The Brisley Bell Bed & Breakfast in Breckland

The Brisley Bell is a marvellous place to stay, have a delicious breakfast and a great Sunday lunch. We took our dog and the room had many nice things for him, a luxurious blanket, Forthglade treats and a towel. Altogether a wonderful visit

Although the brisley bell is local to me hadn’t been for sometime as it’s a treat, brought relatives that were visiting us as they wanted to go and really pleased the food was still amazing ! Very happy relatives!

We loved The Brisley Bell. I booked a table for the nine of us and some of our family were lucky to arrive well ahead of time. We walked in and received a very warm welcome. We took up residence on the three sofas located near the stunning fire place. The vibe was so relaxed. First impressions count and the barman is top of his game. Very engaging and knows his cocktails! Our table for nine was beautifully laid and in an excellent location. All our waiting staff were friendly and extremely efficient. Great selection of food and drink and our three grandchildren cleared all their plates. Generous portions and everything was perfect. If you live striking distance from the Brisley.....you are VERY LUCKY.

Our first visit here after a friend’s recommendation. I was really impressed with the layout and atmosphere of the pub. Tables well spaced apart and many different rooms. We were seated in the ‘green room’, the food was really good, served on hot plates with attentive service from the staff. Very happy and we left a tip for the good service. One of my new favourites, I was impressed. My thanks to the staff.

We had an absolitely delicious meal followed by a wonderful overnight stay in a sumptuous room. It was a very relaxing stay to celebrate a special birthday with family. Staff were welcoming and friendly. I felt thoroughly spoilt. Thank you very much. We will be back.

I like the food at The Bell, the service is also finding it's feet and things are on the up. As my "local" I am happy to see some lagers at a decent price as well as the San Miguel at higher price point. They also have a good range of wines which will suit most palates and prices. I look forward to seeing it grow into it's new skin. It's now a year after opening and The Bell is a well established local, and destination pub. The food is still superb and the gardens are lovely. It's a great place for a drink or a really good meal and the staff are top notch. We are lucky to have it. Any years in and it is still a top destination.

We had a fabulous night & time when we stayed for my wife’s birthday. The Stewkey room was exceptional with a massive bathroom. The gardens & lawns were immaculate. We booked to go on a Tuesday for the steak night. The team could not have been more friendly and great service. The food delicious as was the breakfast. Great value & we will definitely book again. Thank you to all the team.

6 of us had a lovely meal and no complaints about the food but my only gripe was that only having one choice for vegetarians in the mains selection in this day and age is very poor.

All very good enjoyed Sunday lunch

Delicious food in very comfortable surroundings. We stayed the night in one of the sumptuous rooms so not far to go home after a really good meal and nice wines. The breakfast was also superb, a great place to eat and stay.

We hadn’t booked but decided to visit while visiting friends in the area. Greeted warmly by all the staff especially Becki who showed us to a lovely table by a cosy fire. Took time to explain about the rooms, menus etc and the various dining areas. Although not cheap the food was excellent and certainly worth the money. Scampi was delicious and husband said his venison pie was superb. The waitress was attentive, friendly and very smiley. Would definitely like to visit again when in the area and certainly stay in one of the rooms. Couldn’t find fault with anything

Beautifully decorated old pub in a small village. Went for lunch, which was delicious, roasted squash with garlic butter, very tasty and filling. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Great food & fantastic accommodation a lovely place to stay.lovely friendly staff and great atmosphere.location great for exploring Norfolk

Superb food, even for my vegan partner. Also great, very attentive service, but without being obtrusive. Good beer. What more do you need!

A short visit for Sunday lunch, which was excellent, served by lovely staff

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Brisley Bell: we arrived on a very windy and chilly day but we were warmly greeted upon arrival and made to feel at home. The bar and sitting rooms are rather special and exceptionally cosy and we particularly enjoyed the choice of local beers (one of which we have just ordered on line). Our room (Hunny) was beautifully decorated; it was spacious and very comfortable: we particularly enjoyed the little bottle of sloe gin and biscuits which were provided! The evening meal, which was a set menu (as it was a Monday evening and the restaurant serves set menus on Mondays) was excellent. We strongly recommend the Brisley Bell to anyone who is keen to explore the coastal villages of North Norfolk.

