The Buck Arms in Norwich - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Went here today for late lunch. Sat in the gazebo, lovely except for a wasp who wanted to play. I had a bar meal, fish finger sandwich. You are never too old for a fish finger sarnie and thos was superb. Chilli beef, hallumi burger and child gougons and chunky chips saw all four of us beaten, not a case of quantity over quality though, BOTH quality and quantity were there with bells on.

Booked in for 3x night stay and a very enjoyable stay we had ,I thought generally they have a great team at the Bucks Arms , Breakfast service & food was excellent the Bar staff always had a smile The food was consistently good matched by the service of the Restaurant.Our Room was spacious and cleaned daily could do with a little updating .The Manager/ass should be proud of it's team at this Establishment.

A pleasant enough setting and a nice pub. Service was friendly and not too over-the-top. Food was good without being exceptional. Prices were a little excessive for the experience. There is plenty of car parking right outside and the establishment is very handy if you are visiting Blickling Hall. Overall, I would rate it as 7 out of 10, losing the three points on pricing issues.

We wanted a light pub lunch in the beer garden with our dog There was a good selection of ales The food was nice but felt quite pricey like we were paying school holiday prices

we were a group of 12 plus dog who visited the Bucks arms on the Saturday night England played... some cheering at the appropriate time from the kitchen did not spoil the quality of the food and service provided. All dishes starts and main courses wew fantastic full of flavour and very nice presented.. the only complaint (if it could be called a complaint) were the portions which were on the large size. because of this we had a limited number of puddings all of which were good. Excellent service and the bill including tip was we felt very reasonable for the tasty food

Outstanding food and customer service. Excellent value for money in a beautiful setting. We had the fish pie and the vegetarian macaroni cheese. Both meals delicious .

We visited here as part of a group of 10 friends on a Sunday for our Sunday Lunch Club, and although there was a lot of us and differing dietary requirements, we were made to feel extremely welcome and nothing was too much trouble for the staff, despite it being a very busy Sunday service. The food, right through starters mains & puddings, was amazing, so tasty, and definitely well worth the price for the portion sizes and for those who couldn’t eat it all due to smaller appetites, their leftovers were boxed up so they could take them home, which was much appreciated. A lot of us have said we will definitely return, either as couples, with friends or with family… absolutely worth the price!! (For large groups you definitely need to pre book and a £10 deposit is taken per person which is then taken off the bill)

Absolutely beautiful roast beef lunch. Plenty of it, hot, and tasty. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Love the surroundings, although a bit noisy, but it was very busy.

It was one of the best experiences i have ever had, i had the duck breast and is was delicious. I will definitely be coming back soon. What a brilliant place to eat. it has a brilliant atmosphere and wonderful staff, definitely recommend.

Lunch for 4 plus a baby and 2 dogs. Excellent sounding menu and lots of good choice. Really good portion sizes. Ordered plaice, beef and lamb pie. Overall, the food was good although everything was quite salty! Enjoyable meal and if in the area would go back.

Myself and my dad eat out at this pub on occasion when we've walked in Blickling Hall, which is next door, and cannot fault the food or service. I'd eat here more often if I could afford to eat out more regularly 😂 We love all the Colchester Inns pubs that we've visited in the past (Recruiting Sergeant, The Rising Sun and The Black Boys Hotel). The food in all of these pubs has been plentiful and very tasty. Yes, some might say the prices are expensive, but my word, for the portion sizes, quality of the food and flavour, I think it's worth it for an occasional treat! We will be back again.

Stayed here last night. this is our 2nd visit and as last time, it was lovely. Dinner was superb and breakfast is the best! The staff are wonderful, very friendly and just normal people, no airs and graces. The bedroom was warm and cosy and beautifully clean. I have no hesitation in recommending this pub for a night stay or longer. Cannot wait for my birthday to enjoy it here again!

After reading some reviews I decided to book a stay at the “Bucks Arms” First impressions were very good, beautiful lighting as it was evening when we arrived, car park ample size great outside seating area (if wasn’t cold) lots of signs that they are dog friendly :) including dog drinking areas etc Once inside you feel welcome & cozy, we were greeted with smiles and laughter, nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Our room was on first floor, old style & charming with a wooden four posted bed (very comfortable), tv, coffee/tea etc shower room (could do with a pump for shower) all ok 👍🏼 warm clean and comfortable so all good. Evening meal was good lots to choose from again staff very friendly and helpful I had halloumi burger with a chicken breast added which was lovely but would recommend no humous or guacamole, my partner had the shrimp scampi and said it was delicious and we washed it down with a nice bottle of well priced sav blanc. It was NYE and although no party was held the manager was there until everyone had had enough 🥂 🥳 (long shift for him I imagine but never stopped smiling and laughing) But ……. Now for the best part “Breakfast” ❤️ Quantity 9/10 (10/10 for me as it stuffed us) Presentation 10/10 Quality 9.5/10 Location 9/10 Taste 9/10 Service 10/10 We then went for a beautiful walk around the Blickling estate with our pup lots to see and do in the area. To sum up lots of “good” a few “superb’s” and staff that go the extra mile! Definitely recommend! Andy, Rowan & “Dory” 🐶

