A west Suffolk pub which recently underwent a major facelift has been named among the best in the UK.

The Packhorse Inn at Moulton, near Newmarket, has been named among the best pubs in Britain by the national newspaper The Guardian. 

The pub was closed for two months at the start of the year to allow a refurbishment and extension project costing about £1.5million to take place. 

More than 10 years ago, Chestnut Group founder and boss Philip Turner took over the pub as he was keen to save his local that had been a pivotal village hub. 

Inside the Packhorse Inn pubInside the Packhorse Inn pub (Image: Chestnut Group)

The pub is just a stone's throw away from Newmarket Racecourse and has a modern British menu. 

According to The Guardian, the menu is "excellent with Gluten Free and vegan options". 

It added: "The menu encompasses everything from 45-day dry-aged steaks to salads and a lip-smacking pineapple and rum tarte tatin."

The pub also landed a spot in the Michelin Guide for 2022, with the kitchen being congratulated for combining local and seasonal produce with sensibly-priced dishes.

In the summer a new eight-bedroom barn to the rear of the pub opened - taking the total number of rooms available to 16. 

The barn features large windows covering the length of the building which overlook the village green.

The Packhorse Inn is dog-friendly throughout, including in bedrooms.