Monica and Lawrence welcome you to The Carpenters Arms, a traditional Norfolk village pub and free house in East Winch, serving freshly cooked homemade food, real ales and a warm welcome.
Our family-friendly pub has a spacious restaurant and plenty of character, making it the perfect place to enjoy anything from a light lunch or drink with friends to an evening meal or one of our famous Sunday roasts.
Conveniently situated on the A47 between King's Lynn and Swaffham, we're ideally placed for locals and for those travelling to and from the Norfolk coast.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the bar and restaurant.
There is always something extra to enjoy at The Carpenters Arms. Our seasonal menus and limited-time offers change throughout the year, so please check back for the latest.
Our November two-course special brings together warming seasonal favourites, including roast of the day, sweet & sour chicken, beef stew & dumplings and a vegetarian lasagne.
To book, call 01553 841228
To book, call 01553 841228
To book, call 01553 841228
Join us for New Year's Eve with a special dinner menu featuring winter starters, steak & king prawns, slow roasted lamb shank, salmon and a vegetarian tagliatelle.
To book, call 01553 841228
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 is a traditional Norfolk village pub where you can enjoy great food, real ales and a warm welcome.
Our friendly bar is the perfect place to meet with friends, enjoy a drink or simply relax. We offer a good selection of draught and bottled beers, real ales, wines, spirits and soft drinks, with comfortable seating throughout.
Our restaurant serves freshly cooked homemade food, from lighter lunches and traditional pub favourites to hearty main courses and our famous Sunday roasts. We also regularly offer limited-edition dishes and seasonal specials on our blackboard, so there is always something different to try.
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary requirements wherever possible. If you have an allergy or particular dietary requirement, please speak to a member of our team and we'll be happy to help.
Whether you're joining us for lunch, an evening meal, a family get-together or a special occasion, we want you to feel at home from the moment you arrive.
Functions and group bookings are welcome - please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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Homemade Soup Chef's choice of the day, served with warm bread and butter |
£6.95 |
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Crispy Whitebait Served with dressed salad and tartare dip |
£7.50 |
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Crispy Breaded Chicken Fillets 3 breaded chicken fillets with garlic mayonnaise & dressed side salad |
£7.95 |
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Prawn Cocktail in a classic Marie Rose sauce Served on a bed of dressed mixed leaves with brown bread & butter |
£7.95 |
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Creamy Garlic Mushrooms (V) Served in a creamy sauce with toasted ciabatta bread |
£7.95 |
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Breaded Mozzarella (V) Served with chilli dip and dressed mixed leaves |
£7.95 |
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Grilled Goats Cheese (V) Served on a crouton with onion chutney & salad garnish |
£8.25 |
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The Carpenters Sharing Platter Crispy chicken fillets (4), breaded mozzarella, chilli beef nachos, seasoned chips, salad and dips. |
£20.00 |
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Chef's Homemade Lasagne Layers of succulent beef and béchamel sauce, topped with melted cheese. Served with dressed salad. Chips or garlic bread. |
£14.95 |
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Chicken & Bacon Pasta with garlic bread Creamy white wine sauce / Tomato & basil sauce or Pesto sauce |
£14.50 |
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Mushroom Pasta (V) served with garlic bread Creamy white wine sauce / Tomato & basil sauce or Pesto sauce |
£13.75 |
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Gammon Steak with egg OR pineapple Served with mushrooms, onion rings, peas, tomato and chips, free-range egg OR pineapple, or have both for £1.50 extra. |
£15.95 |
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Large Fish in Beer Batter (GF on request) Fillet of fish deep fried in beer batter, served with chips & mushy peas / garden peas. |
£18.25 |
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3 Grilled Butchers Sausages or Quorn Sausages (V)(VG) Choose creamy mash OR new potatoes OR chips, served with peas and gravy. |
£13.90 |
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Hand-Carved Ham, Eggs & Chips (GF) Two thick slices of ham with two eggs and chips. |
£13.60 |
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Whole-Tail Scampi - 10 pieces Served with chips and garden OR mushy peas. |
£13.95 |
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Chilli Con Carne (GF) OR Five Bean Chilli (VG) With rice and tortilla chips. Added chillies for extra spice available for £1.00 extra. |
£13.95 |
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Chef's Curry & Naan or Vegan Curry (VG) Served with rice, naan bread and mango chutney. Added chillies for extra spice for £1.00 extra. |
£13.95 |
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Chef's Homemade Pie / Vegetable Pie (V) Topped with shortcrust pastry, served with chips & peas, OR mash & vegetables. |
£14.95 |
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Beef Steak Cheeseburger or Vegan Burger In a brioche bun with melted cheese, homemade onion rings, slaw and chips. |
£15.95 |
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Chicken Burger in a Brioche Bun Chargrilled chicken breast with crispy bacon, mayonnaise & tomato, with salad, chips & slaw. |
£14.95 |
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Marinated Chicken Breast Chicken breast pan-fried. Choose a homemade sauce: Tomato and Basil OR Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Served with new potatoes OR mash with fresh vegetables OR chips & peas. |
£16.95 |
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Hunters Chicken Chicken breast in BBQ sauce, topped with bacon and melted cheese, with chips, salad & slaw. |
£16.50 |
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Mediterranean Chicken Herb-marinated chicken served with vegetable rice and dressed salad. |
£15.95 |
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Mediterranean Vegetable Tart (VG) Topped with basil and pumpkin crumb. Choose from new potatoes, chips OR salad. |
£14.50 |
Small Battered Fish |
£11.75 |
Small Curry |
£9.50 |
Ham, Egg & Chips |
£9.50 |
Crispy Chicken |
£11.50 |
Small Gammon |
£10.95 |
Small Scampi |
£9.50 |
Mozzarella Fries (V) |
£8.50 |
Quorn Sausage & Chips (VG) |
£8.75 |
Burger in a Brioche Bun |
£9.50 |
Small Chilli Con Carne OR Five Bean Chilli (V) |
£9.50 |
Chicken Goujons |
£7.50 |
Fish Fingers |
£7.50 |
Ham & Cheese Pasta |
£7.50 |
Sausage & Mash |
£8.50 |
Lasagne & Chips |
£8.95 |
Mixed salad |
£3.95 |
Portion of Chips |
£3.50 |
Vegetable tray |
£3.95 |
Sweet potato fries |
£3.75 |
Portion of mushrooms |
£3.25 |
Battered onion rings |
£3.75 |
Bread roll |
£1.75 |
Garlic bread |
£2.25 |
Cheesy garlic bread |
£2.95 |
Peas OR beans |
£1.70 |
Coleslaw |
£2.95 |
Fried egg |
£1.75 |
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Homemade Desserts Please see our blackboard for today's choices. |
£7.50 |
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Cheese Platter Cheddar, Stilton and Brie with fruit, chutney and crackers. |
£8.50 |
Pot of Tea |
£2.30 |
Latte |
£3.80 |
Coffee |
£3.40 |
Cappuccino |
£3.60 |
Floater Coffee |
£4.25 |
Liqueur Coffee |
£8.50 |
At The Carpenters Arms, tipping is entirely your choice.
