The Flying Dutchman — Restaurant in East Suffolk

Entered a packed pub with nowhere to sit - frustrating as for the hour we were there a table with a reservation notice on it sat empty for the entire duration. When a previously reserved table did become free and we sat at it, we were promptly barked at that it was still reserved - even though for that 20 minute period until we left, it remained empty! I love this pub,but it needs to work out a better way of reserving their tables. I've been to other places where they let you sit at the table until the time the table will actually be in use - I've no problem moving if those people turn up early. As their food proves more popular, it might be an idea to set tables up in 'the barn' outside - otherwise they're running the risk of losing customers and or...

Went for the first time for Sunday lunch, we were a party of 4 adults and 2 children. The initial service for the orders and the drinks were quick and efficient but due to it being a busy Sunday the food orders were quite slow. I had the beef and the rest were gammon. All were a great size and very tasty. We all praised how good the food was. For pudding we had the cheesecake and the sundae, again the wait times were long but without saying anything our bill had two desserts removed for the slower than normal service which was very nice for them to notice. They also offer a delivery service which we might try in the future. Overall a very nice meal and would definitely recommend...

Used to visit for Sunday roast on more than one occasion.Staff friendly. However having been this Sunday the outside approach from car park littered with a multitude of cigarette ends and rubbish is appalling. Waited for over 45mins for meal despite the restaurant being empty! Despite booking later arrivals seemed the have meals first. Enquiring as to where our meals we were told that there was 45 mins waiting time,not applicable to the late arrivals I presume! Eventually they packed our meal in takeaway containers! Since we had waited for an hour. Food was poor and mostly reheated! The roasts have considerably taken a downturn. And the word Sorry would not go amiss when...