The Canary and Linnet in Breckland

Terrible, been told been barred As customers have made complaints, why not tell me customer , customer weekly banter all the time, however landlady would not tell landlord why I’m barred till today

Three of us enjoyed an absolutely fabulous, home-cooked meal tonight. Two lamb shanks and a braised steak and three amazing desserts. Finished off with coffee and all served with a friendly, chatty but non-intrusive barman. Lovely evening

I was excited to come here with friends and colleagues. It's a place I've passed many times. However, I was very disappointed with the food. Very few of the items were listed as coming with any vegetables at all (the scampi and peas were pretty much the only ones) - so I asked about the chicken curry - what sort of curry was it? I was told "It's just a mild curry with chicken." When it came, it was just that: plain white rice, chicken, and some kind of grey-cream curry sauce on top. There were no vegetables or visible spice at all, and it tasted of very little. Not worth the money I spent at all.

Whilst I appreciate the hospitality industry really has suffered and needs to recover, this was total rip off. Unlike their current advertised website menu where a burger came with chips and trimmings, my burger literally came on a side plate and nothing else. Poor quality burger and soft baps from a supermarket with bacon and cremated egg all extra . With a meagre bowl of chips and couple of onion rings came to nearly £15.00 Very average jacket potato with chilli con carne just poured over it, again no garnish or anything despite asking.. and also over priced as well as the drinks. Always happy to pay top dollar for quality but resent paying a premium price for such poor quality produce.

Food not as described on website. Pints overpriced. No salad. No chips with a burger. Burger 8.50 plus extra for cheese bacon egg plus another 2.50 for chips and £2 for a couple of onion rings. Small jacket for £7 again no salad. Burger served on a side plate. Burger worse than one from Iceland. Manager didn’t care about service or to ask if things were ok. 38£ for rubbish one course and 2 drinks. Will not visit again. They want to charge max price for poor quality. Greenstone and spoons just up the road half the price for twice the quality.

It was Sunday and due to the covid restrictions there could be no Sunday lunch as we used to know it, but we did have meals from the specials board. I had an excellent pork and stilton pie with good crunchy chips, my fiancé had the hunters chicken which was also excellent. The service was quick and friendly and the value for money top notch. The hospitality business is currently struggling with the covid crisis and the latest restrictions and I wish this owner well. We will certainly return when we are passing again. .

We used to be regulars but most have left and the place was empty when we reqcently visited.All the old pictures have been removed and the place lacks atmosphere. Added to that we felt cold as the heating was barely on. We ordered a bar snack that took ages to arrived and unassuming. Sadly gone downhill under the current landlord.

It is sad when a place falls from what you remember to be something you hate. We liked the old Canary & Linnet with it's big menu, outside benches and good value. This is why we stopped for lunch. My wife had ham, eggs and chips from the very limited menu. I had game pie, chips and peas. After a protracted wait for 2 relatively simple dishes they appeared. The pie was meat, potatoes, peas and a very thin and watery gravy with a flaky pastry lid modelled on a cumulo nimbus cloud, ie a foot thick, the peas and chips were skulking in it's shadow. The pastry tasted burnt on top. The meat was supposedly game, possibly ludo, maybe monopoly. Whatever it was it was cooked for so long it had the same taste s the gravy. The peas were cold, but not overcooked which is a blessing. Unlike the chips which were hot and well over done. My wife ordered her choice based on the somewhat erroneous assumption that ham, egg and chips would involve gammon. Instead she was presented with what appeared to be and probably was, given it's appearance, taste and texture something from the basics line of sliced ham from the Tescos in Dereham. The eggs were about the size of something from Haribo, fried and were like my peas, cold, but for variety they were overcooked. This was not cheap, £10 for the pie, £9 for the ham, it was not good, it was not value for money. We won't be going back.

We visited this evening only 2 days before Christmas, and were worried we wouldn't be able to get in as we hadn't booked. We didn't need to worry as the staff were extremely accommodating and the place had a lovely festive and welcoming atmosphere. The food was lovely and we could not fault the service. We very much enjoyed ourselves, thank you.