Absolutely amazing meal last night The whole experience was nothing short of perfection The service is impeccable and the food incredible… would 100% recommend

Our night out was absolutely perfect. The level of service in The Bell is impeccable… The food is always incredible… We eat here fairly frequently and have never been disappointed

Lovely pub, greatcstaff and atmosphere

The Bell at Brisley is a great place to stay for a relaxing break in Norfolk . Tasteful, comfortable rooms , quiet and peaceful with a lovely garden. The food is excellent, lots of choice , different daily selections, not the ubiquitous pub food. Breakfasts individually cooked to order. Well located to travel in any direction to Norfolks many attractions .

Quality from the time you walk into the building. Staff were attentive and efficient and very friendly. The menu choices made it difficult to decide what to have as there was plenty to select from. The food when it arrived ( in double quick time) was exceptional and well presented. Overall an excellent time was had by us and our friends.

Stayed her for a couple of nights. The pub and gardens are superb - with real character. Our room was well-appointed and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. Both breakfast and dinner were superb. Our dog was made to feel welcome (she loved the treats they supplied!) and a well-designed accessible wet room was an added bonus.

What a fabulous treat to stay here in The Beeler room for one night whilst visiting relatives ! The room was stunning - so tasteful, classic yet modern and spotlessly clean. The bed was extremely comfortable, staff couldn’t be more helpful and our breakfast was delicious, beautifully cooked and generous in portion size. Since returning home, everyone has been shown photos of this little gem we’ve found in Norfolk. We also enjoyed the gardens - so many areas to explore and all very relaxed and welcoming. It was wonderful to be able to access outside space from our room. Thank you for a very memorable stay.

Visited the Bell yesterday for an impromptu lunch (we hadn’t booked, table for two). We haven’t been before but have been recommended by several people to go and try. The Bell certainly has curb appeal, beautifully presented, set back from the road and yet a statement in the lovely village of Brisley. When we entered, it was clean, fresh and not overly hot considering the temperature of the day. There were some yappy dogs brought in by patrons though which I feel lowers the tone for a restaurant (maybe an area for those with dogs would be nice?). We were seated and served by some lovely waiting staff and given menus. We are both vegetarian and found there to be limited options for main courses, both priced at £20 each which is a lot for a veggie option, but nevertheless, we ordered starters and mains each and were very satisfied. I had a mocktail, too, which was delightful. My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that there are limited veggie options, plus the ones there are have cheese for every course. Now i’m as much of a cheese lover as anyone, but it would have been nice to have an option (the soup was cheese-free, but it was 28 degrees and not soup weather). Also, the pricing is quite high, especially for veggie food. Otherwise, a wonderful time if you’re obsessed with cheese and have deep pockets. We would return for a special occasion. I might suggest a tapas menu as a thought; easy to squeeze vegetarian options in and less of a hit on the main menu - just a suggestion, though. Thanks for your hospitality.

Comments are for the restaurant. Great place, staff and tasty, well prepared, good food and desserts. And very nice atmosphere. Easy parking and large garden (that we could use due to rain). Very pleased and recommended. Will visit again if in the area.

We were very lucky to be able to book the Brisley Bell for one of the few summer weddings they do due to their popularity as a destination pub. The Brisley Bell is truly a gem and an amazing find, it’s got everything you could want, great food, great venue, lovely gardens and a really nice rural location. The owners attention to detail and extensive renovation and re-imaging of the pub really are special without losing any character. Just go and book one of there six superb rooms each capable of being a honeymoon suite, kick back in the garden for a leisurely afternoon then move into one of the restaurant rooms, the snug or the bar for some recognisable but high quality and more importantly very tasty food. I almost didn’t want to give such a great review because I don’t want to spoil the secret gem it is.

Booked for a Sunday Roast. Great food large roast with good selection of vegetables. Nice choice if deserts. Nice selection of wine and beer. Cannot fault will return.

Excellent Sunday roast great atmosphere lovely setting lots to choice from. Recommend to anyone.

