SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hi all, has anybody any news on the Huntsman yet, is it re-opening soon etc, as Karen and i will be on Lightning from Sat 5th November and would like to go there if it`s open again?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'm afraid that it is still closed. The last that I heard was that it will be December before it will be opened. Insurance, drainage, ground works, a whole raft of issues to be resolved. Resolved they will be in the fullness of time. I, like many other's look forward to the Huntsman opening again. However when that will be is purely speculation. Old Wussername 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 20 hours ago, Wussername said: I'm afraid that it is still closed. The last that I heard was that it will be December before it will be opened. Insurance, drainage, ground works, a whole raft of issues to be resolved. Resolved they will be in the fullness of time. I, like many other's look forward to the Huntsman opening again. However when that will be is purely speculation. Old Wussername Hi Wusser, thanks for the reply. i knew there were several delays, one being the insurance company WOULD`NT pay out until the local authority did some drainage works. I had hoped that had been resolved, but, like so many things, officialdom always drags things out. Looks like we`ll be eating in the pub at Blofield then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 What pub in Blofield?Because the Kings Head no longer do food. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetKingfisher1 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hi, if you are interested the Indian Resturant ( Tamarind ) in Blofield Heath is petty good, but it is best to book. Regards Marina 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackers Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I understand that the Huntsman has published a Crristmas Menu and is taking bookings for December. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 22 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said: What pub in Blofield?Because the Kings Head no longer do food. Oh, that is a shame. When we went in there last year, the food was superb. All local produce etc, which begs the question, why have they stopped doing food?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 We went in September last year,we spoke with the Chef,who told us he was leaving.When we went there in the spring they didd not appear to be serving food.Then in the summer I phoned in the hope of booking a table for dinner and was told that they had stopped serving food.I think Brundall and Blomfield are missing aa trick in not serving good food.The Yare is our local pub.I like the pub,but wish they would change the menu.Its been the same for at least 10 years.As a chef I can't understand why you have the same menu for so long.Regarding the Kings Head,I can only guess they no longer want to serve food or they can't find a chef.Like you we went in a number of times and the food was good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I have just gone on tripadvisor and indeed it confirms that they have long since stopped serving food.The restaurant is now a pool room.What is interesting,the reviews when they had food were 4 to five.Now are only 1.Some even suggesting not to go there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 11 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said: I have just gone on tripadvisor and indeed it confirms that they have long since stopped serving food.The restaurant is now a pool room.What is interesting,the reviews when they had food were 4 to five.Now are only 1.Some even suggesting not to go there You are writing about the King's Head, Ian? Your comment above is under the title "Strumpshaw Huntsman"........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 23 minutes ago, Hockham Admiral said: You are writing about the King's Head, Ian? Your comment above is under the title "Strumpshaw Huntsman"........ Indeed. I am sure that Ian referred to the Kings Head. The Huntsman has always had a good reputation and I can think of no reason why this should not continue after refurbishment. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 What`s the name of the first pub on the left going from Brundall to Strumpshaw, i`ve heard it mentioned on the forum several times, but i can`t remember the name of it, AND, whether they serve good food or not, any ideas people?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hi Neil I think you mean the Shoulder of Mutton. It was in the Good Beer Guide until fairly recently, not sure if the quality went down or simply just stiffer competition from other pubs, the likes of the White Horse(s) I believe they do meals and have a separate restaurant too. Sadly I've never been in but I'm sure Andrew or one of our locals can advise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hi Neil, Is it the Shoulder of Mutton, Howard beat me to it. We met John & Mary-Jane at a pub a couple of miles from Brundall, up Station Road to the tee junction and turn right, over the roundabout and it was on the left after a mile or so. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hi folks, YES, it is the Shoulder of Mutton.I`l have a look and see if they have a website, and check out their menu. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Just googled it, and it DOES`NT seem to have a website, though the reviews i saw on trip advier look pretty good, so i think we`ll be in there for dinner one or two nights. If any forumites HAVE been there, what was the food and service like?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Yes John I was referring to the King's Head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hi Neil I avoid Facebook like the plague but it does look as if the Shoulder of Mutton is on there if that's any help https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shoulder-of-Mutton-Strumpshaw/381839055285009?fref=ts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 53 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Hi Neil I avoid Facebook like the plague but it does look as if the Shoulder of Mutton is on there if that's any help https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shoulder-of-Mutton-Strumpshaw/381839055285009?fref=ts Thanks Howard, that`s great. I do use faceache quite a bit, so i`l give it a buzz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Ha ha, yes please let us know how you get on Neil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 12 hours ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Just googled it, and it DOES`NT seem to have a website, though the reviews i saw on trip advier look pretty good, so i think we`ll be in there for dinner one or two nights. If any forumites HAVE been there, what was the food and service like?. We were in there in the Summer, Neil. IMHO not as good as the Huntsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks john, we wlll make it our Sunday dinner venue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi all, Just thought i`d bump this up and ask if anybody has any info re whether the Huntsman is open again?. We`ll be on Lightning again in late April, so would like to return here for a meal on the Friday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have heard so many false alarms, but and it is a big but, it could be within the next two weeks. Andrew 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thanks Andrew, We ate in there last July, and the food was superb, so hopefully they should be back up to full speed by April?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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