The Carpenters Arms
East Winch

Welcome to The Carpenters Arms

Monica and Lawrence welcome you to The Carpenters Arms, a free house serving excellent cask ales
with a family friendly 50 seater non-smoking restaurant where you can enjoy some fine homemade dishes.

The Carpenters Arms is a country style pub with beams and character features, located on the
tourist route to the coast. You will find us on the A47 between King's Lynn and Swaffham.
We are the last pub on the left for 60 miles.

Free wi-fi is available in the Bar and Restaurant.

Call us on 01553 841228


The Carpenters Arms bar interior
The Carpenters Arms front entrance
The Carpenters Arms outside seating


What People Say


Lucky find
We were travelling to Swaffham and looking for somewhere to have a light lunch. What a lucky find. Good choice of sandwiches, ploughmans etc. Full lunch menu also.

Judging by the food whizzing past us looked delicious. The whole place is well presented and clean everywhere. Recommend the ploughmans tasty cheese with warm crusty roll and a huge salad. Excellent throughout.

An excellent place to eat on the way to and from Norwich

This pub was a good find. Very good quality home cooked food. Found nothing of this standard for miles.

They can handle different dietary restrictions with ease, and our Gluten Free requirement caused no problems whatsoever. Eaten here many times now and its always good.

Excellent food, service, value and atmosphere

The menu is extensive and varied with either 'Off-Board' choices from 3 Specials boards, one of which offers 2 courses - starter/main - main/desert for a very reasonable price', or from the again extensively varied 'Bar Menu'.

Good portion size too. On my last visit, I had the Pan Fried Cod on a bed of Spicy Bean Stew, topped with Bacon, which was delicious.

Sunday Roast Ummmm . . .

Sunday Roast tastes just like Mums. Enormous yorkshire pudding and loads of lovely tasty gravy. Vegetables were cooked perfectly with plenty of them and good choice of roast meats - Lamb, Turkey & Beef. Everything homemade and you can taste it too.

Lovely atmosphere with real fire and friendly staff. Nothing too much trouble which makes a very refreshing change. Will definitely call again when visiting Kings Lynn.

Super Meal
Just ate at The Carpenters Arms. My tuna steak was fabulous and my partner’s steak was cooked to perfection. Absolutely lovely meal served by an extremely nice waitress called Mary. Our thanks to the chef.

Saturday evening get together
Second visit to the carpenters arms. Booked for 6.45 .not many people when we arrived. Ordered meals and while we were waiting a lot more people arrived. It became very busy. Meals arrived quickly, all different all very good.

Cannot fault
Great place to eat or just go for a drink or coffee. Portions are generous, food is spot on. Staff very good and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended!

Table for two
My hubby and I visited yesterday lunchtime, they were quite busy but service was good. I ordered the burger and hubby had sausages and mash. The meals were both delicious and all was eaten, the meat used was clearly of good quality.


Best Pub & Restaurant in Norfolk 5*****
Saturday evening,advised to book early, did so and can understand why, Soon filled up and that is a good sign. Shown to the dining room, tables and decor set very nice, waiting staff in matching color attire. Menu’s presented by a very charming, polite, helpful member of staff as ALL the staff were.

The meal came, every dish was freshly cooked served hot and on hot plates, The five of us in the party could not fault the service, the staff, the decor or the quality of the food served.

The waitress had all the time in the world for us and with a smile also the owner/manageress had time to ask if everything was satisfactory. What a pleasure to dine out and be treated like a customer, absolutely top marks all round to all of the staff not to forget the team out the back at The The Carpenters Arms. Should be the Pub Grub of The Year. Will definitely be back for this one. Thank you so much.

Excellent food, service, value and atmosphere
The menu is extensive and varied with either ‘Off-Board’ choices from 3 Specials boards, one of which offers 2 courses – starter/main – main/desert for a very reasonable price’. or from the again extensively varied ‘Bar Menu’. Good portion size too. On my last visit, I had the Pan Fried Cod on a bed of Spicy Bean Stew, topped with Bacon, which was delicious.

This is the sort of place that if what you wanted was not in the Bar menu (and that’s almost a book in itself), or on the boards, then they would do their best to accommodate the request. The bar and restaurant are a big size and could easily cater for a large party; there is also bar seating and some easy chairs to relax and watch the widescreen TV too.

