J.D.Young Hotel Restaurant in South Norfolk

We enjoyed some good food and efficient service in this nicely decorated restaurant. However, the prices just seem to increase at every visit so we will be dining here less often than we would like to. Over £100 for 2 at what is really just a well presented pub in a sleepy Norfolk town is over egging the puddings........

We went for lunch on a quiet Monday. The restaurant was deserted when we arrived so we had our choice of table. The waitress seemed a little clueless (I think she was new) but she was helped by a colleague. We ordered drinks and placed our order for lunch. The drinks arrived promptly and we settled back to wait for our meals. And waited. And waited. In the 50 minutes it took for our food to arrive the kitchen managed to produce 2 sandwiches and 2 salads for other diners in the bar. We eventually asked our waitress to check on our food. "It's being plated up and will be out in 2 minutes", she said. It took another 15 minutes for the food to arrive. By the time we were finished all the other diners in the restaurant were complaining about the delay to their meals.

Oh dear. Things ain’t what they used to be. Went in for a sandwich and a pint. Had to ask if the did sandwiches - no menus on show. - yes, bacon or sausage, again had to ask if they offered bread - yes - arrived, no serviette, and one inch thick bread. Used to come with local nicely cut bread with coleslaw and crisps. Sadly JD is now just an every day pub, what happened to the standards. Ah well, not bother again

This is by far our favourite place to eat in the area. Great food, good value for money, lovely settling (restaurant) We have eaten here quite a few times now and have been very impressed on all occasions. Staff are all very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend

This is your typical drinking pub The attached restaurant looks good and that’s the best I can say. The receptionist is so bossy , makes you feel like a commodity and certainly not a valued customer. They do not provide cereals of any kind for breakfast which is unfortunate if you prefer not to have anything cooked. We have struggled to find any other hostelry in the near vicinity of a good standard and we have tolerated it here for 4 days, twice a year, for the last 3 years and they still do not seem to think we might be a good source of revenue. I have to say that the pub is a lively place and well frequented by locals and the large TV screens in the bar are a great source of attraction to football and sports supporters. Tragically it’s a superb central location, looks good but runs so off hand by young untrained staff and is begging for a professional touch to make the guest feel welcome and wel looked after.

We stayed at a nearby barn accomodation who recommended this pub/restaurant & were told we didn’t need to book for a Sunday evening. We found a space in the small car park around the back & walked inside. Very smart & modern interior with some very comfortable sofas & chairs. My wife & I both ordered the beef Sunday roast which was absolutely fabulous. My youngest (9 years) ordered sausage & mash with peas & eldest (11 years) chose the beef burger. Both were great & a quite large portion for a child’s helping. My eldest is quite particular with what she likes & asked for lots of changes to the burger which were accommodated no problems. Service was with a smile & we noticed most customers had a smile on their faces too which says a lot about a restaurant. Will definitely go back to try more from a great menu.

Menu updated once again and prices. If burgers and pizzas are your choice fine, if not menu now limited. No steaks 1 fish Eventually people in the current economic climate will take their custom elsewhere as a result of continuous increase in prices

This restaurant couldn't be unwelcoming to families with small children if it tried. We came with our 3 year old for lunch as we were house hunting in the area. On arrival we were told that we could only be accommodated as a family if we tucked away in the conservatory. Kept away from the main body of the restaurant as if we were a dirty secret. Our first instinct was to flee, but maybe the food would make up for it. How wrong we were. My partner ordered a chicken and bacon caesar salad. The highlight of this were the large shards of stiff bacon that deified attempts to be cut and then to be chewed. My seafood linguine tasted as though the alcohol in the white wine sauce had not been cooked out. It left a foul aftertaste that lasted. The kids' pizza was the size of an average adult pizza in.most restaurants with a very doughy base and an unpleasantly funky flavoured tomato sauce. All in all not a place to be recommended to anyone with children or a discerning palate.

Great burgers I made my partner A blue cheese sauce specially for him Great service from Charlotte and Ella they were lovely would recommend it great ambience lovely food Worth a visit

Lovely wedding -anniversary dinner, great staff great food. Laura and her team were amazing. We’ll be back. Love the cocktails! Desert service, everything!