We decided to go out for a meal at very short notice and we decided on the Canary & Linnet. We booked our table with ease and arrived 30 minutes later. We were met with a lovely warm welcome. We were asked where we would like to sit and we choose the bar area. They are currently only using their Christmas menu, which was perfect for us. We both went for the 3 course. We order a drink while we waited for our food. The food arrived promptly and was lovely and hot. Our starters were extremely tasty. Our main course arrived shortly after and again was hot. We both choose the beef and it was cooked to perfection, in fact the entire meal was cooked to perfection. We are just waiting for our desert but if it’s anything like our first 2 courses I know it will be exemplary. The service here is exemplary and is well worth a visit. Hot well cooked tasty food and quick service. If you are passing through the area, it’s on the A47, I highly recommend that you stop off and have something to eat and drink.

We had heard the pub was under new management and decided to drop in for a meal with our two dogs on Sunday - really pleased that we did. Meal was lovely. I do have dietary issues and they could not have been more helpful. Will definitely be visiting again.

This was the first time we had been back for a meal since the change of management and it was worth waiting for. The food was well cooked and served hot not lukewarm as in some places The person serving the food said to ask if we needed more veg etc. but never returned to the table to ask if any was needed (I was facing the garden so would have had to get up to attract somebodys attension)

Friendly bar staff allowed us to bring our dog inside to sit under the table while we ate lunch. The chili was good as was the steak pie. Washed down with a couple of pints this made for a relaxing lunch. There is a very large dining room out the back of the place, so i assume it gets busy in the summer. Plenty of outside seating and a decent car park make this a convenient place for a meal.

Well, what a lovely surprise! If you have visited before,you must try it now the new owners are fully operational. Lots of work has been done to make it very welcoming and fresh and clean looking. The menu is completely new and makes you want to go back to try another lovely thing on the list. Prices are very reasonable and a meal for Four with 2 rounds of drinks and 3 courses for 2 people was very reasonable. Well worth a visit now.

On Thursday, 19th September 2019, I attended the above establishment with my wife and two friends. We were greeted in a congenial fashion but on entering we perceived that the car park and pub were virtually deserted. Undeterred we ordered drinks and alarm bells started to sound when only one beer was available. The meals were ordered and were subsequently delivered but the presentation of the food was a disaster. The food taste was even worse with the only truly edible items being the chips. The desert menu was almost non-existent. All in all the meal was barely edible being and I would not recommend this establishment to anyone - avoid like the "plague". I shall never attend again!

Having previously visited this eatery with a group of friends, whilst looking for somewhere to have Sunday lunch, this seemed like a good idea.We should have realised things had changed by the fact there were few cars in the car park. Plus a large sign that said 'open'!When we went in there was only one other couple in there. The menu came to us, no Sunday roast! My husband asked about the pie of the day, which he didn't like so ordered an all day breakfast. After along wait our drinks came. Then the waitress came to say they did have steak & ale pie. So he changed his order to this. 5 minutes later she returned again to say they were sorry they didn't have any.At this point we got up and walked out.It's gone back to seedy, obviously the locals have voted with their feet. We came home and I cooked our roast.Can't really vote on the food, as we didn't eat any, however the table beside us were having something that looked like a greasy spoon production.Oh yes, and we were told they were going to start serving roasts next week!

had great meal on Sunday 8th Sept great landlord well worth a visit easy to find on main a47 good car parking

We have visited several times over the last few weeks since the new proprietors have taken over and have been extremely happy with all our visits. We have sampled ciders, beer and wine at lunchtime and with evening meals. Visited with family and as a couple. Meals are always excellent. Wide choice of menu. Quantity, more than you can eat! Highly recommended. Lovely setting with white peacock family in the garden.

Poor over-priced food served here. Beef lasagne mostly sauce with little meat content and halved cherry tomatoes on top of greasy melted cheese The beer was cloudy and undrinkable so returned to the bar and the lemonade for the white wine spritzer was flat. Starter cutlery on the tables but no starters in the menu folder. Dis-organised, dated, poor menu choices and expensive. Avoid!

Pretty little place which the new managers are putting time and effort into refining. Great service, tasty filling food. Staff went to special efforts to accommodate my gluten sensitivity. The peacocks outside the window were great entertainment.

