Lady Florence is Suffolk’s floating restaurant - a beautiful traditional river cruiser offering unforgettable breakfast, lunch, supper and dinner cruises from historic Orford Quay. Step aboard for slow, scenic dining on the water, where locally inspired food meets big skies, wildlife, and proper old-school river magic.
Unlike ordinary dining, this experience moves at the gentle pace of the river - shaped by timeless Suffolk charm rather than the clock. In summer, relax on deck with a chilled drink as the light dances across the water; in winter, settle inside beside the cosy log burner while the landscape slips quietly by. Lady Florence operates all year round, and every season brings its own quiet magic.
Choose from a two- or three-course river experience, freshly prepared on board using the finest local produce as you glide beneath big skies, across shifting marshes and past ever-changing wildlife. Dining is complemented by a carefully curated wine list, including a handpicked selection of South African wines chosen especially for Lady Florence. If you have any special dietary needs, simply let us know in advance and we will take care of everything.
With ample space on deck, in the wheelhouse and in the comfortable dining saloon, you will have the perfect vantage point to enjoy the views and observe seals, spoonbills, wading birds… and if you are lucky, even a porpoise. Every cruise includes a gentle, engaging skipper’s commentary, weaving together stories of castles, smugglers, wartime secrets, and the fascinating history of the Suffolk Coast alongside the wildlife that now calls it home.
Lady Florence is available for private charter celebrations, or you can book individually and share the journey with fellow guests who appreciate a slower, more thoughtful way of exploring the river. Children are very welcome on board, and we are also proudly dog friendly.
This isn’t just a meal. It is an unforgettable Suffolk river experience - dining, scenery, wildlife and history, all rolled into one beautifully peaceful journey.