Stower Grange in Broadland

We had Sunday lunch to celebrate a birthday. The meal was absolutely superb, the best Sunday lunch I've ever eaten in a restaurant. The soup I had was absolutely delicious, the roast chicken was cooked beautifully with stuffing, roast potatoes, red cabbage, brocolli, green beans and carrots. I even got a massive Yorkshire pudding! My husband had satay chicken to start, absolutely lovely, then roast beef, cooked just the way he likes it. Another in our party had the pork with crackling, she loved it. Desserts were delicious too, chocolate torte, poached pear and Baileys cheesecake, I was so full, I couldn't manage one but just had a taste. Then coffee and a chocolate. Wow, amazing and well worth the money. Oh, and the staff were brilliant too. I'd recommend this to everyone.

I'm just having breakfast before checking out after a 5 night stay. what an absolute pleasure it has been. I fully recommend this hotel. Food, staff,room and surroundings , are excellent. If you like great service, great food and a friendly atmosphere, this is the place !! , Absolute top marks from me !!

We went to attend our friends wedding….from start to finish everything was perfect…from the amazing and very comfortable rooms, the great friendly service…amazing and great tasting food , amazing cooked to order breakfasts and beautiful surroundings…an absolutely delightful place to stay…we will absolutely go back for another long weekend….

Our second stay at this hotel & a pleasure to return. The owner, Richard, is a most personable & convivial chap. All the staff are pleasant, friendly & helpful. This is an authentic, characterful, independent hotel. Great service, comfortable accommodation & exceptional food served in a very pleasant & relaxing dining room. Highly recommended.

Our work Christmas event was here in December, the building is beautiful, the bar is intimate with a modest selection. We ate, as a group of around 20 in one of the side rooms, all around one large table, the food was ok, while I recognize serving everyone together is difficult to get it all out quickly, I did feel there was too much of a gap between the first and last of each course especially as we pre-ordered. No one took drinks orders at table which meant we had to go through to the bar which was an inconvenience.

Afternoon tea with friends was very disappointing. We had our own room which was nice, however the table was enormous and so it was impossible to interact with anyone unless they were near you. The food consisted of finger sandwiches which were nice and very few tiny stale cheese straws. No sausage rolls or quiche as you’d normally expect. The cakes were an improvement but again quite basic, no little mousse pots or macaroons. The building is beautiful but very dated as is the furnishings and decor, of course no air conditioning. So many more places do an afternoon tea for cheaper and classier, a shame really.

We were a party of 10 for a Birthday celebration. Wonderful food , beautifully served, excellent wine ! A truly fantastic evening.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Stower Grange for my husband's 70th birthday celebrations! We had 20 friends attending a dinner on Friday evening, followed by a family lunch for 16 on the Saturday. The venue was just perfect with a private function room for both events. We stayed overnight and our room was lovely with windows overlooking the front, very comfortable king bed, extremely spacious and well equipped. When we booked the functions with Jane and Richard (the owners) they were very accommodating and flexible. All the staff were very helpful, friendly and efficient throughout the booking and organisation process. The Friday evening was managed exceptionally well by Linzi. She worked very hard to make sure the evening was a complete success. We had a champagne reception in the lounge, and Linzi even lit the fire to make it more homely and inviting. In fact, throughout the evening she was an absolute star and made sure we had everything we needed. One or two of the guests provided surprise entertainment and music, and Linzi timed each course around the entertainment, which made sure the whole evening went very smoothly. The food was delicious! We had many comments about the quality of the food. The menu choice was brilliant and food was adapted for dairy and gluten intolerance. We had hot canapes with the champagne reception; followed by a three course meal, coffee and petit fours. All the food was hot, and Linzi and her team were outstanding! The family lunch on Saturday was held in the same function room - this time we sat round one enormous table. Once again, the service and quality of food was exceptional! The roast beef and pork were very tender and the roast potatoes award winning! Christine, Sally and Tom were very attentive and made sure everything ran smoothly. It all felt like a home from home experience, and we cannot fault any aspect. We would strongly recommend the Stower Grange, and very much look forward to going back in the near future. A sincere thank you to Linzi, Christine, Tom and Sally for all their hard work in making my husband's 70th a weekend to remember!

We booked a separate room for our group of 16 people (all adults) for a recent Sunday lunchtime. Menus were issued in advance for us to make our choices. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan catered for. Very enjoyable, good quality meal with ample veg. We were not rushed in between courses, with time between about right. Attentive and helpful staff both prior to the day and on the day itself.

Had an absolutely fabulous meal at the truly quaint hotel/restaurant. Beautiful dining area - it was a true delight being there. Food wise the Welsh Rarebit starter was exceptional as was the Sirloin Steak that followed. Service was excellent too - special thanks to Tom and Christine on this one. It was a super evening all round and I'll certainly be back again soon. Thanks to all John F - Norwich

This our local go to place for any celebration, Richard is so welcoming supported by an exceptional team. Food and wine is excellent. Can not wait for the re opening in the new year. Never had a bad visit, meal or experience at this venue.

