Nestled within the complex of buildings that comprise Thomas Gainsborough’s eighteenth-century merchant house, The Watering Place is a perfect tranquil spot for lunch, coffee or a piece of cake.

The Café and Bar are both located on the ground floor and boast glorious views out to Gainsborough's  beautiful, secluded gardens and its famous 400-year-old mulberry tree.

Tucked away upstairs, above the café in the timber-framed long gallery, we are creating a cosy live music listening room. This is the new exclusive home of “The Sudbury Sessions”.

The perfect pre-show dining experience...

Hosted by Ben and Steph, this family run cafè by day, will be evolving into an exclusive candle-lit dining experience just for the Sudbury Sessions live music nights.  Offering a fine À La Carte Menu in the evening before the concert begins... booking early is essential to avoid disappointment. 

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