Lovely setting. But very average pub, service and food disappointing after reading all the positive reviews. Won't rush back. Much better high end pubs in Norfolk.

Went for our anniversary celebration. Lovely food and excellent and friendly service.

Best pub I've been to in a long time. Easily would rival if not surpass household names like the Pig on the beach. Great atmosphere in the pub. Nice blend of cozy local vibes and gastropub fine dining. The food was incredible and the rooms very spacious and light. Staff were very helpful and friendly!

Excellent in all respects but you are paying for it to be so.

Lovely food good service but plagued with flies there must be a way of either reducing or controlling the amount of flies in the restaurant apart from putting a twirly thing on the table

What a lovely pub 👌 Great food, good beer choice and good wine. Very dog friendly too and service was quick, efficient and friendly. Highly recommend.

What a fantastic place , food is excellent but to make this place even better is the wonderful staff . So lucky this pub is so close to us plus it's dog friendly 😀

Wonderful meal and well presented. Delicious wine too.

Went to view for a birthday party but decided it was more expensive than Congham Hall.

Stopped for a quick pint but shall be returning the place is immaculate with so much country pub character

Food was faultless, amazing range of options, amazing Gluten Free options. The decor and atmosphere of the pub is great, however unfortunately the service we received was slow and a bit chaotic. The food price is reflective of the quality however the experience was dampened by the service. And unfortunately we were overcharged by £60 on top of a £20 tip, which we only noticed after leaving. It would be good to return and feel like the staff were well trained and had a good knowledge of the menu and service.

Sunday Sirlion Roast Beef Dinner. The vegetables, most were not fully cooked.The broccoli was raw ! The beef was tough as old boots, not sirlion as advertised, more like the silver side, a much cheaper & tougher cut. Served on a cold plate - Well, it was a busy time, yet ? We paid for a quality meal, but received a canteen style dinner. Parking needs to be sorted too . A real nightmare to park up sometimes. Sack the Chef & enable customers to park in comfort please.

Great hearty food. Tried the HIS pudding. Only just made it. Don't eat that day before you go. Great place to eat and drink.

Probably the best pub in Norfolk. Does absolutely everything. Actual pub with great atmosphere and perfect place for a few drinks and to hang out with the locals but then a superb restaurant as well. The food is perfectly pitched, interesting and varied menu but then when it arrives you realise it’s a real chef in the kitchen and the food would not look out of place in 5 star city restaurant. In the summer there’s a huge space out the back perfect for long afternoons or families with kids. The rooms are 5 star as well. A true destination pub that it’s impossible to be too positive about.

Enjoyed a wonderful 2-night stay. Perfect pooch-friendly base from which to explore the beautiful county of Norfolk. Delicious food, delightful accommodation and well-maintained grounds to enjoy. Will be heading back for sure! 💜

A lovely discovery. We ate in the back dining room on one visit and then in a. Window seat at the front a couple of weeks later. Always great service with lovely staff and the food is so good. Well worth a visit.

Everything was fabulous. Would highly recommend.

Stopped in for a drink after a dog walk..lovely atmosphere and location, staff were friendly and helpful..Nice place to catch up with friends

Stayed for 1 night but wished we could have stayed longer! Room was amazing with everything you need, food was delicious and our very generous continental breakfast was lovely and fresh (we opted for continental as we couldn't face the cooked breakfast available due to still feeling stuffed from our meal the night before) We spent some time talking with the owner who was very friendly, with nothing seeming too much trouble for her! we will definitely be back in the future.

Food was great, warm friendly atmosphere, service was good thoroughly enjoy my Sunday afternoon lunch date , recommend 👍

Was crowded when we got there. Clearly popular. Had roast beef Sunday lunch. Nice though I thought overpriced for what it was.

Excellent pub food. The food was delicious and the menu had a bunch of great options. Would definitely go back.

We had a wonderful stay here. Room was lovely with lots of local touches. Booking and check in was smooth. The pub food is delicious and the staff helpful and friendly. Would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a quiet getaway and base to explore the area.

Excellent food. Excellent staff. Lovely atmosphere and lovely place to be in. Really wonderful!

