The Feathers — Restaurant in South Norfolk

I like the Feathers. I dont go there weekly as i live out of town. The Feathers is a smallish pub......its not what I would call roomy inside, so kids can't go running about.....which is a good thing. There are a few enclosed areas within, with tables and couch. I believe that they can be reserved for dining purposes.

The staff are very very pleasant..... friendly, helpful, and professional. No request (within reason) is too much.

The food is also very very good, Ive NEVER had a bad meal there, or a poor pint. It is very very much a locals Pub i would say, but all the locals I've met are more than friendly enough.

The decor is old world style with beams, and wall panels done in 17th Century, Oak wooden, tavern style. There are various artefacts of antique appearance on the walls, and several old style advertising posters. The bar is quite small, so be prepared to stand 2 or 3 people deep on a busy night. You WON'T wait for hours for a pint as the staff are ALL over place, going flat out, and spaces often pop up. Thats how popular the place is......and how good the staff are. Theres NO barmaids texting while you wait for service.

(Please do NOT be put off by my size description because there are a LOT smaller pubs in Wymondham.)

Customers range from young to old, so its a family friendly environment. And its also DOG friendly too. There is a courtyard outside at the rear, with more seating, and tables under a wooden constructed canopy shelter. Its not just a quick pop up job.......its a large, permanent, very professionally, and solidly constructed shelter with several tables.

I dont smoke, but the smoking area is also a solid permanent structure, with tables.

The ONLY downside i can think of...... off hand......IF I HAD to pick something....... is as follows......

I think that the 2 doors to enter the building may not be really suitable for unaccompanied wheelchair users due to their angles. This is only MY opinion though ok? So DON'T take it as difinitve. I don't use a wheelchair so cannot confirm from a users Pov as I've never had to try.......so i could be wrong, and probably AM. Thats the ONLY thing i can find.

What is my reasoning for this you wonder?? Simply this......When you first enter the building, you just go STRAIGHT in, but THEN have to make an automatic LEFT ( courtyard entrance) or RIGHT turn ( main street entrance) because of a partition directly in your path. Only an unaccompanied wheelchair user could give this a valid vindication based on THEIR experiences

Next time i go in.....ill have a proper look, AND I WILL CORRECT this review on this point.

Ill be using the Feathers again before....and in 2023.

10/10 for presentation, decor, hospitality, food and drink quality, and...

This is a phenomenal pub. Very unassuming from the outside, but inside the place feels warm, comfortable and inviting, with 4 or 5 well kept real ales and a good assortment of keg beers & spirits. There is a very relaxed vibe here, with varying groups of people enjoying their drinks and chatting to each other and to the bar staff - the whole place feels like one big happy family. The customers seem to cover all aspects of the drinking spectrum, from gentlemen of a certain vintage, to middle aged couples, to small groups of men talking about work at the bar, through to the younger 20-something crowd. It's such a breath of fresh air to see this and is a credit to the owners, who are obviously running their business with passion and attention to detail. The Feathers is more than just a pub, it really feels like the hub of the Wymondham community, without ever feeling like a "local pub for local people". The Feathers is a must visit if you're ever...

The feathers is one of those pubs you remember visiting as a kid with your parents and (for me anyway) 30 years later when walking in nothing has changed. This is a good thing as it has kept its old traditional feel but still manages to feel fresh. The feathers doesn't get talked about as much as some of the other pubs in wymondham which I feel is unjust. As you can always tell a good pub buy how busy it is and the feathers is always busy but the locals will always make space for you and even suggest good ales. Staff are lovely and food is good. Were else can you get Steak and kidney pud these days. Nice under cover garden and dogs welcome. Only one thing I miss is the gass mask that used to be hanging...