We stayed at a caravan site nearby and found the pub staff to be warm and friendly. Had the lasagne twice which was lovely. Dogs welcome. Lovely gardens front and back. Peahen and chicks had taken up residence and really nice to watch. Pub needs doing up but had only just been taken over

Went for dinner in the evening. Pub was a bit shabby but it is possible that it has changed hands since we were there back in March 2019. Food was average but service was O.K. We need to try it again. Pretty from the outside!

Had a wonderful meal here the lamb shank were out of this world best we have had a very welcoming pub restaurant made to feel special from walking in to leaving. Thank you all at Canary and Linnet.

Stopped off on route home, felt very welcomed in this pleasant pub/restaurant. Food was good as well as service. New owners have only been in a couple of months (Aug19) and did say they plan to tidy the decor up once the summer had passed. Have it saved in our sat nav now so will be stopping again next time we're heading West or returning to Norfolk.

Always picked here as a half way meeting point food always good value and friendly. NOT now. 3 jacket potatoes ordered and the chilli looked like it had been scrapped out the side of a bowl and very little provided and no side salad. Better chilli brought out and side salad provided between 3 and not charged. Table had old food stuck to it. £5 was knocked off our bill and lady said it would be dealt. Not sure though after reading these reviews. Will find somewhere else. Great shame wish I had taken photos!

We used to visit three or four times a week for drinks and a chat with the locals.

Long wait after ordering food and we were all very hungry by the time it arrived. The garlic bread had not been toasted or cooked and just had garlic butter poured over it and was cold. 4 of us had lasagne and there was no consistency in appearance. No colouration on the cheese topping although one was burnt at the bottom. Our 5th member had the scampi with mushy peas. There were no peas in it and it resembled soup, so even if she had wanted to eat it it would have been impossible with a fork. She was not offered different peas even though the waitress admitted that they had a problem with the mushy peas.

Gone downhill. Sunday roast : Awful chewy beef and potatoes. The whole place needs an overhaul as currently stuck in the 70’s. Only the young lady waitressing had a clue and dressed appropriately.

Absolutely terrible, late being taken to table, ordered food immediately, 30 minutes later still waiting. Another couple who had not prebooked as we had were then served before us. Lunch cancelled, pointed out to landlord that this was not acceptable, told I will look into it, took our money for the drinks we had then turned back to his computer screen!! NEVER AGAIN !!!

Apart from the waitress the whole place has gone down hill. After many wonderful visits this was a total disappointment. The vegetables were under cooked, as was the meat, potatoes burnt & the desert menu was non existent. It is a waste of time being a member of the Chefs Club as it isn't now honoured.

Great fish and chips in a family friendly separate quiet dining room with great views over the local countryside

We were on our way to the broads and talked about a light lunch, a lovely sandwich or a soup. We passed this lovely place and turned back around. Food was very tasty and very fresh. Loved our little stop, thank you

Ate here with my daughter and her partner, all ordered different meals and they were all lovely. Daughter impressed with vegetarian options. Friendly environment

Went here for my mum's birthday lunch on a Saturday. Mum had chicken pie and I had lasagne. Both were delicious. I always think that you can tell how good a chef is by the quality of a lasagne. It was meaty and tasty. This is a bit of a hidden gem. Lovely bright conservatory to eat in. Would really recommend it.

A great place to eat, whether for couples or family gatherings. Excellently cooked food no matter what time of day. Staff always friendly & courteous, nothing is too much trouble. Looking forward to our next visit.

My Wife and I stopped here today for Sunday lunch on the way back from Xmas present deliveries. We had not been here before,We both had 2 meats roast and it was excellent,especially as it was on hot plates like food served in a pub/restaurant should be,would highly recommend to anyone else,We will definitely make a return visit.

We stopped at this pub for a Sunday lunchtime drink.

What a wonderful, friendly pub!

We had the most wonderful lunch yesterday before heading off on the Polar Express experience. Lovely setting, lovely and christmasssy, very nice attentive staff and the most wonderful food. I had the 4 meat roast and it was amazing. Loads of meat, lashings of gravy, lots of veg.... and all for £15. Highly recommend!

Visited this pub/ restaurant on a Saturday, six of us after booking for lucky. We were welcomed by the landlady and shown to our table after drinks order taken. Not a massive menu but plenty of choice but no burgers available on the day.

