The story
Sibton White Horse Inn sits in Halesworth, offering a grounded approach to Modern British cooking that reflects its rural setting. Owners Neil and Gill spent a full year searching for this particular property before purchasing the tired 16th-century inn. They restored the structure while preserving its original character. Wonky walls and heavy ship timbers now frame the dining room, where locals share tables with visiting guests.
The kitchen draws heavily from a thriving plot behind the pub, harvesting heirloom tomatoes, salad greens, and orchard fruits throughout the warmer months. Staff also coordinate with neighbours through a barter system to secure surplus vegetables and fruit. This direct sourcing shapes their Modern British kitchen, which shifts regularly with the seasons. Diners frequently order the Gressingham duck leg paired with sweet potato and red wine jus, or the Blythburgh pork tenderloin served alongside a cider gel and vegetable fricassée.
Two AA Rosettes recognise the culinary standard maintained here, though the architecture provides an equally steady foundation. Roaring fires fill the inglenooks during cooler evenings, while the adjacent courtyard features a restored 16th-century cart lodge for outdoor meals. Five en-suite bedrooms occupy a detached lodge nearby, equipped with antique pine furniture and modern conveniences. Visitors often return for the consistent quality of these Modern British preparations.
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