The setting is unique and the cuisine brings a contrast which is admirable and exciting at The Crooked Barn in Lowestoft. This 18th century thatched barn brims with character and is an excellent choice if you are staying in the Ivy House Country Hotel where it is located, or even if you're just a visitor there. The bright and sunny interior of the restaurant does its bit to create a cheery atmosphere which is in keeping with the kind of food that is available there, fresh, uncomplicated and tasty.

Using the best of local produce, they have crafted an imaginative menu with enough innovations to term the entire experience as 'new world cuisine in an old world setting' with an à la carte that features flash fried king scallops with fennel, leeks and crispy smoked bacon amongst the starters. The main course could include roast rack of lamb with garlic mash, roasted red peppers, thyme and caper sauce, ending with mango parfait with pineapple salsa.