The Shepherd and Dog in Stowmarket is simple and unpretentious but there's also an air of casual sophistication in the atmosphere, leaving you with the impression that you've entered somewhere special indeed. This remarkable country pub provides an excellent dining experience with its range of delicious, home cooked fare sourced from fresh, local produce. The bar provides a more informal ambience, definitely a spot for lounging with friends and nibbling on tasty snacks.

The AA rosette awarded restaurant offers British and French cuisine with the proverbial twist, and starters could typically be tian of avocado and crayfish with lemon, cucumber and tomato mayonnaise. Moving on to the main course, there's the grilled fillet of salmon with carrot puree, topped with a ginger, lemon and mango vinaigrette and the brandy snap basket with vanilla ice cream and nectarines in hot butterscotch sauce rounds off the meal with aplomb. The eclectic wine list offers choices from across the world with some priced quite reasonably.