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Wed
18:00 - 23:30
Thu
18:00 - 23:30
Fri
18:00 - 23:30
Sat
18:00 - 23:30
MICHELIN
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5.0
Travellers' Choice 2024
MICHELIN
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PRICE RANGE
£55.00 – £70.00
CUISINES
European, British, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
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MICHELIN Guide's Point of View
A welcoming couple run this intimate, laid-back restaurant: Aga works out front, assisted by a friendly serving team, while Lewis works alone in the ki...
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About
We are an intimate, family-run restaurant in Snettisham, just off the coast and between King's Lynn and Hunstanton. We serve dinner - a choice of two tasting menus - from Wednesday to Saturday. Our aim is to offer delicious, modern and imaginative food, sourced locally whenever possible and changing with the seasons, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
PRICE RANGE
£55.00 – £70.00
CUISINES
European, British, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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5.0
574 reviews
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campfaz
Nottingham48 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
The Old Bank was fully booked when we tried to reserve for Sunday Lunch but we went on the waiting list and as luck would have it we got a cancellation.
We had not had a good weekend and travelled home early because we didn’t like our accommodation. The Old Bank was like a warm hug! Everyone was really friendly, clean and well spaced tables in Covid times. Our dog was really welcomed and we enjoyed chats about everyone’s dogs.
We had the Beef which was one of the most flavourful and melt in the mouth Sunday roasts we have ever eaten. The beef itself was medium rare but must have been very well rested as it wasn’t bloody and tasted divine. All the vegetables were delicious and the gravy was a good consistency.
We followed this up with an apple and vanilla Mille feuille which was stunning.
If you are able to get a table don’t hesitate to book. The food is not cheap but the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the chef mean you are getting a meal to remember and talk about later so on this basis it is excellent value. We have paid similar prices for instantly forgettable food.
Thanks Chefs and Aga and her FoH team are delightful - if it wasn’t such a long journey we would be regulars for sure. We will definitely return to The Old Bank when we are next in the area.
Written 6 September 2020
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Sharon W
Suffolk48 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We had a superb meal on Friday, we went at lunchtime where dogs are allowed, our two mini Dachshunds were made as welcome as us.
We decided to choose from the a la carte menu, as you would expect the food is beautifully presented but the taste was fantastic, how I wish I could make food taste this good, I would recommend anyone to go here and see for yourself you will not be disappointed, make sure you book though, this is a popular place.
A great husband and wife team, service is great, very friendly, relaxed atmosphere and would 100% return when next in the area.
The prices are very good, great value to be honest, you can go to some restaurant chains and have microwaved food and pay the same, portion sizes are very good too, thank you for a delicious meal.
Written 22 August 2020
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PlanetByTrain
London163 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
Came here for Lunch on a Thursday (I believe it's newly open for some weekday lunches as Covid is limiting capacity). Everything was great. We were welcomed by incredibly friendly, helpful, but not overbearing staff. I had a couple of courses from the (ludicrously good value for money) set menu and a starter from the main menu, and my wife had 3 courses from the main menu. Everything was great. Cured and grilled mackerel might have been the highlight but my banana butterscotch brownie thing was amazing, as was chicken with mushroom risotto and truffle. It's better food than I've had in michelin starred places. Brilliant in every way.
Written 18 July 2020
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Rootyb
Solihull7 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is probably the best meal I have ever eaten. Choosing our meal from the à la carte menu, we were not disappointed. Beautifully assembled plates of local produce - I'm not food critic but my palate was singing after each course. Of course, eating out isn't just about the food and the service didn't disappoint, it was excellent.
Conditions post lockdown and evening temperatures that night +25 degrees must have been challenging for the staff, but they made it seem so effortless. Even the table of young somethings that arrived and demanded to "test" what seemed like the whole wine list, proved no match for the staff's professionalism (I think my eyebrow was less controlled!).
My daughter, having coeliac disease, can sometimes feel disheartened with restaurant menus as they often reduce her options. Here, despite there being only three dishes to choose from for each course, she could eat almost everything she was able to confidently talk about her limitations with the servers who were incredibly well-informed (they even offered to make an almond brownie from scratch!).
The atmosphere was just right - I believe they can only do 18 covers a night so for some it could be a little quiet, but we felt really comfortable here.
The Old Bank Bistro experience has encouraged us to return to Norfolk very soon, I truly hope that in these testing times, they are well supported and continue on their successful path (though don't get too big and end up in London! :) )
Written 19 August 2020
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Tizzie11
Harpenden7 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
The food was amazing from start to finish. A huge amount of care and attention was given to the finer details, for example the home grown calendula ( edible) flowers that decorated the plate for one of the starters. The homemade sourdough bread was the best we have ever tasted and it was served with homemade mushroom butter.
