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A Suffolk-based group of individual inns. All of the properties have been subject to substantial investment upon acquisition.

Dog friendly • Family friendly
Open 7 days a week • Food served all day, every day

Download our Deben Inns app for offers, loyalty rewards, and loads more! The Deben Inns story began in 1992 whilst the Lomas family were running the The Wilford Bridge at Melton. The next step came when the business acquired the lease of The Maybush Inn, Waldringfield, in October of 1997. Seen by many as the flagship of Deben Inns, the success of the Maybush lead to a further acquisition in 2001, in the form of the Butt & Oyster at Pin Mill. Four years later, The Fox Inn at Newbourne came on board and The Coach & Horses at Melton was procured in early 2011. Most recently, in the summer of 2013, the Swan at Westerfield has joined the group as the business continues to grow. The facilities have been modernised, allowing for a more pleasant working environment and a better customer experience, and the decor has been crafted to reflect the history and individuality of each of the Inns. From the cosy, cottage like feel of the fox - where horseshoes adorn a grand open fireplace - to the Maybush – bedecked with navigational wallpaper and a strong maritime theme - each Inn has a unique charm. Our ethos at Deben Inns is to run each pub with the emphasis very much focused on providing great food, with friendly service, at good value. In addition to this, beautiful and peaceful surroundings will only enhance the experience of visiting a Deben Inn. We believe it's very important to keep the individuality of each pub intact. Each team of chefs are encouraged to incorporate their own ideas and style of cooking, under no constraints and this means when visiting each of our Inns, there is always a variety of choices, prepared in an original style. Making the most of local produce and ingredients keeps our food fresh and ensures quality. We use fish that's caught off the Suffolk coast and our meats come from local butchers and farmers. Strawberries picked in Newbourne go from plant to plate in a matter of hours. We believe all of this makes a big difference to our food and continue to use locally sourced products where possible. Real ales and fine wines are chosen to compliment our settings and menus. Guest ales are a feature of ours Inns and each pub has a different range to choose from. These are mainly sourced from Adnams of Southwold and with each sip, you can almost smell the fresh sea air. In addition to the ales, we have a varied selection of wines originating from New Zealand, Chile, Australia, Italy and France, and our range is sure to appeal to the palette. All of the pubs welcome families and dogs, cater for the disabled and have ample parking on site. We also offer a range of coffees and teas, even hot chocolates for the children. Hope to see you at one of our Inns soon.

Have you tried our Picpoul De Pinet? Crisp, zesty and refreshing, with flavours of lemon, lime, green apple and a hint o...
14/10/2026

Have you tried our Picpoul De Pinet?

Crisp, zesty and refreshing, with flavours of lemon, lime, green apple and a hint of sea spray. It has that lovely citrus freshness you might enjoy in a Sauvignon Blanc, but with a slightly softer, more subtle fruitiness and a clean, mineral finish.

Perfect for seafood, sunny afternoons or simply enjoying a chilled glass!

Even better we’ve got our W**E WEDNESDAY offer running!
Buy 2 large glasses get the 3rd FREE! Exclusively available on the Deben Inns app every Wednesday.

YOUR DINNER PLANS JUST GOT 33% BETTER.Forget cooking. Forget the washing up. Come hungry.Our panko butterflied chicken w...
13/10/2026

YOUR DINNER PLANS JUST GOT 33% BETTER.

Forget cooking. Forget the washing up. Come hungry.

Our panko butterflied chicken with lime & coriander sticky rice, Asian salad, avocado mayo and candied chillies is waiting for you at The Butt & Oyster.

Get 33% OFF FOOD every Monday and Tuesday from 4pm.

Exclusively with the Deben Inns app.

Send this to someone who owes you dinner.

Well, we certainly hoped we’d be swimming in giant pumpkins by now! But while this year’s weather has been rather lovely...
10/10/2026

Well, we certainly hoped we’d be swimming in giant pumpkins by now!
But while this year’s weather has been rather lovely for b**r garden dining, it hasn’t exactly been ideal for growing pumpkins.

We’ve had some brilliant photos and messages from those who’ve had growing success, but we’ve also heard from lots of you whose pumpkins sadly didn’t survive the heatwave and hosepipe restrictions.

So, we’ve decided it’s only fair to mix things up!

Best Grown Pumpkin
For those who’ve managed to nurture their pumpkin from seed to something special, we still want to see your growing efforts!

Best Decorated Pumpkin
Not had much luck in the growing department? Don’t worry! Get creative, grab a pumpkin and show us your decorating skills instead.

