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PRICE RANGE
US$10 - US$20
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 days ago

Our first visit to this pub/restaurant and it was excellent. We went for a late Sunday lunch and the food was great - very generous portions. Vegan options available - the nut roast was very tasty. Staff attentive and very friendly.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

What a disappointing meal with friends. There were six of us in total & we were sat at a table that 4 would sit on, we asked if we could have a bigger table & were told ‘they cram you in like this so more...people come’ we weren’t impressed to say the least. Our food arrived 3 of us had curry with the extras, the other 3 ate off of the main menu but every dish came with a side which was impossible to fit it all on the small table, we had to move stuff off the table & put on the floor, even our drinks which isn’t the ideal thing. One had the pork curry which was very dry with no sauce, 2 had the Thai green curry, bland with not much flavour & onion bhaji’s were very greasy, at least the other. 3 people had no complaints about their food. One of us had the Bakewell slice for dessert, again disappointing burnt on the top & was very dry so couldn’t eat, we did mention this to the waitress but again it fell on deaf ears, not an enjoyable evening & when you spend £120 you expect to enjoy itMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Fancied a Sunday lunch, too much hard work to cook for one, so had one delivered from The Cottage. absolutely scrumptious. Plenty of Turkey, stuffing, sausage and huge Yorkshire pudding. Vegetables, roast potatoes and mash, loads of gravy. One disappointment I couldn’t eat it all...lol . 😋😋😋 but won’t go to waste! Why cook? 😁 well worth the money.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Sorry but this is a hygiene “ NO No” Using the same glass again Customers walking back to the bar with their glasses and the staff reusing them . The beer spout lays on the inside of the glass where people saliva has sat ....Not good practice Yuk Plus all the locals stand up the bar and you have to fight your way in ! Why do that . Make the bar area free , less intimidating . Under control Staff were very polite though 👍More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

What a find!! Excellent food and lovely friendly staff. Never been here before but we’ll definitely be returning. We all had something different to eat and all our meals were extremely tasty and there was loads of it! Brilliant.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023 via mobile

Lush meal I had the bbq chicken and it was lovely and succulent. My friend had the enchiladas and he reported they were very tasty

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023

The meal was great and sitting in the mature garden in the warm September sunshine was just lovely, can’t fault the place really..

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023

I went for afternoon tea for my birthday treat with 5 friends. I am a vegan. The food given to me had no thought out into it at all the amount of food was pitiful and a 5 year old could have done it. 4...tiny cheese and tomato sandwiches, 3 tiny vegan sausage rolls 2 chocolates and a 55p nomo chocolate bar. My friends food was a smorgasbord of delights. 5 choices of cakes cheese and fruit scones. Jam cream huge sausage rolls and 5 different types of cakes. To make matters worse I emailed a complaint and was totally ignored. I didn't complain on the day as it was my birthday treat.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Ian Perry, Owner at The Cottage, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2023

I write with reference to your review of 16th August following your visit on 23rd June and thank you for your feedback. Firstly I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your Afternoon Tea but, despite the one star rating, I am delighted that you have advised that...More

Reviewed 12 July 2023

Visited here on a Tuesday evening for a family birthday meal. There were 11 adults and 2 children and we each had different meals. Large variety of meals on the menu and all food was served to us quickly and piping hot. Staff were very...attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Meals were fantastically portioned best we've had out in a while and very well presented. Will definitely be returning here. Thankyou all so much.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 June 2023

Visited the cottage last night and received the warmest greeting and service from all staff visiting our table. The food is plentiful and very tasty - good home cooked food. I live locally and after several disappointing visits to other pubs in TSA will not...go anywhere else. Well done the Cottage team - we love you xMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 22 June 2023

An excellent Green Thai curry this Thurs - The Cottage weekly curry night (a choice of 4!) The usual high class friendly service you can always expect from The Cottage!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 9 June 2023 via mobile

I believe this was our first Curry night at The Cottage and we were blown away by the food. Family and friends devowed various curries all at a fantastic price of £6.95 + £4 for the extras which included s naan 2x samosas 2x onion...bargis and 2x popadoms. Personally I ate the Chicken Katsu Curry and was amazed at the quality and portion size. As usual we were well looked after by the helpful and friendly staff.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 21 April 2023

Looking for a takeaway on Friday evening and was suprised to see the cottage doing takeaway meals. So I phoned up at 5pm staff friendly and confirmed they do takeaway meals. Phoned back and placed our order and what time we would like to collect....Arrived and collected meal at chosen time, meals wrapped up and piping hot. Got home meals well packed and sealed and food still hot. Delicious meals and fantastic value for money. Would definitely recommend. Thankyou so much.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 18 April 2023 via mobile

Always a pleasure to eat here...As our previous reviews show we come back often...Why? Because it's just so good! Quality, quantity and great value for your money...Thats only the beginning... The Management, chefs and staff leave nothing to chance. A great meal and a lovely...dining experience...Today my Ribeye Steak was cooked to perfection and my wife had a lovely Black and Blue Chicken Breast. Keep up the good work and we promise to visit again soon.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 16 April 2023

Another fantastic lunch at The Cottage today! Good food and plenty of it! And the waitress service is excellent too! The best pub in Norwich!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Response from WriterMarkH | Reviewed this property |
Dogs are allowed in the garden. Ian, the owner ensures that there are water bowls out for them. As with all areas that the public use there are bins provided for clearing up after your dog. I hope that this helps.
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bar opens at 7.30, 2 course hot and cold buffet is served from 8.30pm and a disco till 1.30am no children under 12 though
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