Carpenter's Arms in North Norfolk

Nice lunch here. Starters and sandwiches. All well done. Good atmosphere and welcoming service

I haven’t felt compelled to write a review for some time, but our Sunday lunch was so good it would be remiss not to acknowledge. Having made an online booking we arrived to find our table waiting. The service and food were faultless and the team serving were both friendly and professional. It was great to relax in a pub where well behaved dogs are welcome.

Petty pub with very friendly staff but the food needed more seasoning across the board.

Lovely decorated pub with relaxing atmosphere and serving fantastic locally sourced food. Really enjoyed the pork belly and the flat iron steak. Very tasty and really reasonable prices. Staff excellent and very welcoming. Dog friendly. Will visit again when we are in the area, and would recommend.

We are on a short break in the area with our Goldendoodle Remi and heard that this pub was dog friendly so tonight we decided to give it a try. Sooo glad we did as we received the warmest of welcomes in a beautifully decorated pub, that along with very friendly customer service, had a lovely atmosphere, and as for the food...... . Prior to arriving I had hoped that steak would be on the menu and of course it was and it definitely didn't disappoint. Rump was the option and in my past experience, this can be a cut, which if not sourced from a quality supplier, can be tough and tasteless. This was anything but as quite frankly it was the most tender and tasty rump I've had in a very long time and cooked to perfection too (medium/rare). My husband, who I have never known to order fish and chips, saw someone else's upon arrival and had to try it himself. A beautifully cooked, light and crisp piece of haddock and we both agreed the triple cooked chips were amazing. All followed, for both of us, by lovely sticky toffee pudding. Dessert heaven. Unless we are likely to return to this area again for a holiday, it is unlikely we will visit this pub again but if you are already in the area or will be sometime in the future, please visit. You won't be disappointed I'm sure. Also, a huge fuss was made of our golden boy and he was made to feel very welcome too. Thank you to you all.

Great Sunday roast, accommodating and friendly staff. A lovely, dog friendly local pub. Would recommend 👌 👍 👏

Thank you so much Rachel and team. This time last Saturday we had an amazing meal celebrating my sister’s birthday. The food was so delicious and you made us feel so welcome. Would recommend the carpenters arms to all x

Walked there from Wells-next-the-Sea, nice array of beers, the stout was superb 👌 Thank you

Came here for the first time this week and what a wonderful experience it was. A lovely chilled atmosphere and dog friendly. Staff were jolly, friendly and really helpful. That aside, the food was to die for. Tried the whitebait for starter and did not regret it, and a steak for main which was cooked to absolute perfection. On the table we also had sausage and mash and belly pork which were equally impressive. Chocolate brownie dessert was top notch too. Will definitely be returning here, what a great find.

Fantastic food and service. Made every effort to accommodate our nervous doggo, having a table tucked out the way but where she could still watch from and benefit her training, super understanding and lovely people. The food was divine, best roast out I've ever had will definitely visit again. If we were local we'd be there very Sunday without a doubt!

I would highly recommend their food if you’re a foodie. Honestly the best food I had during the trip. Better than Dinner by Heston. The monk fish has impeccable texture and the soup base is interesting. The pigeon with chocolate sauce is so good too. And the triple fried chips are the best chips I’ve had too. My one complaint is the table is wobbly and the bench is highly uncomfortable.

The food here is top notch. Everything on the menu sounds delicious, and we've never had a bad meal here. Service is friendly. There's a good mix of beer on tap.

Had the most lovely family meal a Sunday lunch with extra. The food was really good. Very good value. And super lovely. If you are in Norfolk. Do go. It’s such a lovely place in a gorgeous village.

Yet another wonderful meal at the Carpenters Arms. Excellent food and service from Rachel. We couldn’t fault it and Rachel has sound local knowledge. Will definitely eat here again when we are in the area. Your staff are a credit to you.

Reasonably priced incredible food. 3rd visit wnd each time it has been excellent. Rachel is a wonderful friendly and attentive waitress.

Went today for Sunday Lunch, had Roast Beef and all the trimmings. Absolute perfection, amazing beef, great roast potatoes, exceptional roast veg, and amazing yorkshure puds, all pipping hot and served with a smile!

What a fantastic little pub . The menu was amazing, some really good dishes . We had 3 courses in the end as the food was so good . One of the best places to eat in Norfolk . The service was quick and efficient also . Great atmosphere as well . There are a lot of good pubs and restaurants in the area but I’d say this is the best we have been to . Definitely will be returning again soon .

