Sutherland House Hotel and Restaurant

At Sutherland House, our mission is simply to provide good food in comfortable, contemporary surroundings.

We are proud to be part of the region’s developing understanding of the benefits of real food. Our ingredients are sourced locally and in season – and in publishing food miles on our menus, we ensure that this policy is fully quantifiable.

Our restoration of Sutherland House, one of Suffolk’s most historically important buildings, is testament to our commitment to protecting the heritage of Southwold and its surroundings.

Restaurant
Sutherland House is not just a fine dining establishment, it is a neighbourhood restaurant which serves local food for local people. Guests are welcome to drop in for a glass of wine and a plate of tapas in front of the fire; a gourmet sandwich; a home-made Red Poll beefburger, or a British classic dish – or to come for a three course meal. There are affordable and more expensive dishes, ranging from £5.25 for a sandwich to £16 for a main course.

Sutherland House is a fascinating building, rich in history and now restored to offer a resplendent venue for drinks, meals, functions and fabulous rooms.

Under the care of its owners, Peter and Anna Banks, this fine building has been given a new lease of life and now offers a gorgeous environment with wood burning stoves, rich fabrics, lovingly prepared food and a warm welcome.

Southwold
The award of a Borough Charter to Southwold by Henry VII in 1489 marked it as a working market town which it remains to this day. This, coupled with a vibrant community spirit, is perhaps why we love it so much.

For most of its history the main economic activity of the town was fishing and the town's magnificent church was built on the proceeds of herrings. While there is still a busy working harbour, Adnams and numerous other companies including shops, fashion designers, creative agencies, architects and the professions keep this bustling town active all year round.

In the nineteenth century the landed gentry of East Anglia built huge villas on South Green and Gun Hill for their households to relocate to during the summer. The holiday trade soon caught on and visitors came by coach to the Market Place, by narrow gauge railway from the main line at Halesworth or by steamer from London to the Pier, a service which still operates on a few days a year. Southwold remains a firm holiday favourite and people come back, year after year.

The very special combination of sky, sun, sea, dunes, marshes and peace has long attracted all kinds of artists, musicians, and writers. Others are attracted by the fabulous shopping, food and cultural events in Southwold and its surrounding area.

Southwold is special: let us help you make the most of it.



For more local information, please see:
Southwold Town Guide

Eating Out in Southwold Guide

Attractions in Southwold Guide

Shopping in Southwold Guide