The Golden Boar Inn, Freckenham - pub details
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Address: The Street, Freckenham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8HZ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 19869) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Kennett (3.9 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
- Accommodation available
Pub suggested by Brian MArkham on 25 Jan 2005
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> Current user rating: 6.8/10 (rated by 20 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Tharp Arms, Chippenham (1.3 miles), Griffin, Isleham (2.0 miles), Rising Sun, Isleham (2.0 miles), Walnut Tree, Worlington (2.0 miles)
user reviews of the Golden Boar Inn, Freckenham
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| HAS ANYBODY ELSE NOTICED THAT ALL THE RECENT POSITIVE COMMENTS ALL COME FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE SET UP THEIR ACCOUNTS ON THE SAME DAY THEY REVIEW AND THEY ONLY REVIEW THE GOLDEN BOAR ON THEIR PROFILE ????? A CYNIC MIGHT THINK THAT IT WAS THE OWNERS/STAFF LEAVING THESE GLOWING REVIEWS. littleunderpants - 3 Dec 2010 23:10 |
| And to pick up on the previous point, I doubt that any restaurant, anywhere, would take an advance block booking for 25 people without securing a deposit or payment in advance. This has nothing to do with it being bikers and everything to do with sound commercial practice. tina1666 - 31 Mar 2010 13:10 |
| Having escaped from central London ten years ago the only thing we've missed is top class dining. The Golden Boar ticks this box and then some. This venue offers fabulous food, fabulous service and a fine dining atmosphere that is simply unrivalled in the area. (And Lord knows we've tried 'em all). My notoriously difficult to please (feed) partner all but licked his plate clean after devouring a particularly gorgeous fondant chocolate dessert - devastating the rest of us who rely on him refusing to eat what he's ordered so we can have more! As for the rest of the meal, the belly pork starter while visually 'minimalist' was satisfyingly flavoursome - and the dressed crab, simply divine. From the entrees, John Dory with baby squid was a wonderfully complex dish, complemented by a fantastic salt cod mash that I could have eaten happily on its own. Mr Picky had a beautifully cooked rib eye steak and from what I managed to steal from the other two in our party, the lamb rump and sea bass dishes were equally delicious and well presented. The head waiter (Luke) was attentive without being obsequious, knowledgeable about the food (and accompanying wine choices) and clearly very adept at managing a very busy service - the restaurant was packed on the night we were there. For a less formal eating experience, the bar is friendly, clean and very comfortable (armchairs and sofas) and the bar menu wide ranging and very tempting. The Golden Boar even has takeaway fish and chips (and it's not every day you get these cooked by a top-notch London chef). Having said that, there's not a whiff or hint of the deep fat fryer - both menus are built around fresh, locally sourced meat, fish and vegetables. I would recommend the Golden Boar for family meals, celebrations, business lunches/dinners and any other social event where good food and a great atmosphere are an imperative. It's not cheap but for quality and service, it's incredibly good value. Go there now. You won't be disappointed. tina1666 - 31 Mar 2010 13:03 |
| Having agreed with the chap behind the bat that they could accept a booking for approx. 25 people, I then get a phone call from a snooty female demanding payment up front. When I told her that was not possible she said "We don't operate like that" The fact that we were motorcyclists rather than horse racing punters may have had something to do with her attitude. motorcyclist - 24 Sep 2009 20:44 |
| I was a guest at moterhome55's wedding, congratulations again! the wedding was beautiful and it was the first time I have been to an all day event and not been hungry!! The Golden Boar served the finest hot buffet ever! Everything was home made and delicious, and the welcome we all had was 2nd to none. Amazing old building and a beautiful setting, Very child friendly. Obviously the place is under new management and hopefully the new owners will rise above the previous negative reviews, check the date folks. Thanks to all the staff at the Golden Boar. Its an absolute must for good food and a good night, with good rooms should you need them. tillywatts - 13 Sep 2009 22:33 |
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