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.
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 11pmSunday 12 - 10pm
Christmas Opening Hours Christmas Eve 12 - 10pmChristmas Day CLOSEDBoxing Day 12 - 6pmNew Years Eve 12 – 10pmNew Year Day 12 - 4pm - Closed in the evening
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..
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.
Homemade Soup Chefs choice of the day, served with warm bread |
£6.25 |
Crispy Whitebait (gf) Served with a salad garnish & tartar dip |
£6.95 |
Breaded Chicken Fillets (3) Served with a Garlic Mayo Dip & salad garnish |
£6.95 |
Prawn Cocktail in Marie Rose Sauce Served on a bed of mixed leaves & brown bread & butter |
£7.50 |
Stilton or Garlic Mushrooms Tart (v) Served in a creamy sauce & served with warm bread |
£7.50 |
Chicken Liver Pate Served with Onion Marmalade & warm Ciabatta bread |
£7.50 |
Halloumi in Tempura Batter (v) Served with Mixed Leaves |
£7.25 |
Nachos Platter (served for 1 or 2 persons) Served with Spicy Chili Beef or 5 Bean Chili (vg) topped with melted Cheese |
£7.25 (1) / £11. 75 (2) |
Carpenters Platter for 2/4 persons Crispy Chicken Fillets (4), Onion Bhaji (4), Battered Halloumi (4), Chilli Beef Nachos, Chips & Dips |
£18.75 (2/4) |
Homemade Lasagne Layers of succulent beef and béchamel sauce topped with cheese shavings, choose from: salad & garlic bread or chips & peas or salad & chips |
£12.25 |
Chicken & Mushroom Linguine Chicken breast & mushrooms served in a creamy white wine & garlic sauce with garlic bread & garlic bread |
£11.95 |
Green Pesto Linguine (v) Delicious tomatoes, peppers & mushrooms topped with goats cheese |
£11.75 |
Gammon Steak (12oz) with Free-Range Egg or Pineapple (or both - £1.25 extra) Served with mushrooms, onion rings, peas, tomato & chips |
£13.95 |
Beef Steak Burger in a Brioche Bun or Vegan Burger Served with Melted cheese, Homemade Onion Rings, coleslaw & chips Add: Chilli Beef £3.00 / Breaded Chicken - £3.00 / Hash Brown -£2.00 / Mushroom & Bacon - £2.50 |
£13.25 |
Chicken Burger in a Brioche Bun Crispy breaded chicken breast with lashes of mayonnaise, tomato, salad, chips & coleslaw |
£11.75 |
Three Grilled Butchers Sausages or Quorn Sausages (v)(vg) Served with creamy mashed potato / peas or chips/ peas & gravy |
£10.95 |
Hand Carved Ham, Eggs & Chips (gf) 2 thick slices of ham with 2 eggs & chips |
large - £11.50 |
Large Fish in Crispy Batter – (gf on request) Fillet of fish, deep-fried in freshly made batter, served with chips & mushy peas |
large - £14.25 |
Whole Tail Scampi Whole tail scampi served with chips & peas |
£12.95 |
Chef's Homemade Pie - (allow 20mins) Topped with short crust pastry & served with chips & peas or Mash & vegetables |
£12.50 |
Chili Con Carne (gf) (Add jalapenos to hot up – £1.00 extra) Spicy beef served with rice & tortilla chips or Five Bean Chili (vg) |
£11.95 |
Chicken Curry Served with rice, onion bhaji, naan bread & mango chutney (Served medium - please ask if you wish it hotter |
£12.25 |
Marinated Chicken Breast - (gf) Chicken breast pan-fried. Served with potatoes & fresh vegetables or chips & peas. |
£14.50 |
Hunters Chicken Chicken breast served in a barbecue sauce and topped with bacon & melted cheese, served with chips, salad & coleslaw |
£13.95 |
Mediterranean Vegetable Tart (vg) Topped with a basil & pumpkin crumb served with new potatoes/chips & salad |
£11.50 |
Mixed Salad / Veg Tray |
£3.25 |
Chips / Sweet Potatoes |
£3.50 |
Mushrooms |
£2.75 |
Homemade Onion Rings |
£3.50 |
Bread Roll |
£1.50 |
Garlic Bread |
£1.95 |
Potato Wedges |
£3.25 |
Cheesy Garlic Bread |
£2.75 |
Coleslaw |
£2.75 |
Peas/Beans |
£1.75 |
2 Sausages or Quorn (v) with Mash or Chips |
£7.50 |
Burger in a Brioche Bun & Chips |
£8.50 |
Small Curry & Rice |
£8.75 |
Small Chilli & Rice or 5 Bean Chilli (v) |
£8.75 |
Ham Egg & Chips |
£8.75 |
Small Scampi, Chips & Peas (5 pieces) |
£8.75 |
Crispy Chicken (2) & Chips Peas/Beans |
£6.95 |
Small Battered Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas |
£10.25 |
6oz Gammon, Chips & Peas |
£9.75 |
Cheesy Chili Chips or 5 Bean (vg) |
£7.25 |
Fish Fingers, Chips & Peas/Beans/Sweetcorn |
£6.95 |
Nachos with Spicy Beef |
£7.25 |
Sausage & Onion |
£7.25 |
Bacon & Brie & Onion Chutney |
£7.50 |
Homecooked Ham & Melted Cheese |
£6.95 |
Battered Halloumi & Tomato salsa (v) |
£7.50 |
Cheddar, Tomato & Onion |
£6.50 |
