Some of the best places to go for a carvery in Norfolk
Published date: August 2019
There is nothing better than a plate piled high with succulent roasted meat, Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and all the traditional trimmings. Norfolk has many places to indulge in a hearty roast, and the good news is, it isn’t just available on Sundays! Whatever day of the week, lunch time or evening meal, there is a delicious carvery being served somewhere in Norfolk.
Here are some of the best places in Norfolk to go for a carvery:
Red Lion – Drayton
The Red Lion in Drayton servers a delicious traditional carvery 7 days a week. Freshly roasted meats that are hand-carved in front of you and served with all the trimmings, seasonal vegetables and homemade tasty gravy. Vegetarian options are available on request. For those who aren’t partial to a carvery, there is an extensive menu offering pub favourites.
Monday - Saturday - adults £6.95, children £4.99
Sunday - adults £9.79, children £4.99
And if you want to go LARGE – it’s an extra £1.50 for more meat, stuffing and an extra Yorkshire pudding.
Red Lion - 2 Fakenham Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6PW
Tel: 01603 867262
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/norfolk/red-lion/carvery/
The Village Inn – Little Melton
Enjoy freshly carved and slow-cooked meats, unlimited vegetables and all the trimmings at The Village Inn in Little Melton. The carvery is available 7 days a week and on Sundays they have their usual selection of meats but with the addition of succulent roast pork and crispy crackling.
Traditional Sunday carvery £8.99 or go LARGE for £10.74
Carvery at all other times, excluding Sundays - small carvery - £4.49, medium carvery - £6.49, large carvery - £7.99
The Village Inn also serve other family favourites alongside their carvery, such as burgers, stone-baked pizzas, a kid’s menu and vegan and vegetarian dishes.
The Village Inn - 33-43 School Lane, Little Melton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3AD
Tel: 01603 812510
https://www.stonehouserestaurants.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastofengland/thevillageinnlittlemelton
Copper Beech - Costessey
Located near Longwater Retail Park, Copper Beech serves a carvery 7 days a week and in 3 sizes, small, medium and large. There are many other pub favourites available too, light bites and vegetarian options.
Small plate - Monday - Saturday £4.99, Sundays and Bank Holidays £5.69
Medium plate - Monday - Saturday £6.79, Sundays and Bank Holidays £8.69
Large plate - additional £2.00 - Get an extra slice of meat, another Yorkshire pudding and an extra portion of stuffing and help yourself to as many roast potatoes, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Copper Beech - Alex Moorhouse Way, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0JT
Tel: 01603 743489
https://www.copperbeechpubnorwich.co.uk
Toby Carvery Captain Manby - Gorleston
Serving a carvery every day of the week, Monday to Saturday there are 4 roasts from which to choose, with 5 on Sundays, with the addition of succulent lamb. For those who don’t fancy a carvery, there are plenty of other dishes available.
Midweek carvery - £7.49 or go king size (extra meat, extra Yorkshire pudding and two chipolata sausages) for an additional £1.99
Sunday and Bank Holiday Carvery - £10.49. King size is an additional £1.99
Toby Carvery Captain Manby - Sidegate Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7RA
Tel: 01493 653686
https://www.tobycarvery.co.uk/restaurants/east-of-england/thecaptainmanbygorleston
Breckland Lodge - Attleborough
Sample their tasty carvery 7 days a week at Breckland Lodge. There is also a vast selection of other pub favourites available. Open Monday to Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm and 6pm - 9.30pm. Open Sunday 12pm - 9.00pm.
Monday - Friday lunch time carvery - £9.95
All other times - £12.45
Children 9 and under - £6.50
Choose from a selection of locally sourced meats, seasonal vegetables and all the trimmings. Vegetarian options are available, and their gravy is gluten free.
Breckland Lodge - London Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1AY
Tel: 01953 455202
https://www.brecklandlodge.co.uk
The Boathouse - Ormesby St Margaret
This country pub, nestled within 11 acres of beautiful parkland, on the banks of Ormesby Broad, serves a tasty carvery each Sunday, 12pm to 7pm as well as on Bank Holiday Mondays.
Adult carvery - £10.75, children’s carvery - £6.75
The Boathouse - Eels Foot Road, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3LP
Tel: 01493 730342
https://www.theboathouseormesbybroad.co.uk/pub-and-restaurant/
Wensum Valley Hotel - Taverham
Enjoy a traditional carvery at Wensum Valley Hotel each Sunday from 12pm through to 3pm in their Valley Restaurant. Select from a variety of roast meats and all the trimmings accompanied by live music from their resident pianist. Carvery £11.50 and other dishes are also available including vegetarian options.
