old place is definitely a fisherman’s pub. Lots of room inside, in an adjacent fishing shed converted to restaurant, or at tables outside looking over the boats.

It’s well-known for its locally-caught seafood menu: mackerel, plaice, skate, cod, lobster, and lots more. Everything I’ve had here has been very tasty. Beers, of course, are Adnams.

The Harbour Inn’s inclusion in some pub guides, though, seems to have driven prices - both on food and ales - up a bit, though. And you’re liable to have to wait a while for your food during busy times, like Friday night or Saturday lunch.