7 of the best places to eat along the A11 in Norfolk

Burgers from The Eagle pub in Norwich Picture: The Eagle (Image: The Eagle)

1. The Eagle, Norwich

At the start of the A11, The Eagle offers a range of crowd-pleasing dishes, including burgers and Sunday roasts.

The pub also boasts one of the city's biggest beer gardens, so it is the ideal spot to visit on a sunny day. 

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The Boars pub in Spooner Row, near Wymondham Picture: The Boars (Image: The Boars)

2. The Boars, Spooner Row

Take a short diversion to this gastropub, with talented 21-year-old Tom Martins the newly-appointed head chef. 

The menu celebrates local and seasonal produce and on Tuesdays customers can get selected mains for just £12.

Route 11 Kitchen is popular with bikers Picture: Route 11 Kitchen (Image: Route 11 Kitchen)

3. Route 11 Kitchen, Attleborough

This no-fuss café restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, with takeaways also available, and it takes bookings for car and bike meets.

The offering includes breakfasts, burgers, baguettes and cakes and the whole menu is great value.

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 Breckland Lodge offers a daily carvery Picture: Breckland Lodge (Image: Breckland Lodge)

4. Breckland Lodge, Attleborough

Directly along the A11, Breckland Lodge boasts a hotel, a coffee lounge and The Stag Bar & Restaurant.

A big draw for customers is the daily carvery, with succulent roasts served with all the trimmings. 

The White Lodge in Attleborough Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Archant)

5. The White Lodge, Attleborough

This Grade-II listed coaching inn was taken on by local pub group Snug Hospitality last year. 

The menu includes small plates, pub classics, such as fish and chips and lasagne, and 'The White Lodge Skillet' with either cajun chicken, chilli beef or fried halloumi.

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One of the dishes at The Grain Kitchen Picture: Scott Godding (Image: Scott Godding)

6. The Grain Kitchen, Roudham

The restaurant at The English Distillery in Roudham reopened in October 2023 under new ownership as The Grain Kitchen, which has proved popular. 

They serve a range of delicious cakes, breakfast and lunch dishes and Sunday roasts, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.The Angel Inn, Larling Picture: The Angel Inn (Image: The Angel Inn)

7. The Angel Inn, Larling

This family-friendly inn dates back to the 17th century and it serves ciabatta sandwiches and pub classics, with a large garden boasting a children's play area. 

There is also a range of accommodation options - from en suite rooms to a seasonal campsite.