Went for a roast dinner here. Nice little pub, staff were friendly. We ordered the Pork cheek and Nduja croquettes to start, it was really delicious. Both were cooked perfectly. The roast left a lot to be desired. The beef was over cooked, the potatoes were too big so some were not cooked all the way through and they were not crispy, the gravy tasted like Bisto. Red cabbage was £4 extra which felt steep as generally comes as standard these days and the roast was £19. Adding a little red cabbage would cost very little so seemed greedy to charge more for it. It’s a nice pub and based on the stater I like to think some of their mains are enjoyable but when you’re charging £19 a roast I feel the standard needs to be higher.

Enjoyed a couple of great meals here, recently. We received a warm welcome from the front of house staff and the food was spot on.💫

What a gem of a place! Real food made and presented to perfection. Real Ale too. Lovely people running the place make for a special atmosphere. Book early and you'll not be disappointed. I only wish that it was a little closer to my house, it's 3 hours drive from my home in Doncaster! Thank you so much. We'll definitely be returning one day.

Had a very good varied lunch menu, also has the option of some extravagant sandwiches. Catered for a large group of us at short notice. I had the smoked salmon with celeriac remoulade to start followed by a pan seared pork belly in a nduja and red pepper sauce. Everyone enjoyed their meal

Great little dishes and lovely service. Everything we had was delicious

First night on holiday so headed out to the local for a meal. V accommodating finding us a table as the online booking reservation was fully booked. Good ale, fine food, friendly staff. What more do you want?

Charming atmosphere good food and good service in a beautiful rural location.

Nice surroundings, dog friendly, staff super friendly and helpful and food was really good - big portions and an extremely helpful gluten free menu that gave options as well as indicated if meals were gf. Easy to book and amend tables. We had halloumi starter, katsu curry and gf burger. All better than we have come to expect from standard pub food these days.

Tried the Carpenters Arms for the Sunday lunch with family and friends, the venue was nice, the food was great and the staff were friendly

We were staying in Wells and this place was recommended.Worth the short drive,friendly staff,prompt service and good food

Had a meal here whilst staying for the weekend. Easy to book a table. Arrived and quickly taken to our table . Starters of salmon were ok and well presented. The mains came - steak and chips which were tasty although the onion still had the outer skin attached which is inedible. A minor detail but sometimes in hospitality the minor details have a big effect. The pea and spinach risotto was a large portion but very bland in taste. Mainly pea and little spinach or courgette in comparison. Waiting staff were ok but no one thought to ask why much of the risotto was left - no attempt to ask about how we found the food whilst eating (I know this can be irritating but it does have a point if someone does have an issue to bring up). The bottle of wine was brought to the table with two glasses, placed down without ceremony and not opened - anyone in hospitality would know to at least uncork or unscrew the wine and allow us to check the taste but not here and you’d think they’d bother of trying to showcase a restaurant feel to a pub. It was a screw top bottle so little effort if the server could’ve been bothered. As a result we didn’t leave a gratuity because there was minimal effort to engage with us as to the food and drink other than ordering. Wouldn’t come back.

Great location for a couple drinks and a meal with friends and family. We attended today (sunday) for a sunday lunch and the day before for a drink after a long group cycling. Drinks and food are great quality and good pricing. On both occasions, we were greeted and served by the manager Tom with the long beard. Please don’t be fooled by his straight face. He’s a lovely, patient and attentive man. The sunday roast, omg! What a treat! The quality of meat, GF options, well seasoned potatoes and veg and my personal favourite, the gravy 😍. Would definitely be coming back her for the food and service. Would recommend for families and dog lovers.

Convivial pub serving really rather good food. We really enjoyed the chowder and the chicken katsu. The creme brulee and tiramisu were to die for all washed down with a fine bottle of rose. Good value for monet thoroughly recommend

Restaurant standard food, absolutely fantastic! Really friendly bar staff and pour a great pint!

Beautifully decorated and even when full not cramped. Serving staff really helpful and the food was absolutely gorgeous and very reasonable. Highly recommended. Can also see a beautiful garden but visited in the evening.

Enjoyed a fabulous Sunday Roast which exceeded both our expectations. I find roasts can be very hit & miss which can be disappointing however after research we decided to book the Carpenters Arms & were not disappointed. Very good size portions & generous amounts of meat. I had Beef & my partner had pork. Beef was tender & melted in your mouth. Super crunchy roast potatoes & lots of veg too. Both topped off with a huge yorkshire pud & tasty gravy. We were equally impressed by the desserts - Choc Brownie & Sticky Toffee pud both served with a delicious scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. We took our dog who was made to feel very welcome with tasty biscuits. We will definitely return.

