please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Popped in for a drink after visiting the brewery shop next door (Brewery visits need to be booked). As expected, all of Woodforde's products were on offer, in good condition and available as tasting trays in smaller glasses. The barman was well-trained and knew all about what he was selling. Didn't try the food as we were there early. A well-presented showcase for Woodforde's.
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Tourist trap with little local custom. Expensive food, and beer; quality can be highly variable, considering its location.
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I've been here a couple of times of late and the food has been great on both occasions, with the quality and choice of beer better still. The staff are always very good and friendly. Even though the pub has been quite full on both occasions, you don't feel like you're on top of other people. My only - and usual - gripe with a set-up like this is that the beers are on the dear side despite coming from just next door. Having said that, do pop in the visitor centre and buy yourself a bottle (or several) of their Norfolk Nips to take home and enjoy on a cold night in front of the fire.
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What can you say? Its the Woodfordes tap, all the beers are on, the gardens are beautiful, the food is excellent, visit it now! Probably the best pub for miles around.
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4 of us visited the pub 03/03/2012 the food was excellent ,service beyond reproach ,beer delicious, a fantastic evening.
I don't this could be bettered!
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Called in here yesterday after a trip to the next door Woodfordes Brewery. The beer as you would expect was excellent being poured straight from the cask. The only gripe was the price which at about �3-35 for the Sundew I felt was a bit excessive, however it is a cracking pub in a lovely setting. Well worth a visit.
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The Fur And Feather is a beautiful village pub, thatched roof, pond in the front garden and wooden beams inside, along with a lovely bar made from what appears to be a single slice from a very large tree. I cannot comment on the menu other than the delicious steak and kidney pudding served by friendly staff, highly recommended.
For me, the only downside was the price of the Ale, on average 40-50 pence per pint higher than similar ABV ales I usually drink, although the standard of the beer is excellent.
The brewery and shop is situated to the rear of the pub, and the shop is full of goodies to take home.
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Sorry but I can't recommend this pub. We arrived at 12.30 on a Saturday having booked a table in the restaurant. It. Took at least 15 minutes to get staff to check what table we were on. Their attitude was that it was too much trouble. Clearly they were very busy but a smile is not too much to ask. We found our own table and menus and sat down. After 15 minutes we were told that we had to order at the bar. It would have been helpful if staff had said this when we arrived. We were able to order some food but the staff had wrongly placed an order for starter size meals not main courses. This was sorted out by the one decent member of staff. Meal was ok. Beer was good as I would expect. Dirty glasses were a nice accompaniment. As locals, we will not be going here again.
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We were regulars here for meals over the last few years called in for a meal on thursday evening, the pub wasn't very busy only around four tables and two had finished and one was then finishing, the lady took our order without so much as a smile and our food duly arrived, along with chef shouting at his staff that the other table were only having the � 15 for 3 course offer so they were being to generous but they weren't that polite! whilst the waitress brought us a tiny ketchup to share we thought she would return oh boy we were wrong when we were nearly done she returned and asked the is everything ok i started to say no but she's busy walking away so i ask for another round of drinks and she replies drinks are available from the bar! i kid you not ive been in cafes and had better service so we didn't even bother with the complaints about the food but we won't be back
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This pub is very popular, but I was very disappointed with my meal and although they ask if everything is OK they don't seem very interested in doing anything about complaints. Here is my experience: Wednesday 30th June 2010 I ordered beef carpaccio - it was a thick slice of cold roast beef! I sent it back, which was readily exchanged, but I then felt I had to choose something and selected asparagus tempura, which was not really what I wanted. I found it a bit greasy.
However, what really upset me was the salad that came with my hamburger was soiled, and had bits of rotten leaf - not what I expected from a pub that boasted fresh local produce. I gave feedback - the staff expressed concern but said no one else had ever complained. I said it seemed to me that they were so popular they couldn't really care less. So not a pleasant evening. As a visitor to the area I can say I have found several other pubs in the area that offer a much better dining experience. I would not recommend this pub.
I couldn't recommend this pub to anyone."
