Quick info
About The Old Bank
The Old Bank is a tea house on Market Pl in Bungay, set in a former bank where the old bank manager's office is now a place to sit. The daytime menu covers Afternoon Tea for Two and Cream Teas, with sandwiches, cakes and scones alongside a choice of teas. In the evenings, a smoked fish platter of locally sourced smoked fish comes out as a mixed platter with cold meats and cheese boards. A small cocktail menu and wine are also served after dark, and live folk music plays on at least one night. The tea room is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.
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Menu & Prices
14 dishes- Afternoon Tea for Two
- Cream Teas
- Savoury Afternoon Tea
- Homemade Cakes
- Quiche
- Pistachio and Lemon
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cakes and scones, smoked fish platter, dog-friendly seating and cocktails and wine.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cakes and scones, smoked fish platter, dog-friendly seating and cocktails and wine.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the scones and homemade cakes, with the cheese scones called the best by one diner, alongside a proper tea room choice of teas. Close behind is the evening menu: a smoked fish platter for two, described as delicious and generous, plus cold meats and cheese boards, a mixed platter, and a short cocktail list. One reviewer calls the Welsh Rarebit divine, and another praises a cafetiere of coffee. Several mention friendly staff, good music, and a quirky, characterful atmosphere, and a few note that dogs are welcome, with water and biscuits provided. Some who knew the place before the change in ownership say they still love it, and one reviewer describes a folk music evening. The one negative is a reviewer who received a second dirty cup and was put off their food when the server said the old cups were better washed in chalk. Others mention the old bank manager's office as a spot to hide away in.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the scones and homemade cakes, with the cheese scones called the best by one diner, alongside a proper tea room choice of teas. Close behind is the evening menu: a smoked fish platter for two, described as delicious and generous, plus cold meats and cheese boards, a mixed platter, and a short cocktail list. One reviewer calls the Welsh Rarebit divine, and another praises a cafetiere of coffee. Several mention friendly staff, good music, and a quirky, characterful atmosphere, and a few note that dogs are welcome, with water and biscuits provided. Some who knew the place before the change in ownership say they still love it, and one reviewer describes a folk music evening. The one negative is a reviewer who received a second dirty cup and was put off their food when the server said the old cups were better washed in chalk. Others mention the old bank manager's office as a spot to hide away in.
Featured reviews
- jenny norman
“By the second dirty cup I was starting to worry. When the person serving said “ they need to wash in chalk for old cup it’s better” I was put completely off my food. Sadly you need to clean up your act”
- Alison M
“The best cheese scones - and a perfectly curated tiny and imaginative cocktail menu. Plus wonderful staff, good music and great vibes. Oh and the bank manager’s old office to hide in!!”
- Deborah Daw
“The Old Bank is a truly delightful cafe right in the centre of Bungay. A charming respite from the busy streets of town. …”
- Amalio Hidalgo
“The pics you will see when googling the old bank from the old management do not do justice to this place! Is a must go to in Bungay. Day time you can enjoy wonderful cakes and scones as well as other savoury things.. , the evenings are all an experience from 6-9 the place becomes even warmer and as welcoming, you can have lovely cocktails and wine, plus locally sourced smoked fish, cold meats and cheese boards that are outstanding, and tonight there is even a fantastic folk music group playing music all the way from Irleand to Scandinavia .. The new management has really turned this place around, the staff is super friendly and they do, yes, they do let you bring in your dog! Friendly, delicious, and great atmosphere, fabulous value for money! as I said a must in Bungay.”
- David Crouchen
“Popped in whilst visiting Bungay. Friendly welcome and service. Characterful place. 3 of us had a cafetiere of coffee which was very nice. Didn't eat but the menu looked good.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
Amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- On-site services available
- Has great tea selection
Location
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