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Interior - Byfords, Holt, Norfolk

Byfords

4.6
4.6
2260 Reviews
£25 and under
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
A warm welcome to Byfords, a higgledy-piggledy world of pleasure consisting of an all-day continental-style café, delicatessen and posh B&B. Byfords offers an impressive range of food suitable for all taste buds. The menu features several favourite dishes, including pizzas, steaks, seafood, salads, and our signature house curry. Additionally, we have a seasonal menu that highlights the area's finest ingredients, ensuring the best flavours all year round.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Breakfast, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01263 711400
  • Website
    http://www.byfords.org.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    AJ Knights
  • Location
    1-3 Shire Hall Plain, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BG
  • Neighborhood
    Holt / Edgefield
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea -£10 deposit

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    This is for Afternoon Tea booking only- Please note the £10 fee is a deposit and the remainder will need to be paid at the property. Please let us know any dietary requirements at booking and bookings MUST be made 24-hours in advance.
    Afternoon Tea -£10 deposit Photo

  • Afternoon Tea Extravaganza

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE, We are unable to cater for ANY dietary requirements, you will have your table for 1h30m. The £10 fee is a deposit and the remainder of the payment will be taken on the day. Bookings MUST be made 48-hours in advance.
    Afternoon Tea Extravaganza Photo

  • Mother's Day 2025 - £10 deposit

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother's Day at Byfords with a delicious meal. £10 deposit per person to secure your table, refundable on the day against the bill.
    Mother's Day 2025 - £10 deposit Photo

Menu

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What 2,260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for brunch

  • North Norfolk

    Best Overall

  • North Norfolk

    Best Food

  • North Norfolk

    Best Value

  • North Norfolk

    Great for brunch

  • North Norfolk

    Kid-friendly

  • North Norfolk

    Good for special occasions

  • North Norfolk

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • North Norfolk

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Byfords offers a charming and cosy atmosphere perfect for any occasion, with "exceptional service" and "delightful food." Guests rave about their afternoon tea, noting the "wonderful staff" and "great value for money." While some mention service delays, most agree it's a "lovely place" with a "varied menu" and "friendly" staff.

2,260 Reviews

  1. Phil

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really nice restaurant. Staff were friendly and the food was very good. Reasonable price with the Norfolk Passport discount.

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  2. Gavin

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Average at best I’m afraid. Awkward booth table by the hosting station and overlooked by the waiters station literally talking about everything right next to us. Our bill was mixed up with the adjacent tables, I pointed this out and was totally ignored. Appeared to be no manager on duty. Poor atmosphere, not a single candle that I could see. One waiter very good, the other stunk of BO. The customer appeared to be a nuisance on Valentines Night which was a shame. Nothing about it would encourage you to return.

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  3. Sarah

    Lincolnshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely ambience, low lighting, tables not too close together. set menu reasonable price.

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  4. jane

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea. Kitchen were very happy to cater to our different dietary needs Great service and lovely food in a lovely setting

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  5. Linda

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy a meal with friends at Byfords to celebrate special events. Cosy without feeling crowded, good menu choices and reliable good quality. Last night was lovely; thank you
    ByfordsResponded on January 28, 2025
    Hi Linda, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and do hope to see you again soon. Feedback Team - RP

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  6. John

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly exceptional service and delightful food. A great experience, as always
    ByfordsResponded on January 28, 2025
    Hi John, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We do hope to see you again soon. Feedback Team - RP

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  7. Alice

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea was beautiful. Shanon and Fred were brilliant at looking after our table. Music was a bit too loud as to where we were originally seated under the speaker, Shanon moved us without hesitation and we felt really looked after. Can’t wait to return, for a yummy afternoon tea.
    ByfordsResponded on January 28, 2025
    Hi Alice, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon. With best wishes, Feedback Team - RP

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  8. Sue

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiet evening meal. Good food and service. Was slightly colder in the restaurant than previously, but could be due to so few diners.
    ByfordsResponded on January 28, 2025
    Sue, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you again soon Feedback Team - RP

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  9. marianne

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Atmosphere, lovely quaint surroundings, attentive staff , there really is not anything that is not perfect
    ByfordsResponded on January 28, 2025
    Marianne, Thank you for your lovely review and kind words - we can't wait to welcome you back! Feedback Team - RP

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  10. Roger

    VIP

    Anchorage

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very berry good , which it isn’t always ! Very attentive . Food was very good . Sad to learn that the shop is closing so no more take away carrot cake . Very disappointing.

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FAQs

Byfords offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01263 711400.

Byfords is rated 4.6 stars by 2260 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Byfords

1-3 Shire Hall Plain, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Holt / Edgefield
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Breakfast, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    AJ Knights
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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