Byfords

4.6

2271 Reviews

£25 and under

International

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2 people

Mar 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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
Neighbourhood
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 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.
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.
Valentine's 2026
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2026 only
Celebrate love with an unforgettable Valentine's meal at Byfords. Enjoy delicious dishes in a cosy setting. Book your table with a £10 deposit per person – refundable on the day against your bill.

What 2,271 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 Ambience
North Norfolk
Best Value
North Norfolk
Great for brunch
North Norfolk
Child-friendly
North Norfolk
Romantic
North Norfolk
Good for special occasions
North Norfolk
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Byfords offers "excellent food" and "outstanding service" that consistently impresses visitors. Known for its delightful afternoon tea and varied menu, the restaurant creates a "lovely ambience" and "cosy" setting. Although some experiences vary, the "friendly" staff and charming location make Byfords a "highly recommended" dining destination.

2,271 Reviews

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Anton
Norfolk/Suffolk
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the Calzoni from the new menu, very good and substantial, my wife enjoyed her usual simple pizza; the new desserts are also to be enjoyed, well done Byfords!
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DominicT
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely staff team and really good food… had the soup of the day (sweet potato coconut and lemon grass) with a half sandwich and all good!
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Dave
Cheshire
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a nice cosy table and the atmosphere was great, nice buzz without being too loud. Service excellent and food good, although range seemed a little limited.
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Paul
VIP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great quality locally sourced food served by friendly and helpful staff. Never disappointed by Byfords.
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Ian
Norfolk/Suffolk
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to Byfords for 35 years, we live locally. We have seen it transformed from a simple cafe to the impressive establishment it is now. The standards have always been set high and they have always been achieved. Great good, great staff and the perfect ambience
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Sally
Shropshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service in byfords is always excellent, food was good. We thought the wine was expensive for the quality.
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Sarah
Norfolk/Suffolk
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There is a refurbishment going on at the moment but in the actual restaurant itself it is absolutely fine. Only notice it in the entrance/way in. New booking system is great. Food good, prices reasonable and staff were great. Commented to husband on return home how nice it was to have staff who were really friendly and seemed happy at work ! All in all a lovely lunch out !
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Deborah
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a few nights stay at Byfords. Could not fault a thing. Plenty of variety at breakfast & dinner. Afternoon tea was delicious and plenty of too. All the dishes we had were good size and tasty.
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David
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely greeting and shown to our table with food and drinks menu. Excellent choice of food and we chose chicken supreme. The taste was phenomenal. Using our Norfolk passport gave us 10% discount. Can't wait to go back again.
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Amy
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the amount of cakes on offer during the Extravagant Afternoon Tea was out of this world! The staff were all welcoming and could not have been more accommodating (Especially for those of us that don't drink tea!) Would highly recommend.
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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 2271 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.byfords.org.uk/
Phone number
01263 711400

Byfords

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea Extravaganza

Mother's Day 2025 - £10 deposit

Valentine's 2026

Menu

What 2,271 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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