The Library
Housed in a stunning Grade II listed building that is the site of the first public library in Britain, The Library Bar and Grill offers high-quality modern English cuisine, specialising in fresh fish and meat cooked on a wood fired grill. Continue reading
The Lodge Restaurant & Bar
The Lodge Restaurant & Bar in North Tuddenham (off the A47 between Dereham and Norwich) is a discovery that has a deserved reputation as one of the best eateries in the area.
The menu features locally sourced, fresh produce, prepared by Head Chef Jason Pullen and his dedicated team (that includes Second Chef Alex Chapman, formerly at The Honningham Buck and Apprentice Poppie Mann, winner of a Young Chef Competition in 2010). Good beers, real ales and an extensive wine list round off the experience. Continue reading
Stower Grange Hotel
Locally renowned as a ‘special place’ to dine, the restaurant at Stower Grange offers a regularly changing, good value menu based on the best seasonal and local produce. Continue reading
River Green Café & Restaurant
A relatively new addition to the Norwich restaurant scene, River Green Café’s philosophy is ‘Eat well… Love Life… Tread Lightly’, promising ‘Vegetarian Food for Life’. Certainly this comes across through the imaginative menu and carefully considered, modern atmosphere. Open to all comers, you’ll find no dull vegan or veggie stereotypes here, thank you very much. Continue reading
Station Bistro
Enjoy hearty lunches and afternoon tea in a setting that captures (authentically - it occupies a restored 19th Century station building) a bygone era. Continue reading
The King’s Head, Brooke
From set-you-up-for-the-day weekend breakfasts to fresh sandwiches and hearty suppers, The King’s Head is perfectly suited to those who appreciate the finer things in life at a mellow pace. Continue reading
Olive Branch Bar & Restaurant
Though not strictly Norwich, the Olive Branch Bar & Restaurant is well worth the 10-odd mile journey.
Smart and welcoming with gentle contemporary leanings inside, the Olive Branch is fine dining with a relaxed and non-pretentious atmosphere. Priding itself on making the most of the plethora of fresh, good quality local produce on its doorstep, food is creative, delicious and beautifully presented. Menus change daily, with a specials board available. Continue reading
The Parson Woodforde
The restaurant is large and family-friendly, styled in a blend of the traditional and contemporary, with wooden beams and flooring alongside glitzy light fittings and purple tones. Head Chef Eden Derrick and Sous Chef Gregg Baker have devised a superb set of menus, including a Bar Menu of lighter bites, which include fresh ingredients almost exclusively sourced from within Norfolk. Continue reading
The Garden House
Throughout the day, the atmosphere is calm and peaceful - ideal for a working lunch or catching up with friends over coffee. The Garden House serves excellent homecooked food throughout the day at very reasonable prices. On Sunday, enjoy a delicious Roast with all the extras for a mere £7.50 (veggie option available). Wash it all down with a great selection of wines and ales. Continue reading
The Reindeer
Owners, brother and sister Dan and Kate say, “Our aim is deliver modern British Cooking without any frills or pretense, alongside a large range of world beers". Continue reading
St. Giles Bistro & Bar
Whether you are resident at the Hotel or not, the AA Rosette-recognised Bistro-style Restaurant and Bar are well worth a visit. Continue reading
The Murderers Café Bar
Breakfasts, filled baguettes, salads and jacket potatoes sit alongside ‘traditional’ pub-style food such as Curry, Chilli Con Carne, Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash and Burgers, all prepared and presented with care. On Sunday’s there is a traditional Roast. Continue reading