The food was amazing! Best fish pie I've ever had albeit a bit too much. Couldn't manage a dessert. Excellent service even when the pub was heaving. Quite expensive but worth it for a treat.

Great early evening Sunday roast. Plenty of delicious food served by a team of attentive and friendly staff.

Could not fault it. Friendly staff, Good food and a nice pub all round. A great setting. Loved the preserved look of the interior.

Whilst staying in a rented lodge in Norfolk we were looking for dog friendly days out. Bickling Hall Estate is perfect with great walks for the dog and also had the benefit of the Buck Arms for somewhere to eat afterwards. On Saturday 11th we came as a family group of six adults and 2 dogs and as it was a Saturday and weather was fine we chose to sit outside and eat. The service was great the food was exceptional and other than the the selfish Morons that chose to vape under the outdoor eating area even though it was clearly marked as no smoking we had nothing to complain about. So much so that yesterday 15th November just my wife and I returned again for a nice dog walk but then to sit inside and have a meal. We asked if we could have somewhere that would be a little quieter as although our dog is good he is still young and can get a little easily distracted. They totally understood and we were shown to a table where we sat and had a lovely meal and a drink. My wife had the Veal chop and myself the Venison. We eat out a lot and I can say this was honestly one of the best meals out we have had for a long time. Service was great, food was superb, the whole experience was perfect. So well done to all the staff at the Buck Arms from waiters, waitress, chef.👏👏👏👏👏

Me and my family came to Norfolk to stay and unfortunately although Norfolk is a lovely place, it was soured by our experience at this venue. We stayed as guests in the hotel and it was damp and uncomfortable, The room was dirty and was left untouched when we went out for the day. The food and cleanliness of the restaurant and bar was fine but the service was nonexistent and again had damp patches all over the restaurant walls. It's a shame because it is a lovely little pub in a beautiful area but unfortunately due to bad service and nasty rooms we won't be coming back.

Decided to eat here for lunch, there were 3 of us, and we all had 3 courses, all were delicious. The southern Thai with soft shell crab absolutely delicious. Will return!

Came here after staying in Reepham for a special lunch. It was amazing and couldn’t choose from the menu so had lots of lovely starters. Delicious. Very beautiful garden.

We have just returned after three days away at Blickling. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel most welcome, our room was lovely with great views and well equipped, it was cleaned each morning and restocked with goodies. I sensibly booked the restaurant for both nights. The food was amazing. I had a yellow Thai curry with crab and prarwns and it was excellent . The Lamb I had on the second night was also very good. By the time we left, we felt like we knew everyone and cannot wait to return for a second visit. The prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food and accomodation. Thank you to all the staff for making it a special stay.

The staff were very welcoming, friendly and efficient. As the weather was hot we sat in the garden under a pleasant covered area. I'm a very fussy eater, but there were lots of things on the menu for me to choose from. The portions were very generous, made with fresh quality ingredients. This was the best pub meal we have had in a long time! We will definitely be returning.

Exceptional service and food choices. One of our favourite places for sure. Huge portions all freshly cooked.

Efficient service, delicious food and good value! We were seated and our order taken quickly. The food arrived quicker than expected and it was delicious.

The pub was very busy due to Bank Holiday weekend but I had booked well in advance. Staff friendly and attentive. We had the Sunday lunch which was huge but very tasty. Maybe you don’t need mash and roasts - none of us where able...

Upon arrival we were shown to our room which was very pleasant. The snug was very snug which seemed more of a meeting point for gossiping staff behind the bar and their friends. The meal was nice enough albeit almost thrown onto the table in...

We stayed at the Bucks Arms for four nights, choosing it because of its convenient location for visiting Blickling Hall and other National Trust properties in the neighbourhood. Our room was spacious, and furnished with a large four-poster bed, and it had an equally spacious...

Popped for dinner this evening and we had the most amazing meal. My husband had the Fillet and King Prawn surf and turf and extremely happy with his beautiful meal. I had the Roast Monkfish and King Prawn Indonesian Redang Curry which was simply sublime...

