A review of Flint Barn Cafe on the outskirts of Norwich, exploring the food and drinks on offer as well as its location on the Norfolk Broads. 

 

From beautiful scenery to family and dog friendly indoor space, Flint Barn Cafe is a popular destination on the Norfolk Broad of Whitlingham, located to the southeast of Norwich. The scenery really pulls this place together, with the large window at the back of the barn which people can sit next to, taking advantage of the view over the water. There are ample tables and chairs plus highchairs that can be brought up to any table, allowing everyone to sit together. 

 

The outside space is just as nice as the inside, with a lovely big grass area where people can sit and enjoy a picnic and children can run around. Parents are able to keep a watchful eye from the picnic benches with uninterrupted views across the green. Although there isn’t any play equipment for children to use, there is plenty of room for bikes and scooters or just to run around. 

 

The cafe is family friendly, suitable for everyone including children and dogs. There are bowls of water outside that the dogs can drink from as well as them being allowed inside the cafe. There are cartons of milk, apple and orange juice that are suitable for children. For those enjoying a hot beverage there are plenty to choose from. Unfortunately there aren’t many soft drinks on sale. Almost all of the drinks are fizzy, although there is a water station available. Another option for drinks that adults can have is alcohol, this is served behind the counter.

 

The food that is on offer varies from sweet to savoury. There are many options available with signs that tell you what the food is. However only some indicate if the food is suitable for vegans, vegetarians or if they are gluten free. There is also a fruit bowl at the counter, so fruit is on offer to buy but there isn’t as big a variety as there is for the cakes or the savoury food. 

 

Next time you are looking for somewhere to walk or have a nice view when having something to eat or drink, consider Flint Barn Cafe as somewhere to enjoy with family, friends or even by yourself.