There are many excellent pubs and restaurants nearby many with AA rosettes. Here are a selection, all of them would need to be booked in advance if a large number of you wish to eat.The nearest country pubs are the Crown at Burston (a brisk 25 min walk) and the Crown at Gissing.Diss is 2 miles away.
The Burston Crown, Burston 01379 741257
Lovely country pub with cosy lounge bar, separate public bar with pool table and separate dining room. Beer garden open in the summer. They offer a varied and reasonably priced menu.
The Saracens Head, Diss 01379 652853
An old timber building in the town of Diss.Very good traditional pub food - steaks, lasagne etc.The landlord is certainly a character!
The Old Ram Coaching Inn, Tivetshall 01379 676794
Serves food from 11am to 9pm every day.It is a very popular old coaching inn on the A140 - 15 minutes away.Can be extremely busy - best to book in advance.Child friendly.A bit more expensive than your average pub.
Fayre View, Diss 01379 644684
Restaurant overlooking Fair Green in Diss.Wonderful for evening meals.We know Chris, the young chef and owner very well and we are never disappointed.Likes to use all fresh ingredients.Mid price range.Good wine selection.
Cornwallis Country Hotel, Brome 01379 870326
Lovely old country house hotel, lots of character and tables in the garden during the summer.AA Rosette restaurant, although much more atmosphere and good food served in the bar.20 minutes drive.
The Cock Inn, Diss, IP22 4BE 01379 643633
On picturesque Fair Green, The Cock Inn has been a landmark tavern in the historic South Norfolk town of Diss for over 500 years.The pub enjoys a unique reputation for welcoming visitors and regulars alike.
Four Horseshoes,Thornham Magna,IP23 8HD 01379 678777 The Shire restaurant offers both an a la carte menu or simple tasty bar menu. The bar is stocked with an extensive selection of wines from around the world which are served along side a selection of quality cask ales and lagers. Lovely Sunday carvery (booking essential). 20 minutes away.
Bell Inn, Rickinghall 01379 89844 A family owned and run country pub located in a peaceful village setting, overlooking the surrounding countryside. It prides itself on offering a wide range of culinary delights, whether taken in the informal atmosphere of the Bar Lounge or in the Fine Dining Restaurant "The Chimes". 15 minutes away.
There are many other restaurants that we can recommend, but they are ½ hour or more drive.Please contact us for details.
Breakfast - if you would like to go out for breakfast then try either Goodies Farm Shop on the A140 towards Long Stratton (also sells a good selection of bread, deli, fruit and veg) or the Old Ram Coaching Inn at Tivetshall.