The food is cooked to perfection & nobody 'turn their noses up' when you ask for half portions., the meals are so large that you can't eat it all when you get older.

Amazing food on all 3 of my recent visits. The food is cooked by the landlady and is of a very high standard. Very friendly atmosphere and large portions so nobody will ever go home hungry. The only down side is it’s not a 7 day a week restaurant and it’s difficult to determine from social media when they are actually serving food so a phone call to check is advised as it can be hit and miss and we’ve been disappointed a few times. But when you get there you will certainly not be disappointed.

We visited this fantastic village pub at the recommendation of friends. We were not disappointed. We sat outside on a sunny warm afternoon and enjoyed really well cooked food. The potions were large and very tasty. The staff friendly and helpful.

I booked the C & L mainly because of its location as we live in Norwich and our friends in Kings Lynn. The recent reviews and the small but varied menu were also very encouraging. We were welcomed by a very pleasant gentleman and made to feel welcome. Our orders were taken and as we had a dog, we were shown to the bar rather than the restaurant which we were more than happy with. The food and service were excellent and the Gluten Free options made available for one of our party, were varied and interesting. Overall a surprisingly pleasant experience. These relatively new owners deserve to do well. For those folks like me who have passed by hundreds of times on the A47 take a break give them a try you will not be disappointed!!

On our way to Suffolk stopped to have lunch which was so filling and delicious. Lively gardens front and back welcoming hosts and spotless toilets. Beautiful baguettes with salad and crisps. Very filling. Good choice

We visited on Saturday evening - four adults and one child. The restaurant is very child friendly with their own menu, colouring pens etc and ball games in the garden. The food was superb, three of us having the three little pigs and one the sea bass. The desserts were also to die for. The service was excellent and helpful. Hopefully will try the lunchtime menu soon. Would certainly recommend this to anyone.

We chose this pub for a family catch up due to the location and being easy to find/access from the A47.

We arrived on Father’s Day without a booking but the staff were lovely. We sat outside with our dog and they came out to offer to serves us even though they were fully booked. The food was amazing and would recommend the pub to anyone.

Visited Saturday night, made to feel very welcome, had pre-booked a bar table as we had two little doggies with us. Food very good and service excellent, Mark and Tina perfect hosts.

Been back a few times since the new ownership and it's like night and day from my previous review. The staff are very professional and very welcoming, the food is great and the portions are very big, recommending them to all friends and family and have returned on multiple occasions. Hats off to the new owners for turning it around. Simply lovely local pub to frequent, looking forward to summer to get the use of the large beer garden.

Phoned ahead to check availability for parking the motor home Overnight on the car park, no food available but that’s as advertised, warm and friendly pub with chatty locals and a lovely logburner in the main bar 😊 would recommend 👍🏼

Second visit to this lovely pub with friends. It was just as brilliant as on previous visit. Very generous portions and good beer. Very friendly service. In fact it’s so good one week later we’re returning for a family meal.

Came out for a meal with friends Saturday evening, the food was to die for with excellent service to match. The place was packed out which, considering a few years ago it wuld be empty is testament to the new owners. All in all a fantastic experience

Turned up on a Saturday night at 6pm and only 3 cars in car park. Heard new owners in so wanted to give it a try as it’s close. Soon as we walked in it was clearly obvious by the look on the owners dour face expression and gruff demeanour my friend and me and our two boys aged 7 were clearly not welcome at all!!!!

My wife and I popped in for lunch today, which was delightful. A very warm welcome from Mark, the landlord and we enjoyed perfectly cooked haddock and chips, huge portions with freshly prepared side salad, peas and coleslaw.

Another excellent evening with usual high standard of food and excellent service, we were in a large party of 12 but all food came out together and hot, we all had clean plates so that says it all !!!!!! Lovely to have a local restaurant reasonably priced and of a high quality

We used to use the C&L; regularly in the past but it went downhill very quickly with the two previous owners. Now it is back on a very even keel under the new management/owners.

Went with a friend midweek and enjoyed a plentiful meal . Started with a good portion of whitebait and followed with liver,bacon and onions served over a bowl of mashed potato -it was delicious. Nice vegetables to accompany the meal. I should have known better...

A warm and friendly atmosphere & excellent food. We were greeted by the owners and immediately made to feel at...

