Hylander Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 We have just had lunch at the above establishment. Can I recommend the fresh Halibut and Prawns in a creamy cheese sauce. The plate was massive and red hot. Lovely fresly cooked proper food. If anyone is considering lunch in St Olaves , I would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice to hear a good review. We also had a good meal there last year. There are some mixed reviews around, but we liked it. Very welcoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 I can tell you after reading some of the reviews on Trip Advisor we nearly didnt go, but take it from me it was really excellent. It was good to see everyone dressed in what I call smart casual all bar one that is who had shorts on and pumps, which was a shame but then he could have been off of the boats and his only pair of trews could have been spoilt for some reason. You just never know. All the ladies were dressed in smart clothes, and the guys had either very smart shirts on or a jacket , yes and trousers. I draw the line on anyone eating in a vest. That would be a no no for me personally. Plenty of car parking spaces if you have arrived by car. Not far from the St Olaves moorings. Glad you also enjoyed your meal. We have to promote and support our local business' where we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 We have to promote and support our local business' where we can. Totally agree. At work, I get lots of marketing phone calls. My first question is 'are you a Norfolk-based business?' If the answer is yes, then I will listen some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I've used that restaurant every time I have been on the broads for the 22 years (I think) it has been open and run by the same people. I have never yet had a bad meal and the service has always been excellent. Was there 2 weeks ago and will be back on our next holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Karen and i have promised ourselves a meal there sometime soon, as it was recommended to us by John and Lynda at Maffett cruisers. They do get the chance to go out on occaisions, and they`ve always recommended it to us. As for trip adviser, i would`nt give them airspace, as when we`ve read reviews of places we`ve been to and enjoyed, some people have given them bad press. Give them a try, and give an HONEST opinion. I`ve met people before that think the Harvester is fine dining, and good quality food in quality restaurants is being snobbish, and i`ve seen some of their comments on trip advier which are totally undeserved. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Sounds like a great place for a special meal and I'd entirely agree with what Hylander and Neil say about the TA reviews. I thought I was missing something when I first read through the posts because I've not heard of them in St Olaves before... When I Googled them I had thought that we might walk there from the moorings but I found this: "via Beccles Rd/A143 1 h 9 min 3.5 miles" Their address should perhaps be "Bradwell"! Anyways, we've marked them down for a visit when we're next anywhere nearby in the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 John, From the Bell Inn moorings, it's a 5 minutes walk to the front door. Turn right out of the Bell Inn gate and a couple of hundred yards up the road on the left. Well worth the visit, although I have never drunk the beer there, so can't comment on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Eric, surely that's the Fritton Decoy you're talking about? Bell Inn, Beccles Road, St Olaves via Beccles Rd/A143 15 min 0.7 mile, The Decoy Tavern, Beccles Rd, Fritton, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 No John, It's the Priory Inn (part of the old Priory is in the grounds). I think it used to be a farm building that was converted to a restaurant when the farmer's daughter married a chef. The Manager is called Simon and he has been there since it opened. They have a small web site, but I always make content by fax from Saudi. It has a nice entrance and driveway with animals either side of the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Sorry, Eric, when I googled "Priory Farm Restaurant" that's what came up... I've found Priory Road, Priory Close and Herringfleet Road in St Olaves (on Google Maps) but I can't place the Priory Inn. Can you please give me more specific directions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfurbank Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 John, Take a look at the pic, it's the building top right at the end of the long driveway. It takes as long to walk down the driveway as it does to walk from The Bell to the start of the driveway. No more than 5 mins in total. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks, Keith.... got it (at last). Are you still waterborne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfurbank Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yep, should hopefully be up again this coming weekend. The Bell and The Priory are effectively my locals from where the boat is moored. The Bell seems to be on the up again food wise. Had a few meals at The Priory now and it never disappoints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thank you for the attached piccy for those who do not know the area well. Honestly I have just looked at the so called 'directions' on the web and they are pitifully incorrect. I doubt the person who placed these directions on there had a blasted clue as to what they were talking about. Hope they never take a group on a walk, god only knows where you would end up. So pleased to see everyone with a positive note. Again this morning another bad report on TA. I am waiting for my review to be posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 John, Kfurbank got it exactly right (thanks for that K). The phone number is 01493 488432. Enjoy the food. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 John at Maffetts told me there`s a direct walkway to the Priory Restaurant from the BA 24 hr moorings on the East bank just below the bridge. Have a look on the google satelite view, and you might be able to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yes, i`ve just checked on google satelite view. As you come to the southern end of the moorings, you take the pathway behind the bungalows toward the bridge, then after a few yards, there looks like a track to your left, heading east. Take that track, and it brings you out at the back of the restaurant. Even quicker than walking from the Bell moorings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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