First rate service and excellent sunday lunch. Cannot be faulted.Covid prepared. Excellent will defiently visit again but with family when restrictions improve

We stayed here for two nights before picking up our hire boat for a week on the Broads, and we were very happy. The husband and wife team who (I think) own the hotel are good at what they do. Booking was simple, and emails were answered quickly. Once we arrived, our temperatures were taken, hand gel was available at the entrance, the staff wore masks while serving, and the only room service available was by request. All very comforting. The hotel is a lovely old building, full of character, with a very homely feel. If you are looking for a modern, “all rooms identical, Scandinavian furniture, room like an office, can’t tell one hotel in the chain from another”, you won’t like Stower Grange. Our room was clean, large, with two large windows, and a large comfortable bed. Tea and coffee making was available, and topped up by request at reception. Unusually – and greatly appreciated – fresh milk was available in a jug as neither of us much care for tea made with UHT milk. The bathroom was again large and clean, with large fluffy towels and scads of hot water available. A pleasure to shower (or bath if you prefer) in the morning. The food was excellent. The chefs accompaniments on the dinner menu were sometimes unusual, but always tasty, served piping hot, and I was allowed an amount of mix-n-match. Breakfast was the usual options, and again, very tasty and piping hot. Negatives? I can’t think of any. I can thoroughly recommend Stower Grange, and we will certainly return if we need a bed in the Norwich area again.

We ate here as our first meal out after lockdown was lifted and couldn't fault the experience. We were greeted but a friendly member of staff on entry and our temperatures taken. The sun was shining so they offered us a seat outside whilst we had a look at the menu and a drink. Once we ordered they offered us our table outside but we requested that we stay outside as the garden area is so lovely and peaceful, they happily obliged and set up our table for the meal. They wrote our names on our menus so that they weren't shared between other tables. We ordered 3 courses. All of the food was excellent but the Roast was fabulous! Options were beef, pork or chicken for Sunday lunch with other options available on the menu if you fancy something different. We all requested beef and pork, which again they were more than happy to do for us. A generous portion arrived, with huge homemade yorkshire pudding and lots of seasonal veg. They also gave us some extra gravy in a jug when requested. The menu is also a reasonably priced 'set menu' option. The staff were so friendly and nothing felt like too much trouble. We felt safe with the extra precautions that had been put in to place and we will absolutely be returning!

Stower Grange seems to get good reviews prompting our visit for Sunday lunch.No doubt once eupon a time it was a smart place & still has an attractive exterior but sadly the inside decor is wanting. It needs a thorough revamp to get to the level it should be at. It is dated and lacking ambience. The furnishings are tired and mismatched. It is a pity and I hope it can be revived. The food is good and locally sourced - if very traditional. The service is ok - not bad at all. But it seems stuck in the past living off its former reputation. I'm sure it does very well from weekday businessmen visiting Anglian Windows and Bernard Matthews overnighting here and the weekend parties but we didn't feel comfortable or relaxed . Maybe it is us but I think there are better venues. Sorry.

Went to Stower Grange with 25 other to celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary. Lovely picturesque building. Food was lovely and staff were so attentive and helpful throughout. This despite having a wedding to look after as well. Highly recommended

This is the third time I have eaten here with members of my family and, as with the previous visits, we were not disappointed. A charming hotel with friendly, efficient and helpful staff was coupled with a fabulous evening meal.

Went for Sunday lunch (5 of us) , service , food and drink were all excellent. We have lived in Norwich for a number of years and not heard of Stower Grange, if you are looking for somewhere to try I would definitely recommend it.

Me he alojado aquí varias veces, desde la recepción de mi boda hace muchos años hasta varias visitas familiares más recientemente. No creo que sean los recuerdos de mi difunta esposa lo que me trae de vuelta, estoy seguro de que son los tranquilos y cómodos alrededores administrados por un excelente personal que se preocupa, un retroceso pasado de moda a los hoteles boutique de plástico y las cajas de zapatos del centro de la ciudad donde un Las noches de sueño son interrumpidas constantemente por los juerguistas nocturnos. Sí, no obtienes alta tecnología, alto brillo, alta especificación y cualquier otra "alta" que creemos que necesitamos en estos días. Lo que obtienes son buenas noches de sueño en un entorno cómodo, en una relajante casa de campo que recibe a los cuatro miembros peludos de tu familia de la misma manera que recibe a los dos patas, más desafiados por el estilo como yo. ¿Y cuántos otros hoteles aceptan perros en estos días, y mucho menos les da la bienvenida? Las habitaciones son grandes y confortables, la comida es buena, se siente como un hogar lejos de casa en los días en que al personal le importaba un carajo (mención especial a la excelente gerente "Linzi"). Un gran lugar para quedarse y explorar Norwich / Norfolk, con fácil acceso a todo, pero con la capacidad de escapar, respirar y dormir en tranquilidad.