The location is top notch but car parking is poor on site for the number of visitors and the NT car park is £5.00 next door, closing at dusk??? Do they lock the gates??? Staff were very busy but attentive, service was fairly quick considering...

Lovely varied choice of meals in such a lovely location. Situated at the edge of the National Trust's Blickling Estate, Norfolk. Staff were really nice. One not to be missed

Choose vegetarian option as main course with my wife. Terrible experience. Did not specify it was deep fried on menu, imbalance dish high , fat on fat, high in calories and saturated fats, no calorie count on menu, coleslaw soaked in too much mayonnaise. Have...

Good Sunday lunch , fantastic beef , helpful staff ,good gluten free meals, lovely setting , we’ll be back !

Really enjoyed our family evening meal. Dog friendly as well. The portion sizes are huge. The ribs are amazing! Service was great too!

Absolutely stunning meal, plenty of choice and huge portions. The food was cooked fresh so came out streaming. Very happy with our visit.

We stayed here to celebrate a birthday on a Sunday night. The room was great with a four poster bed and splendid views of Blickling Hall. The pub was really busy but the staff were super organised and on the ball. We ate the roast...

We’ve been here for drinks in the past, and it’s always been a great experience. This was the first time we’d eaten here in the evening – and it was fantastic. The service is speedy and smiley – and the staff are very knowledgeable and...

My friends and i meet here for a good meal and catch up 4, 5, 6 times a year. And have done for years. Never been disappointed until now. The menu has changed - which we understand - but is more limited with less choice....

We recently visited this pub, following visiting the next door National Trust property, and were not disappointed. The staff, service, and food was very good, and our dinner arrived piping hot. The food was both fresh & tasty and would certainly recommend anyone in the...

Excellent stay, evening exceptional and extremely breakfast. Staff go above and beyond and are very polite friendly and helpful. The room was good, everything you would expect of a room in a pub.

Lovely impromptu lunch - fish & chips and quiche were excellent. The waiter was so helpful, even opening a bottle of wine so I could try just a glass. Why can’t all front of house staff be like he was -nothing was too much trouble...

Lovely country pub - dog friendly and extensive menu - we stopped for drinks after walk around blickling and will def come Back

Another great stay in the Bucks Arms. Gorgeous room, attentive staff and superb quality food (both dinner and breakfast). Just to top off this brilliant place, 100% dog friendly. Can’t wait for our next visit.

Called for dinner with partner and our dog, we booked to ensured we got table suitable for dog, service fast and friendly, with only my partner a starter, so big I ended up helping out, he got baked salmon for main, which was a tad...

We had pork steaks with potato and chorizo together with roasted vegetables, and asparagus. An interesting dish full of good flavours. Ample portions. Only down side being the pork was tough for about one third of the steak. I told our waiter who in turn...

We stayed here for two nights , lovely four poster bed & view of Blickling hall from our room . The food was amazing as always , cooked breakfast, roast dinner & evening meal, plentiful portions & a varied menu all beautifully presented by helpful...

Can I give you six stars? I came with my family for dinner tonight and Tom and Cody plus an indescribably delicious plateful of calves liver and mash, and a very palatable red wine, plus my family, made the last part of my birthday (84)...

What a fantastic evening! My mum's 84th birthday dinner was made extra special by the personal attention of Tom and Cody, who couldn't have done more to make my mum feel special. Of course the food was wonderful - it always is. It was the...

Just back from a lovely stay at The Bucks arms. We were visiting Blickling Hall and the local area and decided to base ourselves there. The staff were all excellent, very accommodating, polite, welcoming and friendly. We ate breakfast and dinner there too and the...

First time visiting, based on a recommendation and it was fantastic. We booked a lunch table for five adults and a baby, we also had two dogs. It was worth booking a table, as all the tables were full around us! We were made to...

Went to celebrate a friend's birthday. Lovely cosy pub on a wet wild day. Food was very good and the portions were generous. Staff were very friendly and they made a great fuss of our dogs too. Can't recommend it highly enough. The only downside...

Lovely cost country pub for lunch on a rainy spring day. All the food was great, high quality and well cooked, and the staff very friendly and helpful. As a coeliac the waitress and chef went out of their way to cook me a delicious...

Absolutely delicious Sunday Roast. If you haven’t been here before, YOU MUST!! Staff are fantastic, service is fantastic and the food is wonderful

Popped in on spec after visiting the hall, and luckily got a table as it was very busy. Had the Sunday roast menu and it was excellent, our best meal during our trip to Norfolk. The portions are huge, but the quality very good. Definately...