Brilliant restaurant, lovely helpful staff. We was really impressed with the stunning interior, service & quality of the food. Will definitely be returning soon hopefully. This is my new favourite restaurant in the area!

Have been here a number of times now and always had superb meals. This time however we had our first poor dish. My daughter ordered a char grilled chicken kebab, something she has had here before and really enjoyed. This time it was so hot and spicy she could not eat it, I also tried it and it was very hot, almost blow your head off hot. I think if something is that spicy this should be mentioned on the menu in the description. We will return again just won't order the kebab again. The other 2 meals we had were excellent. A shame when we were celebrating my daughters promotion that her meal was not what was expected.

Really enjoyed our Valentines dinner, delicious food and plenty of it. The staff here are amazing, so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Thanks for a lovely romantic dinner.

Lovely place to meet up with friends Recommend this venue good food Nice friendly staff good atmosphere !

Didn’t enjoy our visit as much this time. My roast dinner wasn’t so good. Arrived barely hot. I don’t think I’d have it again. Other meals here have been amazing! Very pretty inside.

Beautiful decor with lovely Christmas touches. Delicious lunch, amazing burger for me and my husband had the best steak and ale pie…the pastry was incredible. A thoroughly great experience and definitely recommend, thankyou !

Lovely Christmas Fayre lunch here, today. Food hot and tasty. Staff attentive and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. Only criticism seemed to be too many roast potatoes! Thank you so much.

Absolutely Lovely staff and Lovely Pizza and chios we love this pub it is Immaculate and Well Organised. Well Done to the Management and Staff. Well Done Indeed.

Vibrant atmosphere, friendly service, food mainly OK but my custard tart dessert was by some way the worst plate of food I’ve ever been given! About 3 inches across and barely half an inch deep, the vertical part of the pastry tart was hard. The bottom tasted uncooked. The thin layer of custard was solid and rubbery. My choice was influenced by ‘rhubarb infused with grenadine’. Not a piece of the fruit in sight - just a dozen or so gelatinous blobs of pinkish gloop spotted round the plate. DREADFUL!

We had the best Sunday roast here! The food was amazing and plenty of gravy and the cauliflower cheese is a must! We even came back here the following night for a takeaway pizza! The waitresses were so kind and friendly too!

Amazing place! From start to finish everything was perfect, great wine, friendly professional staff and such an lovely atmosphere. We sat in the restaurant and had wine in the afternoon which was lovely and relaxing. In the evening we had dinner. A great choice but we both went for the steak which was one of the nicest I’ve had. Our room was comfortable, clean, modern and really comfy. Breakfast did not disappoint either. Will def return here. Had a wonderful time.

Always good atmosphere staff lovely attentive food is also good here too! Restaurant is a credit to owner ambiance Brilliant beautifully decorated !

Went to JDs for a birthday lunch, very kindly arranged and paid for by friends. Such lovely friendly service - staff always exceptional. Food good too!

What a wonderful ambiance at J D Young ….bringing the outside inside with some very clever greenery / foliage. Excellent food which for us included a chicken, mushroom and bacon main course as well as a Brioche Burger. Compliments to the chef and many thanks to the Team. A unique and memorable experience :)

Went here today the first time for some months. Previously very pleased with the Sunday roast. Today was the complete reverse. The lamb was first class but the rest was awful. The first attempt was served tepid. The second attemp the "roast potatoes and parsnips " were shown an oven and then steamed. A deduction of 25% together with a £10 voucher was offered as recompense. I told the server to keep the voucher as I'll never come. Personally I think it's a disgrace to charge anything for a totally substandard meal. And his question as to the mint sauce being of an acceptable standard didn't go unnoticed as a hint of deference. I won't go back that's for sure

Had a really delicious lunch, the best for sometime. The staff were amazing, both the waitress and Gabi who went the extra mile for myself, husband and son Ady. Will definitely go again.