The food here is very good but the landlord is very rude and doesn't seem to have a clue about...

As regular travellers we often visit the same place more than once. This time we notice the "Under New Management"...

Excellent food and service in a pleasant restaurant. The atmosphere in the bar was friendly and warming and the restaurant well lite and spacious. Good old fashioned pub grub with plenty of choice and generous portions plus the service was very efficient. The only slight issue was that there were only a few customers in the restaurant which was a surprise considering the quality of the food and pricing.

This was our old local but after going downhill massively after changing hands in the last few years we stopped going. Our friends took us out here again and what a glorious surprise. The pub has transformed to even better than it was in its prime years back. The food was simply fantastic all freshly cooked and generous portions and at a great price ( Try the steak and ale pie, the best I've had in a long time by far), the staff were friendly and it was table service which was a nice touch in a pub. They have also started to redecorate getting rid of the hideous red paint, so it looks much more modern, much brighter and classier. Can't wait to come back here again, I can only thank thew new owners for bringing our local back to life.

The food was fresh and very good and we all enjoyed our main courses and puddings. Good menu will suit most tastes. Nice local beer from beeston brewery.

Been past this pub many times but saw the sign saying it was under new management and thought 'why not?' Staff friendly and chatty. The menu wasn't huge but that's not a bad thing. I had smoked salmon and prawn baguette which was lovely. Portion size quite generous too! Would definitely visit again.

My local pub now I live in Beeston and after my first visit I know why it is so popular

Great food our group of five all had different main meals all of us agreed food was very good ,staff and surroundings very pleasant and a nice friendly owner ,will definitely go there again

My wife and I together with a friend discovered this excellent pub on our way home from Lowestoft to Leeds. We had intended just to have coffee (which was excellent) but the reception by the owner was so friendly and the menu enticing that we decided to stay for lunch. It turned out to be a really good decision. The food was excellent - very tasty and well presented and the salad was fresh. The gardens at the rear are being developed and make a very peaceful place to eat outside and good for children. Next time we are in the area we will definitely be eating there again.

Hi tryed to go for a meal on a Monday night but when we arrived it was closed, looking at the gate it said closed Monday no food on tusday in short it's a 5 day pub please up date your web it saves your customers travelling then having to go to the George at Dereham were the stake was to die for thanks you did me a favour

My wife and I plus three others ate here in the evening. I am glad that we chose this restaurant as it was pleasant and the food was very good . I can recommend this restaurant if you want good food at a sensible price. We will definitely be eating here again.

Definitely an underrated pub / restaurant.The owners are so friendly and attentive, but most importantly the food is fresh, tasty and generously portioned (It's a wonder they make any money!)Dog friendly and welcoming throughout. Lovely garden to the rear for kids to play in.

We go with friends for Sunday lunch several times a year and like to try a new venue each time. This was a very enjoyable occasion and I rate it the best this year. The owners said they had taken over in February and their hard work is obvious. They have an attractive pub setting with a light and airy room which looks out to a lovely garden, we must come again in the summer. The roast was really tasty with plenty of gravy and generous portions. You can order small portions if you want to. Vegetarians were well catered for as were children. Finally the puddings were generous and we recommend apple and strawberry crumble. The service was friendly and there was attention to detail. They do not need this review as I can see others have also found this place excellent. Hang on to the chef!! We hope you are not fully booked when we come again.

Haven't been to this pub in years and following my recent visit will definitely be returning. Great value food at reasonable prices. My husband said his steak was to die for, melt in the mouth. Well worth a visit. If the weather was good they have a very spacious garden area. So smile Mr Landlord.

Family village pub, that serves amazing fresh, cooked to order, food. Great hosts Mark and Tia, friendly and welcoming. Perfect for a drink, excellent for a meal out. Good value for money too.

Called in here on the off-chance one sunday afternoon after returning from family visit. Superb roast lamb with an excellent array of vegetables cooked to perfection. Couldn't be better!

lovely home cooked food, little bit of a wait as all cooked to order from fresh and you could tell. Highlight of the evening was seeing a deer come through the hedge in the beer garden for a nibble at the hedge. so even the local wildlife approve of the food!

