Christmas is all about coming together over good food, good wine and brilliant hospitality, and for those in Suffolk, there can be none better than The Greyhound Inn. While this local pub may sit quietly in a picturesque village, the team have a reputation which spreads far and wide. With brilliant reviews from national press and being known for fantastic, local food, this is a gorgeous place to bring together friends, family or colleagues for a festive lunch or dinner.
While The Greyhound Inn doesn't have a private dining room, simply give the team a call or email to discuss the options for booking a larger table for your group and they'll be more than happy to accommodate. If you've visited the freehouse before you'll know that the kitchen is dedicated to working with local suppliers on delivering the freshest, seasonal produce and ensuring that whatever lands on your plate, reflects the surrounding lands.
While a menu for Christmas hasn't been officially unveiled, the team are brilliant at updating the website with weekly options to give guests a flavour of what's to come. For example, you might expect starters like wild rabbit with blood cake, pistachio and apricot terrine with stout mustard, alongside the likes of Muntjac tartare with Mallard Moat quail eggs,wood sorrel and Willy’s pickled redcurrants.
For mains, we'd love to try the wild Suffolk bass with clams, Norfolk samphire, jersey royals and vermouth sauce, or the wood roasted Suffolk chicken with gem lettuce and vinaigrette with chicken fat croutons aioli, and smoked Jersey Royals and sage.
Of course, Christmas is often enjoyed with a few strong drinks too, so talk to the team about your preferences. On the wine list you'll find special nods to local makes and the cocktail list tends to be seasonal, too.