Good food with a great friendly atmosphere.

Always a pleasure to visit, great little pub, amazing food and staff. Always worth booking a table if you intend to eat

Fantastic food , super service and very welcoming

The food was exceptional and the service was fast and very friendly, I would highly recommend the carpenter's Arms to anybody looking for great food in a relaxed atmosphere at a reasonable price

We had Sunday beef lunch. I would recommend this

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here yesterday evening - delicious locally sourced food & friendly service. Definitely recommend!

Having tried other restaurants in the area, The Carpenter's is the one to rush back to. Fabulous!

Loved the food, great location, decor and atmosphere.

Fantastic food very friendly staff and great service would highly recommend

A great pub in a lovely location serving excellent food at fair prices

Made to feel welcome, food was delicious. First visit but definitely coming again and will make room for dessert.

Absolutely amazing Sunday Lunch. We were in the area for the weekend and searched on here for somewhere for a home made Sunday lunch. We weren't disappointed. What a lovely place. Friendly welcome, fabulous decor and an outstanding meal. Possibly the best Sunday lunch I've had for a number of years. We will be back.

Friendly staff, good food, a decent menu, and beer. Went for a quiet midweek lunch. Like the simple, tasteful style of the decor - done with quality and will last.

Such a relaxed Saturday lunch. Staff were friendly & welcoming, no rush but on hand if needed. Everything on the menu sounded good so it was difficult to choose. All of us were extremely happy with our choices - appearance and taste. Excellent value for money and we will definitely return.....

Some of our party had a beef roast dinner on a Sunday evening. It was rather disappointing as the roast potatoes were very hard and the some of the meat was tough. I think it all had been kept warm since lunchtime. However the mussel and smoked haddock chowder was beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Wow, the Sunday roast was amazing as was the service and dessert. Really friendly staff welcomed us as we came through the door. A must visit if you’re in the area. Defo come back

Lovely staff fantastic food! Will definitely be back!

First visit to the Carpenters Arms - Fabulous food, great menu, Fabulous decor, unbiance spot on! Just perfect 👌 thank you!

Went for lunch with 4 friends. Food was great and came quickly. The local beer is pretty good as well. We went on a Friday afternoon and there was nobody else. Worth visiting!

Lovely Sunday lunch. We booked on the off chance and got a table for two. I had pork. I asked if I could have a small dinner and it was still plenty for me. My partner had the beef and he loved it. Bonus .....They had Ronaldos ice cream. Also a good selection of desserts. Very friendly. A lovely pub.

This is a perfect pub that is family friendly and has incredible food. Also, the steak is very good. Overall, this is a good place to take children and to have nice food.

What a lovely lovely lunch The food was brilliant we all loved what we chose will definitely return.

Party of 4 and a dog went for lunch yesterday and the food and service were exemplary. It's the second month in a row for me and I'll definitely be revisiting regularly. Meery Christmas to all rhe team involved.

Had the most flavoursome meal we’ve had for a long time. Gnocci for starters was to die for….and the pork ribeye was fantastic. We had another restaurant booked for the following evening but really wanted to return to the Carpenters because the food was just so good. Easily in the top 10% of pub restaurant meals I’ve ever had!!!! Beautiful…and it was a pleasure spending my money on such a great experience.

Can't thank this establishment and staff enough. They opened up on a Monday, when their usually shut, to hold a wake for a very dear friend of us all. We were a lot more than they expected, and we all stayed a lot longer, too. They kept the food coming, which they also donated, as he was a long-term customer, what wonderful wonderful people. Thank you so much. Xx

My wife and I were tired from our walk on Holkham Beach so we decided to visit the Carpenters Arms for our lunch. We were pleasantly greeted by the staff and were allowed to bring our dog into the restaurant. The food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our time.

We went for Dinner whilst staying at Meadowview nearby. It is a lovely characterful Inn with a really good atmosphere and only a couple of miles inland from Wells-Next-The-Sea. They have a good, and reasonably priced menu. We both had their special slow cooked blade of beef which was excellent. Really friendly staff. Will definitely come again.

Soulless pub. Miserable and rude staff

Good food, I had the roast, I didn't know whether to eat it or climb it, there was so much on the plate. The host was great, definitely worth a visit.

Lovely pub on a chilly November eve with family. Excellent menu choices, loved the celeriac steak

The best place around. The roast is amazing!

