Guidebook for Southwold
Food Scene
They have great coffee, bake their own bread on site and have the best lemon meringue pies.
28 locals recommend
Two Magpies Bakery Southwold
88 High StThey have great coffee, bake their own bread on site and have the best lemon meringue pies.
They have a relaxed, beach bar vibe with a great menu and a short walk over the dunes to the beach.
17 locals recommend
The Sail Loft Southwold
53 Ferry RoadThey have a relaxed, beach bar vibe with a great menu and a short walk over the dunes to the beach.
A formal, fish restaurant with on the High Street. Book early as it is usually busy.
11 locals recommend
Sutherland House
56 High StA formal, fish restaurant with on the High Street. Book early as it is usually busy.
Absolutely stunning Ice Creams and Cakes and they roast their own coffee too!
6 locals recommend
Harris & James
11 East StAbsolutely stunning Ice Creams and Cakes and they roast their own coffee too!
Great shop to explore all the Adnams Beers and a great cafe. They also have some wonderful wines!
24 locals recommend
Adnams Southwold Store and Café
4 Victoria StGreat shop to explore all the Adnams Beers and a great cafe. They also have some wonderful wines!
Buy a bacon roll, a crayfish sandwich and a great coffee, sit in a deckchair and watch the world go by.
Suzie's cafe
PromenadeBuy a bacon roll, a crayfish sandwich and a great coffee, sit in a deckchair and watch the world go by.
Rustic vibe with fish in tanks and a fresh fish counter if you want to take something away. Great sharing platters if you want to get down and dirty with your shellfish!
18 locals recommend
Sole Bay Fish Company
Rustic vibe with fish in tanks and a fresh fish counter if you want to take something away. Great sharing platters if you want to get down and dirty with your shellfish!
Drinks & Nightlife
Close to the flat and great for an Adnams Beer and a plate of Fish and Chips!
9 locals recommend
Sole Bay Inn Southwold
7 East GreenClose to the flat and great for an Adnams Beer and a plate of Fish and Chips!
Walk across the footbridge and enjoy a pint at The Bell Inn, Walberswick
14 locals recommend
Bell Inn Walberswick
Walk across the footbridge and enjoy a pint at The Bell Inn, Walberswick
Great for a Sunny day, sit out on the green and enjoy a drink. If you get the right spot you'll be able to see the sea across South green.
7 locals recommend
Red Lion Southwold
2 S GreenGreat for a Sunny day, sit out on the green and enjoy a drink. If you get the right spot you'll be able to see the sea across South green.
The Iconic Southwold Brewery, book ahead for tours and Gin Making classes!
21 locals recommend
Adnams Southwold
East GreenThe Iconic Southwold Brewery, book ahead for tours and Gin Making classes!
Sightseeing
You'll be able to see the beam of the Lighthouse if you stand outside the flat at night time. A truly iconic piece of Southwold and it is sometimes open for tours.
21 locals recommend
Southwold Lighthouse
Stradbroke RoadYou'll be able to see the beam of the Lighthouse if you stand outside the flat at night time. A truly iconic piece of Southwold and it is sometimes open for tours.
Great for sightseeing, great for 2p machines and great for the quirky 'under the sea show' (which isn't under the sea)!
89 locals recommend
Southwold Pier
North ParadeGreat for sightseeing, great for 2p machines and great for the quirky 'under the sea show' (which isn't under the sea)!
Parks & Nature
Great for children, this play area sits between the flat and the High Street. The Ice Cream van pulls up occsaionally. a great spot if you ever get bored of the beach!
Tibby's Green Playground
3 Field Stile RdGreat for children, this play area sits between the flat and the High Street. The Ice Cream van pulls up occsaionally. a great spot if you ever get bored of the beach!
Entertainment & Activities
Take a ride in a high speed RIB, that is driven out from the mouth of the River Blyth into the open sea. Not for the timid!
10 locals recommend
Coastal voyager
3 Southwold HbrTake a ride in a high speed RIB, that is driven out from the mouth of the River Blyth into the open sea. Not for the timid!
A short journey in the car. If you are looking for something to entertain the kids just out of Southwold, this is a good option!
92 locals recommend
Africa Alive!
Whites LaneA short journey in the car. If you are looking for something to entertain the kids just out of Southwold, this is a good option!
Pleasurewood Hills
Leisure WaySuffolk's only Amusement Park, its not quite Alton towers.
Getting Around
Bike Hire and Surf Hire, check before you go as it opens seasonally.
Southwold Surf School & Bicycle Hire
Ferry RoadBike Hire and Surf Hire, check before you go as it opens seasonally.
Essentials
Co-op Food - Southwold
2 Market PlaceFew minutes walk, the co-op has lots of day to day essentials.
Great Deli stocking pies, cheese, cured meats and a fantastic salad bar.
6 locals recommend
The Black Olive Delicatessen Ltd
80B High StGreat Deli stocking pies, cheese, cured meats and a fantastic salad bar.