Just one word to describe the restaurant. Wonderful The restaurant decor was wonderful The service was wonderful The food was wonderful The whole experience was wonderful

We booked a table for 7, to accommodate wheelchair access for my elderly Great Aunt. We were able to go into the beautiful conservatory area, staff were attentive and polite, especially the young gent who was a student I do apologise I can’t remember his name, he was from another city? Anyway, food and drinks were fantastic, especially the roast beef, a lovely lovely afternoon, will look back on today with fondest memories, Thankyou very much

Service was absolutely terrible, extremely rude staff behind the bar with a bad attitude, charge before drinks where made and didn’t have the drinks we payed for, was given a drink in a dirty glass and swapped out for a completely flat beer

First time visiting the restaurant here. The decor is so pretty and the seats are really comfortable. Our food was really tasty and beautifully presented. I do think it is overpriced though - £92 for 2 courses x2 people. It was going so well until they sat a rowdy bunch of about 10 ladies next to us, kind of spoilt it. Didn’t order dessert, couldn’t wait to get out of there! Not once did any staff member ask if they could keep the noise down a little. I’m all for having a good time on a night out, but I’m always aware of others around me too.

Stayed here for one night and was very impressed with everything. Staff, food and drinks all excellent. Freshly painted and all modern and up to date. Open fires with news papers and brilliant breakfast. We combined a tour at Adnams Brewery around 20 mins away with this stay. Very good value for money compared to Southwold. Definitely worth a go. The only negative was a bit of a noisy road hence 4* and not 5*

The best sirloin steak I’ve had in years and the onion rings were fantastic, will definitely return here for a meal. Don’t know who supplies their beef but it’s the best

We stayed in this beautiful hotel for 2 nights and it was amazing! Our room was a beautifully decorated large double room with on suite. The staff were fantastic and couldnt do enough for us The food was to die for and were big portions...

Hadn't had a lunch here for several years - certainly felt that it had improved. Decor was lovely and staff friendly and welcoming. Fish and chips was generous and very tasty with delicious chunky chips. Felt the cost was reasonable for the meal I enjoyed....

Popped in for late lunch on a Saturday. A bit surprised there’s no lunch menu but the main menu has a good range of food, if a bit expensive for lunch. Lovely decor and good atmosphere. The food was excellent. Only a four star review...

Just been here for dinner on Sunday night as everywhere else closed on a Sunday night for some reason. Welcome to Norfolk. We chose to eat in the bar, surroundings and decor etc is lovely, very nice. But at no point during our meal did...

I booked a family lunch, three people for Tuesday 27th December. As it was bank holiday, I was expecting a limited menu but actually we had pretty much a full choice. The service was friendly and efficient but at a comfortable pace - not rushed,...

Had a Christmas meal, food took over an hour to come and it was cold. Used to enjoy JD food but it has definitely gone down hill since new ownership. Me and my friends/family won’t be dining there again. Very expensive for what it is.

Just had a family Christmas meal for 4 people at JD Young. The service was a little slow but unfortunately we decided to leave as the main course was delivered to the table cold. We were offered to have the meal.warmed up but would you...

Having had an excellent Sunday Lunch earlier in the year we decided to book for Christmas lunch. What a mistake that was! The plates were cold, sprouts were inedible, the "roast potatoes" seemed to be boiled potatoes that had passed close to the oven and...

Just had Christmas dinner at JD young on the high street. Christmas dinner was awful. Service was awful. £380+ down the drain. Waiting 30 min to be seated. 90 between courses, Food was cold and no veg. Manager was extremely rude and refused and alternative...

Had a great meal with some friends. Some went with the festive menu and some the normal Sunday menu. The menu had great choice, the food was delicious and the service was good. We sat in the conservatory and had a great evening. Thank you.

The title is because I was travelling in the area and wanted breakfast and was looking for a JD Wetherspoon, my sat nav came up with JD Wetherspoon Young Hotel, which was a surprise as Harleston is not the sort of small town I would...

Great atmosphere in the restaurant- very friendly and attentive staff - great menu choices and value for money. We shared wings, followed by sea bass and chicken kebab - all well cooked and beautifully presented - individual changes not a problem - for example request...

