The Cross Keys,

The Cross Keys is a friendly pub right in the centre of Aldeburgh, a short hop from the High Street and beach. The pub serves food daily from midday to 3 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. That simple inclusion is especially useful when the weather turns or the day needs a proper sit-down pause.

to 8 p.m. and dogs are welcome to join you in the bar while you eat. That straightforward access is the detail that turns a quick drink or meal into a genuine break for the whole group. It also removes the familiar doorway calculation over who waits outside with the dog while everyone else heads in.

Open daily from 11 a.m., it's an easy stop for a drink, lunch or dinner after a beach walk or a wander around town. Your dog can stay with you throughout, which makes this a practical, properly central base for refreshments without the usual split-shift logistics.