Popped in as it was drizzly with 3 soggy huskies and received a warm welcome. Sat in a lovely cosy corner next to the log burner. The staff were very attentive and we're really helpful finding what I could eat being a gluten free veggie,...

Booked a 2 night stay at the Bucks Arms, made very welcome by all staff and nothing too much trouble. Food was amazing and room very clean with wonderful views of Blickling Hall and gardens. Took my little dog with us and he too was...

Having visited Blickling we had some lunch. I ordered the Cromer salad with chips. The crab was a little too chilled to start with so the taste was obscured, but overall it was a good meal. My wife had the plaice with cockled which was...

Our time at the Bucks Arms (from 12th to 16th Feb) ticked so many boxes for us, because from our family gathering Sunday lunch to our departing breakfast on Thursday the hospitality was faultless. A homely (non-corporate) style with comfortable accommodation , personable and efficient...

Visited this cosy and friendly pub on the off chance after visiting Blickling estate for a weekend walk. We had a young child in a buggy but the staff were amazing in accomodating us and assisting us with anything we needed. The food was plentiful...

We as a family went last night for a meal. What a great greeting being shown to our table. We had booked. Staff vey friendly and attentive . We ordered our drinks and had such a laugh , too long to say why but it...

Came here for my birthday weekend. Food was amazing but portions are huge. I'd much prefer smaller so I can have a starter or pudding. The staff and locals are all super friendly and helpful. Only down sides were the room said it came with...

My husband and I were visiting the area so decided to book a table for Sunday Lunch, after reading the reviews we were really looking forward to it. What a disappointment the whole place needs a refresh and it looks like it needs a good...

Family visit to The Bucks Arms and definitely not disappointed. Two of us had the pork roast and one had the beef roast. Very generous portions and everything was delicious. Sadly no room for a desert. Warm cozy pub with friendly staff.

The Buck Arms gets better and better: for a drink or a meal, for lunch or supper, with friends or family this place is amazing! In a logged fired dining room, with generous and jolly service...the staff know how to look after their guests. The...

A superb pub for lunch after a walk around Blickling Park. Warm and welcoming service and the menu was extensive and very tasty. Plenty of options for vegetarians, I enjoyed the falafel tacos. The portions are very generous and the food well cooked. We'll certainly...

I didn’t want to write a review but I can’t get over how bad our first trip to the bucks was. We booked and pre ordered the Christmas menu. On arrival we were sat in a walk way, we were given a normal menu twice....

This was a lunch time meal for two couples. The location external of Bickering Hall so a good place to stop after a visit there. Visited on a cold frosty day, we were seated at a table closes to the external door. Which was continuously...

Very welcoming and great food. Portions were huge! Food is fresh and tasty. Only criticism was that if the portions were reduced in line with the price, you might take a pudding.

A stay here makes visiting the Blickling Hall site so much easier. Our room had a lovely view of the hall. The room itself was a little small but it had a four poster bed ( very romantic ) and you felt you were in...

I came here as a treat with my family but we were disappointed. The food was average at best but very expensive and poor customer service.

Stayed here for one night and couldn't recommend it more highly. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and helpful. Our room was well furnished and the bed was comfy, the bathroom was recently refurbished and very spacious. The food at breakfast, lunch and dinner...

Amazing 1st class food and I mean first class. Great choices. Top service from genuine people. Loved it. A proper pub serving 1st class restaurant standard food. A rare thing these days

Having stopped for a quick drink after visiting Blickling Hall and seeing the menu, we knew we just had to come back for a meal. The menu looked amazing. All I can say is it was the best food I have ever eaten. I had...

Amazing food with very generous servings. Lovely setting with cozy but not crushed eating areas. Unusual sea food dishes delicious. Wonderful efficient service. Dog friendly. Very happy will recommend this place to others.

A Friendly welcome, we moved tables as seated near doors the room was cold and drafty as back door remained open all evening. Music loud and a completely unfitting choice for a restaurant and totally spoiled the ambiance. People were having to shout at each...

It was very busy , but the service and food was very good, clean and tidy , parking was a bit of fun but worth the trouble, we both have the Sunday lunch and even our dog was welcome we will be back soon. Worth...

We’ve been coming to the Bucks for over 10 years. Struck gold today as they’ve just released a new menu. The choice was incredible. I had the fish medley and my wife had the Thai sticky chicken. Both were 10/10. Can’t wait to return to...