Being positioned on the A47 just outside East Winch village, it’s ideal if you are traveling toward the East Coast or west toward King’s Lynn and onward to the Midlands/North.

Fantastic Restaurant
Visited this restaurant twice over Easter weekend while away with a group of friends. The welcoming was really friendly, staff are very pleasant and keen to help. The food is fabulous and there is masses of it!

The waiting staff are so helpful. When one of our party was taken aback by the amount of food on his plate the waitress rushed over to see what was wrong. We did have a slight problem with some over cooked chicken but the plate was taken away and replaced without so much as a raised eyebrow and the waitress was very apologetic.

Prices are very competitive so it is a great bet for a reasonably priced night out, especially as it is probably impossible to eat more than two courses. The Carpenters Arms helped us to have a brilliant weekend – thank you to all the staff..



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Bar and Restaurant

The Carpenters Arms bar is a great place to meet with friends, enjoy a drink and unwind at the end of the day. A warm welcome from our friendly staff will make you feel at home as soon as you walk in. We have a large selection of draught and bottled beers and lagers, as well as wines, spirits and soft drinks.

The bar is comfortably furnished with a variety of seating, you can relax and warm yourself beside the fire or the wood burning stove.

Although we’re proud of everything at the “The Carpenters Arms”, we are particularly proud of the food we prepare and serve in our restaurant. Comfortably furnished with no pretensions, you will appreciate the attention of our staff from the moment you arrive, and with notice we can cater for any special dietary needs you or your guests may have.

Come along if you are celebrating a special event or just want a great meal in relaxing surroundings. We have built a reputation for the meals we prepare, whether a simple sandwich in the bar, Sunday roast lunch or a full full three course meal with all the trimmings.

All our fresh ingredients are locally sourced and quality is of the utmost importance to us. The Restaurant is available for functions and special events, comfortably seating up to 50 people or up to 100 people for buffet-style meals.

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The Carpenters Arms Roast
The Carpenters Arms table setting
The Carpenters Arms roast 2


Menus

Restaurant Menu served 12.00 – 8.30pm Wednesday to Saturday - Sunday Roasts served Sunday 12 - 8pm We Cater for Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten Free & Dairy Intolerance- please ask the waiting staff for more information.
gf- Gluten Free / vg – suitable for Vegans / v- suitable for Vegetarians
All of our Meals are cooked fresh to order so your patience will be much appreciated. You may experience a wait during busy periods, our waiting staff will keep you informed and we will endeavour to serve your meal as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience

Vegan Menu

STARTERS

Soup with toasted bread

£7.25

Battered Quorn Crispy Wings

£8.25

Vegan Goujons

£8.25

Sweet Potato Falafel

£8.25

MAIN COURSE

Curry, Rice & Poppadum

£13.95

5 Bean Chilli with rice

£13.95

Vegetable Tart, New Potatoes & Salad

£13.50

Vegan Pattie, Cheese, Onion Rings & Chips

£14.95

DESSERTS

Carrot Tray Bake & Ice Cream

£8.25

Chocolate Caramel Cake

£8.25

Apple Crumble with vegan cream

£8.25

Vegan Vanilla or Choc Ice Cream ( scoop)

£3.50

Restaurant Menu

Starters/Appetizers

Homemade Soup

Chefs choice of the day, served with warm bread

£6.75


Crispy Whitebait (gf)

Served with a salad garnish & tartar dip

£7.25


Breaded Chicken Fillets (3)

Served with a Garlic Mayo Dip & salad garnish

£7.50


Prawn Cocktail in Marie Rose Sauce

Served on a bed of mixed leaves & brown bread & butter

£7.95


Stilton Mushrooms Tart (v)

Served in a creamy sauce & served with warm bread

£7.75


Chicken Liver Pate

Served with Tomato Chutney & warm Ciabatta bread

£7.95


Halloumi in Tempura Batter (v)

Served with Mixed Leaves

£7.75


Breaded King Prawns (4)

Served with Salad & Chilli Dip

£7.95


Sharing Platters

Carpenters Platter for 2/4 persons

Crispy Chicken Fillets (4), Hunters Fries, Battered Halloumi (4), Chilli Beef Nachos

£20.00 (2/4)