We do not add a service charge to your bill. If you feel you have received great service and would like to leave a tip, it is always very much appreciated - but never expected.
100% of all cash and card tips go to our team.
Tips are shared fairly amongst our staff, based on the hours they have worked. The business does not retain any part of your tips or make any administration deductions. We believe that everyone in our team plays a part in making your visit enjoyable, whether you meet them during your visit or they are working behind the scenes.
Thank you for choosing to support our team. Your kindness and generosity are always greatly appreciated.
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Sausage & Onion Served with dressed salad and savoury crisps. |
£8.95 |
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Home-Cooked Ham & Melted Cheese Served with dressed salad and savoury crisps. |
£8.95 |
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Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Served with dressed salad and savoury crisps. |
£9.25 |
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Crispy Chicken, Lettuce & Mayo Served with dressed salad and savoury crisps. |
£9.25 |
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Hunters Loaded Fries Seasoned chips topped with crispy bacon, chicken, barbecue sauce and smothered in melted cheese. |
£9.75 |
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Hot & Spicy Loaded Fries Seasoned chips topped with lashings of spicy chilli beef and melted cheese. |
£9.75 |
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Chilli Nachos Nachos topped with spicy chilli beef and melted cheese. |
£8.50 |
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Veggie Nachos (V) Nachos topped with spicy five-bean chilli and lashings of melted cheese. |
£8.25 |
Have you tried our Sunday Roasts? Served every Sunday 12.00pm - 6.00pm. Booking always advisable.
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Homemade Soup Served with crusty bread. |
£6.95 |
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Prawn Cocktail Served with brown bread. |
£7.95 |
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Crispy Whitebait Served with a tartare dip. |
£7.50 |
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Breaded Chicken Fillets Three crispy breaded chicken fillets. |
£7.95 |
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Creamy Garlic Mushrooms (V) |
£7.95 |
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Breaded Mozzarella (V) Served with mixed leaves and chilli dip. |
£7.95 |
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Sunday Roast Choice of today's roast meats - please see the blackboard - or Nut Roast (V) / Quorn Sausage (V). Served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables. |
£17.25 |
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Chef's Homemade Lasagne Served with salad and your choice of garlic bread or chips. |
£14.95 |
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Large Battered Fish Served with chips and your choice of mushy or garden peas. |
£18.25 |
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Large Whole-Tail Scampi Served with chips and peas. |
£13.95 |
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3 Butchers Sausages Served with mash and peas. |
£13.90 |
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Chef's Chicken Curry or Vegan Curry (VG) Served with rice and naan bread. |
£13.95 |
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Homemade Steak & Ale Pie Served with chips & peas, or mash & vegetables. |
£14.95 |
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Chilli Beef Con Carne or Five Bean Chilli (VG) Served with rice. |
£13.95 |
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Mediterranean Vegetable Tart (VG) Served with new potatoes and vegetables or salad. |
£14.50 |
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Small Roast Lunch |
£13.25 |
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Small Battered Fish Served with chips and mushy peas. |
£11.75 |
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Small Scampi Served with chips and peas. |
£9.50 |
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Crispy Chicken Fillets (2) Served with chips or potato pops and peas or beans. |
£7.50 |
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Fish Fingers (2) Served with chips or potato pops and peas or beans. |
£7.50 |
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Ham & Cheese Pasta Served in a tomato sauce. |
£7.50 |
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Hot Dessert Served with custard. |
£7.50 |
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Cold Dessert Served with fresh cream or ice cream. |
£7.50 |
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Homemade Cheesecake |
£7.50 |
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Sticky Toffee Pudding Served with ice cream. |
£7.50 |
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Chocolate Brownie Served with ice cream. |
£7.50 |
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Cheese Platter Served with crackers and onion chutney. |
£8.50 |
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Selection of Ice Creams / Sorbets One scoop. |
£2.95 |
V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan
Please inform a member of staff if you suffer from any allergies.
Sunday roasts served every Sunday 12.00pm - 6.00pm | Booking always advisable
