Harden's survey result
Summary
“Good local produce is cooked imaginatively” from a “good if limited menu” at this “busy” but “efficient” gastroboozer; refreshingly, it's a true family business comprising chef Ben Handley, co-owner wife Sarah and his brother Sam as GM.
Summary
With its “delightful setting”, “friendly service” and “well-cooked food in good portions” – including “lovely puds” – this cosy pub-with-two-rooms has it all. It’s a family affair, too: chef Ben Handley met his wife and co-owner, Sarah, when they worked together at his parents’ pub in nearby Thornham, while brother Sam is general manager.
Summary
With its “delightful setting”, “friendly service” and “well-cooked food in good portions” – including “lovely puds” – this cosy pub-with-two-rooms has it all. It’s a family affair, too: chef Ben Handley met his wife and co-owner, Sarah, when they worked together at his parents’ pub in nearby Thornham, while brother Sam is general manager.
Summary
“Unusual food combinations” from an “appealing menu with brilliant choices” keep diners happy at this “cosy pub” by a village duck pond. Chef/owner Ben Handley was brought up in a pub at Hunstanton, and has also taken over the Hunworth Bell near Holt.
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The Duck Inn Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Excellent food in a restaurant/pub. Stanhoe fried chicken to start to excellent lamb for mains. Very good in house ice creams. "
"I last visited in 2012 and walked out after we were virtually ignored by the staff and stuck in the corner in a dingy small room. But wow it has changed since ! We were back in the small room but it was bright and fresh with lovely sea pictures on the wall. Buzzy atmosphere and at 5.30 on a Sunday , really busy. Every single one of the staff was friendly ,chatty and very helpful . Whilst most got stuck into large Sunday roasts we opted for pollock which was fresh and perfectly cooked . Fine vegetables to accompany plus a really interesting and tasty bowl of cabbage. Costs are a bit on the high side but well worth it for the quality of food and staff. It won't be another nine year since our last visit ! Look forward to going back asap. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £21.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 12.50% |
Burnham Rd, Stanhoe, PE31 8QD
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
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