If you want a good feed for a reasonable price, with lovely views then this is a great pub to go.
The pretty village of Waldringfield in Suffolk is quaint and peaceful, yet only 10 minutes from the A12. The Maybush Pub lies at the end of the road which runs through the village, and sits on the banks of the River Deben. It's extremely easy to find - you follow the main road until you get the end and if you get wet feet, you've gone too far!
The pub itself is pretty old (the original part of the building dates from the mid-14th century according to http://waldringfield.onesuffolk.net) and most of the interior really is charming with lots of nooks and crannies, beautiful views over the river, and a couple of cosy fireplaces (much appreciated when we went as it was bloody freezing that day!) Outside there is a huge terrace area with lots of tables overlooking the river. It's a really lovely spot in the summer, though it does get busy! There's a decent sized car park for pub patrons and also a pay and display opposite, so there's lots of space to park your ride.
Now to the food. We rocked up just before midday and the pub was already open with a few tables occupied and lots reserved. My family are not known for having sparrow-like appetites, with Grampie having a particular dislike for the tiny portions of "over-priced, poncy, mucked about rubbish" that many restaurants (and even some pubs) apparently serve these days! But he needn't have feared as the food at the Maybush is reasonably priced, down to earth and yummy! The portions are also anything but tiny, with Grampie (who opted for plaice and chips - £10.95) being presented with a piece of beautifully battered and fried fish which wasn't far off the size of your average dinner plate!
I was also hankering after something deep fried and fishy so I chose a dish of breaded seafood (£10.95) consisting of white fish goujons, scampi, scallops, prawns and calamari. It came with perfectly cooked chunky chips (actual chips, not potato wedges masquerading as chips), and fresh and crunchy salad. Again, it was a huge portion and I struggled to finish it, having to give in eventually and grudgingly leave a few chips for fear that my stomach would actually explode. It was hot, delicious, and really hit the spot. My mum went for Whitby scampi (£9.95) which she said was also scrummy.
Two of my bugbears are poor service and horrid toilets, neither of which are a problem at the Maybush. The staff were friendly, the food came out really quickly, and the loos were clean and had heating. Am I the only one that hates having to shiver when spending a penny??
The menu at the Maybush isn't particularly posh but I've never had a disappointing meal there and would unhesitatingly recommend it for anyone. There's a variety of pub-type dishes from homemade pies, lasagne, burgers etc, gorgeous looking sandwiches, and salads, and a daily changing range of specials (the anti-pasti sounded really tasty). There is also a tempting array of cakes and puddings which we were sadly too stuffed to fit in! They seem more than happy to cater for families with a fairly extensive children's menu. It was very busy when we left so it's probably worth booking if there's several of you, but if you're only a few and you don't mind waiting for a few minutes, it's a great place for an impromptu treat.
Definitely recommended - check it out!! www.debeninns.co.uk/maybush
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