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The Old Ram Freehouse
The Ram has been thoughtfully restored with one thing in mind – creating the kind of pub we’d want to spend time in ourselves.
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The Norfolk Countryside
Perfect for countryside weekends, romantic escapes, business travel or family stays, every room has been thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation.
Set in the Norfolk countryside, The Old Ram Freehouse is a beautifully restored 16th century pub with rooms bringing together exceptional food and drink, thoughtful hospitality and relaxed countryside stays. Brought to you by the award-winning team behind The Bull Freehouse & Pear Tree Inn (Suffolk), The Old Ram is the perfect location to settle in, switch off and stay awhile.
Join us for long lunches, weekend getaways and enjoy a glass of something from our extensive drinks offering – from muddy boots to champagne flutes, all are welcome!
* Just a heads up – we’re currently waiting to photograph our rooms while we add the final finishing touches before welcoming guests to stay with us. If you have any questions about any of our rooms, please get in touch with us directly on 01379 676794 *
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”If people want to drink beer, laugh & joke in our bar, they can! If people want to have a bespoke wine paired tasting menu in our dining room, they can do that too!”
SAM DARLING
The Old Ram
Food Worth Travelling For
Led by a talented kitchen team with strong relationships across Norfolk and Suffolk, our menus celebrate exceptional local produce and the changing seasons. Expect regularly changing dishes, generous Sunday roasts, carefully selected wines and a bar stocked with everything from local ales to continental pilsners.
Whether you’re joining us for a quick pint and a snack or a long evening around the table, good food and genuine hospitality are always at the heart of what we do.
Drinking Snacks
Comte Goujere, Pickled Apple
5.50
Beef Tartare Croustade, Burnt Onion, Hazelnut (red sorrel)
6.00
Tartlet, Whipped Cods Roe, Pickled Cucumber, Dill
6.00
Marinated Gordal Olives
5.00
Focaccia, Cultured Butter
5.00
Starters
Pork Shoulder Bonbon, Apple Puree & Pickled Mustard Seeds
11.00
Pressed Pigs Head with Burnt Apple Purée with pickled Mustard Seeds & Crostini
11.00
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goats Curd & Black Garlic Mayonnaise
10.00
Burrata, Red Pepper & White Bean Salsa, Mojo Rojo, Pangrattato
11.00
Potato rosti, Coppa & Gherkin Ketchup
10.50
Chicken Liver Parfait with Date Butter, in house Brioche & Apple
11.50
Cod and 'Nduja arancini, Parmesan emulsion, chive
10.50
Cured salmon, Cantaloupe, Pickled shallot, Dill
11.50
Mains
Lemon & Herb Marinated Chicken Burger, House Brioche Bun, Jalapeño Ranch, Baby Gem, Fries
20.50
'Ham, Egg & Chips' Intwood Farm Gammon Ribeye, Fried Egg, Potato Rosti, Pease Pudding, House Brown Sauce
25.00
Moules, 'Nduja, Wholemeal Bread
Can be ordered as a starter for 11.50
22.00
Intwood Farm Cote de Beouf for two to share, Rosemary & Garlic Potato Pave, Homemade HP, Crispy Shiitake, Charred Hispi and Steak Sauce
For two to share
110.00
Soy & Koji Marinated Celeriac Steak, Crispy Shiitake and Garlic Tofu
21.00
Butter Roasted Cod, Potato Fondant, Green Peppercorn Sauce, Lardo
29.00
Cavatelli, Smoked Tomato Ragu, Pecorino
22.00
Lamb Neck & Merguez, Mixed Bean Cassoulet Blanc, Confit Lemon
24.00
Brined Intwood Farm Pork Chop, Charred Hispi, Jersey Royals & Pickled Apricot
26.00
Rascality Ale Battered Fish & Triple Cooked Chips, topped with Curried Onion Purée & Scraps, Crushed Peas & Tartar Sauce
19.00
10oz steak (Flat Iron or Sirloin) with Rosemary & Garlic Potato Pave, Homemade HP & Steak Sauce
Available from 26.00
The Old Ram Burger, House Pretzel Bun, Lettuce, Smoked Bacon, Monterey, Burger Sauce, Tomato & Chilli relish & Fries