Crispy Chicken, Lettuce & Mayo |
£7.50 |
A selection of homemade desserts (See blackboard for choices) |
£6.95 |
Cheese Platter - Cheddar - Stilton - Brie, Fruit, Chutney & Crackers |
£7.95 |
Pot of Tea |
£2.30 |
Coffee |
£3.15 |
Floater Coffee |
£3.50 |
Latte |
£3.50 |
Cappuccino |
£3.25 |
Liquer Coffee |
£6.95 |
Homemade soup & Crusty Bread |
£6.25 |
Prawn Cocktail & Brown Bread |
£7.50 |
Crispy Whitebait |
£6.95 |
Breaded Chicken Fillets (3) |
£6.95 |
Stilton Mushrooms (v) served with Warm Bread |
£7.50 |
Homemade Pate & Warm Ciabatta Bread |
£7.50 |
Choice of Roast Beef, Pork, Turkey or Nut Roast (Large) Served with Yorkshire Pudding and a selection of fresh vegetables |
£13.50 |
Choice of Roast Beef, Pork, Turkey or Nut Roast (Small) Served with Yorkshire Pudding and a selection of fresh vegetables |
£11.00 |
Lasagne with Salad & Garlic Bread / Chips |
£12.50 |
Battered Fish (large), Chips & Mushy Peas |
£13.75 |
Scampi (10), Chips & Peas |
£12.75 |
Homecooked Ham Eggs & Chips |
£11.25 |
Chef's Curry served with Rice & Naan Bread |
£11.50 |
Vegan Curry Rice & Naan Bread |
£11.25 |
Homemade Chefs Pie with Chips & Peas or Vegetables |
£11.50 |
Mediterranean Tart, New Potatoes & Fresh Vegetables/Salad |
£11.25 |
Small Roast Lunch |
£9.75 |
Small Battered Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas |
£9.95 |
Small Scampi Chips & Peas |
£8.75 |
2 x Crispy Chicken Fillets, Chips & Peas or Beans |
£6.50 |
Fish Fingers (3), Chips & Peas or beans |
£6.50 |
Chili Beef Nachos topped with Melted Cheese |
£7.25 |
Hot Dessert with Custard |
£6.95 |
Cold Dessert with Fresh Cream or Ice Cream |
£6.95 |
Homemade Cheesecake |
£6.95 |
Sticky Toffee Pudding & Ice Cream |
£6.95 |
Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream |
£6.95 |
Selection of Ice Creams & Sorbets (1 scoop) |
£2.50 |
Homemade Winter Vegetable Soup with warm bread & butter |
£6.95 |
Ham Hock Terrine with chutney & warm ciabatta bread |
£7.50 |
Smoked Salmon Salad with brown bread & butter |
£7.75 |
Camembert & Cranberry Tart (vg) with salad & warm ciabatta |
£7.50 |
Traditional Roast Turkey Served with chipolata bacon roll & stuffing |
£13.25 |
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Bourguignon Served with horseradish mash, winter vegetables & a rich gravy |
£16.50 |
Panfried Salmon Fillet Served with baby roast potatoes, winter vegetables & lemon prawn butter |
£16.95 |
Christmas Burger Served with bacon, brie, pigs in blankets, stuffing, onion rings, chips & slaw |
£16.50 |
Winter Vegetable Tart with a Balsamic Glaze (vg) Served with roasted vegetables & new potatoes |
£14.25 |
A selection of Homemade Desserts from the blackboard |
£7.25 |
Cheese Platter - Cheddar, Stilton & Brie with crackers, fruit & chutney |
£8.25 |
Chefs Homemade French Onion Soup with a cheese crouton |
£6.95 |
Chicken Liver Pate with warm ciabatta bread |
£7.50 |
Goats Cheese Crostini with caramelized red onion chutney |
£7.50 |
Breaded King Prawns with a sweet chili dip |
£7.95 |
Sirloin Steak with Peppercorn Sauce Served with chips, peas, tomatoes, mushrooms & onion rings |
£28.50 |
Chicken Breast Mozzarella Served with chorizo, basil, sauté potatoes & fresh vegetables |
£17.50 |
Pan Fried Salmon Risotto With lemon & thyme |
£17.95 |
Sweet Potato & Five Bean Chilli Served with a timbale of rice |
£14.50 |
A selection of Homemade Desserts from the blackboard |
£7.25 |
Cheese Platter with grapes |
£8.25 |
BOOKING TERMS
All verbal bookings will be treated as provisional and will be held for 7 days pending receipt of a booking form and all monies due.
In the event of a customer having to cancel a function, We reserve the right to retain all monies paid as a cancellation fee.
In the event of any function having to be cancelled by us then a full refund will be offered.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
It is not permitted to bring any food or drink onto the premises. Any guest found to be doing so will be asked to leave.
Any guest causing wilful damage to the property will be liable for the repair or replacement costs.
Management reserve the right to refuse to serve alcohol to any guest who appears to be under age unless proof of age is produced, and to any guest,
who in the managements opinion find his/her behaviour unacceptable.
May we take this opportunity to thank you for your custom and look forward to welcoming you and your guests to the Carpenters Arms