Delicious food, stunning decor and a beautiful location ensure that this is one of the best pubs that we have ever eaten at. The menu was extensive, the portions were substantial and each course was beautifully presented. We will definitely be visiting The Brisley Bell whenever we visit North Norfolk in the future.

We were recommended this pub restaurant by friends. Very impressed! Great menu, delicious food We will be back soon!!

Amazing Sunday roast lunch. Great choice, outstanding quality and friendly warm service from all the staff. The wine list is decent and it’s by far our favourite place to eat.

Brilliant service all round Both food & accommodation outstanding Will be back for sure Cosy & classy Thx v much Best T & Leo xx

Fantastic pub restaurant, with the most excellent food menu. Brilliant staff, amazingly tasty food and a wonderful wine, beer and spirits menu. Recommend this 100%.

The Bell is a truly warm and welcoming pub with a great menu cooked and presented beautifully as a bonus staff welcomed my dog well done you.

One night stay, but in hindsight would have made it two, as is a real find. The decor is superb, in a traditional warm and welcoming way, with excellent staff who made us feel very welcome. Obviously very popular, as was busy but not packed. Gorgeous open fires. Our room extremely comfortable, with everything you could need. We both loved the style. Breakfast was in keeping with the quality of the venue. Suffice to say, we will definitely be coming back.

We spent a couple of nights at the Brisley Bell and couldn’t have been happier with accommodation. The room was beautiful. We had an evening meal and a Sunday lunch. The food was delicious, portion sizes were very generous. Breakfasts were just as good. Everything was perfect but for us the stand out feature of our stay was the friendliness of the staff. They were wonderful and couldn’t do enough for us to ensure we had an enjoyable weekend. I guarantee that if you decide to stay here you will not be disappointed.

Lovely Sunday lunch, excellent selection on the menu, the service was perfect, but we were not made to feel rushed. This was our second time at the Bell, both were for Sunday lunch and both were really enjoyable and good value for money, well done to the team and I can guarantee we will be back.

I was taken there for dinner and an overnight stay by my partner to celebrate my birthday. The room was charming and well appointed in what appeared to be converted stables at the back of the pub. The main building itself was nicely and sympathetically restored as was the dining room that we found ourselves in. We didn't have starters. The main course was wonderful. Rump of venison served with dauphinoise potato, kale and roasted plums in a wonderful jus. My partner had the cod with pea puree, parsnips, oyster mushrooms and new potatoes. We could not fault either of the dishes but the venison was just superb. We followed this with deserts. Mine being a white chocolate panna cotta with rhubarb and strawberries with sable biscuits. I was disappointed with this as it was fairly one dimensional and needed another flavour or two to lift it. My partner's banana and almond tart with rum and raisin ice cream was the better desert for sure. It was the service or lack of it that really let down the whole experience. We were never once asked if our food was ok or if we wanted more to drink. There was no bread served at any point and we even had to find our own cutlery for our deserts as none were brought to us. There were plenty of staff hurrying around but they were more focused on setting tables for the following mornings breakfast than attending to dinner guests. It wasn't just us as we noticed all of the other diners were similarly left unattended to. Our room was clean and warm with all we needed for a pleasant stay.......but the beds!! Arghhh we both woke up multiple times in the night with aches, pains and numbness. The mattress was just far too hard and a bit lumpy. At least the full English breakfast the next morning was really good and very substantial. The Brisley Bell has some elements that make it potentially a wonderful place to dine and stay. It is silly that it lets itself down on the service and the beds.