20.50
Desserts
Affogato
9.00
Chef's Cheese
14.50
Strawberry Mousse, Macerated Strawberry, Mint Gel, Fuilletine
12.00
Basque Cheesecake, Apricot
11.00
Coconut Mascarpone and White Chocolate Cremeux, Chocolate Ice Cream, Hazelnut Nougatine
12.00
Sticky Toffee, Rosemary Ice Cream
11.50
Crème Brûlée Tart, Vanilla ice cream
10.50
Sunday Roasts
Kids Pork with All The Trimmings
12.50
Kids Roast Beef with All The Trimmings
12.50
Nut Roast Wellington, Savoy Cabbage, Glazed Carrots, Roasties, Parsnip Purée, Yorkie & Vegetarian Gravy
23.00
Roast Rib-Eye of Norfolk Beef (for four to share), Savoy Cabbage & Pancetta, Glazed Carrots, Beef-Fat Roasties, Parsnip Purée, Cauliflower Cheese & Beef Shin Stuffed Yorkies & Stock Gravy
105.00
Whole Brined & Roasted Chicken (for two to share), Savoy Cabbage & Pancetta, Glazed Carrots, Beef-Fat Roasties, Parsnip Purée, Cauliflower Cheese, Yorkies & Stock Gravy
54.00
Roast Porchetta, Savoy Cabbage & Pancetta, Glazed Carrots, Beef-Fat Roasties, Parsnip Purée, Cauliflower Cheese & Pulled Pork Stuffed Yorkie & Stock Gravy
24.00
Roast Rump Cap of Norfolk Beef, Savoy Cabbage & Pancetta, Glazed Carrots, Beef-Fat Roasties, Parsnip Purée, Cauliflower Cheese & Beef Shin Stuffed Yorkie & Stock Gravy
25.00
Butter-roasted Cod, Potato Cake, Tenderstem Broccoli, Bacon Jam & Green Peppercorn Sauce
29.00
Fizz
Charmat Rosé, Flint Vineyard, England
Vivid pink, bursting with strawberry and cherry flavours.
£9.50 / £45
Chill Bill Spritzy Red, Australia
Lightly chilled sparkling red that is soft, juicy & packed with red fruits.
£8.50 / £35
Prosecco Rosato, Italy
Elegant & fresh with bright floral aromas & a soft rounded palate.
£8.50 / £35
Prosecco, Italy
A delicious fizz with zesty lemon, pear & apple fruit flavours. A hint of sweetness adds to this fine example.
£8.50 / £35
Laurent Perrier Rosé, France
Soft red fruits with a fine creamy mousse & a bright citrus flavour on the finish.
£140
Bollinger, Special Cuvée, France
Celebrated Champagne displaying a wealth of toasty richness & tiny pin-prick bubbles.
£150
Limney Estate Brut, Davenport, 2018, England
Surprisingly youthful fruit character combined with plenty of yeast character from a predominantly chardonnay blend – stunning!
£80
Champagne, Pierre Mignon, Premier Cru, France
Crisp & well balanced with citrus hints, fresh & clean with a creamy mousse. A great house Champagne.
£14.50 / £75
Rosé
Orange-utan, Cortese Nostru, Sicily
Bone dry introduction to orange wine– aromas of orange peel, dried apricot and subtle spice.
£42.50
Bandol Rose, Domaine La Bastide Blanche, Provence, France
Classy, top end Provence rose for the real afficionado. Complex notes of citrus fruits & spring roses.
£65
2800, Cote de Provence, France
Deliciously light in colour with a kiss of red fruit & orange blossom notes.
£11.50 / £15 / £39.50
Le Pic, Terres Fideles, LAnguedoc, France
Light and crisp with strawberry and citrus notes.
£32.50
Zinfandel, Rose Springs, USA
A step up from the “oh so bland” Zin’s that are on the market. Plenty of strawberry fruit flavours in this classic blush style wine, delicious sweetness.
£7 / £10 / £28
Giffords Hall, Rose, Hartest, Suffolk, England
Wonderfully dry & in a Côtes de Provence style this rose shows a palate of wild strawberry & pink grapefruit. A clean & refreshing wine.
£36
White
Chardonnay, Baroness Nadine, Rupert & Rothschild, South Africa
Complex & buttery roundedness with inviting citrus & tropical aromas. Notes of lemon & mango linger on the finish.
£68.50
Eden Valley, Viognier, Yalumba, Australia
Pure aromas of fresh apricots, the palate is long rich & luscious with an alluring finish. Yalumba has pioneered the growing of viognier in Australia for 30 years.
£55
Chenin Blanc, Raats Family Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa
This shows the true understated elegance of Chenin – restrained, yet complex with a nose of quince, pineapple, green melon and lime.
