Marlingford Bell, The

The country style dining house on Bawburgh Road in Marlingford is run by local chef Mark Bridges and his wife Julie in a quiet and relaxed setting, which appeals to a wide cross section of the public.

The bill of fare features well-known dishes the English love to call their own. Homemade ice cream, organic farmed meats from Swannington and North Norfolk seafood feature on the menu. There are pies, twenty-one day aged steaks, local game and a recently launched retro list of dishes revives a selection of timeless, classic favourites. The evening a la carte incorporates modern fare such as smoked boar sausage served hot with a chilli, Norfolk mustard cream and port and beetroot sorbet with tomato spelt bread.

The lunchtime carvery is open seven days a week and offers their famous steak and kidney pudding, joints of the day accompanied by Maris Piper potatoes, Yorkshire pudding with vegetables and fisherman?s pie among other choices. The hog roast is always a tasty centrepiece and gives customers a chance to try the slow spit cooked meat with mustard and applesauce. The Spanish paella is joined by spaghetti and lasagne as surprises on the traditionally British menu.

Their outside party bar provides a fine setting for sixty people to enjoy balmy evenings in and plays host to special occasions like parties, weddings and barn dances. There are a number of real cask ales and wines available by the glass. The Marlingford Bell promises a friendly welcome along with a comfortable dining experience.