Drayton Old Lodge - Broadland

I am a 53-year-old woman who went to a restaurant for lunch with my daughter and my one-year-old granddaughter. Unfortunately, we were told that the carvery was fully booked for the next two weeks. Despite the restaurant not appearing to be busy, a man in a chef's outfit sitting in the corner made a sarcastic comment and laughed rudely. When I questioned him, he became aggressive and started ranting. He identified himself as the owner, Steve, and refused to let me speak to the manager. I was shocked by his behavior and felt intimidated. I will never return to this restaurant and would not recommend it to anyone.

Had an excellent carvery at lunchtime, food very fresh well cooked. Staff were very friendly could not do enough for us. I strongly recommend this place to eat will definiately be going back. Excellent price for what we got.

Before I start I will say I emailed this venue to complain and get insipid reply so here's my review. Being gluten free was impressed when phoned to book that was asked about allergies, however we were assured that gluten free option for the car very was available and told they did gf gravy and Yorkshire puddings!! On arrival all good, everyone else was keen for the carvery, I asked about y.pus and gravy and was told NO y.puds didn't do gf and we were never told they did, we said could they check another waitress arrived and basically made out we were lying, because of this decided to not have carvery on principle was then told only other option on the menu was the chicken dish which would mean everyone waiting at least 20 minutes or something like an omelette off the other menu. As time was an issue went with carvery minus y.pud. I am coeliac but at the moment quite mildly, to my surprise on getting the carvery found the y.puds surrounding the meat and the same fork used in the meat to dispense the puddings, not a major issue for me but could be for someone else, on leaving did mention this to staff and in the subsequent email, was told they had spoken to another customer who asked for gluten free and as she said she didn't have a problem with it, then they didn't see it was a problem !!!! Desserts there is an offer for 2 courses rest of my friends decided on various spong puddings with custard my option SORBET !!! Everyone having nice winter comfort food pudding me iced flavoured water. Hence will not return, I appreciate if you are gf you could avoid carvery but if in a group as I was,and being assured you were catered for, finding the Yorkshire by the meat and then having to wait for 20 minutes for something of the menu while everyone else Is already eating. One plus point the gf gravy was nice and plentiful, to the point I shared it and was told it was far better than the normal gravy. This was in December as I haven't been back assume this is all still the case but who knows hopefully they may have taken notice and it may have changed.

Of the 4 Christmas lunches we have had during December, this was the poorest and really only achieved the average rating because the starters and desserts were OK .......the turkey and vegetables were pretty bland and, unfortunately, poor

We were a party of 35 people. The venue was a great surprise, set in lovely grounds with plenty of parking. The carvery was delicious succulent turkey and roast beef. The roast potatoes were beautifully prepared as were the brussels sprouts and carrots. These vegetables appeared to be home grown as they tasted so fresh and good. The Christmas pudding and custard was just what I loved after such a great meal. I can certainly recommend this venue to a any one looking for somewhere great to eat. The staff were extremely polite, smiling and helpful. Don't forget to book!