Norfolk's best Sunday roasts span villages and coastal towns

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 24 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

Norfolk restaurants and pubs serve traditional Sunday roasts with generous portions and locally sourced ingredients.

Norfolk is home to numerous restaurants and pubs serving traditional Sunday roasts as the weather turns cooler. These venues range from village inns to coastal establishments, offering generous portions with all the trimmings.

The Wildebeest near Stoke Holy Cross, just outside Norwich, holds Michelin Bib Gourmand and three AA Rosettes. It serves roasts alongside seasonal accompaniments including Montgomery cheddar cauliflower cheese, with vegetarian and vegan options also available. Advance booking is recommended and roasts are half price for children up to 11 years old. The Ingham Swan, set in a 14th-century thatched former coaching inn in north east Norfolk, offers a weekly-changing all-day Sunday menu reflecting seasonal ingredients, with roast choices including pan-roasted chicken and roast fillet of British beef. The restaurant has seven bedrooms for overnight stays.

Readers have highlighted other favourites including The Recruiting Sergeant in Horstead, an award-winning pub in the heart of the Norfolk Broads renowned for Sunday lunches and locally sourced produce. Diners praise its generous portion sizes and variety. The Plough Inn in Marsham, a traditional country pub between Norwich and Aylsham, has built a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere and home-cooked feel, with its Sunday carvery particularly popular. The White Horse in Upton, a community-owned pub close to the River Bure on the Broads, was named Broadland Pub of the Year in 2025.

How it is being reported

• The roast dinners worth travelling across Norfolk for, according to our readersNorfolk is packed with places to enjoy a Sunday lunch, but here is a list of places our readers said were the best in the county.Norwich Evening News · 24 Oct, 09:00
• The roast dinners worth travelling across Norfolk for, according to our readersNorfolk is packed with places to enjoy a Sunday lunch, but here is a list of places our readers said were the best in the county.Eastern Daily Press · 24 Oct, 09:00
• From Country Inns to Coastal Favourites: Norfolk’s Top Sunday RoastsThese 10 Norfolk eateries serve delicious Sunday roasts in generous portions, with all the trimmingsEastern Daily Press · 24 Oct, 07:46

In this story: Norfolk · The Wildebeest · The Ingham Swan · The Recruiting Sergeant · The Plough Inn · The White Horse · Norwich

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