This restaurant is run by a couple who are passionate about food and this translates into a fantastic culinary experience for the customer. COVID -19 means fewer tables and social distancing but this didn’t detract from the warmth of the welcome and high level of service in the restaurant.
We can’t wait to go back.
Written 19 August 2020
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Richard Lidster
4 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
This was our first visit, and the first evening opening for the Old Bank after lockdown. The staff were warm and friendly whilst maintaining all gov advice. We felt safe and well looked after. It’s a credit to all at the Old Bank that they did all of this and still created a lovely warm atmosphere, we definitely felt that we having a “night out”. The food was fantastic - imaginative use of local produce, full of flavour, well seasoned and beautifully presented. Thank you very much for a lovely evening and we hope to see you soon
Written 5 July 2020
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FoodieJDS
Stevenage17 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
From beginning to end, our evening meal at the old bank was excellent. Very attentive staff, a most engaging and enthusiastic owner (apologies did not get your name) who explained that most dishes have 25+ ingredients. Technically brilliant - balancing flavours well and execution (smoked egg yolks) with presentation to match. Will be returning...
Written 15 September 2020
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Mark
Edinburgh10 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Absolutely amazing food with friendly and efficient service. I have eaten in some if the top restaurants around the world on my business travels and this was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service was also friendly, informal and efficient. We drive 200 miles to eat at the old bank and it was worth every mile plus the 20% tip. Only thing I can say is that they are underpriced 😁😁😁
Written 3 October 2020
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Syrevo
Cheltenham52 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
What a fabulous little place! Offering only a very small number of covers, we found The Old Bank to be incredibly welcoming. The front of house team were very attentive and engaging and really helped to set the scene for a stunning tasting menu experience. All dishes were seasonal and expertly matched a wide variety of ingredients with beautiful presentation. We can’t wait to come back the next time we visit Norfolk and will be recommending to any friends and family that visit the area.
Written 24 September 2020
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Brooke M
Nottingham347 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
Wonderful attentive staff, pleasant atmosphere, and food was incredible. Small menu but still felt spoiled for choice as everything sounded and looked delicious! Felt very safe eating here as all staff were very conscientious; we were never uncomfortable and nothing was rushed. Thank you for an incredible evening.
Written 26 September 2020
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Family Marmite
United Kingdom11 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
We were recommended by friends to visit, so glad we did. Thank you for a lovely cosy evening. Great little bistro, caring staff, felt safe & hand face space was observed to the letter. Well done all. Thank you for accommodating Halibut with no mussels, glorious tasty food much appreciated in time’s of uncertainty. Wishing you all future successes.
Written 30 September 2020
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Knocknagow15
United Kingdom73 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
We went yesterday for Sunday lunch and were so happy that we had travelled an hour to do so from the moment we entered the reception the staff were friendly and courteous fantastically attentive.The wine list was excellent with a particularly good full blown Shiraz which was a real bargain given what other restaurants charge for this quality.
The food was a mixture between exciting and traditional and a real joy to see. I needed help understanding the first course options as they are far removed from what I expected which when delivered on the table were a real success of flavours put together with care and precision the marinated venison was full of flavour and a perfect starter to a wonderful roast beef dinner in which the taste was really well balanced with the portions perfect.
All so so good and so sad to finish
I would like to sincerely thank everyone at the restaurant for a lovely time and an exceptional experience and look forward to seeing you again very soon.
Written 30 January 2022
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haf12014
Harpenden19 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
We chose this restaurant based on the reviews and we were not disappointed. From the friendly initial greeting, the willingness to alter a dish slightly to cater for my taste and the wonderful food, the whole experience was fantastic.
This place is a treat to visit and they treat you like a much loved long term customer rather than the holiday makers we clearly were. Book in advance or you will be disappointed
Written 18 July 2020
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stuking1973
Poole4 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We booked this restaurant as we were visiting the area, we really like taster menus and this restaurant offered this. Me and my wife both went for the taster menu with Wine flight aswell as a side to the taster menu.
We had a 7 course taster menu and there were 6 glasses of wine, one for all course except the first one.
The host was brilliant, explaining all the wines and food in detail, and demonstrated a clear passion for food and wine.
The service was exceptional, and the food was simply amazing.
I would say this is one of the best experiences we have had in a restaurant and we have visited many across numerous countries.
Simply put an outstanding find, and was not just a great meal, but a memorable experience from start to finish.
If you want to treat someone then this is a must.
Well done to the couple that run this, amazing hosts and top food.
Written 28 July 2021
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Emma D
Leicester145 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Our first visit, and what a shame we live elsewhere and were only here for a weekend. We loved the tasting menu: the lamb was truly excellent. Service relaxed but professional. The restaurant is quite small but has a lovely Bistro atmosphere and the food far exceeds that of a standard Bistro though.
We loved it. Thank you!!
Written 14 February 2020
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