Qué agradable sorpresa encontrar el ingrediente faltante que siempre había estado allí justo debajo de nuestras narices.Nuestra primera noche, desde la llegada de nuestra familia a una familia sin hijos, fue una experiencia encantadora. Desde la primera llamada para reservar nuestra reserva, el personal no pudo ser más encantador. La comida era excelente y el ambiente en general era justo lo que estábamos buscando. Buena comida y viento en nuestro propio pueblo. De ahora en adelante, sin duda conoceremos todos los platos del menú.No puedo esperar una repetición. Saludos y gracias.

My daughter found this restaurant/hotel and so we booked it for Father's Day. We received a warm welcome and then we sat in the bar area looking at the menu while our table was being laid.We were then taken to our table by the window with a view of the front garden. The staff are very polite, efficient and attentive. We had a three course meal, and then added a cheese board.I can't remember exactly what I ate but the food was delicious. Normally I am very fussy and I chop and change the dish. However, I didn't have to change anything and I am glad I didn't. Portion size was good, the food was hot and the service was at a steady pace.A lovely meal, well worth the money and we will be returning.

The restuarant is beautiful and the table setting is lovely clean white table clothes even thought we only had breakfast in there.

Nos sentamos cómodamente en una sala de estar del bar a la llegada donde pedimos bebidas a precios razonables. Nos llamaron al elegante comedor de mantel blanco cuando la cocina estaba lista para el servicio de mesa. Todas nuestras comidas eran preciosas y el servicio atento y de primera clase. Definitivamente lo agregará a nuestra lista de debe hacer de nuevo para nuestra próxima visita a Norwich.

Very comfortable hotel with super staff, all rooms individually decorated to a high standard, some even have four poster beds. Food is excellent, the breakfasts are just stunning.

Once again excellent, friendly service and superb food in this lovely hotel in Drayton. A gem. We asked for coffee in the lounge which caused no problems and even came with chocolates.

Enjoyable family Sunday lunch, good food, reasonably priced drinks and pleasant staff all in a nice setting. Would return for special occasions.

I had Dinner here whist staying overnight. I chose the locally sourced Pork offering which was perfectly cooked and extremely well presented with local vegetables, followed by a sumptuous Eton Mess........ it was promptly served and with great service.

Edificio encantador, y exterior. Callado y pacífico. El servicio era encantador y atento, tomamos bebidas en el bar antes de llevarnos al restaurante. Sin embargo, la comida fue decepcionante. Mi risotto no era más especial que un almuerzo básico de pub. Las patatas fritas de mi hermana con su pato estaban demasiado fritas y grasientas. En general, un almuerzo caro para comida extremadamente promedio, pero el mejor servicio amable.

I had Arbroath smokies in a creamy gratin sauce followed by the rack of lamb. Both were really good.

We went for a special Valentine's Day dinner a day early. Both of us thought the food, over all three courses was excellent.It was quiet but the service was friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Have eaten here with my other half, and also at a wedding and am also really impressed by the quality of the place.

Accueil chaleureux et ô combien britannique.

We used to lunch at the Stower Grange quite regularly and regarded it as "very good / excellent" but we hadn't dined there for 18 months after an uncharacteristically poor meal - but we returned the other day since this is so convenient for us, it was silly not to include it "in our rounds".......we found the meal "nice in parts" - but it just didn't offer the consistency / high standards throughout that we had always felt we could depend upon. It really only rated an "average" from us and our next visit will now probably be in the sometime / never category. Shame

Have visited Stower Grange on 2 occasions. The first was for afternoon tea which was lovely and really good value for money.

Nos quedamos sorprendidos con nuestra elección amigos sin embargo una velada encantadora. Nos encontramos en la puerta en una noche caliente y húmedo por un miembro agradable del personal que nos llevó a la zona del bar donde ella nos todas las bebidas. Nos llevó por la zona del comedor, que era pintoresco y pequeño. El menú era bueno, la comida era mejor. El servicio era genial. Es una pena que no beber más y pasar la noche. Tal vez la próxima vez!

El edificio es imponente y atractivo. El personal es muy amable, atento, profesional y amable. La habitación era grande, así como la cama y ofrece una confortable noche de sueño. Cuarto de ducha era limpio y moderno. La única decepción fue el menú del restaurante - un poco confuso, pero a la carta a precios para el almuerzo o la cena. Los precios son muy caros. Si la comida era más atractiva desde el punto de vista de precios, entonces el lugar habría tenido una quinta estrella de mí.

Estamos ansiosos por asistir a una función anual aquí. Impresión desde fuera es un edificio antiguo muy bonito. Zona de bar muy tradicional, pero buscando un poco cansados y hacía bastante frío. Se sirve una copa con limonada mezcladora de una botella de litro, medio vacío, lo cual hizo que la copa plana.

Me Stower Grange una sorpresa completa s mi hijo va a UEA. Al llegar, mi primera impresión fue lo que un edificio impresionante. Dentro, no me decepcionó. . Cómodas y limpias. Las habitaciones eran todas el nombre de hierbas. La habitación en la que estuvimos...

Las primeras impresiones son muy buenas. Habían id decir 20 años más! El exterior del edificio es formidable.