Pasta Dishes

Homemade Lasagne

Layers of succulent beef and béchamel sauce topped with cheese shavings, choose from: salad or chips & garlic bread

£13.75


Chicken & Bacon Linguine

Chicken breast served in a creamy white wine with garlic bread & garlic bread

£13.25


Spicy Linguine

Crispy bacon & mushroom served in a hot chili & tomato sauce & garlic Bread

£12.95


Mushroom Linguine (v)

Served in a creamy garlic sauce with warm bread

£12.75


Main Dishes

Gammon Steak (12oz) with Free-Range Egg or Pineapple (or both - £1.50 extra)

Served with mushrooms, onion rings, peas, tomato & chips

£14.95


Three Grilled Butchers Sausages or Quorn Sausages (v)(vg)

Served with creamy mashed potato or chips with peas & gravy

£12.25


Hand Carved Ham, Eggs & Chips (gf)

Two thick slices of ham with two eggs & chips

£12.25


Large Fish in Crispy Beer Batter – (gf on request)

Fillet of fish, deep-fried in freshly made batter, served with chips & mushy or garden peas

£15.95


Whole tail Scampi – (10 pieces)

Whole tail scampi served with chips & mushy or garden peas

£13.50


Chili Con Carne (gf)- (Add jalapenos to hot up – £1.00 extra)

Spicy beef served with rice & tortilla chips or Five Bean Chili (vg)

£13.25


Chicken Curry & Naan or Vegan Curry & Poppadom (vg)

Served with rice, naan bread & mango chutney, (Add extra chili to hot up – £1.00 extra)

£13.25


Chef's Homemade Pie - (allow 20mins)

Topped with short crust pastry & served with chips & peas or Mash & vegetables

£14.50


Beef Steak Cheeseburger in a Brioche Bun or Vegan Burger

Served with melted cheese, homemade onion rings, coleslaw & chips

£14.95


Chicken Burger in a Brioche Bun

Char grilled chicken breast with crispy bacon, mayonnaise, tomato, salad, chips & coleslaw

£14.25


Marinated Chicken Breast - (gf)

Pan-fried chicken breast served with potatoes & fresh vegetables or chips & peas. Choose a homemade sauce: - Stilton, Mushroom or Garlic Sauce

£15.50


Hunters Chicken

Chicken breast served in a barbecue sauce and topped with bacon & melted cheese, served with chips, salad & coleslaw

£15.25


Mediterranean Vegetable Tart (vg)

Topped with a basil & pumpkin crumb served with new potatoes or chips & Salad

£13.50


Side Dishes

Mixed Salad / Veg Tray

£3.95

Chips / Sweet Potatoes

£3.50

Mushrooms

£2.95

Homemade Onion Rings

£3.75

Bread Roll

£1.75

Garlic Bread

£2.25

Potato Wedges

£3.50

Cheesy Garlic Bread

£2.95

Coleslaw

£2.95

Peas/Beans/Corn on the Cob

£1.95

Sour Cream

£1.50

Egg

£1.50

Lighter Appetite

Small Battered Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas

£11.75

Small Curry & Rice

£9.25

Ham Egg & Chips

£9.25

Crispy Chicken (5) chips/salad

£11.50

6oz Gammon Chips & peas

£10.95

Small Scampi, Chips & Peas (5 pieces)

£9.25

Halloumi Fries & Salad

£8.25

Burger in a Brioche Bun & Chips

£9.25

Small Chili & Rice or 5 Bean Chili (v)

£9.25

Chicken Goujons (2) & Chips Peas/Beans

£7.25

Fish Fingers, Chips & Peas/Beans

£7.25

Ham & Cheese Pasta

£7.25

2 Sausage & Mash/chips or Quorn (v)

£8.25

Cheesy Chips / Potato Pops

£6.50

Snack Menu - Served 12.00 – 6.00 PM (excluding Sundays)
Freshly Cooked White or Brown Baguette - or - Ciabatta Bread

Sausage & Onion

£8.75

Bacon & Brie & Onion Chutney

£8.75

Homecooked Ham & Melted Cheese

£8.50

Battered Halloumi & Tomato salsa (v)

£8.25

Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce

£8.75

Crispy Chicken, Lettuce & Mayo

£8.75

Served with Salad or Chips. SNACK MENU SERVED 12.00 – 6.00 PM ONLY (excluding Sundays)

