Sarah's Guidebook
Eating Out (within 5 miles of Needham)
All of the places where we have eaten out locally. They are not in this guide if we haven't yet rated them. They vary in style but all provide a good meal.
This friendly pub is a few hundred yards from The Oasis. They serve food every lunchtime EXCEPT Monday and in the evenings on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. We have a menu in the apartment for guests to check out.
Food available:
Lunchtime 12-2pm (Tues to Sun)
Evening 5.30-8pm (Wed, Fri, Sat only)
The Red Lion
This friendly pub is a few hundred yards from The Oasis. They serve food every lunchtime EXCEPT Monday and in the evenings on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. We have a menu in the apartment for guests to check out.
Food available:
Lunchtime 12-2pm (Tues to Sun)
Evening 5.30-8pm (Wed, Fri, Sat only)
This is actually at Homersfield. Another pub which we particularly like for a meal.
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Black Swan
Church LaneThis is actually at Homersfield. Another pub which we particularly like for a meal.
The Broken Egg Cafe and Farm Produce
The last time we visited we had a super duper breakfast!
Japanese food is not all about sushi! We discovered this when we had a lovely meal here recently. Nice food, good service, cheerful staff.
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Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Take Away
74 London RdJapanese food is not all about sushi! We discovered this when we had a lovely meal here recently. Nice food, good service, cheerful staff.
JD Young Hotel
2-4 Market PlVery nice restaurant. Good service.
The Swan Inn Of Hoxne
Low StreetAnother lovely pub with a cozy atmosphere.
This is a recently opened Cafe & Bottle Pub. We have eaten there several times and were really impressed. They have extended their opening hours recently and now open in the evenings too.
Billingford horseshoes
This is a recently opened Cafe & Bottle Pub. We have eaten there several times and were really impressed. They have extended their opening hours recently and now open in the evenings too.
We absolutely love this place! They do a wonderful Sunday lunch but booking is essential.
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The Good The Bad And The Hungry
Vicarage RoadWe absolutely love this place! They do a wonderful Sunday lunch but booking is essential.
Eating Out (further afield e.g. Diss)
All places where we have eaten out but they are further away from home so require more time investment.
Old Ram Coaching Inn
Ipswich RoadNice atmosphere, super food. Seems a long way away but we know a short cut!!!
This is a fab breakfast, coffee and lunch venue which has the added interest of a delicatessen and specialist food offering.
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Goodies Food Hall
Wood LaneThis is a fab breakfast, coffee and lunch venue which has the added interest of a delicatessen and specialist food offering.
A really nice place to eat on the way to (or from) a day out in Norwich. Lots of easy access parking, and both indoor and outdoor dining. Not 'fine dining' but very acceptable. Located on the A140.
SugarBeat Eating House
A really nice place to eat on the way to (or from) a day out in Norwich. Lots of easy access parking, and both indoor and outdoor dining. Not 'fine dining' but very acceptable. Located on the A140.
Harleston Take-Away Food
Kam Moon Chinese
3 Church StChinese Take-away. Very popular.
Japanese food is not all about sushi!! We discovered this when we had a lovely meal here recently. Tasty food, good service, friendly staff.
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Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Take Away
74 London RdJapanese food is not all about sushi!! We discovered this when we had a lovely meal here recently. Tasty food, good service, friendly staff.
Taste Of Raj
20-24 Broad StNormans Fish & Chips
12 London RoadLovely fish & chips.
This is now called Pizza Plus. We've been going there for many years. If you like kebabs then this is the place for you!
Istanbul Kebab
9 The ThoroughfareThis is now called Pizza Plus. We've been going there for many years. If you like kebabs then this is the place for you!
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Harleston has recently been re-imagined as a cafe culture. With that in mind, I have included our local cafes here. We haven't visited them all personally, but are working on it!
JD Young Hotel
2-4 Market PlCoffee shop and restaurant.
This is a trendy, modern, small independent, cafe where people can come together for a light breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake. They serve amazing tasty food and have an idyllic garden used in the warmer months.
SOUL Cafe
This is a trendy, modern, small independent, cafe where people can come together for a light breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake. They serve amazing tasty food and have an idyllic garden used in the warmer months.
Harleston Tea Rooms co Ltd
Nice to pop in for tea and cake.
Mark's Cafe
This cafe has disabled parking outside
The Apiary Cake and Coffee House
3 The ThoroughfareVery pleasant, with outdoor seating.
Hungry Cat
LGBTQ+ friendly. Outdoor seating. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Definitely worth a look. A super place that serves all sorts of cooked food, as well as sandwiches and salad boxes if you are planning a day out or want something to take on your homeward journey.
Corner Café
Definitely worth a look. A super place that serves all sorts of cooked food, as well as sandwiches and salad boxes if you are planning a day out or want something to take on your homeward journey.
Beaches
These are the closest beach locations to us in Needham.
Covehithe Beach
This is a quiet and unspoilt beach.
Southwold is a lovely town to visit. It is the home of Adnams Brewery who make a popular range of beers e.g. Ghost Ship
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Southwold Pier
North ParadeSouthwold is a lovely town to visit. It is the home of Adnams Brewery who make a popular range of beers e.g. Ghost Ship
It's gorgeous and peaceful. A lovely place. Pay to park unless an National Trust member.
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National Trust - Dunwich Heath og Beach
Minsmere RoadIt's gorgeous and peaceful. A lovely place. Pay to park unless an National Trust member.
This is shown because some people may like a longer day trip.
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Great Yarmouth Strand
47 Collingwood RdThis is shown because some people may like a longer day trip.
Taxis & Buses
These are taxis which are available in the area. Please phone for a quote. Diss is a 10 mile journey from Needham.
Diss
These are taxis which are available in the area. Please phone for a quote. Diss is a 10 mile journey from Needham.
Please see screenshot of First Bus which is where you can find out about local bus services.
First Bus - Roundtree Way Depot
47 Roundtree WayPlease see screenshot of First Bus which is where you can find out about local bus services.
Fishing Lakes
For those who love a bit of fishing! The lakes are nearby (5 mins by car).
Harleston Wortwell and District Angling Club
For those who love a bit of fishing! The lakes are nearby (5 mins by car).