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Suffield Arms, Thorpe Market

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Operator: Ivor Braka
Station Road, Thorpe Market, NR11 8UE (View on Google Map)
(01263) 586858
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This country local pub has a large bar at the front with pool table and lots of bar stools. Out back is an impressive tapas bar with more bar stools and tables with a secluded area at the far end and another room off from its entrance. Upstairs is a cocktail lounge (beer allowed) and there is seating outside.

The pub is a minute's walk from Gunton station so is perfect for a trip out from the city. Four ales were available at laucnh, from local breweries Woodforde's, Grain and Lacon's.

This pub was saved from conversion to housing in 2015, when it was purchased by Ivor Braka, owner of the Gunton Arms, to be refurbished and re-opened in 2017. The extensive refitting work, followed by the COVID crisis, pushed this back to June 2021 when the pub finally reopened!

Historic Interest

In March 2013 permission was given to convert to dwelling and holiday cottage but this never happened. The pub was untouched. In June 2016 the new owner (not the person who requested change of use) put in plans to re-open it. In that document it says "Inspection of the NNDC online planning database shows that the site has several planning applications associated with it – most recently permission (PF/12/1416), to convert the disused public house to residential accommodation (the application involved no change to the established holiday lets). It should be noted that, as this work was never implemented, discussions with the LPA have confirmed that the pub remains under its A3/A4 planning classification"

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
12/03/2025
Last surveyed
06/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Ivor Braka
Pub ID
NOR/1090
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

This country pub was saved from conversion to housing in 2015, when it was purchased and refurbished. The extensive refit has created a large bar at the front that is a delight and has a traditional, rustic feel. There is a tapas bar at the back with another area at the far end and a further room. Upstairs is a cocktail lounge and there is seating outside. The walls are adorned with art, some of it imaginative and provoking, which, whilst not to everyone's tastes, is at least interesting and impactful. The pub serves meals and real ales.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Grain - ThreeOneSix
Grain - ThreeOneSix Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted twice
Grain - ThreeOneSix
Grain - ThreeOneSix

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Lacons - Encore
Lacons - Encore Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Lacons - Encore
Lacons - Encore

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Lacons - Falcon Ale
Lacons - Falcon Ale Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice
Lacons - Falcon Ale
Lacons - Falcon Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
In addition to the restaurant the main bar food is available 12-9 (not Sun).
Evening Meals Evening Meals
In addition to the restaurant the main bar food is available 12-9 Mon-Sat
Garden Garden
First floor terrace in addition to the front and rear gardens.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Ramp in doorway if needed.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Thorpewood Caravan Club CL in Thorpe Market opposite Station Road.
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
serving Spanish/Galician tapas
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Nearby Station (100m)
Gunton
Ordnance Survey Reference
TG255351
Directions
Signpost on main road S of Thorpe Market village, head E on Station Rd

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