Spring is beginning to show signs of arriving, yet there is still a chill in the air that can be cured with a hearty lunch or dinner at one of our pubs. From bar snacks to full-blown Sunday roasts with all the trimmings, our menus are brimming with great food, good offers and seasonal favourites every day of the week.
MONDAY
WORLD CURRIES
The Globe, Wells-next-the-Sea
Each week you'll be taken to a different part of the world with 3 different curry dishes, from Thai Green Curry to traditional Chicken Tikka. Start with a poppadom and dips then pick from a choice of the curries and vegetarian or meat, complete with naan and pilau rice. Just £25 per person.
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PIE & A PINT
The Cricketers, Clavering
Warm up after your morning dog-walk with a freshly prepared, steaming pie and a pint. Choose from two pie fillings that change regularly with a side of mash, seasonal greens and lashings of gravy. Recent pies have included Fish Pie and Chicken & Mushroom.
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BURGER MONDAYS
The Carpenters Arms, Great Wilbraham
For just £18, tuck into a burger with fries and a pint or glass of wine! Whether you're in the mood for Carpenters Fried Chicken or a vegetarian Bhaji Burger, there's four great options to choose from.
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TUESDAY
PIE & A PINT
The Three Blackbirds, Woodditton
Choose from the likes of Houghton Estate Venison & Red Wine or Turkey & Leek Pie served with a side of green vegetables and a house drink for just £18. This is a great choice on a blustery day to enjoy by our wood-burning stove!
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GAME MONTH
The Westleton Crown
After a day of bird-watching at RSPB Minsmere, come down to ours for an evening of locally sourced wild game. Enjoy hearty dishes, from Rabbit & Pork Terrine and Oak-Smoked Pulled Venison to Pheasant Breast and Venison Ragu. This is a set menu with two courses for £26 or three for £32.
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LUNCH CLUB
The Carpenters Arms, Great Wilbraham
Available every weekday from noon until 2.30pm, stop by for a business meeting or mid-week catch up and tuck into some of our seasonal favourites. Our Lunch Club fixed price menu has options for two or three courses suitable for various dietary requirements.
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NORFOLK FOOD HEROES
The Wiveton Bell
We are proud to work with some of the best produce in the land, from locally sourced, line-caught fish and mussels to local estate game. Our Local Heroes Menu is also available on Thursdays at The Feathers and Fridays at The Globe.
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WEDNESDAY
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY
The Black Lion, Long Melford
Whether you're popping by for a leisurely lunch or celebrating an occasion at dinner, enjoy half price wine when your table orders two courses. It's the perfect excuse for a mid-week date night or catch up with friends too! Just choose a starter and main or main and dessert...
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WILLOW WEDNESDAY
The Weeping Willow, Barrow
Why wait for the weekend to enjoy your Willow favourites? Tuck into two courses* from our main menu and a house glass of wine or a pint for £30, every Wednesday from 5.30pm. If you'd rather a cocktail, our sister pubs, The Rupert Brooke and The Carpenters Arms, have a similar offer.
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*Excludes steak and lamb dishes
PIZZA WEDNESDAY
The Cricketers, Clavering
From Pulled Maple Glazed Beef Brisket to the more traditional Margherita, the wood-fired pizza menu this season is full of new and old favourites. Stop by The Cricketers for a midweek treat between 6pm - 8.45pm to try one!
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THURSDAY
THURSDAY MUSSELS NIGHT
The Westleton Crown
Celebrate the provenance and seasonality of produce in East Anglia with Norfolk's Brancaster mussels, every Thursday. Choose from classic Moules Frittes or Bangkok style mussels served with fries and washed down with a glass of wine.
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SUPPER CLUB
The Wiveton Bell
Sold out once, we've increased capacity for this exciting event, and now have some more spaces remaining. Tuck into 7 seasonal courses with an optional wine flight that has been carefully chosen to compliment the menu. If you miss out on the first Supper Club, we will also be launching one on Thursday 25th April.
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STEAK THURSDAY
The Carpenters Arms, Great Wilbraham
Thursday is the new Friday, right? Celebrate the weekend a little earlier and enjoy 50% off a bottle of wine when you purchase two steaks from our steak menu. The perfect excuse for a date-night!
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AFTERNOON TEA
The Crown, Stoke-by-Nayland
Now available on select Thursday's for the next few months, enjoy a spot of tea after a morning boating in Dedham or exploring Constable Country. With finger sandwiches, sweet treats, and you can't forget homemade scones, they're are especially great when celebrating an occasion!
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FRIDAY
FISH & FIZZ FRIDAY
The Rupert Brooke, Grantchester
It doesn't get much better than fish and chips on a Friday night... unless there's a glass of bubbles included! Join us for beer-battered fish, chunky chips and a glass of fizz for just £20 every Friday to kick-start the weekend.
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STEAK NIGHT
The Ship, Dunwich
After a long day on the coast with your four-legged friend, head back to The Ship to warm up in a cosy nook and tuck into an 80z Flat Iron Steak. With a side of chips, roasted tomato & mushroom, and a pickled shallot & watercress salad and your choice of sauce, it's a real feast.
Add your choice of Peppercorn, Béarnaise or Chimichurri Butter.
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FISH FRIDAY
The Eight Bells, Saffron Walden
The weekly fish dishes run alongside the a la carte menu with the chef's choice of fresh catch and the availability of produce. So, one week you may be enjoying Fillet of Chalk Stream Trout and the next it may be classic Fish Pie.
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THE CRICKETERS FRIDAY
Choose a main course with either a starter or dessert and pick from a selection of house drinks for just £30 every Friday. Whether you're opting for veggie favourites like Sun Blushed Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini or feeling like a sweet treat for dessert, there's something for everyone.
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SATURDAY
BAR SNACKS
Our new bar snacks menu is available at all Chestnut pubs Monday - Saturday and has launched at the perfect time to enjoy alongside the Six Nations which we're showing throughout February and March. Feel free to drop in for the rugby, grab a pint and give them a try. And, if rugby is not your thing, just pop on by with your family or friends for a catch up and snack.
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AFTERNOON TEA
The Rupert Brooke
Inspired by Grantchester meadows, wild flowers and nature, with a nod to the Cambridge scholars and poets who once sought out peaceful spots by the River Cam to read, write and contemplate, this Afternoon Tea is the ultimate gift and will help you beat the winter blues.
Try the Ten to Three Cream Tea, named after one of Rupert's poems, or enjoy the full Afternoon Tea experience with a glass of fizz.
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SUNDAY
SHARING ROAST
From fluffy roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire puddings, and lashings of gravy to plentiful amounts of seasonal veg' as well as the main event, the Sharing Roasts are great for all the family. And, you don't have to think about the washing up!
Tuck into a sharing board of roasted chateaubriand, thyme roasted chicken and sausage meat stuffing at The Rupert Brooke; or The Black Lion Family Sharing Roast where children under five eat free. Gather family and friends together for a super Sunday lunch after good-ol' stroll and tuck in!
Our pubs have a la carte menus running alongside all specials, so be sure to check their seasonal sample menus and make a reservation for fear of missing out otherwise. To find out more about each pub, click here.