Great little country pub lovely atmosphere more aimed at food than drinks great for a get together.

Lovely pub .. great food and a lovely cosy atmosphere .. Sunday roast was very good .. can highly recommend ..

Fantastic meal attentive staff. However toilets not any better than public toilets dirty poor quality no facility to dry hands. Probably better to have waited until I got home!

Been tonight for dinner, rang and booked first and they managed to squeeze us in and whilst we were there, was very busy so recommend booking to avoid disappointment. Tonight they we’re offering set menu for Norfolk week and the normal menu. We had the sausage and mash and the pork rib eye steak. Both were thoroughly enjoyed and good sized portions. For desert we had the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. Again was delicious and good portion size. Staff were friendly and helpful. Had a bowl of water by the table for the dogs too. Good dog friendly pub and recommend you give them a try if your in the area.

Been tonight for dinner, rang and booked first and they managed to squeeze us in and whilst we were there, was very busy so recommend booking to avoid disappointment. Tonight they we’re offering set menu for Norfolk week and the normal menu. We had the sausage and mash and the pork rib eye steak. Both were thoroughly enjoyed and good sized portions. For desert we had the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. Again was delicious and good portion size. Staff were friendly and helpful. Had a bowl of water by the table for the dogs too. Good dog friendly pub and recommend you give them a try if your in the area.

Lovely pub, fabulous food, much better than your average pub grub, fresh, healthy and very tasty. Could not fault the service either. Very good value for money.

Brilliantly hosted a big group doing an annual long walk. 20+ people stopped for a lunch of great sandwiches and chips. Rapidly served, great presentation, no wait at the bar for drinks. Made to feel welcome. Nice pub. Couldn't fault them

Lovely warm welcoming pub. Lovely staff and our meals were excellent. We were a table of 10 and we all enjoyed our food so much. Thankyou.

We had Sunday lunch at the Carpenters Arms and this was one of the best, all elements beautifully cooked with great service.

Staying in the charming village Wighton, we dined here three times and all the meals were exceptional. Sunday roast was generous with proper roast potatoes and fluffy Yorkshires. Mussels really good. Burger excellent. Lovely choice of puds including local ice-cream. Friendly, cheery, attentive staff. Our dog was made so welcome. An absolute gem and highly recommended. Do book!

Had lunch there a couple of days ago. Very very nice. Pleasant staff. Lovely Guinness and the food was amazing. Highly recommended

Banging food! We stopped on the off chance of them getting us in for lunch. Instead of mains we had starters and sides (like a tapas). Every dish was perfect and delicious. Great service too. A new favourite.

This is a beautifully presented pub has a bright, clean contemporary interior. Excellent food is served both at lunchtime and evening. There is a large garden to the rear with views over fields to the church. The pub is dog friendly. Service was friendly and welcoming (thank you Rachel) and the food was delicious and plentiful. There are a number of specials available in addition to the main menu. Everything is home-cooked, they serve some nice beers and have a good wine list. The cider braised pig cheek croquettes were delicious, as was the pork with bubble and squeak and cream cabbage and beautifully cooked pan fried Sea Bream. You will not leave hungry! We booked a table for an evening meal and very glad we did, the pub was full on arrival at 7.30pm - so book is essential. Definitely will visit again when we are next in the area.

lived up to our expectations. Out of the way place but glad we booked on a Wednesday! Excellent local pork steak dish and a fish cake dish. just a great meal. Do go and support this excellent gastro pub.

Busy for good reason. Warm welcome, gr8 service & dog friendly. Dishes home made, not bought in. Lots of specials & good wine list. So good we went again the next nite. Booking essential !

I was booked into the Carpenters Arms last night for dinner and it was lovely. The Service was very good and it was busy which is always a good sign. I had Haddock and Chips with extra vegetables. It was so tasty. I had sticky toffee pudding for desert and I could have eaten two it was so yummy. I was thinking of dining somewhere else tonight but there is no need as the Carpenters Arms is well worth another visit. Thanks to all the hard working staff.

This venue has a varied menu in a pub atmosphere. We had a Katsu Curry which was delicious. I recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. They were very busy but fitted us in after a 30 minute wait which wasn’t a problem for us. We noticed it is also a dog friendly venue.

We’d booked a table for Sunday lunch, but arrived quite early - no problem. We were given somewhere to sit and have a drink and then shown to our table. Both the roast beef and roast pork plus cauliflower cheese were excellent and the sticky toffee pudding was really good. Service was prompt and friendly, but not over the top. Very dog-friendly.

