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Tel: 01263 713232

Email: info@owltearooms.co.uk

1 Church St
England, NR25 6BB
United Kingdom

01263 713232

As the oldest tea room in Norfolk, The Owl is a very special place.  So many of our customers enjoy recalling visits with their grandparents as children and this continuity is always a comfort and a pleasure.  Who doesn’t enjoy a cosy café selling homemade cakes and savouries? 

Established in 1929 the Owl has always been a bakery which makes everything on site and we continue to bake around the clock to this day. Ben and I took the helm in 2017 and have preserved the long-held traditions of this iconic bakery and café, whilst easing it into the 21st century with all sorts of new and exciting specialities.

Our shop is crammed with a tempting variety of bread, cakes, cookies and savouries and we offer a fresh salad bar too.  A state of the art espresso machine takes pride of place, serving artisan coffee from Norwich’s Little Red Roaster.  We consider all dietary requirements and specialise in vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and decaffeinated products.  We are lucky to have tables on the pavement outside facing south where customers can sit and watch Holt life go by. 

Our secret garden to the rear has an attractive, paved terrace and colourful borders. Offering seating for 35 people, this peaceful sun-trap, away from the noise and bustle of the town, is a perfect place to meet friends or escape to for a relaxing glass of wine or coffee. We have two very large canopies offering both shade and protection from rain when necessary.  Dogs are welcome in the garden and on the pavement at the front.

The Georgian dining room is light and airy with natural wood, mirrors and cascading plants.  It is also centrally heated for those cold winter days and offers free wifi. For our menu, please see the Food section.

News

Christmas Orders

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We are now taking orders for Christmas! All our cakes are hand-made with the finest ingredients and can be purchased iced or plain for you to finish at home. We are making gluten-free fruit cakes this year, and they are also dairy-free.

All products available for collection from 8th December or earlier by prior arrangement.

We are already making mince pies now and right up until last collection on 24th December but it’s a good idea to order them early to guarantee a date for your own. We only make a few for the shop and the rest to order.

We can also make sausage rolls, standard or mini for a pre-lunch bite, and whole quiches.

See also our whole desserts which are ideal for festive family dinners.

Christmas Products

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Christmas Cakes

Iced from £13.50 (Holly & Snowflake Designs)
Un-Iced from £12
Gluten & Dairy-Free available too

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Handmade Mince Pies

95p each or 6 for £5.

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Whole Quiches

£22 each | Mediterranean Vegetables / Roasted Butternut / Stilton & Walnut / Leek & Mushroom

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Spiced Apple Pie

£22 | 8-10 portions.

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Whole Treacle Tart

£25 | 10” / 12 portions.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

£7.50 | 2-3 portions.

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The Owl Chocolate Cake

£22 | 10-12 portions.

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Victoria Sponge

£22 | 10-12 portions.

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Coffee & Walnut Cake

£25 | 10-12 portions.

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Whole Malt Loaf

£6 each loaf

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Cocktail Sausages

£6.50 a dozen

Sausage Rolls

£1.95 each

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Secret Garden

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This winter we are keeping our Secret Garden open! Due to the need for social distancing and fresh air, we have decided to keep our garden open by erecting a marquee over the paving. With clear windows and heating we have created a new space for visitors with dogs and those who wish to eat al fresco this winter.

Telephone booking recommended, whether inside or out.

Winter Menu

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Winter Menu

As Summer finally draws to a close we have  launched our new seasonal menu with a warming selection of new lunch dishes.  Choose from Crispy lemon & basil risotto cake filled with roasted vegetables & taleggio cheese, Venison & porcini mushroom cottage pie with roasted parsnips or Goan pork curry with homemade spinach naan bread. 

We are also taking Christmas orders for mince pies, Christmas cakes, sausage rolls & quiches. Please email or call with any enquiries at 01263 713232. 

Gift Vouchers!

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We sell gift vouchers to any denomination or for a particular treat, like a Cream or Afternoon Tea.  Please contact Claudia by email for more details.

Burgers!

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BURGERS!

There are burgers and then there are Owl burgers..! Seared, juicy local beef, handmade by us with secret spices in our own brioche bun with melted cheese, lettuce, beef tomato, red onion & special Owl relish, served with potato wedges & coleslaw.

Quarter-pounder - £10
Double quarter-pounder - £12
 

Available to take away too:
Quarter-pounder - £5.50
Quarter-pounder, potato wedges & coleslaw - £7.50
Double quarter-pounder - £7.00
Double quarter-pounder, potato wedges & coleslaw - £9.00

“Today I ate the best Beef Burger I’ve ever had (I am 72) at the Owl Tearooms in Holt. The burger, sauce and bap all home produced. Why not go and try one, you won’t be disappointed.”
— Stephen R | TripAdvisor | 17th January 2018 | ★★★★★

Afternoon Tea

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Afternoon Tea

We are renowned for our excellent scones at The Owl and with our on-site bakery we are perfectly placed to offer a wonderful Afternoon Cream Tea as well, with delicate sandwiches from our home baked bread & an array of tempting cakes to accompany the famous scones. With all this, complimented by a pot of our specialty house tea from Wilkinson’s of Norwich, we hope to provide you with the best Cream Tea in Norfolk! You can also add a glass of prosecco to make it extra special. 

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Tel: 01263 713232