The Recruiting Sergeant — Norwich

Restaurants · Norwich

The Recruiting Sergeant

4.7 (2,619 reviews)
££ 📍 32 Norwich Rd, Horstead, Norwich NR12 7EE

About The Recruiting Sergeant

Sunday lunch is the thing people travel for here — huge roasts, proper quality meat, piles of veg, and doggy bags handed out freely because portions defeat most adults. The rest of the menu holds up too: a good spread of fish dishes, steaks with chips people rave about, homemade onion rings, cheesecake and crème brûlée if anyone still has room. Staff are friendly and attentive, and they notice things — one birthday guest in a party of ten was quietly brought a slice of brownie. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access, vegan options, outdoor seating and free parking. Two honest notes: it gets genuinely packed, even midweek, so book ahead, and service can run a little slow when it's full.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#kids menu#highchairs#outdoor seating#vegan
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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