The Suffield Arms
Our verdict
Reopened in 2021 after being closed for nine years, the Suffield Arms is the second pub in the area to be relaunched and reimagined by London art dealer Ivor Braka, following his success with the Gunton Arms. Opposite the train station on the Norwich to Cromer line, the building was designed to accommodate workers on Gunton Estate and has been extended and developed by Braka into a complex of sharply different spaces for eating and drinking, all adorned with original artworks. Be warned, some of them are quite edgy. The main bar retains the site’s 19th Century feel, serves local ales and, surprisingly, has a pool table. The saloon upstairs is furnished with plush armchairs and serves cocktails, while the Mediterranean restaurant and tapas bar at the back is bright and modern. A wide variety of tapas dishes from patatas bravas to wild boar with crispy polenta are served alongside a couple of large plates, such as sea bass, pasta and pizzas, and wines from Spain, Portugal and Italy. A more limited tapas and pizza menu is available in the bar.
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The menu
What to order
- Tapas
- Patatas bravas
- Crab and chilli pizza
- Focaccia
Reopened in 2021 after being closed for nine years, the Suffield Arms is the second pub in the area to be relaunched and reimagined by London art dealer Ivor Braka, following his success with the Gunton Arms. Opposite the train station on the Norwich to Cromer line, the building was designed to accommodate workers on Gunton Estate and has been extended and developed by Braka into a complex of sharply different spaces for eating and drinking, all adorned with original artworks. Be warned, some of them are quite edgy. The main bar retains the site’s 19th Century feel, serves local ales and, surprisingly, has a pool table.
The saloon upstairs is furnished with plush armchairs and serves cocktails, while the Mediterranean restaurant and tapas bar at the back is bright and modern. A wide variety of tapas dishes from patatas bravas to wild boar with crispy polenta are served alongside a couple of large plates, such as sea bass, pasta and pizzas, and wines from Spain, Portugal and Italy. A more limited tapas and pizza menu is available in the bar.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs #95
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Details
- Elegant
- Whimsical
- Historic
- Sophisticated
- Cozy
- Group Dining
- Casual Hangout
- Celebration
- After Work
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Historic Building
- Terrace
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Cocktails
- Beer
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
Edgy, elegant, and eccentric, with a bright modern tapas room, a classic old-school pub bar, and an upstairs cocktail lounge with plush seating and a roof terrace.
Around The Suffield Arms
The Suffield Arms is at 393 Station Rd, Lower Street, Norwich NR11 8UE, Thorpe Market, United Kingdom.
- The Gunton Arms, 1 mile
- No 1 Cromer, 5 miles
- Rocky Bottoms, 6.3 miles
- Restaurant 1812, 9.8 miles
- The Ingham Swan, 10 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 1 restaurant in Thorpe Market.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Suffield Arms through its website and by phone at +44 1263 586858.
Questions about The Suffield Arms
- Where is The Suffield Arms?
- The Suffield Arms is at 393 Station Rd, Lower Street, Norwich NR11 8UE, Thorpe Market, United Kingdom.
- What recognition has The Suffield Arms received?
- The Suffield Arms is recognised by Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs #95.
- How do I book The Suffield Arms?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Suffield Arms through its website and by phone at +44 1263 586858.
- What else is near The Suffield Arms?
- Nearby in Thorpe Market: The Gunton Arms (1 mile), No 1 Cromer (5 miles) and Rocky Bottoms (6.3 miles).