As we head into spring, some people may be looking for a pub with a beer garden and play area that their children can enjoy/

Here is five of the best pubs with a beer garden and play area in Suffolk. 

1- The Crown

The Hartest Crown is part of the independently owned Gusto Pronto family and they are passionate about food, drinks and hospitality. 

The pub has a idyllic garden with an outdoor play area and plenty of room for everyone to join. 

Dogs are also welcome to join in the garden and activity sheets and crayons are available to keep children entertained.

Where: The Green, Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4DH

Opening times: Monday to Saturday 12:00- 23:00, Sunday 12:00- 22:30

Dogs are also welcome in the garden (Image: Google Maps)

2- Old Mill House Saxtead

This is a 17th century building with a large sun-catching garden.

Outside there is seating for you to enjoy the sun and a play area including an area to play football. 

They aim to use fresh, locally sourced ingredients and have a varied menu fit for everyone. 

Where: The Green, Saxtead, Woodbridge IP13 9QE

Opening times: Monday-Saturday 11.30am- 2.30pm, 6pm-10pm, Sunday 11.45am-8pm 

Outside there is seating and a play area including an area to play football (Image: Google Maps)

3- The Hare Inn 

The Hare Inn is a traditional country pub located at the northern end of Long Melford and just a short walk from Kentwell Hall and Melford Hall. 

They have an outdoor play area and plenty of colouring to keep little ones amused and their food is cooked fresh using local seasonal produce. 

Also, it is dog friendly with water bowls and dog treats. 

Where: High St, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9DF

Opening times: Monday 12:00 - 14:30, Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00, Friday -Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00, Sunday 12:00 - 19:00

The Hare Inn is also dog friendly as they have water bowls and dog treats (Image: Google Maps)

4- The Ufford Crown

The Ufford Crown is a family run pub and restaurant that uses seasonal produce from local suppliers. 

There is also a nice garden for you to enjoy your food and even a newly installed children's play area. 

It was selected in Estrella Damm's top 100 gastropubs in 2024 with the Suffolk establishment placing in 85th. 

Where: The Ufford Crown, High St, Ufford, IP13 6EL

Opening times: Wednesday- Friday 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10.30pm, Saturday 12pm-11pm and Sunday 12pm-9pm 

The Ufford Crown is a family run pubThe Ufford Crown is a family run pub (Image: Newsquest)

5- The Bramford Cock

This is a 15th century traditional pub that offers home-cooked foods that are locally sourced. 

They have a large outdoor play area so children are kept entertained. 

The Bramford Cock The Bramford Cock pub have an outdoor play area to keep children entertained(Image: Google Maps) Their restaurant accommodates for any occasion and they are dog friendly so all the family can join. 

Where: The Street, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4ED

Opening times: Monday: 3pm - 9pm (drinks only), Tuesday - Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
​​Sunday: 12pm - 8pm