Two experienced publicans have taken over a west Norfolk pub.

Eastern Daily Press: The new owners offer special menus thoughout the year. Photo: supplied by Houston PRThe new owners offer special menus thoughout the year. Photo: supplied by Houston PR (Image: Photo: supplied by Houston PR)

Adam Noble and Aaron Dobson plan to make the Jolly Brewers at Shouldham Thorpe, near Downham Market, the first of a chain of 10 destination food pubs.

Mr Noble said: 'From the minute we walked into the Jolly Brewers, we knew this was the right pub for the next step in our career.

'We're excited to get started and begin building relationships with the locals and developing our food offering. For us, classic and beautifully-cooked dishes will be the key to our success.'

The pub, on the main Lynn Road, is rated 4 out of 5 in 72 reviews on the Tripadvisor website, with 51pc rating its food 'excellent'.

Eastern Daily Press: Wine selection at the Jolly Brewers in Shouldham Thrope. Photo: supplied by Houston PRWine selection at the Jolly Brewers in Shouldham Thrope. Photo: supplied by Houston PR (Image: Photo: supplied by Houston PR)