Wiveton Bell, Wiveton, Norfolk Reviews

Everything is just right at the Wiveton Bell. Menu, service, ambiente. Seriously brilliant.

Fabulous food in a lovely setting. Had a lovely meal and service here.

Didn't have the best experience here. Not much on the menu in terms of decent food. Good range of drinks. The difference between the 'bar' area and 'food' area is not clear and so as a group we sat in the 'bar' area before having to move so we could eat even though a table next to us were eating.

Sumptuous food. Nice setting; a really bonny little pub. The food was excellent, with a well thought-out menu. The waiter was good but had an expectation that what he was going to bring was going to be good any way and so didn't really ask or listen to what we replied. I am a waiter, so a bit picky sometimes. If you want a restaurant experience in a pub; this is the place.

On a four mile loop walk from Blakeney through Cley and Wiveton. Stopped here for a cider. Lovely pub and area, good service

Food was above average. But not exceptional.
The wine selection is great, the staff very responsive and the garden is awesome in the summer.

Amazing meals, take my mum and family every year for her birthday! Getting better and better everytime

Quality food, well presented, good service, we knew what to expect as we have stayed before and we weren't disappointed, well done all

Recommended by all the family and accepts dogs in bar area and garden

Family meal for my birthday. Fantastic service, amazing food and a very beautiful venue. Hope to he back soon.

Good food made fresh to order. The fish pie and steak burger were very much enjoyed. No choice for Vegans but there were Vegetarian options. Dog friendly which was a disappointment for us a we prefer not to have yapping dogs around for a peaceful meal.

Gastropub near Blakeney. Definitely a little more upmarket with prices to match. Cosy interior with fireplace. Seating to front and rear. No facility for parking cycles. The IPA I was served was a little warmer than optimum.

Sack the Chef - is what I say. I am giving this one star as there was no option to give zero.
Last Monday evening my husband and I visited the Wiveton Bell and were tempted by the Baked Alaska suite, which boasted 'crisp', 'dry' meringue.
On its arrival, the meringue turned out to be nothing more than a sweet sickly whitemush of marshmallow. There was nothing remotely crisp or dry about it, nor had there ever been, it was not a case of leaving the kitchen in said crisp mode and deteriorated on the way to the table. We scraped the mountain of mush off and had some of the sponge and ice cream.
The waiter on cursorily asking if our meal was satisfactory, seemed stunned when I commented on the state of the meringue, and at my request, said he would speak to the Chef.
No feedback - forgive the pun - was forthcoming and on making payment I enquired if he had passed my complaint to the Chef, he airily said he had done so and that the Chef was sorry we had not enjoyed it! End of!
I said was he going to try harder and he said yes he would be practising with the blowtorch - which I think says it all.

On leaving the premises I saw that there were advertisements on the door for kitchen staff and the like - let's hope that included the Chef.

Good food and beer, excellent staff and pleasant atmosphere

Really disappointed with staff . Twice now reservation has been cancelled by their system and they told me I had done it . Didn't get table I booked either. No real apology or complimentary drink for.my special birthday which I had told them about. Having said that, food was really good

We were given a recommendation and it was excellent. Lovely food and drink with good meal deal. Staff were first class.

I love this place. We keep returning for a long weekend of simple outdoors and excellent food and accommodation

Very good lunch with friends. Staff were very friendly and food was exceptional. Loved the Cromer crab

What a great place for a weekend stay and more importantly the food is amazing!
The staff were so accommodating.
Highly recommended.

Magnificent bistro pub with amazingly presented food and bright cheerful and informative staff. Highly recommended

Great country pub with high quality food and comfortable rooms

Excellent food and service, and they managed to squeeze us in even though I booked for the wrong date. Crab souffle and harrisa cauliflower highly recommended.

Excellent,wonderfull food,great atmosphere,great service.

Great place really friendly staff amazing food and drink a must go

Excellent restaurant. Great food if a little on the nouvelle cuisine side of catering

Friendly, attentive staff and nice room made our stay very enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.

Delicious and beautifully-presented food, with good service. Will definitely be back.

Good food, big portions. Staff were a bit perplexed as we hadn't booked a table, despite thier being plenty free. Pricey too

Excellent food, great service and reasonable prices what more could you want.

