Once a haunt of smugglers, the Ship at Dunwich isn't just a great place to eat, drink, relax and get away from it all; it's also part of a great local story.

The pub is set in a quiet, idyllic village, surrounded by nature reserves, heathland and beach, and only the romantic ruins of Dunwich monastery hint at the fate of this once thriving medieval town and port, that was claimed by the waves because of coastal erosion - in particular during a couple of terrible medieval storms.

The romantics say that you can still hear the peal of the church bells from beneath the waves, and up to 9 churches were lost in the Saxon township, but whilst nobody can guarantee that, there are certain more earthly things that the current pub owners are always happy to provide. Real ales, real food and a real fire. Comfortable, traditionally furnished rooms, some with views across the sea or marshes. An enormous garden, dotted with fruit trees (including a 300 year old fig tree) and a beach that really is just a couple of minutes walk away.

Beers from local brewers including Adnams, Green Jack, Earl Soham and Nethergate.

Beer Festivals in March and September.