The best restaurants serving British food in Glaven Valley North Norfolk East of England

We had been customers here for many years but over the last couple of years we thought the prices had got a bit greedy so we’d stopped coming. But earlier this year they started offering Sunday lunch at £50 which was much more reasonable and good value for money. It has returned to a regular treat for us and I suspect many more previous customers. The food is still exceptional along with very good service. The staff know their stuff and make it a very relaxed and pleasant experience. You can book your table for anytime between 12 and 4 and you are not rushed. The menu is varied and you have a choice which you never used to which is a plus. And generous portions, you will not come away disappointed! We have booked again and have no doubt it will be excellent again and a regular treat.

A super find! Great cocktails and super food, we had the winter warmer menu which offered excellent value. Personally I loved the home cured salmon starter. All staff were super friendly and very helpful. This place has a lovely feel about it - We liked it so much we went back and had Sunday lunch, which was also excellent, lovely crispy roast potatoes & all green veg freshly cooked. We will definitely revisit next time we are in Blakeney.

Wasn't having a good day. Visited Birdy's and my mood changed. Extremely friendly staff, Birdy herself and another lady. My doggies were offered snacks and made welcome. There was a water bowl for them. We sat outside and listened to the boats, seagulls and general background conversation. The tables and chairs were very clean and there was just something about the whole atmosphere. I felt more able to negotiate the hustle and bustle that is Blakeney. Thank you, both.

Wiveton is a special spot on the North Norfolk Coast and after Desmond closed the cafe last year it has now been reopened and run by The Norfolk Tea Co. We visited during its first opening weekend. Yes it has changed but doesn't everything ? The cafe has had a huge refresh which I think was long overdue. The new shop was being stocked and looked more than promising with of course tea, and local produce / products. The coffee and scones were first rate as was the service with a smile and of course the location and view are something else. We were told that the breakfasts and light lunches will be making a return as will the Pizza evenings. It is early days for The Norfolk Tea Co. and from what we could see its the start of a bright future and we will of course be back. Lovely that dogs on leads were welcome.

We knew we were in for a good experience as soon as we walked into The Moorings and saw/heard how much the many other customers were enjoying their evening. Service was friendly and quick, so we were soon seated with menus, olives and bread to follow. Our meals were excellent, especially Angela’s ginger pudding, and there was a good choice of wines. If you’re spending an evening in Blakeney, make yourself a booking and look forward to an excellent meal in convivial surroundings.

My porridge turned up cold, so I sent it back. It came back and it came back cold a second time. I asked for sourdough toast with my breakfast, but was told “it only comes with certain meals”. They said they could give me sourdough bread, but they didn’t bother giving me that either. The other plates of breakfast were not hot either. Overdone poached eggs. Some of the staff were not unduly friendly, or helpful.

Would highly recommend the manor. The location is great with footpaths on your doorstep. The lounge areas are beautifully decorated and it’s got a very nice calm atmosphere, perfect to relax in with a cocktail. Our room was superb, clean, quiet and comfy with views out onto the marshes. Staff were friendly and helpful. There was a large choice of options at breakfast, eggs royale were great. We also had dinner, the croquettes were tender but a little bland, my fish was well cooked and tasty but my partners steak was average and his chips weren’t crispy. A few tweaks and the menu could be excellent. We would definitely return.

Be if a sunny but cold February or a sweltering summer, the hotel is perfect with its modern touches to the olde worlde charms. The restaurant staff are polite, informed and attentive without the overbearing ‘is everything alright?’ intrusion. We have had very good meals, but also the occasional hiccup with the food falling a little short. During our last visit the fish pie lacked the essential ingredient of fish and as the waiter noted on clearing the table, that looks ‘crispy’ around the edge as indeed it was. This wonderful location, and smart restaurant does itself a dis service by serving Cod and chips not on a simple plate but adding a piece of grease proof paper(?) al la fish and chips shop style. My pet hate is a plate of food served in mini pots with the expectation that one assembles the food themselves. This time was no exception, peas, tartar sauce, chips all came in little pots and the fish on the aforementioned grease paper. I simply don’t understand why such a good restaurant would want to compete with the local chippy or indeed invite comparison. Put the food on the plate and left the chef and ingredients do the talking.

It was a very damp and showery morning and we weren’t sure if the restaurant was even open! But we tried the door and it was . The lady on the bar asked the kitchen if they were still serving breakfast (it was only 10.10am) and they were. We sat down and there was a very damp smell in the room. Which was a little off putting but We ordered full English and Vegan breakfast, both with coffee. The coffee were served piping Hot which was lovely as usually they go cold before breakfast is served. But breakfast came and coffee was still hot!. Breakfast was also really hot and delicious, good local produce and served with a smile. Deffo come back again! Serves lunches and coffee and cake too so worth drying at different times of the day.

Family went for Sunday lunch. Prices are very high for roast dinners and there was nothing special at all about the food. The meat was poor. Very fatty and not much meat even when paying a supplement for “all the meats”. All in all quite the disappointment. When factoring the price tag it’s even worse. On the positive side the staff were lovely, attentive and kind. Just let down the by the kitchen and price. Also had tartiflette which contained no cheese which is not a tartiflette, it’s just potatoes!

Just arrived in Blakeney and took a stroll and popped into the White Horse for drinks and was welcomed by the bartender who made us do welcome This pub is absolutely spotless and the staff make you feel so welcome Put the faith back into British pubs

Went for a meal with our small dog whilst on holiday. They don't take bookings, had hoped they may make an exception as I was in a walking boot and on crutches and explained we'd be walking from our cottage so wanted to ensure it wasn't a wasted walk. They didn't - to be fair we did get in as was quiet. Told on arrival at 8.05 that they only do fish n chips after 8. We weren't told this earlier, but meal was decent. However "dog friendly" is not an accurate description. Our small dog tried to get on my lap and I asked if he could sit on the seat if I put him on his own blanket - landlord said no and claimed he didn't make the rules. Who does then? , but ok, fair enough. We then asked them to put some water in our dogs travel bowl. We were told only if he goes outside to drink it , as they don't want dogs sloshing water everywhere! I have never heard anything so ridiculous! It's a pub, spillages happen - and it was a hard tiled floor. What happens if someone spills a pint I wonder! We later in our trip went to the white horse and the manor hotel, which are more upmarket, and they were truly welcoming of us and our dog. In fact our dog tipped his water bowl over on the carpet in the manor hotel bar and they just said - oh no problem, don't worry. Will not return as we didn't feel valued as customers and our dog was tolerated, rather than welcomed.

We have visited this pub a couple of times over the last few weeks as it’s on the route of a walk from Cley up to the nature reserve. On both occasions, we only chose from the lunch light bites, which are on the back of a beer mat. On the first visit, the food was excellent. On the 2nd visit, our food was just about warm, although it was still tasty enough. We felt that it could have been served straight away, rather than sitting in the kitchen. Our other halves were pleased with the choice of ales.

This used to be a very nice traditional pub, with a good menu - what a difference a year makes! Bar moved, decorated in dull blue colour making the place look drab & uninviting. Barely anything on the menu bar fish & chips! Only 4 other diners in the place & like us were driven out due to thumping drum & bass music --- is that necessary at lunchtime?!? Won't be going back anytime soon.