Just can’t fault this place,recommend by a friend ,booked Sunday lunch for twenty one persons,absolutely delicious will certainly recommend and be calling back.and dog friendly.

Had read some great trip advisor reviews for the roasts at The Carpenters arms so booked a table for lunch on the 1st day of our holiday. Who knew it would be 30 degrees in September? Whilst the roasts did look delicious we opted for some ‘lighter” options. Ham hock terrine and a sharing humous for starter, pork short ribs (super meaty), light and delicious gnocchi, and sea bream - from the specials board. Decadent brownie and ice cream (for those of us just needing to cool down but with no room for a full pud) Service was friendly but not rushed or pushy. The restaurant was light and airy with fabulous outside tables. Both inside and out was dog friendly

Great meal here on Friday night. I am a coeliac and great gluten free options. Food very tasty and good portion size, would definitely go again if went back to Wells next the sea

Really pleasantly surprised by this pub. I have been before, but many years ago. Brother and I had a ciabatta each, with fries, and a pint. No rush, nothing fancy, just good honest food and not over attentive staff

Had a meal here with the family - superb. Best pub food for years, really friendly staff and a great setting too. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Went with my partner for my 50th birthday. We are both vegetarian and chose this place because it looked small and cosy, and offered a couple of vegetarian options, which is unusual for North Norfolk. Food was AMAZING, we both had the sweet potato burger which was tasty and moist, not a nasty dry burger as is sometimes the case with veggie restaurant meals. We thought this meal was THE BEST pub restaurant meal we've EVER had. Well worth the price. Service was very friendly, and I even had a candle in my dessert for my birthday, although our drinks were forgotten at one point. The pub and it's décor is great, a mix of modern design with old, vintage fixtures and fittings. The music wasn't too bad, we would prefer a mix of classic rock and 60s/70s folk and folk-rock, but not many places choose to play that type of music.

Lovely place with great food. Quite expensive for drinks. But well worth a visit. Gluten free lager on draft also what a bonus.

Called in on opening on a Sunday in hope of getting in for Sunday lunch without a booking. They had 1 table available inside & 1 out so we sat down as quick as we could! Drinks service was very prompt & efficient along with food orders & delivery. Ordered the burger & the roast beef & both were equally delicious

A lovely setting for an absolutely stand-out pub lunch. Food was incredible. We’ll definitely be back!

Went last night - 24th August - with my wife and two kids including Sam "2 Scoops". Had 2 cheese burgers and both were excellent - "2 scoops" left his plate so clean the staff decided not to wash it.... ;) Wife had the sweet potato burger and again excellent Daughter had the Katsu Chicken and again no room for criticism IPA was top notch The pub is beautiful and we were seated in comfortably Above all else the staff were very friendly and attentive - I couldn't fault them. One of the best meals we've ever had as a whole and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. 10 out of 10

Great pub food with a considered twist, nice environment and careful service

Loved it, warm welcome, beer in very good condition, lovely little garden, the food looked amazing, we are going back to eat next week👍👍

Booked in to eat here as camping at Potters Farm. The pub nicely Located in a small village and there really wasn't anything not to like. I have not given 5 stars as we had a bit of a wait between starter and mains (well over an hour). Otherwise food was good for price and staff friendly. Worth a visit if in the area

Accommodated our party of 15 without issues. All food was exceptional especially the roast pork and beef.

The food was delicious, a lovely pub/restaurant seating inside and out. Recommend to book in advance

Excellent food, good service. Not really enough parking but parked a short walk away and was fine.

When I first saw the menu I thought here we go just another pub with the usual grub so I ordered the cheese burger as an easy option not expecting to much in the way of a culinary delight but to my surprise this was no ordinary cheese burger, the meat was as tender and juicy that you couldn't get it any better there was a multitude of flavours that grew and grew with every bite but to top it all off was the surprise element of the bacon jam what a triumph. I love my food and will criticize any meal that does not make the grade so for the humble burger this is definitely a big thumbs up..

Came for Sunday Lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the lovely decor and chilled setting. We very much enjoyed the starter dishes, especially the gorgeous mushroom arancini which practically melted in your mouth! Three of us ordered the roast beef lunch, however we definitely got the end of the joint as all our pieces were tough and grizly. About 50% of mine was inedible unfortunately. Despite this, the sides (cauliflower cheese, mac and cheese) were delicious and my party particularly enjoyed the roasties! We rarely order desserts when we eat out, but all five of us could not resist the treats on offer. I particularly recommend the sticky toffee pudding!