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Dining at Sutherland House, Southwold, Suffolk

Dining at Sutherland House

4.7 (591)
£41 and over
Contemporary British
56 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6DN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kinga Rudd
  • Neighborhood
    Southwold
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 591 people are saying

Dining at Sutherland House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Food

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Healthy

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for fine wines

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Good for special occasions

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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Sutherland House in Southwold offers an exceptional dining experience with "imaginative beautifully presented food" and an "excellent wine list." Guests praise the vegan options as being "just as special" as other offerings. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive service make it a go-to spot for both "special occasions" and casual outings alike.

591 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Norfolk/Suffolk10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food with amazing presentation. The service as always was first class. Couldn't believe it was the young waiter's first service, he was exceptional, so polite. Can't wait for our next visit in September.

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  2. nigel

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is getting even better and the wine list is excellent.

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  3. Carolynne

    Kent5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A well run establishment with delicious food. Would recommend

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  4. Karen

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A dining experience to remember! From the moment we walked in, it was clear this was going to be something special. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our every need was met. The food was outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You could tell that only the freshest ingredients were used, and the attention to detail in each course was second to none. Drinks were expertly crafted, and the dessert was the perfect sweet finish to our meal. Whether you're celebrating something special or just looking for a top-tier dining experience, this place delivers on all fronts. I can't to return!

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  5. Sandrina

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Kwaliteit en prijsverhouding klopt niet . Bediening gehaast en niet attent. Het was niet lekker en op smaak

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  6. Nick

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the vegan choices were perfect and Sutherland House remains our go to special place when we head to Southwold

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  7. Suzi

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have dined at Sutherland house before, so we knew to expect a great meal. We weren’t disappointed!!! Kinga conjured up flavours and textures that have to seen (well eaten actually) to be believed. As a vegan I’m used to being a bit of an afterthought in restaurants, but at Sutherland House the plant based offerings are just as special as the rest of the menu. Highly recommend a visit to this exceptional restaurant!!!

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  8. ELizabeth

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delightful, fresh food prepared beautifully and with innovation. The mackeral starter was a vusion as well as as delicious, as was everything. Well-crafted wine list. Owners oversee everything, (1 in the kitchen, the other in the dining room), with warmth and attention to detail. It's in the oldest building in Southwold and being taking care of with respect and affection. A lovely restaurant not just 'for special occasions'- any reason will do. Book it!

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  9. Glenis

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a very enjoyable experience with fabulous food, wine and service. Andy and Sutherland House are both number one in our book!

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  10. Antony

    Oxford/Oxfordshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal - delicious flavours and textures with some favourites (bread and butter pudding) as well as some new ones (rounded off with a lovely malt). Service was friendly, relaxed, and ensured we had a really good evening so we sauntered home relishing a mild Spring evening in Southwold.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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56 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6DN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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