Nos invitaron a asistir a una fiesta de cumpleaños sorpresa para el 30 de nuestro Dios, hija junto con 60 o así que la familia y los amigos.

Visitando amigos en Norfolk nos recomendaron este hotel, su fachada es absolutamente impresionante. Esto tendría una excelente resultado, pero para un par de cosas realmente estúpidas que realmente creo que debe ser cambiado. Nos alojamos en el cilantro (Todas las habitaciones nombre de hierbas! La habitación no era la más grande) en el mundo, pero absolutamente bien. Sin embargo, el baño era enorme, pero las cosas como ningún tonto que poner nada, artículos de aseo, etc. necesita un estante. Cepillo de Dientes titular vasos y también sería bueno. Y por el precio de la habitación} {120 libras me esperaba y no artículos de pared dispensador de champú de ducha/. Cuando nos mostraron la habitación La señora estaba tan orgulloso de decirnos las galletas eran caseros, pero había 2 galletas muy pequeño en un enorme tarro de kilner, lo cual me pareció un poco cutre y sólo 1 botella de agua para compartir. Así no son las cosas grandes pero algo sencillo que significa mucho. Ahora el desayuno delicioso, preparado a pedido y a la parrilla, no fritos, todo estaba delicioso. Sin duda me alojaría de nuevo allí, pero quizás una habitación diferente

Have been to many events at Stower Grange over the years, from dinners for 80, Christmas events to dinner in the restaurant for a small family gathering. Stower Grange is great because of the professional and friendly way the guests and diners are treated by the staff together with well presented locally sourced food. Food allergies are catered for without hesitation. Really interesting and fairly priced wine list. The building is very well maintained with a nice bar, restaurant and two function rooms. I have never stayed but a family member who did loved the four poster bed.

I booked Stower Grange for my mum's 80th birthday and we had a brilliant time so naturally when I had a big birthday (not telling) last Saturday it made sense to book again. We had been advised there would be a wedding in the afternoon when we booked but went ahead and as usual it was perfect.The lady who looked after us could not have been more wonderful: friendly, brilliant with my small great nephew and attentive at all times.The setting is beautiful, the food excellent, always delicious & well presented and the service cannot be faulted.Family & a former business colleague have also spoken highly of the hotel rooms & service too.Thank you so much for being so great and we look forward to our next visit!

Fantastic buffet hot and cold. Beautifully presented. Scones were lovely and fresh sandwiches . Pristine white table cloths plenty of tea and coffee. Staff very attentive nice decor and fresh flowers.

We arrived at lunchtime for our sons wedding the next day and were immediately made to feel at home. We stayed in one of the four poster bedrooms with a view of the rear gardens. Whilst we unpacked the receptionist had the real fire made up downstairs so that we could relax in front of it with a nice cup of tea. All of the staff were friendly and happy to engage with us during our stay. Breakfast was excellent in a beautiful and stylish room and again wonderful staff.

Excellent service, food and location for my Mum's 75th birthday party for 30 guests. Could not find any fault at all.

Came here for a company event and stayed over at Stower Grange.Food was very pleasant, especially for banquet do. I had grilled goats cheese starter which was lovely and tangy. Then followed by salmon which was very tasty also, plenty of veg and crushed potatoes. Then the cheese board which was a little boring but plenty provided.All in all, I would be more than happy to return for a meal.

I've stayed at Stower Grange on numerous occasions over the last couple of years whilst on business locally. Small things are important when you travel frequently and Stower Grange never fail to deliver .... No complicated check in process, my room preferences are always remembered and the food is always fresh & delicious. Thoroughly, thoroughly recommended.

My husband and I got married at Stower grange and it was the best day of my life. The staff were very helpful for the entire run up and planning of the wedding and I can't even say how amazing they were on the actual day. We have been back on several occasions to the restaurant for a date. The food has always been fantastic. The menus change on occasion and the food is always tasty. The staff have always been brilliant on every visit, and the manager always remembers us from our wedding day. I would recommend this restaurant and hotel to everyone.

Last night I held my 40th birthday celebrations with close friends at Stower Grange. Richard was a great host, even meeting us at our car to bring in the bags! Our every need was met throughout the night.We booked a private dining experience and it did not disappoint - a great room and lovely food - all 8 of us clearing our plates every course ! So many great comments from our friends about the food.Staff were attentive and friendly and added to the experience.My wife and I stayed over in the 4poster sorrel room which was very nice and a great breakfast followed with local produce !All in all a terrific experience and one I would recommend to any one else.Thanks Richard and the rest of the team.Rob

Truly love this place. We had our wedding reception and christening here and the place is terrific. The food is and has always been amazing. Just literally melts in your mouth.The old boy Ian who has sadly retired looked after us for both events and he was terrific. The staff here are truly friendly and accommodating.

Super stay as always. And so good to see it fully booked. My Aunt was so impressed, she loved it, and has rated it highly against the hundreds she had stayed in before. Super breakfast. Friendly, peaceful, clean. Have booked again. Dogs love their giant welcome too.