Pleasantly surprised for a pub in the middle of nowhere offering such commendable service.Upon arrival we were well received by the barmaid, a very pleasant young lady. We had a small drink in the well stocked bar and a nice little chat with the barmaid, learning what the place was all about, we were then shown our room for the night, WOW!!! what a surprise , never expected to find a gem like this way-out here. Very spacious, clean tidy and warm, but not too warm. Again the young barmaid was very helpful, she obviously loves her job, well done you. Other establishments could learn a lot from you. Only one thing to mention that could be improved upon.If you were staying here for ,say, a week, you might find the lack of a wardrobe not to be satisfactory. The restaurant, such an atmosphere , truly a restaurant you can dine in well relaxed which is what its all about on a weekend away.Staff very welcoming and most helpful. I asked the waitress about what desserts were still left available before i ordered my main course, which she duly stated, to which she said she could reserve one for me so they wouldn't run out(well impressed). The food...What a chef, no complaints here, top drawer, being an ex-chef myself, know what i'm talking about, well travelled as well, there are good and there are bad, this guy is way up there. He obviously has a passion for his work and so proud of what he achieves, i take my hat off to the guy. We enjoyed a premium wine that was well chilled and a very good accompaniment to our meal. We were after all celebrating 50yrs of being together and our 47th wedding anniversary , so why not push the boat out!!. When we were departing in the morning, we had a little chat with the morning staff in the bar after we had eaten an excellent continental breakfast in a different dining area to the previous evening with a lovely aspect out of the window. We asked them where they got their chef from to which they replied , France, told them to hang on to him. We will be back!!!

I would have given this 5* but!!! The food and staff have always been excellent (apart from the owner/manager). We come from London but we regularly visit Dereham and on most occasions we book into the Brisley Bell for dinner. We went at the end of last summer, firstly we had a drink in the bar then ordered our meal. We had a lovely starter then our main meals arrived.i had ordered lamb but it certainly didn’t look like I had expected it to, it was a creamy dish. I called over the waitress and explained that I didn’t think this was what I had ordered. She then called over another member of staff who told me it was a vegetarian dish. He swiftly took it away and returned with the lamb. Sorted! Or so you would have thought. On checking the bill both the lamb and vegetarian were on it. We went to the bar where we expected an apology and for the bill to be amended. But no. The owner manager who was standing nearby came over and said that she trusted her staff and they would not make a mistake with the order and implied that I must have ordered the vegetarian dish but when I saw it I didn’t like the look of it so said I hadn’t ordered it and that was why both were on the bill!!! Eventually she took it off the bill but we left feeling very uncomfortable and disappointed and felt we never wanted to go back. We have just been back (to the shock of our family and friends and no doubt those of you who have read this) and had a lovely evening. To conclude. As much as they didn’t deserve our custom (not they would care less if we went or not) we were the ones missing out. I know I’m not the only person to complain about this ladies attitude and probably won’t be the last! She is very good when all is going well but clearly does not know how to deal with complaints in a professional manner. Such a shame!

for a family reunion and were made to feel very welcome. The menu was varied and interesting whilst the quality was top notch.

Fantastic food and wonderful ambiance. Lovely location.

A treat for valentines. No ambience or atmosphere, service was very poor. Not made to feel a valued customer. Food was average nothing special for the prices being charged. White wine was warm. A real shame, we are local to the pub and this has been a steady decline to a once fabulous food destination. The restaurant was not busy, all done by 9pm, didn't arrive until 7.45pm. Waitress spraying antibacterial on tables whilst eating!!

I would like to thank the whole team who were working last Saturday for the great atmosphere and welcome we received and the excellent service, complimented with delicious food, good wines, proper Ales and some most delicious cocktails (especially the Bloody Mary). The rooms are large, beautiful decorated and very comfortable. My husband had a very happy Birthday celebration and the whole family enjoyed it too. We certainly will be back ! Nadine

Lovely food, lovely setting. Service is good and staff all very helpful.

After reading numerous great reviews and hearing of the awards this pub has won my family and I were so excited to dine at the restaurant. Whilst the food was fantastic it was totally let down by the terrible service we received from our waitress Rachel. There was no warm welcome, we were sat, order taken quickly with no small talk or friendliness. I had asked our waitress about one of the desserts and she described it as a Victoria sponge with a marmalade, I ended up ordering this and it was nothing like she'd described. It was a dry, overcooked centimetre thick cake and I was pretty disappointed. When she came back to clear our desserts she asked how they were so I told her mine was disappointing and not as she described at which she laughed and said "okay"! That is terrible service, no apology and no offer to make up for it. The waitress then just left our table and started getting the restaurant ready for the next service. We were totally forgotten about, even though we were actually wanting some coffees (which we gave up on) Upon paying I gave my feedback again about the dessert and it was brushed off again. Really disappointing service that totally tarnished our experience.

