The Bush Inn - Babergh

My husband and I took the kids here for dinner last week. We had the bouillabaisse and the kids had lamb tagine both of which were delicious. The pub hasn’t been open long so there were no menus etc but both the kids and us had a really lovely evening

First I must say that this pub has recently reopened with new owners. I visited with my partner on Sat 15 April 23; one week after it had reopened. We had made a reservation thinking it may be busy but it was pretty quiet. There was one person at the bar and two other couples eating. We ordered drinks at the bar on arriving, a bit slow but not bad. We were shown to our table. After 10 mins a waitress arrived to take our order. We hadn’t received any menus so I asked for 'a couple of menus '. We were told that they did not have menus and that all the options were on the chalk board in the bar area. The waitress started to read out the options but this was too fast to understand. We asked the waitress for a few minutes so that we could look on the board and make our choice. The waitress left and we got up to check-out the board. While we were looking at the board, a lady came out of the kitchen area who I assume she was the owner. She was immediately very rude and aggressive to me saying that she didn’t appreciate me being rude to her staff. I was shocked as all I had done was ask for two menus and then said we would look at the board and choose. This lady informed me that the waitress was in the kitchen in tears. I asked what I had done to upset the waitress but she would not answer or give me any details of what I was supposed to have done. I offered my apologies if I had done or said anything to upset the waitress and asked her to speak with the waitress to find out. She refused. The other diners, who had witnessed this exchange were shocked. This lady was so rude that my partner and I decide to leave. I paid for our drinks then returned to our table to collect our coats when the lady said, very loudly, ‘that’s for the best’. I very calmly suggested to her that maybe she should have spoken with me to find out what had happened before being so aggressive and rude. I can only assume that I was mistaken for another person. My partner and I both left and will never return. I cannot speak for the food as we never eat there.

We had an amazing Sunday lunch in the sun. Every dish was perfectly cooked and bursting with delicious flavors. The lemon crème brûlée at the end was absolutely divine. The pub itself is charming and the hosts were delightful. Definitely recommend paying a visit!

Great tapas with wholesome and flavorful dishes – the best I've had in a long time! The venison meatballs, prawns, scallops, and salmon were all delicious. The bread and olives were also top-notch. It's clear the chef knows what they're doing. The service was friendly, the dining area was cozy and comfortable, and the decor was fantastic. Prices start at £3 per dish, which is a great deal. My family loved it and we will definitely be back. This is a pub to keep an eye on for its fantastic food and wine selection.

I really loved the changes they made to The Bush! They have a fantastic selection of real ales and local wines. The food was excellent, although it did take a little while to come out - not a big deal as I wasn't in a rush. I'll definitely be trying more dishes from the menu and can't wait to go back.