Visited here for 1st time this evening and simply perfect. All the staff were pleasant and couldn't do enough for you. Food was lovely and plenty of choice. Went above and beyond and will definitely be visiting again soon. Thank you for a lovely evening

Had a lovely meal at the restaurant which is beautifully set up. The food comes in supersize with the biggest battered onion rings I've ever seen. I wasn't keen on the big chunky chips but that was my personal preference rather than a criticism of...

If you're hungry and want a really good Sunday roast, I highly recommend here. Amazing food, staff and decor. We will be returning...

We Ordered the bbq ribs, the lamb cutlets & churro’s for dessert as a takeaway, they arrived as good as they would on a plate at the restaurant & in good time, Portions are huge! Tasted delicious. Complements to the chef!!

Like to thank Danny and team for making my birthday a lovely day to remember! Started my Day at jds with brunch and Prosecco thanks Again much appreciated !

Ate on my own. Easy to get a table. Pleasant service, helpful but not too pushy. Good food, had rack of ribs which was very enjoyable. Best eaten with fingers so a small bowl of water for washing hands would have been helpful. Wouldn't hesitate...

11 of us booked in for an evening meal as we were staying in the area to celebrate a few big birthdays. We had to choose our main courses a few days before and I quite understand this, we were in the conservatory which we...

We decided to find a restaurant in Harleston and chose J.D.Young as it seemed to be the only place open. After waiting about 25 minutes we finally got our meals which were awful mainly due to the sour taste of the cooked food. I'm sure...

A great central place to stay for touring Norfolk Suffolk borders . The accommodation was fabulous and dog friendly,mat, bowl and treats supplied for our pooch which was a nice touch. All of the staff were very friendly, helpful, kind and professional. We will definitely...

I cannot praise the staff enough at this lovely hotel. They gave the best service we've ever had in accommodation of this kind in the UK. We had a refurbished room at the front of the hotel, which was amazing albeit a bit noisy as...

We stayed here to break up our Angle's Way walk from Bungay to Diss - it was a very welcome site after 14 miles! But it was more than respite, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I Loved the decor in the restaurant, the food...

We booked a table for a birthday meal, my partner, baby and his mum. We were booked in for 1:30pm and were straight away told that we could not sit in the restaurant because they don't let children under 5 in. We were shown to...

Possibly the best Sunday roast I’ve ever had , stylish restaurant ,great atmosphere very friendly attentive staff members, food was excellent will definitely visit again,highly recommended.

Went here Saturday night. The restaurant was full which was testament to how good it is. The decor in the restaurant is stunning, you have to see it, so lovely. We had two courses which were both delicious and served by friendly staff. The menu...

I rarely give 5 stars for a restaurant review but after our experience today, I feel it’s thoroughly deserved. We had Sunday roast of lamb. Good quantity of beautifully cooked lamb with 5 different vegetables, an enormous Yorkshire pudding and the nicest gravy I’ve had...

Came here on Friday 29th October with my husband and our 3 children. Our waitress was Eve and I want to give her special mention because she was super friendly and could not have done enough for us. We have been coming to JDs for...

Visited for lunch, bar area busy so are in main restaurant. Service and choice of food was very good. Had the Caesar salad which was huge, followed by Erin Mess which was equally Large. Very enjoyable experience.

Visiting the area having read the reviews decided to give it a try & eat there. Was not disappointed exceeded what the reviews said. The meal was freshly cooked very generous portions plus the ladies serving very pleasant & excellent customer service. Highly recommend if...

Stayed 3 nights and had a lovely break. The staff are all wonderful - customer service at its finest. They all seemed genuinely happy to serve us. In particular the lady on reception that weekend was excellent. Location great - in the centre of the...

One of the best Sunday Roasts I have ever had, Myself, Husband and Sister had different meats but we were all delighted with the selection of vegetables and mainly the quality of the meat. We certainly will be back.

NOT COVID SECURE!!!!! As a manager in the hospitality industry I would give this place a 0/10 after being told to f*ck off and get out repeatedly in an aggressive manor after requesting to speak to management about their code of conduct when dealing with...

Holidaying in the area and visited for lunch. We sat outside where each of tables were comforted by a table top heater. Although we didn’t need it as a nice sunny day. We ordered food and drinks and were served at the table due to...