Wensum Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club - Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP
Tel: 01603 261012
https://www.wensumvalleyhotel.co.uk/traditional-sunday-carvery
Dormy House Hotel – West Runton
Located on the north Norfolk coast, close to the popular seaside town of Cromer, the Dormy House Hotel serves a carvery every day of the week, both lunch and dinner.
Monday - Friday lunch - £10.00
Evenings and weekends - £11.95
Children’s carvery - £6.00
Dormy House Hotel - Cromer Road, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9QA
Tel: 01263 837537
The Cottage – Thorpe St Andrew
Enjoy a delicious carvery on a Sunday at The Cottage in Thorpe St Andrew. Available 12-3pm, choose from a selection of meat, fresh seasonal vegetables and all the trimmings.
Adults £9.95, children £ 5.95
The Cottage, 148 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 OJD
Tel: 01603 433444
http://www.thecottage-norwich.co.uk/restaurant
Castle Freehouse – Caister-on-Sea
This Castle Carvery establishment in Caister serves a carvery 7 days a week. Choose from generous slices of succulent slow roasted meats and all the trimmings or maybe a tasty homemade pie?
Kids carvery for children under 10 years of age - £5.45
Monday - Saturday Carvery - £8.95
Sunday and Bank Holiday Carvery - £10.95
Upgrade to a Supersize Carvery for an additional £2
Castle Freehouse - Norwich Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5JN
Tel: 01493 728933
http://www.castlecarvery.co.uk/venue/castle-freehouse
Racecourse – Norwich
Another Castle Carvery establishment serving a tasty carvery 7 days a week. Located just over 4 miles from the centre of Norwich, the Racecourse also serves a good selection of other pub favourites.
Monday - Saturday Carvery - £8.95
Sunday and Bank Holiday Carvery - £10.95
Upgrade to a Supersize Carvery for an additional £2
Kids Carvery for children under 10 years of age - £5.45
Racecourse - Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6LA
Tel: 01603 720421
http://www.castlecarvery.co.uk/venue/racecourse/
Clocktower - Bowthorpe
The Clocktower is also a Castle Carvery, serving a delicious carvery 7 days a week.
Monday through to Saturday Carvery - £8.95
Sunday and Bank Holiday Carvery - £10.95
Upgrade to a Supersize Carvery for an additional £2
Kids Carvery (under 10 years of age) - £5.45
Clocktower - 26 Jarrold Way, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9JD
Tel: 01603 748068
http://www.castlecarvery.co.uk/venue/clocktower
Crown Inn – Gayton
Located in the pretty village of Gayton, close to the Queen’s Sandringham Estate, the Crown Inn serves a very tasty carvery on a Sunday. Choose from a selection of roast meats, seasonal vegetables, chipolatas, Yorkshire pudding, roast and creamed potatoes, stuffing and mouth-watering gravy. 12-6pm.
Small carvery - £9.50, large carvery - £12.00
Crown Inn - Lynn Road, Gayton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1PA
Tel: 01553 636252
The Old White Bell - Southery
Situated just off the A10 between Ely and Downham Market, The Old White Bell is a traditional public house, located within the village of Southery, serving a very decent carvery on Sundays.
Enjoy a home-cooked carvery with all the trimmings and plenty of seasonal vegetables at just £8.00 per person. Served from 12pm on a Sunday.
Tel: 01366 37884320
The Old White Bell - 20 Upgate Street, Southery, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0NA
https://oldwhitebell.wixsite.com/mysite
Café Verde – Mattishall
South Green Park is home to Café Verde, an onsite café which provides a range of home cooked dishes and a carvery on a Sunday. Choose from a selection of roast meats, seasonal vegetables and all the trimmings. Other dishes are available including a vegetarian option.
Carvery £10.95 per person
Small carvery for children under 12 - half price
Tel: 01362 857100
Café Verde - South Green Park, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3JY
https://www.southgreenpark.co.uk/eat/
Kings Head Hotel - Hoveton
Located within the Norfolk Broads, close to the popular holiday destination of Wroxham, the Kings Head Hotel serves a delicious carvery 7 days a week. Sample their freshly roasted meats that are hand-carved in front of you, served with your choice of seasonal veg and trimmings. Vegetarian options and other pub classics are also available.
Order a carvery:
Monday – Thursday - 12:00pm - 2:30pm - adults £8.45, children £4.99
Friday – Saturday - 12:00pm - 2:30pm and 5:00pm - 8:00pm - adults £8.45 children £4.99
Sunday - 12:00pm – 8:00pm - adults £10.45, children £4.99
Go large - more meat, stuffing and an extra Yorkshire pudding - £1.50 extra
Kings Head Hotel - Station Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8UR
Tel: 0345 6086040
https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/the-kings-head-hotel
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Please note prices are correct at time of publishing.