The Reedcutter, Cantley - pub details
Address: Station Road, Cantley, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3SH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 01493 701099
Cantley (0.1 miles), Buckenham (2.4 miles), Reedham - Norfolk (2.5 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
- Riverside location
- Dogs allowed
Pub suggested by Cheryl on 31 Oct 2005
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> Current user rating: 8.8/10 (rated by 5 users)
> Local guides: Norwich pub guide, Norfolk pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Beauchamp Arms, Buckenham (2.0 miles)
user reviews of the Reedcutter, Cantley
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| I wish people wouldn't change the names of pubs. It used to be The Red House. Mind you I should visit more than once every four years. bulky - 8 Jun 2007 13:52 |
| Really enjoyed recent first visit. Will go again! Good Sunday Roast, and fine beer all well priced. Welcoming licensee and staff. Smashing location too. SPB - 24 Jan 2007 21:28 |
| The English countryside is littered with bland chain pubs that scar our rural ambiance with the same upsetting potency as a steaming dog turd on a freshly cut lawn. We`ve all been there surely: rolling up in front of the “Old Lion” in Little Tidfluff, observing with joy its floral and rich exterior, savouring the real promise and expectation of a great pub experience – and then getting a full kick in the knackers when the door opens to reveal a mountain of bland fittings, joyless drinks and that specific brand of jingling piped pop music that makes you want to tear your ear drums out and head butt the nearest vase of plastic flowers. I`d had a couple of experiences along these lines just before turning up at the Reedcutters, and so my expectations were so low they were resting just above the ankles. However, thankfully, thankfully, I was provided with the perfect anecdote – a nearly flawless countryside pub experience that gives you faith in the rural drinking landscape. I say “nearly flawless”, because the one aspect that lets the RD down is that it does possess one annoying (thankfully small) section that is given over to plastic pub world (usual mock wooden fittings that are straight out of a Little Chef), but, fortunately this is a solitary blemish. The rest of the interior has a natural and cosy feel with a sumptuous log fire – everything oozing soothing comfort. Although the front exterior isn’t that noteworthy, around the back is a gloriously large beer garden that slides down to the local river, a set of moorings, and an army of Swans. The rattle of the local railway occasionally intrudes on the peaceful calm, but as boats pull up for a pint and the sun bares down, you really feel like a nice respite from the world has been wrapped around you. Complimenting all these excellent conditions is a well kept and expansive drink selection (especially on the ale front) that is well within the reasonable price bracket for the area and served by a universal friendly staff. Equally the food menu, as mentioned by anon, is first rate, with excellent portions provided at a quality level that is well above what would usually be expected from this type of establishment. The clientele, as you would expect, is pleasant and friendly (if quiet). So, while the Reedcutters may lose a mark for one sole venture into gastro pub hell, put that aside and you have an excellent pub – 9/10. pgazz - 11 Dec 2006 15:54 |
| Having visited The Reedcutter for some time now (since its opening) I can honestly say things are getting better each time I visit it. The staff are friendly, the log fire warm and inviting and the beer is fantastic with excellent choice. They have recently taken on new chefs and the food is excellent having eaten there twice this week. Whats more with the live music regularly this pub is well worth a visit and is conveniently close to the railway line. They now have a website with their live music schedule on it at www.thereedcutter.co.uk anonymous - 8 Jan 2006 23:26 |
| A lovely family-run pub right on the broads with its own moorings. Good food, friendly staff, dogs welcome and an open fire in the winter. Cheryl - 31 Oct 2005 22:57 |
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