Chalfonts Tea Rooms in South Norfolk

We booked Afternoon Tea as a 65th birthday celebration, our slot was 12.30 for one and a half hours. The finger sandwiches were cheese spread with cucumber and ham and piccalilli which was not to my taste. The scones and sweet treats were nice as was the tea and coffee. However, at just before 1.30pm I requested a second round of drinks and was told by the waitress that she would bring them, but we had to be gone in 10 mins as the slot was only for one and a half hours. My husband was not at the table at that moment and I wasn't sure what the time was or how long we had left so I didn't argue the point, but felt that as we were still well within our time slot it was rude of them to rush us out considering the cost of the Afternoon Tea is on the expensive side. Given that we were made to feel unwelcome, I do not think we will revisit the Orangery, which is a shame a it is in a lovely location. Also, for anyone with mobility problems, it is quite a trek from the car park.

Lovely meal, cod and chips mushy peas...peas were soon good. Staff super friendly, we will be back.

Great country pub, community feel and some lovely cask ales!

I do not usually write reviews, but our experience at The Wildebeest deserves one. We visited last night for my Husband's birthday and both opted for the 7 course tasting menu. Every single dish was stunning, from both a taste and visual perspective. The service was impeccable. Each person who attended to us did so with a smile. They were also very knowledgeable about the food and wine, presenting the dishes to us with confidence. Thank you, we will be back soon.

Nice pub with friendly staff and good service but the Sunday roasts are disappointing. Cheap meat and mountains of veg. Overpriced and won’t have another.