Such a friendly, high quality venue where nothing is too much trouble. Food is superb and service exceptional. Great adaptions to menu to accommodate special diets. Cannot recommend enough

Looking forward to a birthday meal for friends,the meal was so disappointing,chicken breast salad was awful my son ordered so i gave him my steak,i tried to eat it not wanting to cause a fuse for the sake of our guests,but could not pushed around...

Meal was very disappointing. I chose the chilli beef stir fry with peanuts thinking it would be a stir fry. The beef looked like it was coated in batter, it was tough. The sauce was thick and copious. I could only eat the vegetables and...

Nice pub in a good location, nice surroundings and next to a national trust place. Menu is really good with lots of variety to choose from and also provide plenty of gluten free options.

We were visiting Blickling Hall but did not fancy NT lunch so popped into Bucks Arms. Immediately greeted by a very helpful and friendly guy who showed us how it all worked, served us with drinks and escorted us to the garden (our request as...

Amazing, great value, delicious non resident breakfast. The chef must be complimented on the taste and presentation of Eggs Royal & Eggs Florentine. Quite wonderful.

I used to love coming here, but this evenings gammon dinner simply missed the mark. Something as simple as gammon should be easy to get right, but this was over complicated and worse for it Also your prices, over £8 a dessert and main meals...

Pub itself was friendly service okay we went for Sunday lunch recent weekend. Had to wait ages for drink to brought to table then we ended up with 2 lots. Decided on beef for roast quite disappointed very very pink like oozing and on top...

We are not review leaving kind of folk. However we have just enjoyed the most delicious roast beef so feel compelled too! Even though I’m sure there is no fear of customer shortage the meet/greet manager, bar manager & our waiting staff member were all...

My title says it all. We stopped here on the off chance of getting a bite to eat after visiting the Blickling Estate. They were very busy but we found a table in the garden. We ordered a large mixed salad and a rack of...

We called in for lunch on the way to Blickling Hall. Sat outside under the canopy. We were hoping for a roast dinner my husband had the pork which came with mash and roast potatoes, yorkshire plus a side of vegetables. Way too big for...

Moved to write my first trip advisor review by our experience here this week. Husband and I both thought the food was best pub meals we'd had. Kids both had roasts and they were delicious. Very attentive service - even though we had put ourselves...

I’ll cut to the chase. Below average food for the price. Halloumi burger was tasteless, salad dry and wilted with no dressing, dry flavourless ciabatta (way too large for the dish). Falafels were “ok” but again the salad was dry, wilted and flavourless (without a...

Was visiting the estate and dropped in for an early dinner. We were sat down quickly with a choice of eating inside or outside. Our meals came out in good time and everything was presented well. The roast beef was deliciously tender but came with...

Only came here for a drink but we were so impressed by the portions of food being served near us that we decided to stay and eat. I had trout and my husband had sea bass. A HUGE selection of food for a pub which...

I visited the Bucks with some family thinking the food and service previously had always been very good. Unfortunately this wasn’t the case anymore. The entire place looks very tired and in need of some tlc. This would be ok if the food was incredible,...

I had a lovely birthday meal at The Bucks Arms, the menu was varied and the portions are huge!! Great place!

Alway love going to the bucks! With its traditional charm. Staff are always helpful. Can’t fault the food. Don’t change a thing xx

Restaurant is in desperate need of an update - tired and unloved with no atmosphere. Floor was dirty with used cutlery and napkins under the tables. Food was good although service was questionable - not sure the waitress really wanted to be there! A real...

Large portions of excellent quality food. Initially thought it was over priced for a lunchtime meal, but can honestly say it was well worth it. Cromer crab salad with chunky chips were delicious. Lamb shank pie amazing and veg lovely. Child's portion fish and chips...

Booked a table for lunch as know the Bucks is very popular. Haven’t been for a couple of years so had forgotten how generous the portions were. I fancied a pud so thought I’d have a crab salad for my main. Well the salad was...

Went yesterday in a group of six. Four had no complaints but two of us vowed not to go again despite having had good meals previously. Starter too thick brie wedges in a weird dry dark brown breadcrumb, tomato chutney and a waldorf coleslaw. Brie...

We had been recommended to this hostelry by ‘Brandt’s slow Norfolk’ guidebook and we were not disappointed,far from it. The welcome was warm and friendly, the service prompt and courteous and the food, absolutely fabulous doesn’t do it justice. Whether you are planning to visit...

We met friends here for a pre-booked lunch and had been advised our table would be available for 2 hours. However as they weren’t over busy, we were there for over 3 hours without a problem. Parking was a problem as the pub’s car park...