The Coach and Horses, Melton, will attend national awards

The Coach & Horses in Melton, near Woodbridge, was named as the county winner of the prestigious award in April. 

Now, staff members are set to head to the national awards ceremony in London to find out if they will take home the much-coveted regional or national prize for 2023.

"It felt amazing just to have the recognition," said pub director Sam Lomas.

"We are over the moon and happy just to be amongst the crowd at the awards ceremony."

The menu serves a range of food, with mains starting at £13.95 (Image: Sam Lomas)

Five members of the team will attend, including Mr Lomas. 

He thanked their customers for the support they have received: "We have a really loyal customer base.

"They're proud of what we do and their recognition is a huge boost."

The pub has just announced a new summer menu, which includes a steak and ale pudding, smoked fish platter, and aubergine parmigiana.

Their seasonal Christmas menu was very popular. Now, they have announced a summer menu. (Image: Sam Lomas)

Its two-course set menu is extremely popular at £16 for two courses, and is served Monday - Saturday.