Judgemental staff, don't go if you want a craic. Great food, great building but it's named after the manager.

Enjoyed an amazing evening meal here, the Roe Deer main was so good.

On arriving the place looks great! Ordered our food, Then went to sit outside, shortly after we were told that we had to eat inside which was a shame as it was a beautiful day. Food tasted ok but the portion size was small, four of us left hungry after paying for a rather expensive weak excuse of a roast!
For the price being asked they need to step it up on the food front! Shame being a coastal pub they can get away with it.

Been a few times, food always been good, service great too

Excellent food and service. Will go again when next in Morston

Amazing Pub. Absolutely love the food!! Good selection of drinks, lovely garden and good staff. Worth a visit all year round.

Amazing food for a great price. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and professional friendly staff

Exceptional sea bass with crabby sauce. Duck egg custard tart had the perfect wobble. A beautiful meal with very friendly service.

Excellent Sunday lunch sat out on the terrace in the sunshine, dog friendly as well which is a bonus.

Very nice pub restaurant, our accommodation was compact but comfortable.

Exceptional lunch experience. Delicious food (the steak sandwich was incredible), great ale and gin selection, and a really nice courtyard garden. Plus only a few minutes drive from the stunning coast.

I really enjoyed the steak burger and the panna cotta dessert was superb, and the other dishes looked great too. Dogs are very welcome too. Booking recommended as it looked pretty much full when we visited.

Great food, price ok, would have been 5 stars if the service had not been so slow.

We have eaten here now on a few occasions and have never been disappointed. The food is good and the staff friendly and efficient. Always a bowl of liquorice allsorts on the reception desk. One day I will ask how come.
Thank you folks

Delicious food and excellent service!
Staff have implemented a number of excellent COVID precautions including well spaced tables (we ate in the outdoor marquee), many hand sanitiser stations and a one way system through the restaurant.

My husband and I both ordered the steak which did not disappoint, very high quality and the chips were also delicious! Desserts were also very tasty! Overall a very enjoyable experience, a lovely atmosphere with tasty and not pretentious food at a very decent price for the quality you get! Would highly recommend to anyone staying in the area.

Really a restaurant more than a pub now. But it was a Sunday lunchtime when we walked by and decided to call in for a pint. Very friendly staff. And full credit to them for the choice if ales on handpump. - all from small independent or micro breweries and not overpriced. The Sunday roasts looked top quality and generous albeit top end pricing. Just 3 small tables available for non diners and reservations looked essential as so busy. Maybe it's more of a pub again during the week.

Great menus, changing on daily basis. Food excellent. Good range of beers and wine.

On arrival our table wasn't ready for 10 minutes... Not the end of the world. Our waiter was friendly and helpful Now to the FOOD! The flavours were very good, however my lamb was extremely chewy. Unfortunately although the parsnips were full of flavour they were rock hard as were a couple of the roast potatoes. The beef was very good though so overall a mixed bag. I am a chef myself so I know how things should be cooked. Overall a tasty dinner but definitely room for improvement. Would I return? Maybe but I wouldn't have a roast dinner.

Very friendly place with excellent staff. Good menu variety, although a little limited.
Dogs welcome in the bar area.

More restaurant than pub but has a nice atmosphere and the service was attentive and staff were friendly. Food was pub grub but well cooked and not extortionate. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we left very happy.

One of the go to places on a North Norfolk holiday for foodies. Booking is essential but well worth it - you can always turn up and sit in the garden without booking but there is a chance you will be disappointed.
Parking outside is next to impossible but the village carpark is only 2 mins walk away.
Dogs welcome outside.

Outstanding! Everything was perfect could not fault it!

Ideal for a traditional sunday roast. Great home cooking with nice fresh and local products. Personally I opted for a lamb roast. The mint sauce was delicious and the Yorkshire pudding just perfect. Small detail in addition: straws are degradable cardboard. Beautiful wine list from around the world.

Loved the food. Good friendly atmosphere. Waiting staff attentive and helpful.
Would happily recommend it and will be going there again....as soon as possible!

Excellent food and service and great atmosphere. It's still a country pub, but has great food, the real selection is good with some of Norfolk's best ales and has a good set of Gin's for those that like the stuff. Best of all it is Dog friendly as well

Very good food and drink and service well worth the money and very welcoming staff very good pub!!