November 2023 by Colin Knights
I didn't get past the first hurdle !! They wanted £20 deposit to take the booking !!! I do understand why they would want to do that, but to my mind that is unacceptable.
September 2023 by Susan_dines_out
We popped in for dinner and a drink and were blown away by the excellent service, exceptional food and a lovely atmosphere. The hosts were non intrusive but at the same time attentive. I was asked exactly how i like my steak and it was cooked to perfection. We were informed of where the food was sourced from, all local produce, which is great. We had a look around the museum and got to see the personal journey the family have had since taking ownership. 5* we will definitely be returning to try more from the menu as it was so hard to choose from.
September 2023 by Andy B
Great hosting & service lovely roast lunch will definitely return arrive as guests leave as friends a great motto & spot on
July 2023 by princesssailor
stopped here after a long drive, we were greeted by the lovely owner who was so accommodating allowing us to have the restaurant menu in the bar as we had our dog with us. This is a family run business and you can see the care and effort they put in. beautiful building and nice comfy sitting area to sit and have a cocktail we tried the espresso martini and the mojitos along with our delicious meal. overall a lovely place to stop and enjoy some fresh cooked food with very friendly hospitality.
June 2023 by KF4657
We stopped at Franklin?s Brasserie looking for somewhere to have lunch and where would could also charge our car (EV) and a place that would allow us to bring our dog as we were travelling home from a weekend away. The moment we pulled in to the car park we felt very welcomed - the manager/owner came out to check we were able to connect and to find out what we needed in terms of table - we were seated in the newly built extension with the air con on (it was boiling hot outside so very appreciated). Throughout our lunch we were really well looked after, the food was delicious ( I had the Calamari and Roast Beef) and the service was amazing throughout - if you?re in the area then I would definitely recommend a stop here - we didn?t have it but the afternoon tea looked lovely as well!
May 2023 by joshlovatt
Wow! What a find! Where to start, it was fantastic. Me and my partner ate here because the reviews were amazing, we weren?t disappointed! Owner is fantastic, the staff are incredible. They made the whole evening easy and fun. I ordered chorizo (starter) which was cooked table-side over a flame. Tasted amazing. The steak (mains) was to die for! We only popped in for a spontaneous bit of dinner but stayed for a whole evening of great food, great service, awesome dessert, wine and impressive cocktails! With so many restaurants these days merely asking you to order via QR code for average food and service with no attention to detail, this place was utterly refreshing and a little romantic. 10/10. Thank you for a great night!
May 2023 by Paul M
We visited the Thomas Paine restaurant to celebrate a birthday whilst on holiday. We were greated by the owner who was lovely and friendly and took an interest in us and where we were from, as well as giving us a brief history on the pub. The waitress was really lovely too and was very attentive to our needs. The owner's wife who is the chef, also came out after the meal to make sure that we were happy with everything. Overall, lovely food and staff and good value for money. Would recommend and visit again if in the area.
April 2023 by Safari247785
Excellent four course dinner for St George's Day. 30+ people catered for, nothing was too much trouble. All the food was made in house from scratch, and it really showed; very tasty soup, superb roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings, an amazing sponge for dessert, all followed with cheese and biscuits. A glass of bubbly to start and a glass of port to finish bookended an amazing meal in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Recommended!
April 2023 by Sarah A
Such a wonderful dining experience - staff so attentive, food really superb and lovely surroundings. Cannot fault the service and welcome we received and truly some of the best dishes we have had in a long time. Starter of chorizo was a spectacle to behold! Goat curry was exceptional, stunning flavours and perfectly cooked. Lamb shank cooked so well and tasted delicious and to top it off the desserts were top dollar !
April 2023 by Karen G
Just had the most amazing afternoon tea at the TP hotel - wow! Best scones I've ever had & all food beautifully presented & we sat in sofas in front of an open fire - What a fantastic find! From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel SO welcome & nothing was too much trouble. All the staff went above & beyond to ensure everything was ok for us and as the slogan on the wall said..."arrive as guests, leave as friends" We will definitely be back again & can't recommend this hotel (& it's wonderful staff) enough. Thank you for making our day so special!
March 2023 by Mark G
Booked for Mother?s Day. Great communication when booking and quick response. Had the 2 course Sunday dinner at a good reasonable price. Starters was nice, the main (toast) was nice and the desert again nice. Only gripe but nothing major was the wait when wanting to pay. Would recommend this place as it has a great atmosphere, cosy inside and friendly welcoming staff and great food.
March 2023 by Susan C
Had a lovely evening at the Thomas Paine celebrating my sons 30th birthday, the food was delicious (Thank you rosie ) and the service so friendly and welcoming couldn?t fault them would definitely recommend a visit
March 2023 by Ana Lukjancenko
Wetherspoons quality food at 3-4 times the price. A real shame because the manager is charismatic and welcoming. Wait staff also attentive and friendly. Can't help but feel mugged off when paying £20-30+ for a tough, overcooked, dry gristly piece of meat without any sort of jus/sauce. Owner clearly embarrassed at the quality of food coming from the kitchen as he was nowhere to be seen once our order had been taken. We raised our concerns with the wait staff who had nothing to say, and had clearly heard it all before. A disappointing experience especially as the building is so beautiful.
February 2023 by johnhX8268YJ
I took my family party of ten for a Sunday roast and we all had a memorable time; we were beautifully looked after by Gez and his family and staff - genuinely warming and attentive service- we felt like we were the only guests although it was busy. The starters were good - generous and fresh soup, prawn cocktails and garlic mushrooms- everyone enjoyed them. The main roasts of longhorn beef and pork were generous and the salmon that my mum had was succulent- the vegetables kept coming and nothing was too much trouble- a truly memorable and satisfying experience- we will keep returning to this restaurant- thank you Gez and family again
January 2023 by 151kaseyk
Gez, Rosy, and Saabchi make you feel like family the moment you walk in the front door! Between the food, drink, and hospitality you feel like royalty every time you visit! 100% recommend visiting every weekend! Rosy?s cooking will have you looking forward to the next weekend you get to join for Sunday roast while Saanchis bar tending skills will make you eager to get back to the bar as soon as possible! Definitely a must go if you are visiting Thetford or surrounding areas! Beautiful property and amazing people!