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Visited here for lunch on a Sunday whilst staying in the area. As you would imagine the beer is in top condition being located next door to the brewery. The food was very good value and very tasty. Free wifi to boot. A good quality boozer!
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We have just got back from a long weekend on the broads and overall we had a great experience everywhere we went. With the exception of our trip to the Fur & Feathers. We moored quite late getting all sorted by 7.30pm and realising that it was about a mile walk to the pub we called ahead to check that they would still serve food and the staff said they served up to 9pm.
However when we arrived at the pub just before 8pm they told us that they were not taking any food orders except for people who had pre-booked as they were extremely busy.
We had some issues with this information, 1) the restaurant was half full, and 2) clearly if they had told us this when we rang we would have stayed on our boat. 3) they told us that they might start serving again, however we were told to keep asking, so every twenty mins we did, just to be told still not serving and all the while watching others come into the pub and have their orders taken.
I have no doubt that the food may be great as per some of the prior reviews, but at the weekend if you are a tourist you have a limited chance of getting any, as preference is given to people who pre-book. (and judging by what we saw, this means people who are local and drive to the venue rather than tourists)
If you want a good pint then this is a good pub, however if you are looking for food, I suggest you keep your kitchen well stocked on board your boat!
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Best pint of Mild I have ever tasted served here. Consistently brilliant beers and food. This one is a winner.
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The Fur and Feather is to beer what Lourdes is to, well you know who.
Excellent food and beer, just like I make from the Woodford kits. Worth the walk from Salhouse Broad in the rain and dark with a failing torch.
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THE most magnificent Steak & KIdney Pudding I have ever eaten, apart from my Mum-in-Law's. It goes without saying that the beer is in top condition and served by people who are knowledgeable and care about it. The shop was a golden opportunity to load up with an eclectic mixture of bottled ale including my own personal favourite:- Nelson's Revenge.
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Visited the Fur & Feathers before going on a brewery trip next door. I never guessed at the time that the pub was only created about 15 or 16 years ago from 3 cottages. All the Woodfordes range was available and is poured directly from the barrels at the rear of the bar.
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The chocolate box setting belies the fact that this a Restaurant which serves beer. Don't expect a warm welcome if you're not dining. (You'll frequently be reminded you haven't placed an order by the staff.) Considering the pub is next to the brewery the beer quality is very disappointing, though it's always changed without a problem. Expensive beer, and food also often poor value .
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Fine food, excellent setting, superb staff, and GREAT beer, all the way from the brewery next door. Try the "drink your way along the bar challenge"
anonymous - 8 Oct 2006 21:54 |
An absolute gem of a pub. The staff couldn't possibly have been more friendly and helpful, the selection of food was fantastic and of superb quality, and the range of Woodfordes' beers was to die for! I have never visited before but will certainly return. Even when we visited on a very wet Monday lunchtime in September it was pretty busy, and that's got to be a good sign considering it really is in the middle of nowhere!!
dtp82 - 25 Sep 2006 23:06 |
Good food and good range of beers from Woodfordes. Not the most atmosperic pub in the world.
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Agree with the post below - it's a great place, particulary if you're lucky enough to blag a trip around the adjacent Woodforde's brewery. Good wholesome fare, but it's got the typical dining pub decor. Very efficient service, and delicious beers. Indeed, a delightful setting.
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Visited Sunday 1 May 05. Although very popular, there was plenty of staff on hand, and certainly no wait at the bar. The whole Woodforde's range is available, and as could be expected for a brewery tap, the beer was in great condition. It is also available in 4 pint take-out jugs, a wise move for the Headcracker is 7%. For what it's worth, I'd recommend the Admirals Reserve.
The menu is quite extensive, and it would be a very choosy person who couldn't find something to tickle the tastebuds. As they were busy (see above), it took sometime for our food to arrive (though we weren't complaining, more time to get through the range of beer). When the food reached us, it was superb. Obviously freshly cooked, and certainly value for money.
The pub is family friendly, with an extensive beer garden. The only gripe would be that the pub is a perfect picture postcard type, that visitors assume to be true of England. As such don't expect a stonking atmosphere, but if what you want is great beer, good food in a pretty setting...then this is nigh on perfect.
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