£45
Convergence Sauvignon, Marlborough, New Zealand
Pumped up NZ Sauvignon blending the best grapes from two different vineyards. Bright and green with plump gooseberry, cut grass and a touch of passionfruit.
£48
Semillon, Karri Vineyard, Western Australia
Oak aging makes this wine more complex, with an extraordinary flavour & big volume, yet a softness. Try with shellfish.
£45
Chardonnay, Lanzerac Estate, South Africa
Classic South African chardonnay that has seen some oak to bring richness and depth with lemon, ginger and vanilla flavours shining through.
£42.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Roundstone, Marlborough, New Zealand
The archetypal Marlborough; tropical lime, passion fruit, grapefruit style flavours, with a delicious finish.
£10 / £13.50 / £34.50
Naciente, Chardonnay, Valle del Maule, Chile
A rich ripe wine with notes of citrus & tropical fruits.
£9 / £12 / £36
Cool Mountain Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa
A refreshingly dry, zesty white with green flavours of passionfruit, gooseberry & bright citrus notes.
£7.50 / £11 / £28.50
Meursault, Domaine Philippe Bouzereau, Burgundy, France
A serious, classically styled Meursault. Layered & concentrated with racy acidity
& a chalky structure.
£95
Puligny-Montrachet, ‘Le Trezin’, Domaine Larue, Burgundy, France
Wonderfully elegant and complex, with aromas of ripe lemons & limes, touches of honey & blossom. Hints of vanilla, hazelnuts, fresh pear & a citrus finish.
£98
Condrieu, l’Arbuel, Domaine Gerard, France
Rich, expressive 100% Viognier from Northern France, with lush stone fruit flavours and mineral depth on the palate.
£82.50
Bourgogne Cote-d’Or, Domaine Sylvian Bzikot, Burgundy, France
Lovely deep citrus notes, followed by almonds & green fruit with an amazing freshness.
£69.50
Pouilly-Fumé Les Loges, Domaine Pierre Marchand, Loire, France
A complex concentrated example of Pouilly-Fumé with well balanced, crisp gooseberry & blackcurrant leaf & a touch of crisp apple on the finish.
£52.50
Giffords Hall, Bacchus, Hartest, Suffolk, England
From a family-owned vineyard only a short drive away, this Bacchus is full of refreshing gooseberry & elderflower notes.
£38
Chablis, Domaine Fournillon, Burgundy, France
An intense & mineral driven Chablis with green acidity, flavours of apple & a beautifully rounded finish.
£62.50
Roero Arneis, Ricossa, Piemonte, Italy
This organic wine is made from the Arneis grape. The palate is of green apple, flowers & sage with almond on the finish.
£42.50
Gewwürztraminer, Hugel, Alsace, France
From the famous house of Hugel, this is packed with papaya & lychee as well as other exotic fruits. Lush & generous with a bright finish.
£52
Casalforte Soave, Colli Scaligeri, Veneto, Italy
Straw yellow in colour, this wine has hints of elderflower, crisp & quite delicate on the palate.
£37.50
Gruner Veltliner, Funkstille, Austria (organic)
Ridiculously moreish, crisp, bright & fragrant with notes of citrus & stone fruits with a zesty finish.
£13 / £16 / £39.50
Godello, Merayo, DO Bierzo, Spain
A rare grape from the Iberian Peninsula with mouth-watering flavours of grapefruit & lemon zest, smoky minerality & subtle salinity.
£13 / £16 / £44
Gavi, Ke Bonta, Piedmonte, Italy
Classic & traditional Gavi, with aromas of citrus, apple & a touch of spice.
£11 / £14 / £38
Alvarinho, Quinta do Calcada, Portugal
Citrus yellow with an intense aroma of tropical fruits, slight vegetal notes & a long finish.
£42.50
Patusco Vinho Verde, Portal da Calcada, Portugal
Fruity aroma with intense citrus notes, bright freshness & a zippy finish – perfect for summer.
£30
Picpoul de Pinet, Chateau de Castelnau, France
Crisp & refreshing, with high acidity, pairs perfectly with white fish & seafood. Hints of white flowers & plentiful ripe green fruit.
£9 / £12 / £34.50
Vermentino, Domaine les Yeuses, France
Deliciously zesty & dry, wonderfully exotic & light.
£7.50 / £11 / £32.50
Pinot Grigio, Pendenza, Pavia, Italy
Light & fresh with lovely floral notes, hints of honey & zingy citrus flavours.
£8 / £11 / £28.50
Vina Arroba Chardonnay
Crisp and refreshing with flavours of stone and tropical fruits alongside green apple.