Net with my partner for an evening dinner dance. Food was lovely all 3 courses. Staff very friendly and attentive. Only negative place looks a bit dated, but in all smart and clean. Would definitely go back for a meal no problem.

The restaurant at Stower Grange merits much of the praise showered on it in the reviews in which it is graded here as "Excellent". It certainly feels a special place. Sadly, yesterday evening, my wife was served a completely inedible fish starter. (No reputable chef would have allowed it to leave the kitchen.) While the owner was extremely apologetic, and a substitute dish was speedily produced, the damage had been done. The remainder of our food was faultless, but the evening had been marred. After two courses, we paid the bill in full, left a 12% tip and went home. For future reference, the starter in question was styled "Gin and tonic salmon". It comprised principally a thick piece of skin-on salmon fillet that had simply not been left in a marinade for a sufficient time. It was also warm, suggesting that someone had zapped it in a microwave in a last minute attempt to render it edible.

Visited for afternoon tea with a friend for my birthday and it was a lovely afternoon. We relaxed in the lounge with sandwiches and tea and were then served a plate of warm fruit scones and the most delisous cakes. After we enjoyed a drink in the peaceful sunny garden.

A bigThankyou to Richard and his helpful,friendly staff for a lovely afternoon tea retirement party for 50 friends and family on Sunday 29th March 2015. Nothing was too much trouble in the pre-planning which included special dietary requirements. The food was delicious, served in a traditional setting and the relaxed atmosphere meant that guests felt comfortable to stay as long as they wished. Highly recommend.The Allen family

just been here as a party of 5 for a post civil partnership meal, surroundings and staff were all brilliant. We had 2 courses and all thought the food was delicious and well worth the price for a celebratory meal. The sweet menu looked tempting but all were too full to order. P.S I must say if the table of two who were there post a review and rubbish this place ignore it as they were totally unreasonable and we all felt sorry for staff who dealt with them very well . I will definitely be going back but hope the couple on the other table don't !

Having had a small wedding reception at Stower Grange 12 years ago, we finally returned yesterday for Sunday lunch on our wedding anniversary. We agreed that the food was fantastic - the best Sunday roast we have ever had out!Staff were professional and friendly and the overall feel of the place has continued to be warm and welcoming.I would highly recommend this to others.

My wife our 2 friends and I went to Stower Grange for a New Year's Eve party. The staff were so friendly and made us all feel so welcome. The evening started with a champaign cocktail and delicious canapés followed by what I can only call one of the best meals we've ever had. Our friends agreed with us that the food was sublime. Our starter was lobster and prawns on a bed of rocket with a lovely sauce followed by the most amazing beef fillet and dauphinois potatoes with carrots and green beans. We all had the beef as it sounded and tasted amazing. Our deserts varied from a cheese board to a salted caramel parfet, which was also Devine. We cannot thank the staff and the kitchen staff enough for a marvellous evening and really made us enjoy the start of the new year.

My husband & I were at Stower Grange in Drayton near Norwich yesterday in a group of about 50 people to celebrate the life of a very dear friend who died recently. Not the best reason to be there perhaps but the afternoon tea which was provided was absolutely faultless. When we arrived there was a full bar available for those who wished to have an alcoholic drink or limitless tea and coffee.Then followed a seemingly endless stream of very pleasant waitresses bearing a huge selection of finger sandwiches, sausage roulades, quiche & plaice gougons with tartare sauce, all of which were served to each table. Every item was truly delicious and I'm sure many of us would have loved the recipe for the quiche !We were then plied with warm-from-the-oven fruit scones with butter, cream and jam,followed by mini chocolate eclairs - not just any chocolate but what I'm sure was Belgian chocolate ! My mouth is watering just thinking about it all.Obviously the food was chosen by our host but I'm sure that anyone going to Stower Grange for an afternoon tea would be as delighted as we were. The Hotel holds Weddings and the beautiful building makes a glorious backdrop for photographs.

Each year all of us who work for a local Norfolk charity gather together for our Christmas meal at Stower Grange and each year we are well looked after. Although there were approx. 100 of us this year, we were able to make choices in advance from an excellent menu rather than having a set menu. I started with the Duck Pate, followed by the Beef and then Pavlova for dessert. Of course the Christmas meal wouldn't be complete without the homemade pies, which were served with coffee. The staff were friendly and helpful and made sure that all went smoothly. Thank you!

Due to poor food at our hotel, we found this establishment on the web and booked a table. When we arrived we found a wedding in full swing but neither the service or the food was allowed to suffer as a result. My main course was Belly of Pork and it was delicious. My wife's food was equally good we did not leave any. Unfortunately, from our point of view, we were not able to book a table two nights later as they were fully booked. Shame, but if we are in the area again we will certainly re-visit;

Delighted with the evening meal and the breakfast here. It is really worth paying a bit more to get this quality

At a recent wedding I was an evening guest. I did not stay so can not comment on the rooms, but the food was fine, well served and tasty. Staff pleasant, and welcoming. Need post mix soft drinks though, rather than large family size bottles.

