Food & Drink

At the heart of any rural town or village in this country, you will find a love of great local food and drink. Bungay is no different. The town is surround by farmland and we have several fabulous local producers providing pubs, shops and cafes with the finest ingredients.

We all have days when we deserve to treat ourselves to a meal out whether it’s to celebrate a special occasion, a romantic night out with your partner or just as a pick-me-up after a hard day! Whatever the occasion you have plenty of choice here in Bungay and can rest-assured that you will be supporting a local business and local economy.

In a town with this history, you’ll not be surprised to find a pub such as the Fleece Inn. The Fleece has been welcoming guests since the 15th century feeding and watering travellers and locals alike. A stylish and comfortable pub located right in the centre of town, you will always get a warm welcome when you pop in for a drink, a chat or something good to eat. There is always options catering for dietary requirements and the Fleece is family and dog friendly. If you are out exploring or fancy a change of scenery you will find the Wortwell Bell just a short drive from town. The pretty, family run, village pub offers traditional home-cooked food catering for all dietary needs and serves a lovely selection of ales, ciders, wines,

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spirits and soft drinks. Perhaps burgers or Mexican style food is to your taste? Smokey Joe’s on ‘Chicken Roundabout’ use locally sourced meat cooked to order on their American style chargrill. Delicious! If you are in town shopping and need some breakfast before you get started or fancy a break and a cup of tea half-way round you will find plenty of fabulous daytime venues in town. Buttercross Café is in the middle of town and they take pride in offering a cracking breakfast in their café or take it outside in the secret garden on warmer days. Breakfast is served all day and you will also find a lovely selection of other food including burgers, jacket potatoes, rolls and sandwiches along with all the hot and cold drinks you would expect to find. Move towards the castle and you will find Bigod’s Kitchen serving a full Continued overleaf...

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selection of breakfasts and lunches with a lovely seasonal menu. Cosy in the winter and with a spacious courtyard for the summer – you will not be disappointed. Take a trip out to the other side of town and you will find Grumpy’s café at the Old Mill in Earsham. Again, a lovely selection of breakfasts, brunches, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and toasties are available with daily special and desserts. Moving back into the centre of town is the Old Bank. Unsurprisingly, this stunning building is a former bank which has been transformed into a charming vintage tearoom. If you are looking for afternoon tea or a spot to sit and watch the world go by, this is the place for you.

Eating out is always a treat. but when cooking at home you always want to use the best locally sourced produce. It supports the local economy, helps reduce food miles and you get the best seasonal ingredients which can only make for better tasting dishes! Bungay has several fantastic food and drink suppliers and producers. If you are a carnivore then a trip to either Palfrey & Hall or John Groom Butchers is a must. John Groom Butchers has been a fixture in Bungay for many years and sells high quality meat along with fruit and veg and a full selection of treats from the delicatessen counter. Palfrey & Hall are new to the town but have quickly established an excellent reputation as a high-end butchers shop. Both shops offer traditional customer service and are extremely happy to help customers with any advice of which cuts work best for certain dishes and how to get the best results. Two high-class butchers in one town is a real treat!

There are greengrocers and bakeries in town so one little wander around and you can pick up everything from your shopping list. On the road out to Flixton you will pass Fen Farm Dairy. The farm has become renowned for producing superb dairy good including Baron Bigod Cheese and Bungay Raw Butter. There is also the UK’s first raw milk vending machine in the cow-print shed (you can’t miss it) so pop in and fill your own bottle.

You will be needing something to wash down all this delicious food. We have several wonderful producers on hand to help here. Ale lovers must try hand-crafted ales from Bull of the Woods owned by the Clifford brothers. All brewed on site on their family farm just outside Bungay. Their beers are available in some local pubs and shops but to find out more you are best off visiting their website – www. bullofthewoods.co.uk. To the south of Bungay you will come across St Peter’s Brewery and their selection of beers and to west is Flint Vineyard. This family run business is producing fantastic wines right here just outside Bungay.

This is just a snapshot of what is available on your doorstep. But we hope it gives you some ideas and inspiration to get out and support your local pubs, cafes and restaurants as well as the wonderful producers making sure the best local and seasonal ingredients are available to us all year round.

Get out, eat, drink, cook and have fun with family and friends!

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