Review on Wiveton Bell

The Wiveton Bell is a charming 18th century inn situated on Wiveton village green opposite the local church, not far from the unspoilt marshes of the North Norfolk coastal landscape. The pub was thoughtfully refurbished in 2008 and the dining area is a light and airy space with wood flooring and ceiling beams, original artwork displayed on the walls, and in the evening candles flicker on the tables. Although it is known for its excellent cuisine, this is very much a traditional village pub, with a bar area where everyone, including your four legged friends are made welcome.

Its excellent food was awarded the East of England's regional winner of The Good Food Guide Readers' Restaurant of 2011. The kitchen makes admiral use of local produce, beef and pork came from the Stodie Estate and seafood is supplied by local fisherman, Mark Randell. Typically you might begin with tempura of fresh Scottish salmon with noodle salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce, followed by slow cooked Briston belly of pork with black pudding mash, curly kale and apple and cider jus. The menu changes with the season and there is always a daily special together with a selection of lovely homemade desserts and a reasonably priced wine list. There is a delightful south facing garden which is lit by candlelight and patio heaters and is a good spot for witnessing the spectacular nights skies with shooting stars, a regular feature of this area.

Wiveton Bell is also featured in: Michelin Guide, Good Food Guide, AA Guide

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Cuisine

Gastro pub

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 - 2.15pm (8.00pm Sun)
Dinner: 6.00 - 9.00pm

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

Online Booking Availability for Wiveton Bell

Facilities at Wiveton Bell

  • Alfresco dining
  • Disabled access
  • 60 covers
  • Family Friendly

Accomodation

Accomodation is available, (4 rooms)

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

Wiveton Bell
Blakeney Road
Wiveton
Norfolk
NR25 7TL

Customer Ratings on Wiveton Bell

1.6  / 5

Based on 1 review

Guest reviews are written by our customers.

Food
2   
Service
2   
Ambience
6   
Location
2   
Value for money
4   

Customer reviews

  • avatar
    Norfolkmaria
    November 2017

    6 people found this review helpful
    Disappointing evening

    I went recently with my husband and another couple. It was our first visit. I chose the belly pork main dish and could not believe my eyes when it arrived. Minute portions with the meat pulped into unrecognisable fish finger sized shapes and there were three of them with a teaspoon of sauce. I sent this back as a totally undersized main meal...the cost was nearly £17. To be fair to the staff they did not quibble and replaced it for a chicken dish which was at least of a decent size though greatly over peppered. Our friends had the burgers which arrived cold and very undercooked looking. These also had to be replaced and hot food substituted. To be fair again we were offered complimentary puddings but the evening turned into a farce where each one of us was eating at a different time. Matters were not helped by a group of diners at a nearby table who seemed to be in competition as to who could shout the loudest and who had the best ear splitting hysterical laugh. We could hardly hear ourselves talk. Unfortunately it was our first and last visit.

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Wiveton Bell Sample Menu

SAMPLE EVENING MENU


TO START
Soup 6 V
Seasonal Soup with Pastonacre Sourdough
Smoked Mackerel Pate 7.5
Dill, Cucumber, Soda Bread, Lemon
Smoked Pork Fritters 7.5
Ham Hock & Pigs Cheek, Rhubarb Compote, Pickled Celery
Parsnip & Binham Blue 8 V
Parsnip & Blue Cheese Croquette, Pickled Pear, Walnut
Gravlax 8
Home Cured Salmon, Preserved Lemon Emulsion, Soda Bread
Chicken Liver Parfait 7.5
Chicken Liver Parfait, Port Soaked Raisins, Pastonacre Sourdough
Cromer Crab 8
Half Dressed Cromer Crab, Salad Cream, Honey Soused Vegetables

SEASONAL MAINS
Briston Lamb Rump 18
Roast Rump of Lamb, Potato Terrine, Peas, Gem Lettuce, Bacon
Jersey Royal Potato 13 V
Buttered Jersey Royals, Asparagus, Baron Bigod Cheese, Wild Garlic
Beer Battered Line Caught Haddock 14
Hand Cut Chips, Minted Mushy Peas, Tartar Sauce, Lemon
Roast Hispi Cabbage 13 V
Morel Mushroom, Shallot Confit, Compressed Apple, Onion Broth
Corn Fed Chicken 16
Roast Chicken Supreme, Wild Garlic Potato Croquette, Leeks, Jus Gras
Steamed Turbot 23
Crab Crushed Potato, Asparagus, Brown Crab Butter Sauce
The Wiveton Bell Steak Burger 14.5
Salt Marsh Grazed Steak Mince, Candied Bacon, Rarebit, Red Cabbage Slaw, Hand Cut Chips
Curry Roasted Monkfish 16
Roast Monkfish Tail, Cauliflower Puree, Caper & Raisin Dressing, Red Onion Fritters
Aged Angus Beef
Cooked over Coal, Wild Garlic Butter or Peppercorn Sauce, Watercress, Hand Cut Chips
£14oz Rump 20
8oz Sirloin 22
10oz Ribeye 25

PUDDINGS
Lemon Tart 7
Pistachio, Raspberry Sorbet
Whisky & White Chocolate 7
Bread and Butter Pudding, Nutty Crumb, Marmalade Ice Cream
Millionaires Shortbread 8
70% Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel, Shortbread, Pear Sorbet
Vanilla Crème brûlée 7
Poached Rhubarb
Cheese Board 9
Selection of Artisan British Cheeses, Condiments, Crackers
Ice Cream 5.5
Selection of Local Ice Creams & Sorbets

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Wiveton Bell Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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