A family meal to celebrate my parents 60th wedding anniversary. Great food, good portions and good table service.

Second time back in as many months and excellent again in every respect. Food, staff and overall ambience was brilliant; would highly recommend!

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere once again - thanks everyone 👍👍 Brisley Bell made a table available to accommodate extra guests and we all had a brilliant evening for a friend's birthday. Definitely one of the best places in Norfolk

We had a really nice overnight stay at The Brisley Bell recently along with our dog. We couldn’t fault anything at all, the whole experience was great. The room, food, service and surroundings were perfect. We will return again.

What an absolute gem of a pub. We went with a group of friends for a walk and then Sunday lunch. The food was amazing, excellent choice for a Sunday lunch menu. Staff were brilliant, very friendly, attentive and on the ball. Nothing was too much trouble. Really can’t wait to go again.

Lovely location, fantastic food, excellent service by friendly staff. We went for Sunday lunch after a pleasant walk suggested by the owners. Would definitely go again and thoroughly recommend.

A fabulous Sunday lunch. What great value for outstanding food. The staff were friendly and efficient & nothing was too much trouble. There was an excellent choice on the menu including fish and vegetarian dishes as well as a traditional roast dinner. A very cosy, friendly atmosphere. We weren’t ready to leave and look forward to returning again. Would highly recommend!

Amazing Sunday lunch . Lamb chops my choice the best I’ve hard. The chef’s quality shines out. Recommend it to all. The atmosphere was very relaxed with good staff , icing on the cake.

Service excellent food excellent great place steak 10 out 10 recommended it

Very friendly welcoming team. So lovely to sit in front of a gorgeous log fire, out of the January cold and rain. Dinner was lovely, the Yorkshire pudding starter was superb, and venison was cooked to perfection. Wonderful deep bath in the bedroom was an indulgent luxury as was the complimentary sloe gin. A complete relax and rest cure in the depths of winter.

Extremely warm welcome and plentiful, well cooked food. The atmosphere is gentle, stylish and has the bonas of an open fire in the front bar.

Dinner and an overnight stay to celebrate the first day of 2024- we stayed in the 'Hunny' room, which is spacious and nicely presented. The bed is huge and wonderfully firm. The food we enjoyed on the night of our arrival was excellent. A special shout out to Alphonso, who appeared to be supervising all activities; he was friendly and attentive, although obsequious to the point of comic parody. No cooked breakfast available on Monday or Tuesday mornings, the 'continental' breakfast option was okay, nothing special. A polite suggestion - don't serve the cheese/meat/fruit platter direct from the fridge!

Lovely meal on New year's day limited 2 or 3 course very good food and service was great

This amazing venue is superb it mixes a local friendly pub atmosphere amongst various eating areas which are served by the friendliest, kindest, happiest and most professional team that have succeeded in offering a superb quality of food but upholding perfection of food quality in all areas of dining. Thank you. A very Happy New Year. You should all be so very proud. 🫶xx Jenny Cornish

We stayed overnight between Christmas & New Year, in a room called Troose. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated and the roll top bath was such a great touch! The pub itself is very cosy, offering several different spaces for sitting with a drink (Brisley Bitter was delicious)...some cosy, some brighter - all lovely. The food was stunning and we opted for a full three courses. Staff were all accomodating and friendly - so all in all top marks!

Staff were very warm and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and get selection of ales

Abbey made a traditional Norfolk pub feel traditional again the best bar ladey I have been served by lately and a credit to your buisness.

Been many times before but would only book again if there was nowhere else available, the staff seem to have all changed and have little clue as to what is going on in the hospitality business tbh , they brought our starters out and said enjoy your mains ! This is how the meal progressed forever asking for things we had ordered as they should have been there or were simply served late , food was ok but steak that was £38 was overcooked medium/well done not medium. It was definitely overpriced as a whole for what we received, I would not recommend, there seems to be no management.

