The Black Book

1066 at the Chequers, recently voted Norfolk’s most elegant restaurant, offers not only the restaurant, but a bar and gift shop too.

Expect freshly made soups, salads and Danish Smorrebrod, along with home made puddings for lunch, with the bar menu offering freshly made sandwiches, soups and ploughman’s. There’s also a traditional Afternoon Tea – served with a golden tea brewed specifically for East Anglia’s hard water! Dinner offers a speciality fish menu on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

You can also book exclusive use for special events such as Birthday parties, Weddings, Anniversaries etc.

And if you like shopping the speciality gift shop offers items from the gorgeous India Jane range, Ulster Weaves linens, picnic baskets, travel rugs, candles and unusual greetings cards.

This seafood gem is run by husband and wife Scott and Kelly Dougal who are now entering their third year.  Right on the quay, the fish and shellfish couldn’t be any fresher!

Expect mussels, lobsters and oysters and be sure to try their platter which is crammed with tempting treats.

Wells butcher Arthur Howell supplies their meats and Kelly, who runs the front of house with Scott at stove, is rather a drab hand at cocktails – and the gin list is impressive, too. This is a friendly place, with much attention to detail.