Although I can only comment in the room my wife and I occupied which was in the attic, up steep stairs, and was very small. No wardrobe for clothes the flat television on the wall was one of the smallest I've ever seen. The bathroom had a very good large shower cubicle but should have some handles to hold on to as it became very slippery when soap was added. The breakfast was better than most Hotels and the staff were very helpful. Our party was fortunate to be going to a function in Norwich on the Saturday evening as the Hotel had a wedding function including meal and disco, if we had stayed in we would have had trouble being together in the lounge. I must mention that other rooms were much better than ours even the next attic room was much bigger than ours. We did not book direct, one of our party organised it. The room concerned was named Sage. I would stay again but make sure it was a larger room

Visited with family for lunch and from my visit can find very little wrong. Food was good, decor and atmosphere was fine. Staff were very friendly and helpful. A Lovely place to visit.

We stopped for one night 3rd May 2014 and what a find.We found the hotel on trip advisor and given the hotels 3 star rating wasn't sure what to expect on arrival. The Hotel is lovely,well kept with a warm friendly atmosphere and we recommend Stower Grange to all.We usually like to try somewhere different on our regular weekend trips away but will definitely go back to Stower Grange for sure.The 3 star rating is most definitely an error given our experience and would rate the Hotel easily a 4 star rating. Thank You Stower Grange

Sunday lunch with the parents. Nice food but again, another place in Norwich where the chef can't make a sauce. Sauce with the chicken was like chicken flavoured water. But overall good food and lovely service. The venue is beautiful from the outside but really needs updating on the interior, very tired decorations and furnishings, bit like eating in an old peoples home in the 80s. Such a shame because with a little updating it could be very special.

Going to Stower Grange for lunch has always been a family treat but today was rather a disappointment. There was nothing major wrong but there was quite a few niggling problems. The reason I didn’t complain at the time was that I didn’t want to throw a shadow over a family occasion.I ordered a pre-lunch drink of gin and tonic, the waitress decided how much tonic I wanted and completely drowned the gin.My soup was mouth scaldingly hot but my main course was only just hot enough not to be sent back. Once I had trimmed the thick layer of fat off my beef there wasn’t much beef left. My dessert of apple crumble crème brulee was OK but there was an awful lot of crème and hardly any apple.Service was quite slow throughout the meal and we started our main course rather than let it go cold waiting for the horseradish to arrive. The same happened when we were offered cream with our dessert; I had eaten half of it before the cream arrived. When we had our tea and coffee after our meal we had to wait for a coffee cup to be brought. Half-way through the meal the CD player jammed playing the same few notes and it took over five minutes for a member of staff to show up and do something about it. I don’t want to be watched while I eat my meal but it would be nice if someone had been keeping an eye on things. When I wanted to pay I had to go and find someone to take my money, they were all in the kitchen.The dining room and lounge were distinctly chilly. When we arrived, there had been a nice fire in the lounge but when we sat in there to have our coffee it had gone out and nobody had put any more fuel on it.On the plus side the building is super even if the décor is getting a bit tired. The Tempranillo wine is not the most expensive but is very drinkable. The staff are very friendly when you can find them. Mostly the food was good; my daughter had the venison and was very happy with it.Would I go again? Maybe, as I’ve had very positive experiences in the past, but another experience like today would mean that I would look for somewhere else for family treats.

Sunday lunch was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent. Presentation was really good and the food was really lovely. I had chicken satay which was very tasty and venison for main. The meat was really tender, gravy and jus was really nice and the veg beautiful cooked and it all looked really good.It was a really nice pre- Christmas meal in a lovely relaxed atmosphere with a mixture of couples and families of all ages.Excellent. One of the best meals we've had for a long time.

I love coming to Stower grange, it's always an excuse to treat yourself and they always make you feel special and welcome. The menu is always interesting and varied and the meal itself never fails to delight. If you're looking for a special meal or a family do this is perfect. Christmas party nights are great fun - with the same amazing food and friendly service plus the dancing. Tip Top!

Had sunday lunch there and was perfect. Meal perfectly cooked, excellent flavours, beautifully presented, service excellent and price reasonable. Best in Norwich!

As a treat we recently paid a return visit to the restaurant at Stower Grange in order to have a quiet romantic meal for the two of us before the manic festive season. We found that it still maintained the high standards of previous visits and was just what we wanted. Upon on arrival we were greeted warmly and shown through to the lounge for pre dinner drinks and given enough time to consider the menu choices before being taken through to our table.We ordered Thai Chicken and the soup of the day (tomato and Basil) for starters, Turkey(well it is nearly Christmas but this was a nice twist!!) Wellington and Sea bass dish followed by Fresh fruit terrine and a selection of cheese for dessert. In summary, as with previous visits we found that the food was superb and the service we received was attentive without being overpowering.

