The Flying Guardsman — Restaurant in Babergh

We love it at the TFG and have been multiple times. The staff are all super welcoming, food is outstanding and the atmosphere is 5 star. We have been to a few of there events as a family of 4 and always check on their Facebook page to see what's coming up next. The gardens are where we love to sit there is a pond which is well taken care of has a water feature and is lit up at night it's absolutley beautiful. Its Family friendly and dogs are welcome, treats for our four legged friends as well as a water bowl which Is always full. When going out I was worried incase there wasn't sky sports for the other half to catch up on the footy, but they have that sorted!! multiple screens and even one in the outside seating area, what more could you want?! ☆Great food ☆Great atmosphere ☆Family friendly ☆Dogs welcome ☆Venue hire available ☆Events every month (Live bands, festivals) ☆Cocktails ☆Veteran breakfasts ☆Value for money ☆Outdoor garden...

To be honest, as much as I very much admire the work and courage of our armed services, the idea of eating at a military-themed restaurant to relax in was not one I would personally have chosen but I shouldn't have been put off by the name, it's gently and tastefully decorated, the service is friendly, the food tastes good and its dog-friendly too (if you eat outside I believe but best to check first). There's a little more personal space for customers now as there are fewer tables in the dining spaces. I reserved my 5th star as I personally enjoyed a good read there in the past and the ability to linger and watch the world go by (and buy that second drink) and would like to see the free papers reinstated but perhaps that's a Covid19 precaution. I'm really glad to see that the premises is still a coffee shop and eatery and this is a good one. I will definitely come back again and check out the gardens and upstairs. Do give...

I assumed on the day the cook must have been ill and judging by previous reviews this is a possibility. Had a full English and I was heavily disappointed. I didn't say anything because I was part of a birthday party and didn't want to cause a scene, but the food was cold when served, the same as my fiances vegetatian plate being cold too. I had undercooked rubbery bacon, soggy mushrooms, and black pudding like it was scraped off the floor. The only thing I enjoyed was the sausage which was just about fully cooked. Mocha was also watery with no real flavour. For the price this was a huge let down that put me off...