Industry experts have selected a Norfolk business as one of the top 50 gastropubs in the country.

Eastern Daily Press: A rib of beef and venison sausages cooking on the Elk Room fire at The Gunton Arms, Cromer Road,Thorpe Market, Norwich. Photo: Danny ElwesA rib of beef and venison sausages cooking on the Elk Room fire at The Gunton Arms, Cromer Road,Thorpe Market, Norwich. Photo: Danny Elwes (Image: Danny Elwes)

The Gunton Arms in Thorpe Market, near Cromer, has been featured on Estrella Damm's list of top gastropubs, placing at number 42.

It was the only Norfolk pub to be included for 2018.

This is not the first time the establishment has made the cut, having previously placed at number 7 in 2014 and number 8 in 2015.

Simone Tattersall, Director of The Guton Arms, said: 'It's amazing to be back in the top 50 gastropubs in the UK. It's an honour to be in the company of many prestigious pubs and we couldn't do it without out fantastic staff and valued support from customers.'

Sitting in the midst of a 1,000 acre 18th century deer park, the Gunton Arms offers guests a unique dining experience, with a lot of cooking taking place in the eatery's Elk Room over a large open fire.

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Art dealer Ivor Braka bought the building in 2009, converting a country house into a traditional pub.

The business puts a focus on local and season produce, specialising in venison and seafood.

For more information visit top50gastropubs.com

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