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Interior - Byfords, Holt, Norfolk
Interior - Byfords, Holt, Norfolk
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Interior - Byfords, Holt, Norfolk
Interior - Byfords, Holt, Norfolk

Byfords

4.6
4.6
2245 Reviews
£25 and under
International

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    AJ Knights
  • 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

What 2,245 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for brunch

  • North Norfolk

    Best Overall

  • North Norfolk

    Best Food

  • North Norfolk

    Best Ambiance

  • North Norfolk

    Best Value

  • North Norfolk

    Great for brunch

  • North Norfolk

    Kid-friendly

  • North Norfolk

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • North Norfolk

    Good for groups

  • North Norfolk

    Healthy

  • North Norfolk

    Good for special occasions

  • North Norfolk

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Byfords offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food," friendly staff, and a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about their afternoon tea extravaganzas and "fabulous" menu options. The restaurant is known for its "super friendly service" and attention to detail, making it a must-visit in Holt. Despite occasional service hiccups, Byfords consistently delivers "value for money" and a memorable experience.
2,245 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Waiter was very nice, helpful and very professional but friendly. Nice comfortable feel to the room and beautifully decorated for the season. All in all we had a lovely experience.
    ByfordsResponded today
    Hi Janet, Thank you for the feedback and the 5 stars. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Feedback Team RP

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  2. David

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were all very polite, friendly and attentive to our needs. The food was excellent in terms of appearance and taste. The service was spot on for timings. All of our party of five guests were very impressive with the evening. The atmosphere was great for a busy Friday evening.
    ByfordsResponded today
    Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review since your recent visit to Byfords, for the lovely comments and 5 stars. We do hope to see you again soon. Feedback Team RP

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  3. David

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and well presented. Unfortunately they seem to have lost our order and we waited nearly 60 minutes before our main course was presented. They did provide a free bread and olives while we waited and deducted the drinks from the bill. Overall the meal was superb despite the wait.
    ByfordsResponded today
    Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback though I am sorry your order was lost and the long wait. I'm pleased you enjoyed the meal overall and we look forward to seeing you again. Feedback Team RP

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  4. Sara

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a relaxed evening dinner. We had the prawn curry and the kedgeree that were both delicious and the pear & ginger pudding was a delightfully warming treat.
    ByfordsResponded today
    Hi Sara, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the 4 stars. Hope to see you back again soon. Feedback Team RP

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  5. Julie

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal again at Byfords, never fails to deliver, it was very busy hence was probably the reason service was a bit slower than usual.
    ByfordsResponded today
    Hi Julie Thank you for your review and 5 stars - hope to see you again soon! Feedback Team RP

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  6. Jennie

    Northampton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve stayed at Byfords many many times in the past so much so we’ve now moved to Holt. We still pop to Byfords for dinner or brunch though. We booked dinner there a week or so ago and was shown to a table nearly in the car park. The food was very good as always but the service was very slow and so overall this time we were sadly disappointed.
    ByfordsResponded today
    Hi Jennie, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback since your recent visit though I am sorry you were disappointed with slow service this time around. We do read all feedback and take comments on board, where possible, therefore the front of house team have been made aware and will ensure they notify customers of any wait times and offer service as quick as possible. We hope to see you again soon. Feedback Team RP

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  7. Cate

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere. We had the afternoon tea extravaganza and it was faultless. Service was quick and super friendly, we were made to feel welcomed and at ease. The kids loved being able to go and take whatever sweet treats they liked and the savoury options were perfect too. Will definitely be returning for future extravaganzas!!
    ByfordsResponded today
    Hi Cate, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review since your most recent visit to Byfords. We are so pleased you enjoyed your experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. With best wishes, Feedback Team RP

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  8. Ryan

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff where great Setting superb Lovely ambience, I was impressed with the music. Food was lovely, mocha with cream & flake a lovely treat. If you love your sweet treats you’ll love this afternoon tea, they were all great. I loved the ginger bread cheesecake Sausage rolls banging sandwiches delicious Overall a great experience. Loved our table great view
    ByfordsResponded today
    Hi Ryan, Thank you for the great feedback and 5 stars - we're so pleased you enjoyed your Afternoon Tea with us and we look forward to seeing you again! Feedback Team RP

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  9. Ben

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet again another living meal at byfords. This particular meal was to celebrate our 8yr olds birthday. Staff were great as was the food and overall meal. It’s why we come back to Byfords’s time and time again.

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  10. Richard

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very cosy and warm setting next to a wood burner, perfect on a cold December day when we visited. The service and the afternoon tea was spot on , probably the best we have had so far in Norfolk.

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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 2245 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

Select a time

Booked 18 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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