1066 at the Chequers in South Norfolk

We went for a birthday lunch and we were hugely impressed with the whole set up. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding in every respect. We would not hesitate to recommend and look forward to seeing you again soon.

What an amazingly lucky find! We booked Afternoon Tea here at relatively short notice, after deciding on a trip out to nearby Bressingham Gardens. We used a Buy A Gift Voucher (a Mother’s Day gift), which I’m sometimes hesitant about, but were welcomed by the owners into their beautifully presented ‘pub’. The sandwiches were fresh and appetising, the cakes so tempting. And what we couldn’t finish was boxed up for us to enjoy later at home. The experience couldn’t have been improved upon, in my opinion!

We went to Cafe 1066 to use a voucher for afternoon tea for 2. My daughter decided she would like to join us at short notice. I phoned ahead to warn the owners and they assured me they could add extras to our tea but this would not be covered by our voucher. On the day we were welcomed into this beautiful place and served our afternoon tea in good time. The tea itself was delicious and incredibly generous portions for us. My daughter loved it and the owners waived the fee for the extra bits when it came to payment which we felt was very generous. All in all we would highly recommend.

We had been given some 'buyagift' vouchers for afternoon tea, and were staying in Suffolk, so we found that the nearest place that we could use the vouchers was 1066 at the Chequers. From start to finish, the whole experience was utterly sublime. When we booked, the lady I spoke to could not have been more helpful, and made it feel like I was booking something very special. My wife and 2 friends were booked in for 1.00pm on 26th June 2024. We had spent the morning at the Steam Museum at Bressingham, just a hundred yards down the road, so we were ready for our early tea. For a start, the building is spectacular - half timbered and thatched, and in spite of the very hot weather, it was cool inside, and furnished with antique furniture and tastefully chosen furnishings. We were welcomed with sparkling wine and shown to our large table in the lovely dining room. When we were settled, the sandwiches and cakes arrived. There was a really good selection of sandwiches, beautifully made on fresh, granary bread with cucumber and cream cheese, ham and mustard and smoked salmon. There were also small, savoury tarts to go with them. The scones were warm and very fresh, with clotted cream, jam and butter, followed by a fantastic selection of small and beautifully made cakes. We were given refills of sparkling wine and then our preference of tea or coffee. The whole affair was very leisurely and relaxed, and the hosts could not have been more welcoming and attentive. A truly special experience, which I can not recommend highly enough. As a footnote, my wife and I treated ourselves to afternoon tea at the five star Reid's Palace in Madeira in April 2024. Frankly, the quality of the meal at Reid's fell a long way short of that at 1066 at The Chequers, and I don't say that lightly. Thank you for a truly special experience.

We had been given an Afternoon tea. And book in at the hostelry, the surroundings were inviting and comfortable, the staff, very friendly & accommodating. Highly recommended.

We have just returned from a delicious afternoon tea, it was well worth the journey from our home in North Norfolk. We were given a very friendly welcome, the surroundings are beautiful, and the food on offer was really lovely. My husband particularly enjoyed the meringues, (he ate two) and the warm scones were delightful. I would recommend this venue to everyone.

Visited this charming country pub on a Saturday afternoon. We had booked afternoon tea for my friend's birthday which we thoroughly enjoyed. A glass of prosecco was included and the three tier selection of cakes and sandwiches was very nice. The cakes were delicious as were the warm fruit scones. We were made to feel very welcome by the staff and the surroundings were comfortable and relaxing. The tartlet being warm and a little more variety in the sandwich fillings would have made this a 5 star experience, without question. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Afternoon tea… A 5 star experience from beginning to end. Very attentive staff and super fresh sandwiches and pastries. Nothing was too much trouble, including boxing up what we couldn’t manage at the time. A fabulous venue too with great decor and spotlessly clean. We will return! Thank you very much!

The place looks lovely from the outside in the frosty weather, sadly the reception was just as frosty! We arrived to be told that we could only have light bar food for a very limited menu and that we could only sit in a very small seating area, which was not big enough for our party The drinks were extremely expensive, nearly £20 for a glass of wine and a Guinness. In addition the lighting flickering could have caused an epileptic fit!! My advice would be to not call it a bar and restaurant because it clearly isn’t!

