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

It has been far too long since our first visit to this excellent pub. My wife and I are not really pub-people but occasionally we like a Sunday lunch. And we’re on holiday so, what the heck! We booked the day before, online, and pitched up a few minutes late. We were greeted warmly by all the staff and taken to our table by a delightful young lady called Mercedes. Whilst I will eat anything that doesn’t move of its own volition, my wife is more discerning. We explained to Mercedes that my wife is vegetarian and furthermore doesn’t like a big meal. Mercedes offered a child portion at a reduced rate. In the end it was half-price. She was very patient with us and offered two types of water but we opted for a third type, tap water. No problem and a jug of iced tap-water was brought to the table promptly. My wife had the artichoke heart risotto (without the blue cheese) and I had the slow-roast pork shoulder with crackling, potatoes, green veggies and cauliflower cheese. The food was sublime. I can’t remember when it became “de rigueur” to have a big Yorkshire pudd’ and cauliflower cheese with a roast lunch but there they were and they were excellent. Stuffed to the gills I had a flat-white to end with, which was also delicious. James was at the till to take out money. We’ve said it before but we’ll say it again; if you are within striking distance of Langham, do yourself a favour and visit the Bluebell. You’ll not be disappointed. Meanwhile we had the best server in Mercedes. Nothing was too much trouble. She was attentive without being overbearing and made our visit extremely pleasant. Thank you, Mercedes.

Not a lot of choice, too fancy food not cooked brilliantly, over priced. The pub needs to serve more traditional pub fare. Service not great, we were forgotten about on numerous occasions during our sitting.