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The Unruly Pig

Suffolk, Bromeswell - Modern British / Italian - Pub - £££

Smart, art-filled roadside pub delivering serious 'Britalian' food

Overall Rating: Very Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

A roadside pub where superlative cooking, sharp service and stylish plates of food meet a dose of easy irreverence. The name’s a giveaway, as is the art that fills the walls, starting with a bronze pig’s derrière behind the bar, a new piece that’s part of a smart post-lockdown refurbishment. Have fun here, and eat seriously well too. Come for the velvetiest of veloutés, perhaps leek and potato with the salty pep of smoked haddock and a garlicky crostino, or the pub’s ever-popular white onion soup accompanied by a savoury bonbon (perhaps ham hock or blue cheese). Snack on crisp arancini filled with gentle Taleggio and ‘nduja that’s fiery with Calabrian chillies. Pasta is made with silky finesse and, this being a broadly ‘Britalian’ kitchen, it’s given good billing: strands of tonnarelli might come with crab and freshening chilli, lime and spring onion; a raviolo could be packed with rabbit and a flavour-balancing gremo...

A roadside pub where superlative cooking, sharp service and stylish plates of food meet a dose of easy irreverence. The name’s a giveaway, as is the art that fills the walls, starting with a bronze pig’s derrière behind the bar, a new piece that’s part of a smart post-lockdown refurbishment. Have fun here, and eat seriously well too.

Come for the velvetiest of veloutés, perhaps leek and potato with the salty pep of smoked haddock and a garlicky crostino, or the pub’s ever-popular white onion soup accompanied by a savoury bonbon (perhaps ham hock or blue cheese). Snack on crisp arancini filled with gentle Taleggio and ‘nduja that’s fiery with Calabrian chillies. Pasta is made with silky finesse and, this being a broadly ‘Britalian’ kitchen, it’s given good billing: strands of tonnarelli might come with crab and freshening chilli, lime and spring onion; a raviolo could be packed with rabbit and a flavour-balancing gremolata; tubular paccheri could be served with a rich venison ragù.

Steak and chips – this is a pub after all – often gets the Italian treatment, so well-rested sirloin might be ‘tagliata’, served sliced across the grain. The accompanying Parmesan chips are criminally pinchable, the bone-marrow sauce deeply savoury. To finish, vanilla panna cotta fits the Italian bill, but go British with a rhubarb crumble, or choose a magnificent chocolate délice with a sweetness-tempering espresso sorbet. Sunday roasts are delivered with a touch of elegance and sophistication as well as a keen eye for provenance, while Europe leads the way when it comes to the notable wine list. Tapping into the expertise of the well-led front-of-house team yields delicious rewards, with monthly changing 125ml pours, in particular, enabling exploration.

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Y Anderson

6 October 2024

Exciting pairings – flavours cleverly put together, creating dishes I’ve never tried before - or thought would marry up so perfectly. Obviously, a result of the use of excellent quality and fresh, seasonal ingredients. I love the fact that they use local produce wherever possible. And if you’re going to sit for a couple of hours enjoying your delicious meal, you’ll love the comfortable chairs. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the décor is cool and chic, with hip, interesting, eclectic art...
Exciting pairings – flavours cleverly put together, creating dishes I’ve never tried before - or thought would marry up so perfectly. Obviously, a result of the use of excellent quality and fresh, seasonal ingredients. I love the fact that they use local produce wherever possible. And if you’re going to sit for a couple of hours enjoying your delicious meal, you’ll love the comfortable chairs. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the décor is cool and chic, with hip, interesting, eclectic artwork. But best of all are the friendly, welcoming staff from the moment you enter (you’re forgiven for thinking the friendly person who greeted you so warmly at the door was your waiter and not the ACTUAL owner, Brendan Padfield!) just when you think things can’t get any better, out pops Chef Patron. Perfect dining experience.
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VENUE DETAILS

Orford Road
Bromeswell
Suffolk
IP12 2PUGB

01394 460310

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Parking, Credit card required

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