Where is The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast and how do I get there?

The Old Forge is located on Fakenham Road, Thursford, Norfolk, with the postcode NR21 0BD. For directions, check the website or use the postcode in your sat nav.

What are The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast's opening hours?

The restaurant opens Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 18:30 to 22:00. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. It is worth phoning ahead to confirm, especially for special events.

Does The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast serve food?

Fresh seafood is the speciality, with ingredients including lobster, crab, oysters, and shrimps sourced daily from local fishermen. Breakfast is also served, and a set menu is available.

How do I book or contact The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast?

You can call on 01328 878345 to make a booking or enquire about availability. Further information is available on the website.

Norfolk · Restaurants

The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast

Name: The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast
Address: Fakenham Rd, Fakenham NR21 0BD, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BD, GB
Telephone: 01328 878345

The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant is a rosette-winning restaurant and B&B in Fakenham, Norfolk, housed in a 14th-century former coaching inn.

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The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast

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The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast

Located in Thursford near Fakenham, The Old Forge occupies a medieval coaching station with York stone floors, original beams, and iron hooks that once held horses awaiting the forge. Fresh lobster, crab, and oysters are sourced daily from fishermen at Blakeney and Wells-next-the-Sea, with many dishes built around the chef proprietor's own recipes using locally grown herbs. The restaurant holds a rosette and features in the Good Food Guide 2026, with a two-course set menu available.

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Closed

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday18:30 – 22:00

ThursdayClosed

Friday18:30 – 22:00

Saturday18:30 – 22:00

SundayClosed

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