£24
Chateau D’Yquem 2019, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Crystallized pineapple and soft-dried mango with subtle undertones of peach and ripe apricot and the signature saffron hallmark. A truly beautiful expression of this iconic wine.
Red
Saperavi, Shilda Winery, Kire, Georgia
A wine renowned for its excellent concentration, intense & complex aromatic profile bursting with red & black skinned fruits & delicately integrated spice.
£62.50
Red Jasper, Raats Wines, Stellenbosch, South africa
Rich and indulgent blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec this has layers of black cherry, bramble fruits and chocolate with tobacco undertones. Sunday Roast belter.
£56
Cabernet Franc, Huentala, Uco Valley, Argentina
Vibrant & expressive with complex layers of red berries, spice & coffee. A long finish & bright acidity.
£42.50
Pinot Noir, Snapper Rock, Marlborough, New Zealand
Supple tannins & savoury complexity. Enjoy dark cherry & summer fruit compote with some smoky oak & a long, juicy finish.
£44
Malbec, Rothschild, Aguaribay, Mendoza, Argentina
Soft & supple, with notes of red fruits & slight vanilla. A very good example of a malbec.
£42.50
Merlot, Nostros, Gran Reserva, Chile
Delicate & fruity, with notes of dried fruits. A deliciously velvety & juicy wine.
£39.50
The Opportunist Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, Australia
An aromatic bouquet of ripe fruits, cherries & blackcurrant with notes of ground coffee & chocolate. Thick & smooth with great balanced fruit.
£35
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rothschild, Los Vascos, Argentina (organic)
A pleasantly fruity nose with aromas of black cherries, raspberries & plums all with a hint of spice. This is a silky, flavourful wine with subtle tannins.
£12 / £14.50 / £42
Chill no Chill, Pinot Noir/Shiraz, Australia
Super fragrant nose of red & dark fruits with flavours of cherries & violets. Enjoy chilled for extra freshness & bright cherry characters.
£34
Pinotage, Douglas Green, Western Cape, South Africa
A characterful wine with bright, juicy cherry & plum flavours.
£8.50 / £11.50 / £32.50
Shiraz, Beyond The River, Southeast Australia
A fruity, smooth & easy drinking wine with flavours of plum, chocolate & liquorice.
£8 / £11 / £28
Malbec, Finca Vista, Mendoza, Argentina
A rich fruity malbec full of blackberry & blueberry aromas with hints of chocolate & spice.
£8 / £11 / £26.50
Bandol Rouge, Domaine la Bastide Blanche, Provence, France
Pronounced nose of black fruits, subtle hints of liquorice and an elegant spicy yet floral finish.
£78
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau Fargueirol, Rhone Valley, France
Aromas of black fruits, cinnamon spices & a touch of leather. Full bodied with ripe tannins & a great length.
£74
Rioja, Urbina, Reserva Especial, Spain 2006
An outstanding Rioja, this has spent 3 years in oak & drinks simply sublime, silky smooth tannins, structured fruit & a very pleasing finish. Superb value for the vintage.
£82
Barbera Appassimento, Ricossa, Piemonte, Italy
Deep ruby in colour. Very ripe red berries with a touch of warm spice on the palate, certainly a full-bodied wine.
£45
Valpolicella Ripasso, Cantina de Negrar, Italy
Flavours of plump red fruit & sweet spices, with an excellent structure & vibrant acidity.
£48.50
Franc Baudron, St Emilion, Montagne, France
A delicious & well-balanced drop with dark red fruit aromas, flavours & a smoky, toasted underlay.
£49.50
Vacqueyras, Domaine La Garrigue, Rhone, France
Full bodied & crisp with red plum & cherry flavours. Aromas of raspberries & rose petals build with a great finish. This is bang for your buck right here!
£74.50
Chianti Classico, Castello di Meleto, Tuscany, Italy
From the founders of Chianti this is a charming example full of ripe red fruits, sour cherry and supple tannins for a long, pleasing finish.
£55
Entre les Vents Cotes- Du-Rhone, Southern Rhone, France
Bright red fruit aromas with a round juicy palate & a lingering finish.
£34.50
Soleil Couchant Saint Amour, Beaujolais, France
Lovely aromas of red berry fruit, a touch of liquorice & white pepper with a beautiful complexity & silky finish.
£48.50
Rioja Crianza, Finca Besaya, Spain
Aromas of blueberries & liquorice with a touch of sweet spices. Soft tannins & spicy notes of red summer fruits, leading to a soft, lingering finish.
