Chalfonts Tea Rooms in South Norfolk

I'll be honest - I think 'Afternoon Tea' is an expensive marketing ploy designed to make you spend ££££ on tiny little savory and sweet 'samples'. This place is also about 1 hour drive away so I wasn't all that keen to sample the 'Autumn Afternoon Tea'. With that grumpy attitude I ordered a cup of coffee and waited to be proved right. In no time an elegant three-tier serving 'bird cage' turned up and all the items were explained to my wife and I. I sensed the waitress were very proud of the selection (for good reason). Turns out that every single item was both perfectly crafted and delicious. The portions were just enough. The coffee was great and I could have another one included in the price. Soft drink choice for my wife was also impressive and delicious. We didn't manage to eat everything - but that's ok as you can ask for some little boxes to take it home. The setting is delightful, the staff excellent, and the autumn afternoon tea was delicious and great value. I vow to be less grumpy in future. I even have a photo taken by the staff of my wife and I smiling. Turned out to be a very happy day.

My favourite pub, great food and always quick service. Highly recommend.

We ate olives and nuts as nibbles - that were beautiful! Some of the nuts for example were roasted and coated hazelnuts, so so flavoursome! We then had the pre meal dishes they give out that included some homemade crisps with an amazing garlic oil and pepper hummus - absolutely delicious. For our starters we both had the mushroom fricasse - again absolutely divine and extremely memorable, with so much flavour! For our mains, I had the aubergine risotto (I'm not a vegetarian but love a risotto) and it was also... absolutely wonderful!! My husband had the venison which was delicious too and so well made. For dessert, we shared the lavender and honey parfait - one of the most delicious desserts I've ever eaten! This meal was up there with one of our favourite from restaurants across the world, and if we're ever in the area again, we will be revisiting this exceptional restaurant. Staff were also extremely kind and attentive, and we felt relaxed from the moment we arrived. Thank god we found you! :)

Absolutely great find with super friendly staff and locals. Very dog friendly too which is always a bonus!

Food was ok , unfortunately the hot chocolate didnt have much taste so was disapointing. Service wasnt good ,some of the staff were trying to work so quickly they were spilling drinks over the floor , cleaning with paper towel and not washing hands afterwards..staff not very friendly..wouldnt go back in there..