A Georgian gem in the heart of Norwich, The Assembly House is where chandeliers meet cheese scones and old-fashioned hospitality is served with a flourish. Think jaw-dropping interiors, irresistible menus and the perfect setting for any celebration. We’re open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and indulgent treats. Most famously, we’re home to themed Afternoon Teas that change regularly – whimsical, wonderful, and served daily from 12pm to 3.30pm. We also offer savoury versions like Afternoon Sea and Afternoon Cheese, each as joyful as the sweet selection. Dietary adaptations (vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian) are available with 48 hours' notice. Please note: themed cakes cannot be adapted for guests with nut allergies, please pre-order our allergen tea or choose from the lunch menu. If you have a gift voucher, please book as normal using your bank card and remember to bring your gift card on the day.
Benjis, on the first floor of Jarrolds, brings a fresh and inviting dining experience to the heart of the store. The restaurant blends a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere with a menu focused on healthy, hearty dishes—perfect for any time of day. Guests can enjoy an extended range of vegan and gluten-free options, all inspired by bright Mediterranean flavours, making Benjis an ideal stop for delicious, feel-good food.
Until the 17th of May 2021 Afternoon Tea is served on our Garden Terrace 12 noon till 5.00pm with current legislation and distancing rules still in place.Our Garden Room Restaurant opened in November 2018, with beautiful views overlooking the gardens. Let our award winning team create the perfect afternoon cream tea for you and your friends with sandwiches, pastries, tartlets, fruit scones and a selection of hot drinks.We take pride in our good food and drink. Our Afternoon Tea and Dinner menus are created using a variety of good local suppliers of quality produce. Just five minutes from the centre of Bury St Edmunds and without the stress and expense of parking in the town.Open to Non Residential guests
The Norfolk Mead is situated within eight acres of beautiful private grounds in the heart of the unspoilt Norfolk Broads, on the picturesque banks of the River Bure. As an AA Four Star Silver Country House Hotel with a 2 Star AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence, it represents the pinnacle of luxury and refinement.This distinguished boutique hotel features seventeen elegantly appointed rooms - including two with their own hot tubs, contemporary venue spaces, and a range of indulgent spa treatments, including the UK's first beer spa, offering a unique and luxurious wellness experience.
