Had a 60th birthday party with around 20 people Food and drink was great Service was excellent and very friendly Could not ask for more
rhidiant
Back at its best! Beautiful roast, Andy doing what he does best in full control of the kitchen! Lovely roast beef, best roast in years amazing cauliflower cheese
timochey
Great atmosphereTidy pub, fresh flowersWell pricedFood - amazing, chips were fantastic, as good as Heston’s triple cooked
James Richings
Went in for the first time with a mate for a drink at the start of January 2024 and I was taken back by how beautiful the interior was. A proper English pub.
Maja Brookes
The service was wonderful. The whole staff especially the manager Tom was so attentive and accommodating. The food was excellent! I had slow braised pork, and it was cooked perfectly. Dessert was also delicious and the cappuccino is one of the best I’ve had lately.Overall, this was an incredible dining experience. Highly recommended. Would definitely visit again.
Jenny Lloyd Lyons
We needed a venue for a lunchtime family gathering that was going to be an equidistant drive from Norwich, Bath, and Eastbourne! On a practical note it was perfect, an adjacent good-sized car park, wheelchair access and easy access disabled toilet. But the excellent welcome, food and service was an added bonus - even worth travelling 3 hours for! No hesitation in recommending the Grouse and Ale very highly.
rivergirrl
We booked dinner for a family reunion we always enjoy the weekend after New Year. Again, the Grouse & Ale did not disappoint! Tom was our host and he was brilliant! Lighthearted banter with the group, precise review of each order, drinks served promptly. The food was divine and the wine choices were superb. The bar staff were friendly and efficient. My elderly father-in-law wanted the day fish and chips, which is normally too large for him, so he was offered a smaller portion which was perfect for him. Once again, we had a wonderful evening at the Grouse & Ale, and will be back soon. THANK YOU for a truly enjoyable evening.
Jean M
This was our second meal in a few weeks here, and both times all four of us were delighted with the delicious food. One of friends said it was the best restaurant meal he had ever had. The venue itself is lovely, as are the staff. Thank you for a great evening out...again!
Brian Fowler
We like The Grouse and Ale. It is, simply, the best. With all this excellence, it would be easy to rest on laurels, but the service never waivers. For casual drinks and dining or a special occasion; the place to be.
Alan Kinehan
Attended with my wife and daughter. I explained up front that my daughter had autism and the manager (owner)? And staff tried absolutely every way possible to make sure she was as comfortable and well looked after as possible. Fabulous effort.
Great lunch. Menu large enough for good choice, but small enough to mantain great quality.Cod dish was generous and tasty.Venison Paperdelle was good too, with quality pasta.And the restaurant-killer dish, Risotto, was good and creamy and not dried out or overcooked.Creme Caramel was very good, as was the Custard Tart.Definintely worth a journey to Lane End if you are not local.
J5183PXerinl
Brilliant, attentive staff, lovely food and a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We had a 3 year old and my grandmother with us and both were accommodated for so it was perfect. The food was delicious and it perfect for a late christmas treat with my family. We were looked after wonderfully and I would thoroughly recommend. xxx
RJAdventurers
Great food, cosy place, and attentive service. Perfect for a family meal over Christmas. Very accommodating with our 10-month-old baby.
ChilternLAB777
Superb family meal when we came for Sunday lunch here just before Christmas. The atmosphere was very festive and the dining area where we sat was beautifully decorated in traditional Christmas red and green. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was amazing! Definitely the best Sunday roast I have had for ages beautifully served and piping hot, and generous servings.
Theresa G
We had an enjoyable meal at the Grouse and Ale. Lovely atmosphere and tasty food. Thank you for your attentive service and we look forward to visiting again soon.
Had a 60th birthday party with around 20 people Food and drink was great Service was excellent and very friendly Could not ask for more
Back at its best! Beautiful roast, Andy doing what he does best in full control of the kitchen! Lovely roast beef, best roast in years amazing cauliflower cheese
Great atmosphereTidy pub, fresh flowersWell pricedFood - amazing, chips were fantastic, as good as Heston’s triple cooked
Went in for the first time with a mate for a drink at the start of January 2024 and I was taken back by how beautiful the interior was. A proper English pub.
The service was wonderful. The whole staff especially the manager Tom was so attentive and accommodating. The food was excellent! I had slow braised pork, and it was cooked perfectly. Dessert was also delicious and the cappuccino is one of the best I’ve had lately.Overall, this was an incredible dining experience. Highly recommended. Would definitely visit again.
We needed a venue for a lunchtime family gathering that was going to be an equidistant drive from Norwich, Bath, and Eastbourne! On a practical note it was perfect, an adjacent good-sized car park, wheelchair access and easy access disabled toilet. But the excellent welcome, food and service was an added bonus - even worth travelling 3 hours for! No hesitation in recommending the Grouse and Ale very highly.
We booked dinner for a family reunion we always enjoy the weekend after New Year. Again, the Grouse & Ale did not disappoint! Tom was our host and he was brilliant! Lighthearted banter with the group, precise review of each order, drinks served promptly. The food was divine and the wine choices were superb. The bar staff were friendly and efficient. My elderly father-in-law wanted the day fish and chips, which is normally too large for him, so he was offered a smaller portion which was perfect for him. Once again, we had a wonderful evening at the Grouse & Ale, and will be back soon. THANK YOU for a truly enjoyable evening.
This was our second meal in a few weeks here, and both times all four of us were delighted with the delicious food. One of friends said it was the best restaurant meal he had ever had. The venue itself is lovely, as are the staff. Thank you for a great evening out...again!
We like The Grouse and Ale. It is, simply, the best. With all this excellence, it would be easy to rest on laurels, but the service never waivers. For casual drinks and dining or a special occasion; the place to be.
Attended with my wife and daughter. I explained up front that my daughter had autism and the manager (owner)? And staff tried absolutely every way possible to make sure she was as comfortable and well looked after as possible. Fabulous effort.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great lunch. Menu large enough for good choice, but small enough to mantain great quality.Cod dish was generous and tasty.Venison Paperdelle was good too, with quality pasta.And the restaurant-killer dish, Risotto, was good and creamy and not dried out or overcooked.Creme Caramel was very good, as was the Custard Tart.Definintely worth a journey to Lane End if you are not local.
Brilliant, attentive staff, lovely food and a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We had a 3 year old and my grandmother with us and both were accommodated for so it was perfect. The food was delicious and it perfect for a late christmas treat with my family. We were looked after wonderfully and I would thoroughly recommend. xxx
Great food, cosy place, and attentive service. Perfect for a family meal over Christmas. Very accommodating with our 10-month-old baby.
Superb family meal when we came for Sunday lunch here just before Christmas. The atmosphere was very festive and the dining area where we sat was beautifully decorated in traditional Christmas red and green. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was amazing! Definitely the best Sunday roast I have had for ages beautifully served and piping hot, and generous servings.
We had an enjoyable meal at the Grouse and Ale. Lovely atmosphere and tasty food. Thank you for your attentive service and we look forward to visiting again soon.