This pub / restaurant, is very local to us and has changed hands recently.( for the better ) The food was well cooked , nice portions and very tasty. There is a good selection on the menu. I had Cromer crab with new potatoes and salad .Our friends had roast chicken and a good selection of vegetables . there is a good selection of puddings as well . The wine menu had a good selection of wines .We all had a very good night there and will go back.

Since new owners have taken over there has been a tremendous improvement and nice to see locals getting behind it.Was our second Sunday lunch and this was a good as the first great local veg and proper slices of meat not the see through slices served elsewhere.Tia is a great host and always welcoming , have booked for pre Christmas Sunday lunch give it a go now it's out of seasons our local pubs and restaurants need our backing or we lose them.Toilets could do with a lick of paint

Stopped here en-route to a wedding Sunday for a spot of lunch... Nice little pub, hadn't booked, but as there were only 2 of us, they fitted us in and we sat in the garden as weather was glorious, which had half a dozen or so picnic bench type tables... Ordered from the specials board, hubby had crab salad and I had the sausage and mash.... both dishes were superb, and plenty of it... Prices were reasonable for the food served, staff were polite and efficient, but certainly not rushed in any way... we were made to feel very welcome and very comfortable..They also do Sunday lunch here, and have a small restaurant, and have a main menu too... Would certainly go back again...

We were a table of 6 and made a last minute decision to go for dinner and thought we'd take a chance here as we'd heard some very good reviews since the new management took over.Wow we were not disappointed. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. The waiting staff are lovely and very friendly.We often struggle when it comes to menu choices as our daughter is coeliac and a fussy eater but we needn't have worried in the slightest as there was a lot on the menu she could choose from that was gluten free.We spoke to one of the owners who was extremely knowledgeable about food allergens such as being coeliac which gave a great reassurance that whatever we chose would be suitable.The food was fresh, plentiful and extremely tasty and I can highly recommend the Trio of Pork and the Fish and Chips and the Gluten Free Cheesecake was very well received by my daughter. We all cleared our plates.We had a brilliant meal here and will definitely be back and we have told all our friends just how good this place is. We're local and wish we'd tried here sooner as this has to be one of the best place we've ever eaten. We will certainly be taking all our visitors here in the future so please don't change a thing as you are totally fabulous and we'd love you to stay that way. :-)

Excellent in every single aspect, food amazing portions very hearty. Service was excellent young waitresses extremely helpful and polite. Was a packed out restraunt and bar all happy customers

Superb service, superb food. We dined with a party of 8 and all of us enjoyed what we ordered. Would recommend the lasagne or lamb shank. Delicious goodness. Definitely recommend this gem!

We very veiwing a property in the area and stopped in for lunch.It had recently been taken over and the new owners were finding their feet.I had the fish finger sandwich which was very tasty and a large portion.Nice range of ales. Large car park. Would recommend.

Recommend by Britstops a publication for Motorhome users Fantastic meal generous portions (too much ) although told could have had a half portion which is good for the young or elderly who don't have a big appetite Hosts helpful wish you every success in your business keep up the good work and hope to see your entry in Britstops next year we will be back

A vast improvement since the last disaster of tenants were running the pub, but still lacks a certain something. The landlady and land lord are very pleasant and are really trying to turn things around, we have been a few times, the food is generally good but the menu tends to be the same week in week out. Still needs a real makeover looking tired and worn out.

Mum and I passed here on our way home from being on holiday travelling back to Coventry, we called in spontaneously. We were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed our lunch very much. We sat in the conservatory part and thought it was a lovely venue. Thank you.

The new owners are doing a fantastic job since they have taken over the management of the pub. We had a really nice meal, service was quick. Portion sizes are generous, but that means we do not have room to try the desserts. If you have not been in since they took over, please give it a try. 1000% better than it was.

We read the recent reviews and decided we would go for Sunday lunch. Turning up at 12.10 we thought we'd get a table and we were first but nearly all the other tables were reserved and quickly filled up, deservedly so. We both opted for beef and pork Sunday lunch with roasties and veg. Ask for extra gravy and eat it with a spoon, it's that good. For pudding we had apple pie with custard and chocolate cheesecake, both really good. Beers were Brakspeare, On the huh and Moongazer, all to be recommended. Staff were all excellent and there is a large garden area. We'll be back, so improved from previous occupiers.

