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Ben M
London, United Kingdom

Mediocre pub cooking in over extended pub

1.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Aug 24, 2022via mobile
This pub has Michelin awards for food. We can’t understand why. The pub has extended out beyond its ability in every way. The menu is short but uninspiring. Soup so salty it was sent back. Cod cheeks over cooked, dry, greasy, with garnish so tiny it was hard to see it. Mains slightly better but only usual pub standard. Staff very friendly and helpful. Main rooms pleasant to be in, back Marquee is huge but well furnished. However at around 190 covers this pub has only one cubicle toilet for women and only one urinal and one cubicle for men. It’s rear parking field has no lighting at all and is in total darkness. Felt very unsafe underfoot. Certainly not living up to all these reviews. Basic pub food in nice original pub that has now far too many covers and not skill evident in the kitchen. Locals love it and tourists come due to the baffling good reviews and awards. People looking for restaurant quality food will be disappointed.
Date of stay: August 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed July 10, 2022

We took Mother to celebrate her 87th birthday and had a very nice lunch. The roast was excellent , so was the fish and chips. We had stopped going as we were very disappointed with the food. It has been taken over and the change has been for the better, food so much improved and we will return. The service was good and the staff polite and friendly.

Room tip: as we did not stay could not comment on the sleep quality but would think rooms to the rear are quieter as the front looks out onto the road
Date of stay: June 2022
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Reviewed June 17, 2022

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights while visiting the North Norfolk coast. Great accommodation: very nice spotless room, comfortable bed, lovely bathroom and a balcony on which to have a drink or eat breakfast.
The food and service were excellent.

Date of stay: June 2022
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Reviewed April 10, 2022

A lovely stay at Wiveton Bell, with friendly staff (especially Charlotte) and superb food & drinks. Perfect location for exploring north Norfolk. We stayed in the Library Room which was perfect for our needs, with lots of thoughtful touches and a really comfortable bed. We also loved the outdoor seating. Highly recommended!

Date of stay: April 2022
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Reviewed March 22, 2022 via mobile

My husband and I came for 2 nights. We live in norwich and wanted a break away together. GORGEOUS room with a lovely big bed. Breakfast brought to the room was a treat. Close to our favourite village of cley and other seaside towns. We also ate at the restaurant for dinner and it was lovely

Date of stay: March 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed November 7, 2021

Walked in and straight away the atmosphere felt warm and friendly.The food was superb ,hot and very tasty even though it was very busy the staff had plenty of time for each customer.We have booked in again for later in the week it’s so nice to find a decent place to eat in these difficult times.

Date of stay: November 2021
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