Truly great night Jess was attentive friendly and very professional made the night Food & drinks superb

JD Youngs is a unique experience, warm welcoming atmosphere, very good quality food and service, a rare thing these days.What sets them apart from most Hotel Restaurants is that they really care about their customers, the staff are friendly and efficient,. The portions are very...

The food is fine, the service is friendly and good.The redecorating is a bit of a let down.But what is absolutely a no no is the shocking club music you are spewing out in the restaurant. For god sake... What are you thinking. I can...

Nice to be back at a good local pub/restaurant. It's been refurbished- was very nice before- and very smart. Food and staff are very good. Only thing that spoilt it was the banging background music in the restaurant. With hi Dwight we should have asked...

Just had a delivery from here. They were very quick considering it was a Saturday and they had said it would be 1.5hrs but so much sooner. The presentation of the white paper bag it came in to the high quality boxes the food came...

Room was spotlessly clean. Staff are polite and very attentive. Breakfast was served in the restaurant, and was a choice of items. All well presented. The price per night was very fair for the high standard room. Would stay again, highly recommended.

Booked for lunch here as we’re staying locally (Redenhall) with friends. First day post Covid that indoor dining is allowed and both the food and service were outstanding.

We ordered a meal for the family from here which was excellent, best meals ive had for years. delivered promptly and courteously and at a very reasonable price. will definitely use them again and look forward to going in there after the lockdown. strongly recommend...

The best Steak meal we've ever had ! ( We've had hundreds) Absolutely everything about this establishment is truly wonderful, we loved our Xmas eve meal, impeccable service and looking forwards to trying more delicious dinners. The only downside is that this beautiful establishment will...

Last minute decision to go to J D Young for a roast, certainly wasn't disappointed. Food, service, staff excellent. The best roast lamb I've ever had. Service was excellent with the staff taking the time to have a friendly conversation with us. The newly refurbished...

A nice pub/restaurant serving good pub grub, we had Sunday roasts and the veg were VERY Al dente a quick word with the managaress she went and tried the veg when she came back she agreed with us and offered to take one meal off the bill.

Had a lovely meal at this restaurant. Staff and service excellent had the steak on the hot stone good quality and great value. Would recommend.

We stayed for a weekend. Although there were a few small minus points, these were far outweighed by the plus points.Minus points. Not really geared up for the disabled, like me, e.g. had to go up stairs by one staircase and down by another one as there was only a rail on one side, and this did not always reach the whole length of the staircase. Very difficult to turn the shower on and off as it was so stiff. Not very adventurous menu. At breakfast, you were brought coffee straightaway but then had to wait about 15 minutes for cooked breakfast by which time the coffee was cold.Plus points. First and most important, very friendly and helpful staff. Also, very clean and comfortable room. Dogs welcome. Very pleasant atmosphere. Would be happy to stay here again. Just a word of caution – we had bedroom 10. This is just above the bar. No problem with this but we were here when the weather was very warm and people were sitting outside with their drinks and chatting, which can be disturbing.

Good quality food with service to match. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Chicken Caesar salad smothered in dressing, should have had on the side, otherwise very nice. Veggie burgers very tasty, we had without buns and a portion of sweet potato fries between us and it was still too much. Portions too large!

Two family’s great food I had a roast was utterly delicious very enjoyable Husbands had steak again fantastic Children had pasta which they loved Will be back ! Thank you

We booked and enjoyed a lunch today in the J.D. Young Restaurant. We had time to sit in comfort and select our meals from a wide choice of dishes, before being shown to our table. The meals were well presented and cooked on time. The staff were attentive and efficient and dealt with a cold desert problem immediately. Customer parking is available.

My Dad and I had a fabulous roast dinner. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and professional. I have never had a bad meal here and highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful lunch.

Good quality food from breakfast to dinner. Beers served all day. Nice local pub to pop in for a couple of pints or have a meal out. Also you cant watch the football here.

Very good meal coupled with good and dedicated service. Celebrated my wife's birthday and we had an excellent meal; very good value for money.

