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Just a taste. Watch this space for more content added regularly. Our outstanding collection of local food and drink champions range from bakers and craft butchers to awesome wholefood shops and a deli-to-die- for; from cafés and tearooms to takeaways, pubs and restaurants - not forgetting our weekly and/or monthly artisan market stall holders. Sniff out locally roasted coffees or stone-baked pizza topped with Fen Farm’s Baron Bigod brie-style cheese; golden croissants made with down-the-road- dairy fresh butter, or get a nose for Charmat Rosé – a glass full of summer from the fruits of Flint Vineyard’s Waveney Valley slopes. Producers within just 3 miles of Bungay town centre - and a fantastic crop of award-winning producers within a 15 mile radius as ‘near neighbours’. Be sure to look out for their delicious, carefully created, low-food-mile products on Bungay’s shop shelves, baked with love into favourite foods and on café, restaurant, pub and takeaway menus throughout the town.
Cafés
1Bigod’s Kitchen

Relaxed, friendly outdoor/under canvas café portal to Bungay Castle. Popular, go-to spot for coffee, delicious breakfast, freshly baked cakes or cooked dishes.
Find out more 2Earsham Street Café

Delicious food & cakes using local ingredients. Visit Earsham Street Café in the centre of Bungay for breakfast, lunch, a slice of cake & a cup of tea.
Find out more 3Gelato & Sorbetto

Fresh, fun, handmade ice-creams, sorbets and sundaes in traditional and well-I’ve-not-tried-that-before flavours; pancake/waffle towers, thickshakes, smoothies, bubble tea... because cool treats are not just for summer!
Find out more 4Ma Belle

Enjoy artisan bread sandwiches, pastries, cakes, lunches and creative beverages with Butter Cross views. Reach for a take-out or jersey vanilla soft ice and share a smile with the happy café crew.
Find out more 5The Old Bank Tearooms

Signature 3-tiered afternoon teas, savoury lunches, tempting bakes and refreshments in a charmingly unique, wood paneled, vintage-styled setting by the Butter Cross. Fully licensed to sell alcohol.
Find out more The Silo

Just outside the town centre. Speciality grade, small batch roasted coffees from highest quality single-origin, fairly traded green beans. On-site roastery, unique café and courses by World Coffee Judge, Amir Montazer.
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Restaurants
6Fiano

One-of-a-kind culinary experience influenced by Mediterranean flavours, featuring menus inspired by both classic recipes and new-age kitchen adventures. Try it and you’ll be back.
Find out more 7The Fleece Inn (Restaurant & Pub)

A firm local favourite for centuries, now putting local seasonal produce in the family-friendly dining spotlight. Savour the local flavours beneath the beams or sip a while in the sun-kissed courtyard.
Find out more 8Suffolk Stonehouse

Locally inspired stone-baked pizzas topped with local, seasonal ingredients. Eat in the relaxed bar area overlooking St Mary’s church, out in the secret garden or down in the cosy cellar space. Order online for collection or local delivery. Est. 2014
Find out more 9The Three Cooks/Castle Inn

Authentic Asian dishes; platters, pints and traditional Sunday roasts; handcrafted spring rolls; Cambodian coconut rice pudding; curries, cocktails... Check out how chef Chan has made the old White Lion a roaring success!
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Pubs
10The Chequers Free House

An historic, beamed Bungay local, serving appreciative resident folk/visitors with carefully selected real ales from neighbourhood breweries and beyond (and quizes, bingo, live music).
Find out more 11The Three Tuns

Allegedly you’ll not find spirits just behind the bar of this historic former coaching inn... Fictional(?) fun and games aside, it’s a lively real ale haunt complete with pool table, oak paneling, live music and fascinating tales.
Find out more 21The Green Dragon Free House & Brewery

Cask-conditioned craft ales (draught, golden ale, mild) micro-brewed using whole cone hops, on-site milled local malt, own yeast. Friendly pub also serves local ciders, artisan international cuisine, owner’s smokehouse cheese/ham. Music/artisan street food events.
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Shops (& Market)
Don’t miss our market days!
Market charter since 1384

Butter Cross markets
Weekly market: Thursday
Monthly artisan market: last Saturday

Community country market
Weekly market: Thursday
9-11am, Community Centre, NR35 1PU

Annual markets & fairs
May: garden & plants
July: summer
October: food & drink
December: Christmas


12Butter Cross (Thursday Market)

Home to Bungay’s traditional weekly market (Thursdays) and monthly local artisan producers’ market (Saturdays).
Find out more 13Earsham Street Deli

Mini-foodhall heaven offering outstanding foods individually selected for taste/provenance from small/local producers – all underpinned by real values and good old fashioned personal, knowledgeable service. Est. 2007. 51 Earsham St % 01986 894754 earshamstreetdeli.co.uk
Find out more 14Earsham Street Fish Company

Up to 60 varieties of the freshest and highest quality wet fish, smoked fish and shellfish sourced by an unrivalled fishmonger/passionate Suffolk ‘poissonnier’ with nearly 50 years in the business.
Find out more 15Giddens & Thompson

Traditional greengrocers with a love-local heart, beautifully sharing the widest selection of fresh, great tasting fruit, veg and herbs in one charming little shop. Smiles, advice, unusual ingredients, veg boxes, hampers also available.
Find out more 16Imperial Wine Co

Fine wines, spirits and beers of character from mostly small producers, including local to East Anglia/Waveney Valley. Regular tastings. Friendly, knowledgeable advice on tap.
Find out more 17Palfrey & Hall

Craft butchers continuing fine food traditions in an historic, original butcher’s shop. East Anglian beef, free range pork, lamb, local chicken, bacon, ham. Own recipe pork pies/ savouries plus condiments/cooking sauces.
29 Earsham St 01986 894689 Beck Cottage Bakery

Aka Pete the Baker of Thursday market fame. Hand-crafted sourdough/yeasted artisan breads, mostly from local, organic flours. Sweet and savoury special one-off somethings from focaccia to Chelsea (Bungay?!) buns.
Find out more Pink Tiffin

Authentic home-cooked Indian cuisine, sold chilled to enjoy in your own home. Out of this East Anglian world dishes masterfully marinated and created in small batches with pure passion and the best local ingredients. Order online.
Find out more Quaves Lane Patisserie

Artisan breads, cakes, desserts, canapés often featuring local flour, cream, buttermilk and honey. Pre-orders or on sale at the monthly producers’ market/via The Pink Tiffin’s dessert menu.
Find out more 18The Front Room

Artisan sourdough breads, tempting sweet/savoury pastry bakes, quiches and cakes – all from friendly faces championing local butter, flour, fruit/veg.
Find out more 19The Little Green Wholefood Shop

Home to all things organic, vegan, gluten-free, healthy and nutritious – from beverages to flours, pulses, grains and cereals; local ice cream, cheese, yoghurt and chocolate.
Find out more 20The Recycled Weasel/The Burrow

Fair foods, organic refills, dairy-free cakes, chocolates and sweets. Ethical and sustainable. But actions speak louder than words. Visit. Shop. Enjoy.
Find out more Farm gate sales/on-site shop Dog-friendly Drinks/refreshments Special diets catered for (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free) Award-winning products Award-nominated products Art on show Eat Drink Shop Enjoy
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