The Old Mariner, Woodbridge

Official site of The Old Mariner - www.theoldmariner.co.uk

Official site of The Old Mariner - www.theoldmariner.co.uk

Very attractive old backsteet inn, comprising a cosy and traditional bar with a small dining area behind and another room at the back. Split-level beer garden to the rear - part patio (under cover), but mostly grassed. Pride, Wherry, Youngs Ordinary, Spitfire and Wolf Straw Dog (£3.20).

Low ceilinged, flag floored, comfortable old pub with tobacco coloured walls, lots of “stuff” some of it nautical, old bottles, stone jugs, a piano in the corner, settles, pews and an eclectic mix of chairs and tables, quarry tiled floor, a passion for rugby and a collection of five well kept ales on handpump are part of what makes this a proper pub. The beers are national and regional brands but none the worse for that, Adnams, Youngs, London Pride and Spitfire being the standards with a rotating guest on the end pump. There is a food oriented double room at the rear decorated with more nautical prints. Quiet when I was in but I was told by locals that it does get very busy due to the quality of the beer.