Wonderful find! Fantastic decor & vibe. Cheery welcoming staff and exceptional service. Thank you Brisley Bell, you were brilliant from beginning to end, a proper relax, unwind & be looked after kind of weekend away. Exactly what we needed! The food was delicious. Top class. We feel so rested & rejuvenated. We can’t wait to come back.

Had an amazing stay in a fantastic room at the Brisley Bell, particularly liked the bath in the room, and the open fires in the pub. Fantastic food served by lovely, friendly staff. Can’t wait to come back again.

The location was quite nice, and the rooms were beautiful here, but out server didn't know what drinks there were (at all), so we played a guessing game. It was quite pricey as well.

Amazing service and really good food. I have a hard time going to restaurants, I often come back home thinking I can do better at home! However this time I was presently surprised, the food was fantastic and the service was pretty amazing too! We had 3 course meal and a few drinks, affordable.

Had a gorgeous lunch at this very beautiful pub. The food was superb and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Would recommend

I was very disappointed with the staff and the service. I asked for a steak, when I asked if I coukd have it medium well the rather unhappy look waitress ssid that the chef wouldn't do it like that. I did sayvthat I was the one paying and eating it but that fell on deaf eats. My partner asked for scampi chips and peas, but, she wasn't allowed ketchup with it because the chef wouldn't allow her to bring it whati s it with chef. Is he that much of a bully. So, we got up left, and up a the crown in fakenham. A far better service and atmosphere plus, you could have what ever sauce you wanted. The Brisley bell used to be great, what ever happened

The food is fantastic as always. Just check the bill at the end as they had overcharged us twice. I'm hoping this was just a system error as we had the 3 course for £33 deal.

Hi, unfortunately I feel in need to post this review after my very displeasing experience in this place. I went there at about 6p.m to eat and drink something. I was expecting for something pretty okay counting the price but the quality was even less than mediocre: I think I'm not the best at evaluating food but the day earlier I bought some frozen meat at a mall for 1/4 of price and it tasted at least 3 times better. Anyway I wanted to close an eye on it and ordered some beer, hoping that it'd save my evening and let me forget about food. I was so wrong doing that decision, I should've walked away. when I got served my beer, I heard and saw a man probably in early fifties with dark hair and country clothes screaming at some workers, I'm pretty sure it was either the owner or a manager. I can't believe he treated his workers that bad, I got so mad I wanted to just throw my chair in the air along with the table and go away without paying. I can close an eye for food, I could even close an eye about prices, but the is absolutely no way in the world I can accept someone that treats their workers so badly. Of course I didn't even take a sip of my drink, I cleaned my face, delicately got up from the chair, and gave a very direct stare into that man's eyes and as soon as he saw me, no words came out of his mouth anymore. I walked up to him and said:"Thanks for the meal, and I truly hope that you'll get treated the same way you've treated those people". Placed the bill money on a table in front of him and walked away. You have earned my reward as top place where to never ever come back again. Goodbye and never seeing you again. -Gigi

Exception food and surroundings lovely Christmas atmosphere, The staff go above and beyond with everything.

In an area with lots of local competition sadly the Brisley Bell didn’t meet our high expectations. We had a Sunday roast and it was just average. My vegetarian roast wasn’t really a roast - it was a goat cheese tart with roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips - overly sweet, no green veg and no gravy. Drinks were overpriced - £5.40 for a pint of Coke. Service wasn’t great - ordered an extra side that was forgotten about and had to wait ages to pay the bill. The location and the pub itself are really beautiful but wish the food was better. Not worth the hype.

We we're very well looked after during our stay at the Brisley Bell. We stayed two nights as we explored the local area. The food was fantastic and the service made it even more lovely. The rooms were also great, really relaxing. I would have loved somewhere to hang my clothes but didn't take the shine off the stay at all.

Since moving to Norfolk we have tried a number of eateries that call themselves restaurants, this is the first that can genuinely claim that title. They really must have a chef, not a greasy spoon cafe cook, the food and service were superb. Prices appear to have increased by more than the rate of inflation, but then again so have the prices at the supermarket. Great Sunday roast dinner 😋😋 Good week day menu, Robert our server was excellent, one question, why didn't I get a fork with my dessert?