
Castle Carvery - Racecourse
Quick info
About Castle Carvery - Racecourse
Castle Carvery - Racecourse is a carvery restaurant in Norwich on Salhouse Rd, with an outdoor park and soft play for children. Families can eat while the children play, and tables seat groups of up to 14. Carvery is served at the tills, with meat and an assortment of vegetables, and roast potatoes, sausages and Yorkshires sit on the plate. The Carvery And Main Menu sits alongside a Special 3 Course Carvery Menu, and across the full menu there are 94 dishes. Dessert comes with table service, and the Syrup Sponge Pudding is one of the puddings listed. A Lounge bar serves coffee and cake. The restaurant also organises children's birthday parties. Parking spaces are plentiful on site.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Good for kids birthday · Has changing table(s)
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
94 dishes- Festive Menu
- Carvery And Main Menu
- Christmas Carvery Menu
- Special 3 Course Carvery Menu
- Carvery Menus And Main Menu
- Syrup Sponge Pudding
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carvery roast dinner, roast potatoes, outdoor kids' play park and ample free parking.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carvery roast dinner, roast potatoes, outdoor kids' play park and ample free parking.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the carvery, with regulars describing Saturday lunches with family and friends and birthday treats. They praise the good meat, the assortment of veg and food cooked to a high standard rather than under or overdone. Close behind is the staff. Servers are called friendly and helpful, one handled a table of 14 and brought desserts quickly, and a till worker is said to know regulars' orders. Several mention no waiting, an outside park and children being well catered for. The complaints are specific. One diner found the roast potatoes solid and the sausages burnt to a crisp, with a limited selection and no Yorkshires, and does not plan to return. Another says a 20% off carvery sign displayed around the restaurant was only honoured if they asked before ordering, and calls it misleading. Longtime regulars, by contrast, describe a chef who treats them like family on every visit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the carvery, with regulars describing Saturday lunches with family and friends and birthday treats. They praise the good meat, the assortment of veg and food cooked to a high standard rather than under or overdone. Close behind is the staff. Servers are called friendly and helpful, one handled a table of 14 and brought desserts quickly, and a till worker is said to know regulars' orders. Several mention no waiting, an outside park and children being well catered for. The complaints are specific. One diner found the roast potatoes solid and the sausages burnt to a crisp, with a limited selection and no Yorkshires, and does not plan to return. Another says a 20% off carvery sign displayed around the restaurant was only honoured if they asked before ordering, and calls it misleading. Longtime regulars, by contrast, describe a chef who treats them like family on every visit.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Came in with a friend yesterday, roast potatoes were absolutely solid, sausages burnt to a crisp. Limited selection and no Yorkshires! First time returning in a few months and definitely won’t be again. Staff pleasant but food sucked.”
- Google user
“Love coming here for a carvery. This occasion was my 70th birthday treat. No waiting, food delicious. Children well catered for.”
- Google user
“Perfect table ready for us . Lovely staff and were made to feel very welcome. Our lovely server that took our plates away etc . Was very efficient and took no time at all getting our dessert. We had a table of 14 people, she did awesome”
- Google user
“Thank You Mr. C .J .Fisher, Another great family occasion, with real food and real people . Very Well orchestrated . No wait No issues . Perfect for the family day afternoon or evening event with ample parking and plenty of activity for children.”
- Google user
“Great place to eat and socializeq . We love the carvery, and usually and regularly come on a Saturday for lunch with family and friends. Good meat. Nice veg assortment. Megan usually assists us at the tills and is a bubbly and lovely lady, knows our order and always has a super smile. Carveries and j2os ;). Highly recommended.”
Highlights
“Located on the outskirts of Norwich city center, the Racecourse offers a relaxing, family friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Whether you’re enjoying a carvery with your family, a coffee and slice of cake in our Lounge bar or organising a children’s birthday party we will assist you in any way possible and we welcome you to Castle Carvery Racecourse.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids birthday
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Castle Carvery - Racecourse
- The Frying Machine4.34800.9 miWheelchair accessible
loaded chips on mondays, fish and chips, beef dripping cooking
- Thorpe Fish Bar4.43961.7 mi£10–20Good for kids
fish and chips, cod and chips, steak and kidney pie
- Gem of Norwich4.71,2372.5 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
bbq mixed grill, chicken, cocktail
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Carvery - RacecourseOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.22,070 | — | £10–20 | carvery roast dinner, roast potatoes, outdoor kids' play park |
| The Frying MachineWheelchair accessible | 4.3480 | 0.9 mi | — | loaded chips on mondays, fish and chips, beef dripping cooking |
| Thorpe Fish BarGood for kids | 4.4396 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, cod and chips, steak and kidney pie |
| Gem of NorwichOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.71,237 | 2.5 mi | £20–40 | bbq mixed grill, chicken, cocktail |
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