Went for a Red Letter Day Afternoon Tea, with bubbles 🥂. From the moment we arrived , the lady made us feel very welcome, very attentive and oozed with experience and top rated service. The home baked quiche tart was excellent, lovely crisp pastry, and the sandwich fingers were also if a high quality. As were the home made patisseries. The room was very clean and decorated to a high quality , would definitely go back for another visit , well done, so nice to be served so well .

An excellent lunch for a large group of 19 Red Hat Ladies. The food was hot, tasty and well presented, service was friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend The Chequers for group dining. Thank you for a great experience!

Decided to try this restaurant for a birthday lunch for my daughter and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was inviting and comfortable, the service was excellent - very accommodating, efficient and friendly - and the food was a delight. Five very happy customers! I shall be visiting again.

Despite some other very negative reviews, we were pleased with our afternoon tea experience. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. We were the only guests there and it was really nice to have it to ourselves. The background music was nice and the staff were friendly and helpful. Our afternoon tea was a gift voucher that we’d booked in advance and it included bottomless bubbles. My wife had 3 glasses of fizz and the English Breakfast tea was really nice too..real tea leaves not tea bags. The sandwiches were tasty and fresh and the savoury tarts were really nice too. The scones themselves were ok, but we figured they had been reheated rather than freshly made. The cakes and other pastries were nice enough although we couldn’t finish them all and we took them away in a box. Overall we rated this as a very pleasant experience.

The venue was lovely, staff lovely. Afternoon tea was a real disappointment, we were given vouchers for a present. Bottomless bubbles after noon tea price paid approximately £60 for 2 people. Food was supermarket bought, Mr Kipling cakes, packet scones no freshly made cakes which were shown on the advertisement, bubbles were not bottomless, just one glass. I have never experienced an afternoon tea out as bad as this. Could have opened a packet and stayed at home.

Afternoon tea what a disappointment, Sandwich not bad, savoury, quiche, dry and tasteless cakes and scones, cheap supermarket style definitely not home-made nice building rubbish food

Found 1066 more by luck than judgement. So popped in for lunch and it is really lovely. The three of us all ordered the fish and chips and it was delicious. It’s a beautiful place and Hazel is absolutely lovely. Definitely be returning.

Afternoon tea. Hazel was lovely. Pub setting pretty and perfectly clean, great decor. Afternoon tea was shop bought from a supermarket and put on a cake stand. Never been anywhere where this has happened. Tarlet and sandwiches homemade but supermarket scones and even Mr Kipling French fancies. So disappointed, having been to Norfolk Mead and Assembly rooms recently I have surprised they can call this an afternoon tea. Cost me about £90 in a voucher. Did not want to make a scene as we were the only ones in the restaurant and it was for my Husbands birthday. Honestly quite shocked. This would have come them about £10 in total for four of us. See photo!!

From Hazel’s welcome, to Michael’s menu and the decor, everything was welcoming. The meal was delicious, as was the coffee. An unexpected treat - we shall be back.

Such a beautiful place! Great food-clearly freshly made. Hazel welcomed us and we immediately got that"homely"vibe. And my guide dog got a bowl of water and treats🐶 Then he fell sound asleep. We will be back♥️

Lady who took our booking was really polite and helpful and phoned me back to confirm booking. Had two vouchers for an afternoon tea for two, so a party of 4 , lady made sure the vouchers were valid and made sure we were booked in on the same table. The food it’s self was lovely and very well presented on three tier plates. Asked what drink of tea we would like and made fresh and tasted lovely, plus refilled a couple of times. Then glasses of Prosecco were presented to the table at the end. And then put the left over sandwiches and cakes in a nice box to take home. Overall the food was lovely and level of service was impeccable. Highly recommended Will definitely be going again in the future. Thank you.

Visited recently for an Afternoon Tea. From the minute my friend and I stepped out of my car it was apparent that this place is loved! Attention to the grounds is exceptional and is an indication of what to expect indoors. We were greeted by a lovely lady who took us immediately to our table. Once seated it was clear that the same attention to detail we had seen outside does, indeed, extend to the inside. We were asked what tea we would lke, and something happened that I have never had at any other afternoon tea I have had (and i've had a fair few)! We were asked how strong we would like our tea, and the quality of the tea (and strength) upon arrival did not disappoint. The savoury tarts are something to behold and the selection of sandwiches and cakes could even give 5* London restaurants a run for their money. Spotless! Beautifully decorated and the most amazing attention to detail make this place an absolute gem.

