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Guinness Arms, Icklingham, Suffolk

Guinness Arms

4.5
4.5
428 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
The Street, Icklingham, Suffolk IP28 6PS

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Guinness Arms is a stunning 16th Century coaching Inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham; the premises have beautiful, landscaped gardens that roll down to the River Lark.
The pub itself has a large conservatory style dining area, a smaller, more intimate dining area, two bars and eight bespoke rooms, which are in the barns adjacent to the pub.
A conservatory style restaurant with outside terraces gives a wonderful setting in which to enjoy a fabulous meal. Utilising local, seasonal produce including Estate grown meat and vegetables. There are two bar areas, including a gin bar, offering a range of beverages from a pint of Guinness that tastes as good as it does in Ireland to local craft Ales, including Elveden’s own IPA.

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What 428 people are saying

Guinness Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

428 Reviews
  1. TimothyS

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu had changed considerably since the last couple of times we had been and unfortunately for the worse; when the waitress recommends for you to have a hot dog as a main course you know it’s not going to go well! If we wanted a hot dog we would have just gone to Five Guy’s it has no place on a restaurant menu! So the menu choices weren’t great but on the positive side the food was cooked perfectly and the waiting staff excellent friendly and helpful as previously experienced

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    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, lovely atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff, beautiful food and very good value. Definitely be going back.

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  3. JohnI

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff care and politeness was excellent. ambience great. Food very good. All in all a place we will certainly return to. Thank you very much

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  4. Kerry

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The low mark on the service review was by no means down to the lovely waitress....she was great considerring it was her first shift. The low score is because it is impossible to get through to you by phone or email. 3 people out of a 5 person booking had called and emailed you throughtout the week leading up to our booking and you just don't reply. I'm sure you are losing custom because of this.

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  5. AmandaC

    Cambridge3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed with the food this time, but still a nice venue for a girls lunch.

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  6. Matt

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and very good service. For piece and quiet sit in the original part of the building. Looking forward to returning when the weather is warmer and eating outside.

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  7. Mbmx

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, staff were knowledgeable about the menu. Prices were reasonable for the quality/ quantity of food, we all had started and mains, with no room left for sweets.

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  8. DavidS

    Cambridge1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Typical menu but done to a high standard. Recently refurbished (or very well maintained, good ambience and friendly staff. Some distance for many to travel, but worth the visit. Options to stay overnight in local rooms.

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  9. StephenP

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All food was excellent & cooked perfectly. Staff very efficient & helpful. Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Reasonable prices.

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  10. TerenceF

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While visiting family all meeting for family meal. Two small children in the party made very welcome and a large open area behind pub.

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Guinness Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Guinness Arms

The Street, Icklingham, Suffolk IP28 6PS

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bury St. Edmunds
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Wine
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