The Norfolk Terrier — Restaurant in Breckland District

Feel bad writing this having worked in this type of business for a while now, but as this meal was booked and reviews were definitely a contribution for it I feel I should 'warn' others. First impression was very below average. The bar was busy with what I presume was locals, but being taken into the restaurant area there was no one. Decor was extremely outdated, tables mismatched and to be honest needed a good clean. Having rang twice to confirm a table for 6, there wasn't one set up so instead was sat in the middle on a 10, fine. Reading the menus I found they were all stuck together from sauce I presume. Ordered drinks to then have the lady return to say no merlot, fine. Ordered food, for the lady to return 20 minutes after ordering to advise the pie of the day, was no longer steak and ale but the Christmas Pie. No thanks. Once the food came (which was at all separate times I must add, being first and last about 20 minutes apart) and requesting more cutlery and condiments abit too many times, we finished up, paid and left. I hate to leave bad reviews, I could tell the two ladies were trying but could see they were clearly understaffed and overwhelmed. Clear example being that when my food was placed in front of me some onion rings fell off the plate onto the chair next to me. Instead of picking it up, the server apologised and then walked away. Only for it to stay there for the duration of the meal. If I could offer advice, it would be to invest in an update, more preparation incase of a busy period and knowing the menu and food available before taking a tables order, resulting in not having to waste time back and forth to the kitchen to ask what the soup of the day or pie...

We were staying at elveden forest centre parcs where the food was very underwhelming and I really fancied a roast whilst back in the UK. I was fortunate enough to stumble across this pub after looking around. They couldn't have been more accomodating with regard vegan food. Upon enquiring they gave me several options for the Sunday roast including nutloaf, sausages and a mushroom wellington and also said if there was anything else I might like they were open to suggestions, everything is prepared and cooked on site. I went for the wellington with all the trimmings. They had even gone to the bother of making a seperate cauliflower cheese (with violife I think), meat free gravy and vegan yorkshire puddings. The dinner was very reasonably priced at £12. For desert I had a lovely chocolate fudge cake.

The pub is open for Sunday roast from 12-3pm only. You would need to book ahead for the roast and let them know what you want if a vegan dish is required. I did it by Facebook chat as they don't have a website, but do have a page on there.

They also have a seperate vegan menu you can choose from the rest of the time (but also if you don't want the roast). They mentioned other dishes not mentioned in the menu (that I am uploading) including pad thai and a salt and pepper cauliflower starter.

The staff were very friendly, the service was good and I would describe the place as a family friendly,...

An unplanned visit here- wish we hadn’t of bothered!! 4 adults and 1 child on our table, so 5 meals. 2 meals came out, 1 lasagne and one meat pie with chips and peas. The menu stated the lasagne came with a “dressed” salad, and garlic bread- what they meant was “lasagne with chopped red, green and yellow pepper with red onion- no dressing, and no garlic bread” 🤔 the meat pie had a rock solid crust and was piping hot in the middle- clearly microwaved!! As for the gravy, it was so thick it remained as a “blob” in the jug and was un-pourable. Next, we were advised there was no mash for the child sausage and mash, at this point we’d had enough…. And the other two meals also hadn’t arrived… still. Staff were rude, and seemed shocked to note that we were not happy with the solid gravy, undressed salad, rock solid pie crust (apart from the manager who clearly was very embarrassed and apologetic)

NOTE to The Norfolk Terrier who responds to reviews…. I think you have your tables mixed up, myself, Mr J Waterman and Mr B waterman who also left you a review on Sunday, were all on table 11, you have us mixed up with table 9 who also complained!! We (table 11) were not offered free drinks, although were given a refund for our food- thank goodness! Although what an experience!!… laughable now!!! Certainly a place we will never visit again,...