Everyone has a chance to join in! 🧡

How to enter
It’s easy! Simply snap a photo of your pumpkin and share it on Facebook or Instagram Stories, tagging Deben Inns so we can see your entry.

Competition closes: Sunday 1st November
Judging: Our winners will be chosen from the photos shared with us on social media, so make sure you tag us in your Stories!

09/10/2026

POV: It’s Friday and you’ve just found out fish & chips are only £12…

A behind-the-scenes look at how we make your Friday favourite, freshly prepared and b**r-battered to golden perfection.

Get our fish & chips offer on the Deben Inns app from 3pm, available to eat in or takeaway.

Available at The Swan, The Maybush, The Wilford Bridge and The Butt & Oyster.

The only question is… who are you bringing?

07/10/2026

EPISODE 8/8 Butterfly Panko Chicken Breast + Fernlands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

📍 Butt & Oyster

We’ve made it to the final episode!

This week, Dale is pairing our delicious Butterfly Panko Chicken Breast with Fernlands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

A crisp, vibrant Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s Marlborough region, with refreshing citrus and tropical fruit notes that make the perfect match for our golden, crispy panko chicken.

Butterfly Panko Chicken Breast ÂŁ19.45
Fernlands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ÂŁ9.45 per 125ml

And, of course, it wouldn’t be W**e Wednesday without the deal… 👀

EXCLUSIVELY via the Deben Inns App:
Buy 2 large glasses, get the rest of the bottle FREE!

That’s 8/8 done!
And what a way to finish our W**e Wednesday pairings!

What do you think of Dale’s final pairing?

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33% OFF FOOD continues this week! Join us Monday & Tuesday evenings from 4pm and enjoy 33% off food across the group, ex...
05/10/2026

33% OFF FOOD continues this week!

Join us Monday & Tuesday evenings from 4pm and enjoy 33% off food across the group, exclusively through the Deben Inns app.

It’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself to something a little more extravagant… like this 28-day aged ribeye steak at The Swan at Westerfield, served with roasted tomatoes, petit pois, classic-cut chips and crispy b**r-battered onion rings.

📲 Simply book through the Deben Inns app and make the most of your midweek treat!

Available Monday & Tuesday evenings from 4pm. T&Cs apply.

GET A HEAD START ON CHRISTMAS!Spend £10 on Deben Inns Gift Vouchers this October and you’ll get 1 raffle entry for your ...
01/10/2026

GET A HEAD START ON CHRISTMAS!

Spend £10 on Deben Inns Gift Vouchers this October and you’ll get 1 raffle entry for your chance to WIN a £350 Deben Inns gift voucher!

Online? You will be entered automatically.
Buying in person? Just ask our team to enter.
Corporate gifting? You’re included too.

The more you spend, the more chances you have to win.

BUY EARLY. GIFT BETTER. BE IN WITH A CHANCE TO WIN.

Corporate gifting: [email protected]

30/09/2026

EPISODE 7/8 Moules Frites + Picpoul de Pinet

📍 The Maybush- Waldringfield

This week, Dale is pairing our delicious Moules Frites with Picpoul de Pinet A crisp, refreshing white w**e with bright citrus notes that perfectly complements the fresh, briny flavours of this French classic.

Moules Frites ÂŁ19.95
Picpoul de Pinet ÂŁ9.45 per 125ml

And, of course, it wouldn’t be W**e Wednesday without the deal…

EXCLUSIVELY via the Deben Inns App:
Buy 2 large glasses Get the rest of the bottle FREE!

7/8 done. Just 1 more pairing after this!

What has Dale picked for Episode 8/8? đź‘€

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Our fantastic 33% off food offer has rolled out at all our pubs! Available Monday & Tuesdays from 4pm Exclusively availa...
28/09/2026

Our fantastic 33% off food offer has rolled out at all our pubs!

Available Monday & Tuesdays from 4pm
Exclusively available via our app.

Book your next visit via the link in our bio đź”—

25/09/2026

A day at Stokes!

Earlier this week, we took some of our chefs, front of house and management team to the Stokes site in Rendlesham for a brilliant day of tasting, touring and discovering.

From product tastings and a factory tour to a delicious lunch from their development chefs, plus meeting the rescue animals who call the site home!

We’re proud to use Stokes as our local sauce supplier across all our sites, and our chefs came away full of inspiration (and a few new ideas for our upcoming menus ).

Thank you, , for the fantastic hospitality and a brilliant day!

Address

The Maybush Inn
Woodbridge
IP12$

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