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The Ugly Bug Inn

High House Farm Lane, Norwich NR9 5DG, England
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The Ugly Bug Inn
Ranked #26 of 79 Norwich B&B and Inns
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cambridge
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60 reviews 60 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Visited for lunch today and received a very warm welcome from all the staff but especially so from Alfie the teddy bear like dog who is so cuddly and friendly. Our food was delicious and was clearly cooked with love and care. The prawn and the squid starters are both highly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

We used this inn for a base for a local wedding, we received a warm welcome on arrival. We found the accommodation very comfortable, food excellent, and nothing was too much trouble for the owners who looked after all our needs. The added bonus of Alfie the large soft dog who also made a fuss of us in the bar... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

We continue to visit the Bug on a regular basis, and enjoy every visit. The staff are excellent, the food superb, and the service cannot be faulted. Obviously some people expect too much, and perhaps don't know how to behave in a pub. Perhaps the landlord should be quicker to recognise such aggresive troublemakers and politely ask them to leave?

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cosy
2 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

This place is superb and really worth a visit, homely village pub with relaxed dining room, Everybody was friendly and made us feel welcome. The food was great as they cook properly with fresh crab and my locally sauced duck with blackcurrent and port was amazing. With fresh aspargus from the field down the road and scallops we thought we... More

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Colton, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I have never experienced such an appalling non-welcome to what was to be a pleasurable last evening out with our friends who have been staying with us for the last few days. The woman who "greeted" us almost said hello, the beer on offer was sub standard and not ready for serving. The landlord was called over and was dismissive... More

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Essex, England
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90 reviews 90 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We visited the restaurant with friends who were staying at nearby Barnham Broom. They had had a meal at the Ugly Bug earlier in the week and were greeted like old friends. We were invited to have a drink in the bar area first and the landlord, staff, and other guests were all very hospitable. Good choice of well kept... More

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Horsham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I regularly stay here, while away on business. John, Alison and all of the staff have always been very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are extremely bright and comfortable. The food is always excellent using fresh, local produce. I would thoroughly recommend the Roast Quarter Duck, Ugly Bug Salad and the Mixed Grill. I am always tempted by the Full... More

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Dereham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

I have been to this restaurant many times, mostly at lunch times and have usually had an enjoyable meal. The Ugly Bug salad is to be recommended. This time I went in the evening and found the Restaurant had a good ambience and we enjoyed the Baked Cromer Crab with fresh vegetables which was very tasty. When we arrived, the... More

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Neath
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

What can i say, we have been here on a few occasions and have never been disappointed, the food is always amazing, this time my daughter and i had venison in a blackcurrant sauce, and my husband had steak. and it did not disappoint the food at the ugly bug is just to die for. John And Alison are the... More

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Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013 via mobile

This is my second visit to the ugly bug inn.....and again well worth it. I had the Norfolk sausages with cheesey mash and gravey....one word....Devine. The mash just melted in my mouth. The service was as always cheerful and quick although the resturant was very busy. Nothing was too much trouble. I did not have a dessert but my husband... More

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Also Known As:
The Ugly Bug Inn Norwich, Norfolk
Address: High House Farm Lane, Norwich NR9 5DG, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > East Anglia > Norfolk > Norwich
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Free Parking
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Ranked #26 of 79 B&Bs / Inns in Norwich

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