The Bildeston Crown
High Street, Bildeston, Suffolk, IP7 7EB -
Up to
150 guests
About Venue
Nestled in the heart of the Suffolk country side, this 15th century coaching inn provides an idyllic setting for the perfect wedding day.
Here at The Bildeston Crown, we understand that choosing your venue is a very big decision. It is the foundation of creating your perfect day, so we understand the importance of every single detail that is needed to provide that memorable experience for you and your guests.
If you are looking for a stylish country wedding with a difference, there is no better place than The Bildeston Crown to celebrate your special day.
Reception
If you are planning a small and intimate celebration, our cosy Green room is available for up to 18 guests. Alternatively we have Ingram’s room for up to 34 seated guests also with access to a private courtyard.
Our luxurious fully dressed marquee is also available for up to 150 guests, this is the perfect area for larger weddings or evening celebrations.
Our experienced wedding coordinator will work with you to create your dream day along with our Award winning chef, Chris Lee. We offer a wide range of delicious menu options, whether it be a set menu or a more informal barbecue option, we cater for all tastes.
Accommodation
When the evening comes to an end what better way to relax than in one of our 12 individually designed rooms, offering you luxury baths, large fluffy towels, sound system and flat screen TVs.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 150
Location
Reviews
- Joy TatemAugust 2025
Lovely courtyard, extensive gardens. Indoor dining area looked good.. food was fantastic as we're the staff. Would recommend going
- A HallAugust 2025
Heres the thing.... we have stayed before, several times.. old ownership... However, now, somewhere we thought would would be hard to beat, has got better. Great menu, lighter and great mixture, re decorated since our last visit, fresher.. lighter. More....at ease with itself Full on a wet Sunday afternoon, live music in the courtyard... a final point... appropriate in a way and 12/10 for us burnt basque cheesecake....not at all what you may anticipate.... better...love it...Again
- FTF radioJune 2025
This is totally a top class pub, 16 century coach house and it is amazingly preserved and a real shinning jewel in this beautiful little village it is amazing, the food is priced as you would imagine in a top award winning pub, but that doesn't mean everything on the menu is expensive. If you want lobster and champagne you could get it but you will have to pay lobster and champagne prices. They do village nights burger and a pint at a reasonable price and lots of events and festivals. It is quite a formal looking place but apart from being called sir which I am not used to you don't feel out of place not being as smartly dressed as the staff. It has a huge outside space as well a few places to tuck into a patio bar and big beer garden. It has event space and rooms to stay in as well.I can't comment because I haven't used these but if they are anything like the pub and restaurant then I would imagine they are amazing. Be amazing for a special meal or a light lunch. Also just great to try the selection of beers from the local brewery and some good others on tap and bottled. Good wine selection. Friendly locals It really has everything.
- simon nicholsSeptember 2025
Stopped for lunch mid week, and the food was fabulous. Two courses beautifully presented. A talented chef for sure. We also caught the Tour of Britain cycle ride fight outside the pub which was an added bonus!
