Queens Head, Dennington

Great location in quiet Suffolk village, beautiful building, good local ales, this should be a great boozer. Food was however disappointingly mediocre given the difficulty we had in booking a table. Much more importantly however the atmosphere and decor was more 'retirement home for the socially aspiring' than simple country inn. We had hardly passed the door when we were informed that our young child would have to be taken outside if he made any untoward noise, for fear of 'annoying other diners'. A hushed lunch hour of tinkling teaspoons and murmured conversations followed. All in all a sanitised, Harvester-meets-old folks home experience- a great disappointment given the potential of this place.

21 Nov 2004 22:33