About us
You will find us next to the crossroads of the A134 and the A1122 about a mile east of the market town of Downham Market.
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The current partners have between them 20 years’ experience in the licenced and catering trade. We have experience in house and off-site buffet receptions, private function hosting, hog roast parties, BBQ functions and celebration cake making.
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With a strong tradition of freshly cooked food, our friendly and professional team take pride in delivering a warm and welcoming experience, so are always happy to hear your views, especially if they are constructive for ways, we can improve our service.
Foldgate Inn – Stradsett
Stradsett revels in its special place in the heart of Norfolk. The very name means ‘settlement by the road’ and the estate has an undeniably ancient pedigree and welcoming geography, nestled at the meeting of several Roman highways – which were so well-travelled that Hadrian-headed coins still unearth themselves nearly two millennia later.
First recorded licensee was Elizabeth Springfield in the in the 1794 Clackclose Licence Registers
Dating from the 18th century, the Foldgate Inn was part of the Stradsett Estate, the family seat of the Bagge family. In view of this, it is unsurprising that the pubs first lease was granted to Bagges Brewery of King’s Lynn. After Bagges Brewery was taken over by Steward & Patteson the lease was kept-up by the brewery’s new owner.
Later, Truman’s London Brewery and then Watney’s also took leases and supplied victuals to the pub.
Reg Thrumper
