Recommended as 'a must' by food critics in East Anglia
Awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence - November 2007
Recently featured on BBC1 National Television News demonstrating crab dishes.
The Old Forge is a 14th Century former coaching
station with forge and is steeped in history. It was a resting
place for pilgrims journeying to nearby Walsingham Abbey and has
a figurine placed on the wall which is a sign that the building
has been blessed spiritually. It is mentioned in Chaucer's "A
Pilgrim's Progress".
The Old Forge has been completely refurbished
and taken back to its original style of York Stone floors
and bar, beams and a warm welcoming atmosphere. The original
iron hooks are still in the restaurant where the horses
were tied ready to be shod.
Colin and Sarah, his wife, are both
experienced in the field of first class accommodation
and cuisine. Colin, the chef proprietor, trained in France
and has worked in Inn on the Park and Grosvenor House
Hotel in London.
Fresh seafood is the speciality and
Colin has invented many of his own dishes which are immensely
popular with local regulars who dine at the restaurant.
Simple touches such as using the exquisite shrimps from
The Wash topped on succulent pieces of fish make such
a difference to food. Local crayfish tails cooked with
different spices, many of which are grown in the garden
and lobster cooked in its own juices are a must. Lobster,
crabs and oysters are purchased daily from the infamous
fishermen on the coast at Blakeney and Wells next the
Sea and prepared with many of Colin's secret recipes.
Local sirloin steak is also on the
menu but the emphasis is on seafood. If you don't feel
fishy we would be delighted to discuss another menu in
advance of your booking. We do not like to exclude anyone
including children.
There is a special pre-theatre menu on offer for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and special B&B Rates.