I can’t fault the staff at J.D.Youngs, known to many as the Magpie! And there excellent customer service! Beth, you and the staff made every customer feel special on Christmas day well done! My mother, was, unfortunately feeling unwell and sadly unable to attend. God bless chef, who sent her home an exclusive Christmas packed lunch! Thank you

Have eaten at J.D.Youngs on several occasions recently, my son has moved to Harleston and this has been a very good discovery. We have really enjoyed our visits, The food, staff, atmosphere and surroundings all great. Will be back soon.

Great food, vast choice, good service, a nice clean pub and very good value. When next in the area we will dine here again.

Spent 5 days in Harleston staying at JD Youngs. Lovely place to stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable and food very good. Staff very friendly and helpful. Overall good valueHarleston itself is a great base for visiting South Norfolk. In easy reach of Banham Zoo and the coast, and a local bus into Norfolk. Is a lovely little market town with 3 pubs and loads of places to eat. Recommended

I was working up the street at Cornucopia and I bribed my family to help with the offer of Sunday Lunch! I booked JD Young Hotel just because it was the closest. I’ve parked right outside many times.

We have eaten at J.D. Youngs before and enjoyed the food. We intended to go this evening to celebrate my mother's birthday. However, when asking to book a table at 18.00 for 4 plus a high chair, we were told they do not usually allow children under the age of three in the evenings due to noise complaints. We were offered a table by the conservatory so that if she made a noise we would be able to take her out side, suggesting that his would be expected. I am really unimpressed, was made to feel uncomfortable during the telephone conversation, and certainly was not made to feel we would be welcome as a family. Clearly this is somewhere that values the custom of some more than others, and a place we will avoid from now on.

This is a fairly standard pub, but the service is good, the food tasty, the portions generous and its all reasonably priced. Would happily recommend it.

I'd phoned beforehand to see if we could check in earlier as we were off to a family do at lunchtime and sure enough when we arrived at 11.30am our room was ready (check in is normally at 2pm).We were greeted warmly when we arrived and our room (which was a lovely room) was spotlessly clean. There was a bit of noise from the bar as we headed to bed but nothing intrusive and we both slept really well. The full English breakfast was fantastic with eggs and bacon cooked exactly to our specification (we both like our bacon cremated!), super tasty sausages - not your average bangers and even the ketchup was tastier than your normal Heinz! All very well seasoned too - credit to the chef. Only downside was that unfortunately the hot water wasn't working but the hotel kindly phoned to let us know before we arrived and offered us a discount immediately for the inconvenience. Overall (apart from the bracing shower!) a very pleasant stay with very hospitable staff and fab food, definitely recommend.

Popped in on route for a quick lunch, as always served quickly by the very pleasant bar staff, food arrived and was excellent, good service, quality and value.

Better than most pub fare, in a clean old market town pub" .on market days the market is right out front a small market less then a dozen stalls parking in strret is available or a car park 400 metres away , free .

i have eaten at this place before.however this time was really awful.my fault for not bringing to their attention.the food was just so poor being more greasy than a greasy spoon!!!.

Me, my 3 children and Father have visited JDs a few times and have always enjoyed our meals. However this time was very upsetting for not just me but for one of my twin sons. We were getting ready to leave and my children wanted a biscuit so I gave them a biscuit, my son who has a genetic disorder and special needs had a major meltdown,I tried to calm him but he was inconsolable. The barmaid came over and asked me to leave as my son was upsetting the other people in the restaurant. Fair enough he was making a lot of noise and we were leaving anyway, my argument is there were other ladies with babies whom were making noise and she never said anything to them. This is clearly not a place where children are welcome and we will definitely not be returning.

Every time I enter this establishment - the food is consistently good! The staff are delightful what more can you ask? well done.

We called in during the afternoon for a coffee and it was a pleasant atmosphere and good service. We did consider coming back in the evening, but all the sports screens around the bars were showing a Norwich City game and the lack of vacant tables and raucous atmosphere persuaded us to try elsewhere.

Arrived in town for a short break and hardly anything was open (Monday night). About to settle for a pizza from the Co-op when we saw this place. Huge portions, delicious pub food.