The Duke of Marlborough, Somersham
The community pub at the heart of Somersham village is open Thursday to Sunday serving dinner and Sunday lunch in marquees. Chef Aaron Douglas and his team serve great value, locally sourced meals, all freshly cooked to order. There are pub classics - beer battered fish and chips, sausage and mash, 8oz rump steak, burgers and vegetable curry - as well as specials. Booking is advisable but not essential. thedukeofmarlborough.com
The Marquis at Layham, Hadleigh, has a sizeable terrace.
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The Marquis, Upper Layham
With a large terrace and lawn sloping down to the river, this is a lovely place to be on a warm, sunny day. If the weather doesn t oblige there are patio heaters and a small covered area. Choose from Cornish crab or Asian duck tacos, seared Scottish scallops or some Josper roasted Dorset snails, deep fried catch of the day, a gourmet burger, chalk stream trout teriyaki, Blythburgh Pork belly, fillet of beef We