We chose Stower Grange as it was a convenient place to meet up with a couple of old friends, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A nice traditional setting, with excellent staff who managed to be both friendly and efficient. The Christmas menu was on the go, but we stuck to the normal restaurant offering. The starters were lovely - my home-made pate was delicious, and the portion so large I could have called it a day then! My friends both had steak, and declared it the best meat they'd ever eaten. They both went medium-rare, which is very difficult to get right, but they both looked bang-on. I had a lovely sweet, melt-in-in the mouth venison casserole, with a delicious orange mash. I was a bit suspicious when I saw the mash had been flavoured with orange, but it was a lovely contemporary twist, and the sweetness of the orange worked perfectly with the venison. I'd never seen that before, but it was really good. Nice firm crème brulee, perfectly crusted, to finish. We had quite a lot of very good wine to drink, so everything got a little bit hazy by this time! All in all, an excellent discovery. NIce to be looked after properly, and the food was exceptional.

Booked this restaurant for our anniversary as wanted to go somewhere nice, also to try somewhere we hadn't been before.Started off ok, on arrival shown into the lounge where a lovely wood burning fire was on the go.After ordering our food we didn't have to wait long before we were shown to our table.I have no complaints about the quality of the food, it was just a shame about the service.There was a lot of commotion and coming and going with the staff clearing cutlery/ glasses from tables already set up in our dining room to move to another room,hardly the sort of atmosphere/ambience you want while trying to enjoy your meal.Might as well have been in a canteen somewhere.

Have been meaning to go to this restaurant for a long time as not far from home. We went with friends looking forward to a lovely meal, however the Ealing though nice the service was very slow and the atmosphere very dull and uninspiring. The building is lovely and Beutiful grounds so should be a real gem!

We booked for 4 for Saturday night. On arrival we were sat in the lounge / bar area and we ordered drinks. Wine selection very good. We gave our orders in the lounge and were then led to the dining room. Overall the building is beautiful and the lounge and restaurant are very traditional, nothing amazing to report. We all ordered the liver pate and the tomato / pepper soup. Liver pate is never a pretty food. However, when served as a big "blob" on a plate, it is not appealing to the eye. It was smooth and tasty and our friend enjoyed her soup. We all ordered steaks and chips and my husband chose the venison. Steaks were cooked to our liking, every plate had a different amount of chips. I got the least amount and although they were tasty I would have liked to have more. My husband reports that his venison was "bland", the mashed potatoes had an orange taste to them which is unusual. He did not enjoy his meal. During the meal, we were not asked once if we wanted any drinks, we asked to see the wine menu before our main arrived. Our intention was to order a nice bottle of red to go with the meats. The waitress gave us the wine menu but never came back to take any drink's order. That is very poor service. My husband chose the sticky toffee pudding and I had a taste. It was dry and overcooked. Overall, not the best experience. We were considering booking New Year's Eve. I actually doubt we will ever return unless the service improves.

Six of us have just been to the Stower Grange for a special evening as we all live in Drayton the service was poor compared to past experience and the food was not to the standard you would expect for the price. I could go on and on but would just say that if you are looking for a place for a special occasion then look elsewhere

We were expecting great things having read some of the reviews, but sadly were disappointed. The food was very ordinary and in that sense overpriced. I had plaice with large pieces of chorizo which simply overpowered the fish, a few potatoes and green beans meant a very poor plate of food. Others in our party had steak which was tough and very disappointing considering the £20 cost, and sadly the puddings were just as bad - the Bakewell Tart was soggy and the cheesecake also had a soggy bottom. To cap it all the ladies toilets had no 'loo' paper to cap a sad evening.

I've eaten here several times and always enjoyed the food and the excellent service. Last night my wife and I celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary and decided to treat ourselves with a meal here - a lovely welcome and great hospitality. The beef was excellent as was the chicken. Excellent wine and not overpriced. Fantastic deserts followed by coffee in the lounge and chocolates. Simply excellent. The staff are wonderful and make you feel welcome, comfortable and feeling good. Highly recommended.

I attended Stower Grange as party of 20 for a birthday dinner, there was also a wedding reception at the hotel also. Quite how the chefs and serving staff managed to co-ordinate these two major events with such aplomb I do not know. Welcome drinks in a private room followed by a wonderful dining room resulted in a truly marvellous dining experience. Food quality excellent, presentation superb and served with military precision. Highly recommended indeed.

My girlfriend and I were on our way back from a trip across the country and googled places to eat in this area while en route (not while driving!) and this place popped up so we thought we would try it out.We found it and was surprised to find a sophisticated restaurant tucked away in Drayton. Had a lovely meal and the service we s very good.Will be sure to re-attend when possible.

My wife and I found ourselves last friday evening, in one of those lovely situations, where all the kids were at various sleepovers, and we could spend a pleasant evening with just the two us, so a quick ring round of our usual favourite restaurants, but alas they were all full.....Uuuuuummm, what do we do now? A quick search on the Internet of local restaurants, and we happened upon stower grange. Now we have been here before for a couple of weddings but neither of us had any idea that really did food, so time was getting on and we booked for a table that evening. We arrived and were met by the waiter who sat us in the lounge area for a drink before dinner. There were only a group of four and a couple already eating, so it was pretty quiet. The decor immediately struck me as tired and dated, and more than a little "Thread bear in places" with the theme carried on nicely through the whole place into the toliets.... Now that's the negative out of the way, because after this we were treated to the most sublime cuisine I have tasted in a long long time, it was a sensation and the staff were so attentive and friendly in a really warm and welcoming manner. We were never rushed, and the courses arrived hot and within perfect indigestion time of the last. The menu was not vast, but there were enough options to suit all tastes, and I really liked how they itemised the ingredients, where they were sourced, and the distance from supplier, which really highlighted the fact that they were keen to keep things local and fresh. At the risk of going on I cannot praise this place enough, and decor aside I felt this place warranted the five I have given it. Top marks to a superb place and fantastic staff. We will definitely be back, and to think it was on our doorstep all this time, and like there ingredients... The shorter the distance, the more time you have to enjoy where your going.

