Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club

Thyme & Tide Restaurant

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Good food
Great company
And one of the best views in Felixstowe

Sitting right at the mouth of the River Deben, Thyme & Tide is the restaurant at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club a relaxed place to eat, meet and enjoy a spectacular corner of the Suffolk coast.

You don’t need to sail to enjoy it.

Our restaurant welcomes members and their guests during the week, with Saturday and Sunday dining open to everyone. Whether you are walking at Felixstowe Ferry, meeting friends for lunch, celebrating with family or simply looking for somewhere a little different to eat, you are very welcome.

With panoramic views across the River Deben, Bawdsey and out towards the North Sea, it is a dining room with a setting that changes almost by the minute.

Boats come and go, tides turn, weather rolls across the water and there is always something to watch.

Food at the Ferry

Thyme & Tide is run by our House Manager Lynne Calver, with Head Chef Gavin Bennett leading the kitchen, supported by our friendly restaurant and bar team.

The emphasis is simple: good food, generous hospitality and a place people enjoy coming back to.

Our menus change regularly, allowing the team to offer different dishes throughout the year.

Wednesday evenings provide food for club members and their guests, Saturdays offer relaxed lunchtime dining, while Sundays have become particularly well known for our popular traditional roast.

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A white plate with sliced roast beef, roasted carrots, broccoli, and purple cabbage slaw. In the background, a table set with glassware, a wine bottle, and a small white pitcher, with a window showing an outdoor view of water and trees.

Our ‘Best Roast - Closest to the Coast’

Sunday lunch has become something of a Thyme & Tide institution.

Expect a proper Sunday lunch, with a choice of starters, main courses and desserts, including a vegetarian option and generous seasonal accompaniments.

Special dietary requirements can also be accommodated wherever possible simply let us know when you book.

Sunday lunch is popular, so advance booking is highly recommended.

More than a restaurant

Thyme & Tide is an important part of life at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club.

On sailing days it is somewhere to come back to after being on the water. At weekends it brings members, visitors, families and the wider Felixstowe community together.

Throughout the year the clubhouse also becomes part of club celebrations, open days, live music, barbecues and social events.

And you certainly don’t have to be a sailor to feel at home here.

That is really what we want Thyme & Tide to be: a great local restaurant that happens to sit inside a sailing club, rather than a restaurant only for sailors.

Members get a little more

Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club members receive discounts on food and drink at the club.

So if you find yourself becoming a regular — even if you never intend to set foot in a dinghy — it may be worth looking at our membership options.

Being part of FFSC is as much about community and enjoying the Ferry as it is about sailing.

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From The Galley to Thyme & Tide

Long-standing members and visitors may remember the restaurant simply as The Galley.

The Galley has been part of Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club life for many years — feeding sailors, families, visitors and generations of club members.

Today, that same spirit continues as Thyme & Tide.

The name may have changed and the clubhouse has entered a new chapter, including a major refurbishment which was made possible by a kind and generous donation form Philip Barnard a life time member of the club, however the principle behind it remains reassuringly familiar: good food, a warm welcome, great people and an extraordinary view.

So this isn’t really goodbye to The Galley.

It’s the next chapter.

Welcome to Thyme & Tide.

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Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know about eating, celebrating or holding an event at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club from opening times and bookings to dietary requirements, finding us and planning something special.

  • Wednesday evening
    18:00 to 22:00
    Members and guests only.

    Saturday lunchtime
    12:00 to 15:00
    Members, guests and the public.

    Sunday lunchtime
    12:00 to 16:00
    Members, guests and the public

    Opening times and menus can vary around special events and the sailing calendar, so please check our latest information before travelling.

  • Booking is strongly recommended, particularly for Sunday lunch.

    VISIT OUR BOOKING PORTAL

    To enquire about booking the venue for your special occasion email bar@ffsc.co.uk or telephone: 07435 697318 or 01394 283785.

  • Non-members are very welcome to dine with us at weekends. You don’t have to be a sailor to eat at Thyme & Tide either.

    The restaurant welcomes everyone on Saturdays and Sundays, while Wednesday evening dining is available to Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club members and their guests.

    Club members also receive a discount on food and drink.

  • Our menus change regularly, allowing the kitchen team to make the most of the season and keep things interesting for our regular diners.

    Our latest menus and special dining events are available here and shared through the Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club social channels.

    Sunday is home to our popular Best Roast nearest to the Coast, with a choice of starters, mains and desserts.

  • We want everyone to be able to enjoy eating with us.

    We can accommodate a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian options and other special dietary needs. Please tell us about any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when you book, so that the team can discuss what is available and prepare appropriately.

    If you have a serious food allergy, please speak directly to the team before ordering.

  • You’ll find us in a rather special spot at Felixstowe Ferry, overlooking the River Deben, Bawdsey and the North Sea.

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    The Ferry
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    Suffolk
    IP11 9RZ

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    Allow yourself a little time to enjoy the view when you arrive, it’s very much part of the experience. You may park for free in our carpark.

  • If you or one of your guests has particular accessibility requirements, please contact us before your visit.

    We would much rather have a conversation beforehand and make sure we understand what you need.

  • Families are very welcome.

    Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club is a community club, and Thyme & Tide is part of that community. If you’re bringing younger children or have particular requirements, simply let the team know when booking.

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  • The setting was absolutely beautiful. We wanted somewhere relaxed where our families could actually spend time together, and having the river right outside made the whole day feel incredibly special.

    Sarah & James — Wedding Reception

  • The team made a difficult day so much easier for us. Everything was taken care of quietly and thoughtfully, which meant we could simply concentrate on being with family and friends.

    Helen M. — Celebration of Life

  • We booked the club for my husband’s 60th and it was exactly what we’d hoped for — great food, a brilliant atmosphere and plenty of space for everyone to catch up. The views were a huge bonus!

    Rachel T. — Birthday Celebration

  • We held our team day here and it made such a change from a hotel meeting room. We got everything we needed to get done, had a really good lunch and being able to step outside beside the water completely changed the feel of the day.

    David P. — Company Away Day

  • From our first conversation to the day itself, everything felt easy and personal. Nothing felt like a standard package — the team listened to what we wanted and helped us create something that genuinely felt like ours.

    Emma & Tom — Private Celebration