Harden's survey result
Summary
With its “tranquil riverside setting”, this 18th-century watermill conversion – “a lovely building in a beautiful rural setting” – is “more than worth a visit any time of the year, but in the summer, dining outside in the lovely garden is a special treat”. It’s “owned and run by sisters Siobhan and Caitriona” (whose brother, Oliver Peyton is the figurehead of the family’s London catering business) and inspires a similar mix of opinions to former Peyton operations in the capital – to some “over-hyped with average service and food”, while others speak of “very good dishes”.
Summary
This “gorgeous pub/restaurant in a bucolic setting right next to a ford” was built as a watermill in the eighteenth century, became a pub in the nineteenth, and was taken over and spruced up in 2021 by Siobhan and Caitriona Peyton (sisters of well-known caterer Oliver). “More gastro than traditional pub”, it’s a “great destination” that’s “unique in Norfolk” – “especially in the summer when you can sit in the sensational garden” and dine on “great seasonal cooking and very good pies”.
Summary
“A magical waterside setting, simple-but-good food and delightful service” have won praise for this “recently refurbished pub” in a converted watermill dating from 1757. Opened in summer 2021 by Siobhan and Caitriona Peyton, sisters of catering big-wig Oliver, its high-profile launch garnered national press attention, and the restaurant pleased most comers in its first year. On the other hand, even fans have found it “occasionally missing a beat” and some diners are cynical: “if a PR campaign could win an award this pub would have a display case full… lovely riverside premises, reasonable pub menu, but all fur coat and no knickers”.
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Lynn Road, Fakenham, NR21 9QG
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Lynn Road, Fakenham, NR21 9QG
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑7 pm |
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