Places to Eat in Aldeburgh

The seaside town of Aldeburgh is around 40 minutes’ drive from Steadings Holiday Park and makes a perfect day out on the Suffolk coast. Alongside the famous fish and chips and fresh fish sold straight from the beach huts, you’ll find cafés, traditional pubs and restaurants along the High Street, plus more options in nearby Thorpeness and Friston. Here are some of our favourites.

Two Magpies Aldeburgh

The second bakery café from Southwold’s Two Magpies, a stone’s throw from Aldeburgh’s shingle beach and Maggi Hambling’s Scallop sculpture – a great stop for handmade bakes and coffee.

181–183 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AL

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 37 min (23.4 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://www.twomagpiesbakery.co.uk/pages/aldeburgh

Tide

A relaxed High Street bistro for lazy lunches and candlelit suppers, with a carefully chosen wine list – and well-behaved dogs are welcome too.

110 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AB

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 37 min (23.1 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://tidebistro.co.uk/

Sea Spice

An Indian restaurant on the Market Square, moments from the pebble beach, with views of the fishermen’s huts along the shore.

Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BJ

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 36 min (23.1 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://seaspice.co.uk/

Aldeburgh Munchies

A long-established High Street café, open since 2002, with handmade cakes and food prepared fresh on the premises each day, using local produce and a plastic-free approach.

163 High Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5AN

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 40 min (23.4 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://munchies.touchtakeaway.net/store

Aldeburgh Smokehouse

Right on Aldeburgh beach, fish is lightly smoked to bring out the flavour rather than to preserve it, and most is ready to eat there and then or take home. Alongside the smoked fish you’ll find pâtés, pastry tarts and smoked fish pie mixes.

Crag Path, Aldeburgh IP15 5BT

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 34 min (23.2 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://www.ashsmokedfishes.co.uk/

The Dolphin

A friendly village inn in picturesque Thorpeness, with a garden for light lunches in the sunshine and a cosy restaurant for cooler days – ideal after a wander around the village and the Meare. Look out for their Vegan Thursdays and Sunday roast deals.

The Dolphin Inn, Peace Place, Thorpeness, Suffolk IP16 4FE

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 39 min (23.7 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://www.thorpenessdolphin.com/

Mill Inn, Aldeburgh

A traditional pub opposite the historic Moot Hall, serving Adnams ales and wines with hearty comfort food. It also has two en-suite rooms with sea views.

Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh IP15 5BJ

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 38 min (23.1 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://millinnaldeburgh.co.uk/

The Cross Keys Aldeburgh

Tucked away on Crabbe Street, just off the busy High Street, the Cross Keys is popular with locals and visitors alike for its relaxed atmosphere, home-cooked food and Adnams beers, wines and spirits.

Crabbe Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5BN

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 39 min (23.2 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://thecrosskeysaldeburgh.co.uk/

Regatta Restaurant

Run by local twins Alex and Oliver Burnside since 2020, this bright, airy restaurant on the High Street specialises in seafood, with seasonal menus built around produce from local suppliers.

171 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AN

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 36 min (23.4 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://www.regattaaldeburgh.com/

The Lighthouse

A popular High Street restaurant close to the beach and the River Alde. During Aldeburgh’s music events it offers flexible pre- and post-theatre dinners for concerts at the Jubilee Hall, the Moot Hall and Snape Maltings.

77 High Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5AU

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 35 min (23.2 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://www.lighthouserestaurant.co.uk/

The Plough & Sail, Snape Maltings

Run by local twin brothers Alex and Oliver Burnside since 2012, The Plough & Sail sits in the heart of Snape Maltings, just a short drive from Aldeburgh. Expect seasonal menus built around produce from local suppliers, from relaxed lunches to a more formal dinner, alongside draught ales and a good wine list – perfect before a concert at the Maltings.

The Plough and Sail, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk IP17 1SR

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 36 min (17.7 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://www.theploughandsailsnape.com/

The Friston Chequers

A relaxed, family- and dog-friendly country pub in Friston, near Snape Maltings, with local ales including Adnams and Woodfordes, plus wines, ciders and fizz. There’s outdoor seating at the front and on the rear patio, and a large green opposite with children’s play facilities.

Aldeburgh Road, Friston IP17 1NP

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 36 min (20 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://www.thefristonchequers.com/

The Suffolk

A High Street restaurant celebrating British seafood and local farm produce – oysters from Pinneys of Orford, fresh fish from Lowestoft and meat from Salter & King in Aldeburgh. Its rooftop terrace has panoramic views of the North Sea, and there’s no need to book for drinks and bar snacks.

152 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AQ

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 38 min (23.3 mi) via A12

For further information visit: https://the-suffolk.co.uk/restaurant/

Aldeburgh Market

Fishmonger, deli and restaurant in one, with fresh fish and seafood, locally sourced produce and seasonal dishes served daily – plus freshly made dishes to take home and reheat.

170–172 High Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5AQ

From Steadings Holiday Park, Newbourne; 38 min (23.4 mi) via A12 and A1094

For further information visit: https://www.thealdeburghmarket.co.uk