If you want to pay £7.50 for two slices of supermarket wholemeal bread with packet beef and a smear of vinegary horseradish, then this is the place for you. And as mentioned in another review, drinks prices (which aren't listed on the menu for you to consider) are extortionate - higher than London prices: £7.50 for a pint of Camden Pale; £9.75 for a Guinness. It's a shame because the decor and ambience is great, well it was until the radio was turned on - we were enjoying the quiet. One slightly haphazard member of staff who insulted my friend because they needed a gluten-free option implying it was a choice! Definitely style over substance! Avoid.

Having had lunch with friends we were very disappointed with the food and couldn't believe the drinks prices. £9.75 for a pint of Guinness and £9.50 for a pint of cider. Sandwiches was uninspired sliced bread with hardly any filling and ploughman's was a chunk of cheese, sliced bread, chutney and rocket, no other salad. Would not go back and would recommend avoiding. I don't review or complain but wanted to share this disappointing visit to warn others

Just returned from a very pleasant evening of ‘tapas on the terrace’. Astounded to find they weren’t fully booked this evening. Lovely hosts, lovely food and lovely surroundings - what’s not to like?! We will definitely be returning - maybe with pooch for lunch next...

Cannot fault service or food. In particular, the savoury tarts were excellent and the custard tarts were to die for.

Initially you could be impressed by the professional looking website and so I do not understand how someone can spend so much time, money and effort creating this charming pub and then attempt to serve such atrocious food from it. Our table of 4 ordered...

We had afternoon tea booked with a smart box buy a gift. Certainly not the quality experienced by other reviewers. Sandwiches were ok but beginning to dry, tiny amount of cream with the shop bought scones and literally mr Kipling cakes. Bottomless bubbles were served...

We had an Afternoon Tea bought for us as a present and booked for today. It really was the best we have ever had. Freshly baked quiches and scones, sandwiches were truly lovely and beautiful cakes - our personal requirements were exceeded, nothing was too...

Have just had a lovely afternoon tea at The Chequers. Delicious. Beautiful and relaxing decor and attentive host. How we have found it we will call for lunch when next in the area

We went for lunch today with two friends and we all had a lovely meal. It is a beautiful restaurant which has been very carefully and thoughtfully designed. The food was excellent with some interesting choices on the menu, not at all the usual fayre,...

what a great find this place was, a lovely little restaurant where the staff were ever so friendly and helpful. the food was amazing and wasn't badly priced either

Popped in here, after driving past on a busy read a couple of times. It was a shame we left it until the end of our holiday week, if we had known before would definitely gone back and ate here. The quaint, picturesque terrace, in...

On a weekend trip to Norfolk we stumbled across this gem of a restaurant. We hadn’t booked but the owners were extremely accommodating in spite of it being a busy Sunday lunchtime. We chose to sit outside on the lovely terrace, but the beautiful interior...

Delicious afternoon cream tea, fresh scones, delicious sandwiches. Mini Tartlettes and lots of cakes. Definitely worth a trip. They also serve Tapas on the terrace

We visited as a family - Hazel and Max were extremely welcoming and the overall experience- of food, drink and service combined to create a wonderful evening. Many thanks

I've never wanted to give a bad review but this Pub merits one.This was my wife's treat for my birthday, we had been planning this for sometime as Dianne always liked the look of this pub, We called in the week before to book a...

Went to this restaurant as a couple for Sunday lunch. The decor and furnishings are truly elegant creating a very pleasant dining atmosphere. The food and service were also very good. We did think the drinks were very expensive. There are no draught beers available...

Was driving out of Diss when we spotted this lovely looking restaurant. Very happy we did stop as we had a lovely lunch in the well appointed back garden/terrace area. Dogs are allowed. Its a very clean and elegant venue. Really good choices for starters/mains...

Lovely setting, nice decor, friendly staff. However food and service leave a lot to be desired. My 13.50 prawn starter hot skillet was tiny prawns you can buy in any supermarket, poor quality and so overpriced. Only 5 people in the restaurant all evening including...