Loaded Bowls - Seasoned Chips or Crispy Potato Pops

Hunters Loaded Fries/Potato Pops

Served with crispy bacon, chicken, BBQ sauce & smothered in melted cheese

£9.50


Hot & Spicey Loaded Fries/Potato Pops

Served with lashings of spicy chili beef & topped with melted cheese

£9.25


Sausage with Onion Gravy & Fries/Potato pops

Topped with melted cheese

£9.25


Pulled Pork in BBQ sauce with Fries/Potato Pops

Topped with cheese, jalapenos & sour cream

£9.95


Chili Nachos

Served with spicy chili beef topped with melted cheese

£7.95


Veggie Nachos

Served with spicy five bean chili & lashings of melted cheese

£7.95


Desserts & Cheeseboard

A selection of homemade desserts

(See blackboard for choices)

£7.25


Cheese Platter - Cheddar - Stilton - Brie, Fruit, Chutney & Crackers

£8.25

Tea & Coffee

Pot of Tea

£2.30

Coffee

£3.30

Floater Coffee

£3.95

Latte

£3.80

Cappuccino

£3.60

Liquer Coffee

£7.50

Chef's Specials & Vegetarian Dishes - See blackboard for choices

Sunday Lunch Menu

Restaurant Menu served 12.00 – 8.30pm Wednesday to Saturday - Sunday Roasts served Sunday 12 - 8pm We Cater for Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten Free & Dairy Intolerance- please ask the waiting staff for more information.
gf- Gluten Free / vg – suitable for Vegans / v- suitable for Vegetarians
All of our Meals are cooked fresh to order so your patience will be much appreciated. You may experience a wait during busy periods, our waiting staff will keep you informed and we will endeavour to serve your meal as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience


Starters/Appetizers

Homemade soup & Crusty Bread

£6.75


Prawn Cocktail & Brown Bread

£7.95


Crispy Whitebait

£7.25


Breaded Chicken Fillets (3)

£7.50


Stilton Mushrooms (v) served with Warm Bread

£7.75


Homemade Pate & Warm Ciabatta Bread

£7.95


Halloumi in Tempura Batter with Mixed Leaves & Chili Dip (v)

£7.95


Breaded King Prawns, Dressed Salad & Chili Dip

£7.95


Mains

Choice of Roast Meats (See blackboard for today's choice) or Nut Roast (Large)

Served with Yorkshire Pudding and a selection of fresh vegetables

£15.95


Choice of Roast Meats (See blackboard for today's choice) or Nut Roast (Small)

Served with Yorkshire Pudding and a selection of fresh vegetables

£12.75


Lasagne with Salad & Garlic Bread / Chips

£13.75


Battered Fish (large), Chips & Mushy Peas

£15.95


Scampi (large), Chips & Peas

£13.50


Homecooked Ham Eggs & Chips

£12.25


Chef's Chicken Curry served with Rice & Naan Bread

£13.25


Vegan Curry Rice & Naan Bread

£13.25 2


Homemade Chef's Steak & Ale Pie with Chips & Peas or Mash/Vegetables

£14.50


Chili Beef Con Carne with Rice

£13.25


Five Bean Chili & Rice (vg)

£13.25


Mediterranean Vegetable Tart, New Potatoes & Fresh Vegetables/Salad

£13.50


Lighter Choice

Small Roast Lunch

£12.75


Small Battered Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas

£11.75


Small Scampi Chips & Peas

£9.25


2 x Crispy Chicken Fillets, Chips & Peas or Beans

£7.25


Fish Fingers (3), Chips & Peas or Beans

£7.25


Ham & Cheese Pasta

£7.25


Desserts

Hot Dessert with Custard

£7.25


Cold Dessert with Fresh Cream or Ice Cream

£7.25


Homemade Cheesecake

£7.25


Sticky Toffee Pudding & Ice Cream

£7.25


Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream

£7.25


Cheese Platter with Crackers & Onion Chutney

£8.25


Selection of Ice Creams & Sorbets (1 scoop)

£2.95


Please note our new Coach Club and Light Day Buffet Prices will be added next week.
Apologies for the inconvenience. Please call us on 01553 841228 for prices and any queries you may have.

How to find us

How to find The Carpenters Arms


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