The Fleece - Babergh

We have lived in the area for nearly 4 years, and on our first visit to Boxford we noticed that the place had unfortunately closed. Then along came covid!. Finally we got to visit, early evening on Saturday and amazed to find a full bar, and friendly relaxed atmosphere. An old fashioned pub at its very best. We only had a drink, however food was available. Super dog friendly too, and will be returning regularly.

Just had two fillet steaks on steak night and opted for medium rare one with peppercorn and the other garlic butter. We eat out a fair amount and have to say that’s the best steak I’ve ever had in 42 years. Will definitely recommend this establishment to other people. Food excellent, service excellent... will always come back to this pub

Rarely do you walk into a pub and feel it could be your local within minutes. We were staying in Boxford and booked the Fleece for an early supper after a day of sightseeing. Sitting in the public bar we were made to feel completely at home by Aaron and the locals who extended a very warm welcome to us. The home-cooked food was excellent and the wine recommendation spot on. We will certain make a point of re-visiting if we are back in the area and may even make a special journey if the Supper Club mentioned in other posts happens again! We wish Aaron and Bex all the best with their new venture and it is clear that their talents and personalities will ensure that any establishment they run will quickly become the heart and soul of the village.

We ate here by accident. Friends recommended, thinking that we were booking the restaurant across the road, which appears to now be closed. They ate there in the summer. However, not disappointed. Read reviews and seem good. The pub area has retained a very traditional feel and it was busy, presumably with locals. The food came in a nice amount of time and the barman was very approachable and friendly and had good banter. The food portions were very decent and it was a reasonable price. Nice rose wine (not sure what it was now, but it was nice). I would definitely come back.

I stayed in Boxford for one week and ate at the Fleece pub three times. The service from Jules and Aron was wonderful. The ambiance was very nice and the food was out of this world, and very reasonable. They’re dog friendly which is great because it’s so difficult to get a good meal in a decent place sometimes when you have a dog in tow. If you’re anywhere in the vicinity, looking for a meal, i highly recommend you pop into the Fleece.