My partner and I eat out every Friday or Saturday night and were looking for a new place to try, close to home. The 1066 was beautifully styled inside and out, proving to be a very elegant and stylish venue, which we immediately thought would...

This is my second visit. What a beautiful place. What a lovely welcome. The afternoon tea is far better than most you will ever find. It is above and beyond expectations and very good value. Both inside and outside seating is lovely and every effort...

Very limited menu. Sunday lunch, so chickenn or vegetarian. Quite expensive too. Shame really, would l come back - most probably not.

first the place was not opened at 6.30 when we arrived for our 6.30pm booking, offered menu at full price when I had seen menu 2 courses for £17.95 on internet, as my son was paying I wasn't happy he had paid £98 for 3...

A friend booked, as a party of five we were visiting Bressingham gardens and wanted to have lunch nearby. Smorrebrod was a new and exiting experience; it took us a long time to choose, as all items described were equally desirable. We had a variety...

My husband and I visited for the first time tonight fo an anniversary dinner. We live 5 mins away but hadn’t realised this absolute gem was right on our doorstep. As soon as we entered I could see what a stylish and classy restaurant this...

The food was delicious and the service was lovely ....well worth a visit.Friendly and welcoming and beautifully decorated. I will definitely be returning.

Had lunch on Friday and will certainly return. Couldn't fault any aspect of the meal. The service was prompt and the food was excellent value.

We went for Sunday lunch and had a fantastic meal in great surroundings with a very pleasant hostess. The portion sizes were very generous and we will without doubt be back again quite soon to try an evening meal.

To our surprise, the four of us had the place to ourselves as a large party had postponed their Saturday dinner booking at very short notice. To their credit, the owners didn't cancel our visit which could have been expected given the circumstances. As it...

We came in for a meal as we were starving, it was a quiet Sunday. We were greeted by one woman who seemed very flustered and confused as to why we were there. When we explained we wanted food she said she has just had...

Spotlessly clean, host welcoming and made us feel at home. Stopped for lunch, the Scandinavian style food top notch, will be returning to try their evening menu

I visited 1066 at the Chequers for my birthday along with 6 members of my family. We all had a lovely meal, made all the more enjoyable by the delightful interior decor, lovely courtyard and considerate service. I would also note having read some previous...

Came for lunch with my parents. What a gem of a restaurant. Scandinavian style food, absolutely delicious and delightfully different. Decor and surroundings are relaxing and the service from Hazel was just perfect. Not at all rushed and very considerate of individual needs. Sadly for...

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely meal consisting of a predominantly fish menu although there were other choices too. Hubby had steak and said it was cooked to perfection and my Hake and pasta was very yummy. The lady (I think the owner) was...

We booked this venue for a celebratory afternoon tea for a friend's 50th. The owner was happy to accommodate a large group (11) with 2 dogs and stayed open later than normal to do so. The setting was lovely, with a beautifully laid table, large...

We came to 1066 at the Chequers for a 60th Birthday meal, the staff were really friendly and polite and couldn’t have done enough for us. The food was lovely alongside the wine. I only have two small complaints, two of us had ordered eggs...

This was the first time we'd visited The Chequers and were impressed by its style and décor.However, the food and service were a different matter. We chose The Chequers because it had a vegetarian menu which suited one of our party. When we were given...

A family staying nearby for a welcome break and we visited this lovely place three times. On Saturday 30/04/18 we dined in the restaurant. The food was exceptional and served in a timely manner. My father in law said ‘it was the best salmon he’d...

Everything about this place is outstanding. The decor, the food, the wine and the service. I will certainly be going back.

What a beautiful ,stylish establishment . A tasteful ,sophisticated restaurant which the exterior does not do justice to . A very warm welcome . Unfortunately we were the only diners tonight 😞😞😞😞😞😞 Everything was absolutely lovely . The food was fresh and beautifully presented ....

We just had the most amazing meal at this restaurant. Beautiful decor lovely hosts. Will definitely visit again.

Four of us came here for a Pre Christmas Lunch and boy was it good.One of the Top Ten Lunches ever. We were greeted in Lovely surroundings by The Proprietor who served us Mulled Wine with some atmospheric Christmas Melodies in the Background. We had...