6 of us spent a delightful Mother's Day here. Very attentive staff and set menu had a good choice for everyone. Although full it didn't feel like it as all tables had plenty of space. After 3 courses everyone's plates were empty and everyone was raving about their food. A nice touch was the way they gave a plant arrangement to each table to take away. For the food we had a very reasonable price and I will definitely go back and will recommend to all my friends.

We stayed here for 2 nights. Very pleasant helpful staff and a clean,warm comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent. We would certainly stay here again.

This is a very good and friendly restaurant and also has rooms. The owners are very hospitable and the staff are friendly. Food quality is always in my opinion excellent. I regularly return and would recommend it to family and friends

My first visit to Stower Grange was a work Christmas lunch and it was amazing. Wow what a surprise, such attention to detail, the soup starter was extremely tasty accompanied by delish bread rolls, both of which were homemade. The vegetables served with the main were cooked to perfection, not easy when serving 150 plus all at once. I especially enjoyed the cranberry and port sauce, everything we had was made on site. Everything about the meal, even down to the homemade chocolates with coffee, showed an attention to fine detail and quality, both of which are in abundance. Would recommend and def want to go back again.

This restaurant beems "old England" the minute you walk in the door. It even has the "old smell". Seems like an old mansion converted into a restaurant. There is nothing young and refreshing about this place. That said, we were treated very nice, and we were 3 collegues out for a quick evening meal. All had different starters and mains. The food was good but no more. You can see they try to make it more modern, but don't quite succeed. Had a good filet and the fries were good as well. But the sauce bearnaise was not good at all. Don't need to come again, with so many other restaurants in the area.

Staff were brilliant, nothing was too much trouble,and everything ran smoothly. The food and wine were were great. We stayed the night in very comfortable rooms and had a most enjoyable breakfast the following morning

Lovely little venue. Good parking facilities and finger buffet at evening reception was nice. Very pretty when you drive in.

Simply put, our party of 5 had wildly different food expectations and tastes and everyone was delighted.Bass, Steak, Scallops our choices delighted us all.the wine list is a real gem and Rioja reserve was just nectar!if you live local and have not sampled the food at the Stowergrange then don't delay and book a table, if I lived locally I would dine there as often as possible.

Stayed there on a business trip to Norwich. Great room and lovely cooked breakfast. Service from staff was great and look forward to staying again

Sunday lunch was a disappointment as no vegetarian option, I tried the fish, which was on a bed of sliced potatoes and courgettes, but the sauce was oily. My husband had roast beef which was far too under cooked

Beautiful country house with excellent decor throughout.The food was outstanding and the service exceptional.The whole experience could not have been better and I can't wait to visit the area again when I will definitely dine at the Stower Grange.

This is a well run establishment and it's a sound choice. I guess it depends what you are used to. I rate it as very good and have eaten here a few times...worth a return visit. Five stars is pushing it though...

My Partner and I went to Stower Grange last night for a sit down meal. There were 2 large parties in either end of the hotel so we were unsure how the staff would cope. When we were seated in the lounge a member of staff brought us some olives and lightly battered fish.Our orders were taken and after about 10 minutes we were seated. The choice of food was fantastic with lots of local in season food. Another couple wanted something off the menu and they managed to provide exactly what they wanted. The food we had was amazing, the goats cheese in filo pastry melted in my mouth and the steak was cooked to absolute perfection. My partner had duck which she also found divine. Our deserts were to die for, I had the chocolate fondant with Kirsch and my partner the lemon and lime creme brulee. The staff were fantastic, happy and really attentive, we didn't have to wait for any of the courses, even though the other 2 partied were still in full swing. I have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending Stower Grange, you will never be disappointed.

Fantastic location in a beautiful Georgian house. The restaurant is small and intimate, the staff are polite and attentive. Our meal was superb, obviously freshly prepared to our order and the presentation amongst the best we've seen. All in all an excellent find for a meal, or stay a while - the rooms are excellent too. Many thanks to the staff for making our visit one to remember, especially the chefs!

We did not stay here but had lunch to celebrate our son's graduation. We were optimistic from the first contact (telephone booking)as the person was very friendly and helpful. We were very well cared for from the moment we arrived and the food was superb in its quality and presentation. It is the best experience we have had in a very long time and have not found anywhere of a similar type to match its food or service in our home area (Oxon) Just wish we lived nearer!