Came here for the first time for tea with a friend. Was met by a very friendly and welcoming man behind the bar. Food was lovely and the service was brilliant. Thank you for a really lovely evening

A return to the Canary & Linnet for our lunch group today. Now it is under proper management the food quality has improved 99%. No more steak puddings only fit for a rockery!Portion sizes were amazing and the quality very high. Service was fast and efficient.Friendly staff. Back on our list of eateries.

Hello came in Saturday night for a meal with some friend. Didn't book but they was so nice they made a table free for us. The food was really good and the size of the meals where very good for money . Defo got to go back there very soon and try there 3 little pigs . Would like to say how helpfully the member of staff was looking after us he's name was Terry very polite and out going made us feel like we where at home ourself. The canary and linnet should be very proud of this young man well done keep up the good work and see you soon

Stayed at the adjoining camp site so just a five minute walk.Superb food at very reasonable prices.Extremely welcoming hosts and friendly locals to chat to.We shall visit again.

Called in on way back from collecting grandson from U.E.A Norwich for holidays.What a little gem of a place.made extremely welcome.staff attentive.we could have eaten, outside, inside, front or back of retaurant in the garden.was lovely day, chose garden, where the rabbits sat looking at us.! Extensive menu board, very reasonable prices. being a hot day, I chose avocado and mozzarella salad.and my, what a salad.no great amount of lettuce to fool you into thinking that you have a huge salad! .just the right amount,whole avocado, toms, cucumber, onion, yellow and red peppers, onion and the home made coleslaw was to die for.all decorated with mozzarella. Drizzled with dressing.Very well presented and colourful.Best salad I have tasted while away from home,will be back.!

We visited for Sunday lunch and were well surprised by the quality of the food, the flavour and the overall standard. The place is very pleasant, clean with a nice outlook. The staff are very efficient and polite.

The welcome you receive at The Canary and Linnet is akin to being greeted like family and very close friends. It is a pub which is so much more than warm and welcoming. It is second to none that I have ever received as a new comer to a pub. Even our Airedale was welcomed and made a fuss of.The menu offers a delightful array of salivating enticements which force you to make changing decisions about what you want, the more you read! When you have finally chosen, the food is so good and so plentiful that, despite being stuffed full, we vowed to return the same evening to eat there again! We weren't disappointed! It was fantastic - again! we only wish that we were staying in the area for more than just 24 hours (although perhaps our waistlines are better for not staying longer!) The drink on offer is also a wide variety of well known and local beverages which, together with the delicious menu and the welcoming greetings, make this a firm favourite of ours and one we will continue to return to time and time again.

yes its still the same tatty red walls but its early days and these things take time. The new Management is friendly and very helpful. Half meal sizes are available for smaller appetites. Good choice of food at Norfolk prices. wonderful gardens and dog friendly if you wish to eat in the bar area. plenty of car parking.Opening times need to be checked as there is no food on Monday and restricted lunch times. At the moment it is all new to them and with good meals and good beer they should do well. Even a "doggy box " if you want to take what you cant eat then home. We had one each time as the portions where too much for us. Well worth a visit.

we were staying locally and just happened to notice it by chance, as it is set back from the road quite a bit. This pub had a large garden and it allows dogs in the bar area.although the pub looks a bit sad, the staff are extremely welcoming. A great vegetarian menu. my husband had veggie lasagne and I had the tagine. Both were really high quality, hot and plentiful. We did not have room for dessert which we really quite fancied.I wish Mark and his wife much success

Our son & family took us to the Canary and Linnet for dinner on our first night. Wow what a wonderful place, wonderful meal, wonderful hosts. What more could we ask for ? An amazing selection of food to suit everyone. We have only been in Norfolk for 6 days and tonight will be our third visit !!

Popped in for lunch with some friends. The staff were friendly and helpful. the dining room was light and airy with a view of the large lawn and patio area. We only had sandwiches but they were nicely served and the lovely fresh bread was very tasty. The main menu looks very appetising with plenty of choice. I will return with my family soon!

We had a fabulous evening, there was 11 of us for birthday meal, the food is excellent and good portions, highly recommended and will be eating here again very soon, well done Tia, Mark and everyone who works there, a proper pub