Great surprise to go into a country pub and find they serve good quality Danish food. We had the Greenland shrimp and egg open sandwiches. Delicious. The owner is charming and the waiting staff helpful and friendly

I have been along to this lovely establishment since its opening on a few occasions sampling the Tapas, lunch and now Afternoon Tea . It has been excellent each time, the ambience, the decor and the superb hosts and great staff. The food prepared with...

It's so nice to see the Chequers open again after so long and with such an unusual menu too. We ordered a variety of the smorrebrod (difficult to choose as they all sounded interesting) the gin soaked herring was definitely the highlight. The terrace area...

On a friends recommendation, we visited the Chequers for lunch and were impressed by the atmosphere, décor and service. There was a good wine list and a great choice of "Smorrebrod" dishes. These are mostly served on rye bread as a Danish open sandwich. They...

Just dropped in here one evening after seeing the A boards outside. Tapas on the terrace was exactly what it said on the tin. Well prepared, good ingredients offered on a "pay once - visit as many times as you like" basis and a warm...

I had been recommended by a friend to try Afternoon Tea so I booked and took a friend with me on Saturday Afternoon. Table was originally set up in the restaurant but we were offered to have it set up in the garden as the...

Fantastic place for coffee, great food and drink and superb venue. Very friendly hosts. Great for informal get together or a special occasion. Really lucky to have this facility in the village. Recommended it without hesitation.

My friends and I were really pleased to have found a lovely 'new' eatery. Just for info, however, if management asks if you want drinks before ordering, ensure you have sight of the menu. Do not blithely order a 'glass of Rosé please' as you'll...

Lovely setting well run and efficient the food very good (glorified sandwiches) portions are small the drinks expensive. Deep pockets are essential. £4.75 gets you a one small pale ale on the terrace.....

We passed this place on the way to our holiday let nearby. Our lunch was delicious and the service brilliant. It was a real find and the choice of food varied. Our young daughters enjoyed food we've never seen them eat! Also, whoever stocked the...

I was very impressed with the Chequers on first arriving as the refurbishment has been done to an excellent standard. Beautiful surroundings for what we hoped would be an enjoyable lunch. Upon entering we were asked by, who I assume to be the manageress or...

My husband and I recently enjoyed a very relaxed early evening drink with tapas at 1066. It was all extremely tasty. I especially enjoyed the meatballs in a delicious red pepper sauce. What a fabulous idea. Wonderful selection of tapas inspired treats.

My 3rd visit here, but this time something a bit different Tapas on the Terrace.. And what a lovely way to while away an hour or so, glass of wine and tapas on the terrace. Lovely selection of nibbles, try them all except the nuts,...

Stopped by for lunch without having any idea of the interior or menu. We were blown away when we entered. The place is gorgeous and styled to a very high standard. Formal restaurant area is so smart that we felt under-dressed. Two young serving staff...

After a fire and a period of decay and closure a new widely experienced hotelier Michael Knox-Johnston and his wife Hazel have resurrected this charming old pub into a truly superb venue for discerning diners or drinkers. The refurbishment starts with a large well laid...

Lovely surroundings/ decor. It took nearly an hour for our food to arrive. I had 2 of the open sandwiches which were very small,didn't come with anything on the side and were nothing special and cost £13. Some of my friends had the soups which...

Visited earlier this week, fantastic food and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Will be returning very soon!

We had a great meal! The Smorrebrod was fantastic, really tasty. What a great idea! So refreshing to see something different. The staff couldn't do enough to make us comfortable and ensure we had a great experience. We had a super time and i could...

My husband and I recently had lunch at this restaurant. I had the crab bake and the fishcake which was delicious, beautifuly fresh and nicely presented. Could not fault either dish. My husband had a selection of the open sandwiches which were also very well...

Don't go if you're hungry - over £8 for half a very small sandwich. not even a very good sandwich, also ordered at our table was the cromer crab bake. it was very dry with burnt bread crumbs and was supposed to be served with...

Nice building and decor, but it already was. Pity a dog was allowed to run around restaurant, asked for him to be removed. I love dogs but not where they are serving me food. Out of the 4 of us I was the only one...