If awards be the root of all success Ratcatchers in Cawston has to be well ahead of the field, and its many enthusiastic regulars would not dispute that for one moment. The major passion at Ratcatchers is the food with specific criteria laid down, particularly regarding the sourcing of a majority of ingredients within a forty mile radius. The result is a pub that can be packed to the rafters on busy days, but yes, they do take bookings.

Smoked bacon, Norfolk button mushrooms and Cambozola cheese cooked in a pot and topped with a puff pastry lid make starters that could hardly be bettered. Local sausages are served with creamy mashed potatoes with a rich onion and red wine gravy, vegetarian choices are popular and if all else fails there is always the Ratcatcher's legendary steak and kidney pie, all of which require good-sized plates to accommodate the substantial helpings. The all home made dessert menu is fantastic.