The Hunworth Bell, Melton Constable

Closed August 2024, according to a notice on the door after two years searching for a new operator, the owners have declared it unviable and are seeking planning permission to change its use.

This is the only pub in the pretty village of Hunworth. It is also known as the Hunny Bell. We weren't entirely sure of its current opening times, knowing that there was a possibility that it shuts at 6pm on a Sunday. But luckily we arrived a couple of minutes before to find that it was open until 8pm, with food no longer served after 6. Staff were all really friendly and it made a pleasant change to be able to sit inside a rural Norfolk pub, despite most tables in the 2 or 3 rooms being occupied by diners. Dogs and children are allowed in. The regular ales here are Woodforde's Wherry, Adnams Southwold Bitter & Greene King Abbot. I opted for the guest, which was Moon Gazer Pintail. A nice country pub, where despite Covid-19 restrictions, they are remembering to offer good and friendly service.

Official site of The Hunworth Bell - www.hunworthbell.co.uk

Official site of The Hunworth Bell - www.hunworthbell.co.uk