The Sail Loft

Name: The Sail Loft
Address: 53 Ferry Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6HQ, Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1502 725713
Rating: 4.0

4.0

(1,097 reviews)

53 Ferry Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6HQ

+44 1502 725713 Official website

Accepts Credit Cards

Bar

Breakfast

British

Brunch

Dinner

Dog Friendly

Drinks

Free Wifi

Full Bar

Gluten free options

Highchairs Available

Live Music

Lunch

Mastercard

Mid-range

Outdoor Seating

Parking Available

Reservations

Restaurants

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Table Service

Takeout

Vegan options

Vegetarian friendly

Visa

Wheelchair Accessible

Restaurant

About

The Sail Loft is a charming beach‑side café‑bar‑restaurant and accommodation venue located on Ferry Road, Southwold. From 1 November 2024 to 17 April 2025 the restaurant welcomes guests Sunday to Wednesday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, and Thursday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm. With a relaxed, family‑friendly atmosphere, it offers a seasonal menu of locally sourced seafood, burgers, veggie options and artisan coffee, complemented by craft ales, wines and spirits. Its public and private parking, dog‑friendly policy and convenient proximity to Southwold Beach make it an ideal spot for a casual lunch, dinner or brunch. The property also hosts five well-appointed en‑suite bedrooms for overnight stays, providing guests with stunning views over dunes and marshes. Bookings can be made online via Res‑Diary or OpenTable, and takeaway orders are available from noon to 8 pm. The Sail Loft is run by celebrated Suffolk chef‑restaurateur Jonathan Nicholson, who brings culinary expertise and a warm hospitality focus to this popular coastal destination.

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