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United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 British food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Downham Market
Find out what British restaurants to try in Downham Market including Arbuckles, The Heron Stowbridge, Downham Cafe, The Hare Arms, Dents Farm Shop Cafe, The Old White Bell, The Ship Inn, The Bell Inn, Church Farm Tea Room, Jenyns Arms Restaurant
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10. Jenyns Arms Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By go9ers
The Jenyns Arms is situated at Denver Sluice and has a very good riverside position. With such a location, and with it's outside terracing and seating, I thought it would be busy - if it were on e.g. the Thames I'm sure it would be busy all day - but the sluice is off the main track a little with little passing trade and there wasn't much activity on the river so that's not the case. My wife and I went there first of all during the afternoon to find it closed; it closes between 3 and 6 pm. We returned as part of a group of about 30 for an evening meal (a midweek roast) and the food was quite acceptable; nothing to go overboard about but, for the price, was ok and it was all served hot. Where it stood out for me was in it's choice of desserts: there was quite a few I could have chosen which is quite unusual as I'm a bit of a traditionalist where desserts are concerned. There was bread and butter pudding, treacle tart, apple pie, jelly, and others all on display. I chose the bread and butter pudding and it was good. I heard no complaints from anyone else either. Overall I'd rate it somewhere better than an average 3 but below a very good 4.
9. Church Farm Tea Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Church Farm Tea Room serves light lunches and fabulous cakes. There is no admission charge (for the Farm) to visit the tea room & gift shop.
Reviewed By MrsKimBonner
We came to the farm and stayed for lunch. Our children had the lunch boxes which they polished off. A little bit expensive for what it was but all very nice. I had a tuna mayo jacket potato and it was perfect! The filling was in a little ramekin on the side which I loved because I hate it when the filling is plonked in top! A delicious side salad with a homemade dressing and homemade coleslaw. It was worth the money and I ate every bite. The staff were friendly and helpful at all times. One lady helped me numerous times with high chair and table cleaning and was very sweet. I would eat here again. It was refreshing to see lots of homemade options on the menu. Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Church Farm.We are very pleased that you enjoyed your lunch and that the staff were helpful and we hope to welcome you again soon.Church Farm
8. The Bell Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Restaurant and Bar - Refurbished and reopened for 2018. Sunday carvery a specialist and curry night on Thursdays. Superb food serve from Monday through to Sunday
Reviewed By Jeff1903
Went for a meal for the first time before the Wednesday evening quiz and was very impressed. The food was good enough, and a reasonable price, the service excellent and the beer, from Lowestoft, was brilliant. A good evening all around, and we will be back.
7. The Ship Inn
Overall Ratings
3 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By Patrick C
Stopped here en route in our campervan. Took advantage of the two steaks and a bottle of wine offer. The steak was of excellent quality and both were cooked as we requested. The staff were very friendly and helpful and had no problem with allowing us to stay in the car park. The pub stands alongside the great river Ouse where you can also moor a boat.
6. The Old White Bell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Local family run pub and restaurant serving freshly cooked tradional food and a good selection of drinks
Reviewed By linzief
Just got back from our carvery at this pub.6 adults 2 children.choice of 3 meats pork,turkey,beef.lots of choice on veg too,also yorkys,new pots and roastys.gravy was brought to your table. Meat very tender and tasty,and the resturant area is well decorated and clean as were the toilets.staff very friendly and helpfull.this was our first visit here but wont be our last. My only fault was with the deserts very basic nothing special so that was a bit disapointing so wouldnt rush to order desserts again but carvery was very good.outside area very basic with small swing set which isnt that stable.but overall for first time visit I still scored it high as staff very good,venue clean,food good,just what we wanted for our family.
5. Dents Farm Shop Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 363 reviews
Dents Farm Shop, Garden Centre , Coarse Fishery, Oak Barn Cafe/ Restaurant. Delicious freshly prepared foods using local ingredients. Hearty Breakfasts, Homemade cakes, lite snacks or full lunchtime menu. Something for all appetites! Fully licenced Bar. O
Reviewed By Mike L
Baytree Hilgay provided some excellent friendly and attentive service on a hot Friday afternoon and came through with an excellent and generous ploughmans which was just right for the two of us. Loved the enthusiasm and charm which served to erase much of the memory of a walk around Wisbech.
4. The Hare Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 885 reviews
We serve award-winning bar food daily, lunch times (noon to 2pm) and evenings (6pm to 10pm) and on SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS we are OPEN ALL DAY, serving the bar food menu from noon to 10pm. In the summertime you can sit in our extensive
Reviewed By Rechinout
Visited on a recommendation and we weren't disappointed. Meal was well presented and very tasty. The pub was traditional and very much in keeping with the community location. Ample parking. Would recommend to others. Just watch out for the Peacocks when parking!
3. Downham Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Stephanie W
Always go here for breakfast before catching the train back to London. Good value with lots of combination choices for a fried breakfast. This time just had eggs on toast. Well cooked, friendly waitress and quick service. Haven't tried lunch but cafe seems to have a regular clientele all day long.
2. The Heron Stowbridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 127 reviews
This place is temporarily closed due to a major renovation of the location. Stay tuned to the official Facebook page for updates. We are excited to announce that The Heron is under new ownership. There is lots of work and renovations to be completed prior
Reviewed By rogerraven
Beautiful location by the river, nicely refurbished, with a varied menu, that serves good pub food, it is very popular and on our visit, we were given a table in the middle of the restaurant, which had the feeling of being squeezed in , as it was the main thoroughfare for the serving staff our chairs were bumped into several times. We had an enjoyable evening staff were very pleasant, and the restaurant had a nice atmosphere.The most petty and astonishing thing was they charge 50p for custard, on desserts that already cost £5.75, my favourite dessert sticky toffee, does not come with either, ice cream, cream,or custard, astonishing. Why do restaurants spoil things by doing such petty unnecessary things like this.Glad you had an enjoyable evening, we do get very busy on weekends we have customers booking weeks in advance, we are in the process of extending our restaurant so making more room for excising tables. Our sticky toffee pudding is priced without ice cream or cream or custard as not everyone wants extra with it, all our desserts can have these added, thatâs why they are an added button on the till. Your sticky toffee comes with extra pouring sauce in a jug on your plate, I think you will find most places charge for add ons. Thank you for your review.
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1. Arbuckles
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2296 reviews
Reviewed By IanB52
Arbuckles was recommended by the local proprietor of our B&B and I must thank him. The menu has a good varied choice and the portions are generous. Service is very good and the whole restaurant is clean & tidy. We enjoyed the food & drink that much we returned the next evening. For a starter that 2 can share I would recommend the classic Nachos. EnjoyThanks very much for your great 5* review, great to hear you enjoyed your visit so much you visited twice! Hope to see you again next time you are staying in the area!