£34
Chateau Le Maine Martin, Bordeaux, France 2020
Soft & rounded in style with rich berry fruit flavours & good length. Has some bottle age too!
£11 / £14 / £42.50
Toscana Monte Antico, Antonio Camillo, Italy
A super Tuscan with a bouquet of leather, black cherry & liquorice. Silky notes of vanilla & violet with a long finish.
£12 / £14.50 / £39.50
Bobal, Madame Bobalu, Valencia, Spain
Deep cherry red with an intense nose. Hints of cherries with light balsamic notes & aromatic herbs such as thyme & rosemary. Velvety smooth & simply delicious.
£9 / £12.50 / £37.50
Primitivo, Bella Modella, Puglia, Italy
Intense aromas of blackcurrant & plum jam, with light spicy notes. Full & round flavours with a hint of fruit compote.
£9 / £12 / £34
Pinot Noir, Solevari, DOP Recas, Romania
Bold aromas of blackcurrant with flavours of ripe black cherry & strawberries – smooth, fruity & spicy on the finish.
£9 / £12 / £36
Nero d’Avola, Babalu, Sicily, Italy
Medium bodied & generously fruity with juicy plums, cherries & some Mediterranean dried herbs.
£8 / £11 / £30
Carignan, Vielles Vignes, Montaignan, Herault, France
Beautifully smooth with flavours of black fruits & plenty of length.
£8 / £10.50 / £32.50
Giffords Hall, Pinot Noir, Rondo, Hartest, Suffolk, England
A refined & approachable choice. Bursting with notes of cherry, plum & sweet spice with an underpinning of gentle earthiness. Soft tannins & a lingering finish are displayed.
£36
Vina Arroba Tempranillo, Spain
An easy drinking red full of plum red fruits and ripe red berry flavours.
£24
Sandwiches
Burrata, Heirloom Tomato & Salami in Focaccia
13.50
Swannington Farm Salt Bread, Gherkin, Mustard Mayo on Homemade Bread
14.50
Battered Hake & Tartar Sauce on Homemade Bread
14.50
Served Lunchtimes 12-3pm
Children's Mains
Pasta (made in house) with Cheese Sauce
9.50
Pasta (made in house) with Tomato Sauce
9.50
Kids Butchers Sausage & Fries with Beans
10.00
Battered Fish & Triple Cooked Chips with Crushed Peas
10.50
Beef Burger with Fries (Cheese and Lettuce Optional)
10.50
Children's Desserts
A Selection of Ram Made Ice Cream (Price Per Scoop)
3.50
Cookie & Ice Cream
6.50
Kids Brownie Sundae
6.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
6.50
Children's Roasts
Kids Pork with All The Trimmings
12.50
Kids Roast Beef with All The Trimmings
12.50
Available on Sundays
Starters
Cod & 'Nduja Arancini, Smoked Tomato Ragu, Parmesan, Chive
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Whipped Goat's Cheese & Black Garlic Mayonnaise
Pressed Pigs Head with Burnt Apple Purée, Pickled Mustard Seeds & Crostini
Mains
Burrata, Heirloom Tomato & Salami on Homemade Focaccia with Salad & Fries
Swannington Farm Salt Beef, Gherkin & Mustard Mayo Sandwich on Homemade White Bread with Salad & Fries
Battered Cod & Tartar Sauce Sandwich on Homemade Wholemeal Bread with Salad & Fries
Celeriac Steak, Garlic Tofu, Celeriac Hash Brown, Crispy Enoki
Swannington Pork Chop, Crushed Norfolk Peers, Hispi & Apricot
Clams with 'Nduja & Homemade Bread, Koffmann Fries
Desserts
Taleggio Cheese, Apple & Fig Chutney, Homemade Crackers
Milk Chocolate Brownie, Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
The Ram's Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce & Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
The Old Ram’s Set Lunch Menu | 2 Courses for £25 or 3 Courses for £32 | Served Wed-Fri each week.
Where To Find Us
The Old Ram Freehouse, Ipswich Road, Tivetshall St. Mary, Norfolk, United Kingdom, NR15 2DE
Opening Times:
Monday Closed, Tuesday Open from 3pm (Kitchen Open 5:30-8:30pm, Wednesday-Saturday 12-11pm (Kitchen Open 12-3pm & 5:30-8:30pm), Sunday 12-9pm (Kitchen Open 12-6.30pm)
Dog Friendly Dining & Stays
We welcome well-behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes to join us in The Old Ram. Please get in touch if you have any questions about your furry friends.