
WELCOME TO THE OLD RAM COACHING INN
STAY - EAT - RELAXThe Old Ram Coaching Inn in Norfolk is a charming, listed Inn dating back to the 17th Century. Situated in the beautiful village of Tivetshall St. Mary, The Old Ram offers the perfect base from which to explore the South Norfolk countryside.
About us
The Old Ram Coaching Inn in Norfolk is a charming, listed Inn dating back to the 17th Century. Situated in the beautiful village of Tivetshall St. Mary, The Old Ram offers the perfect base from which to explore the South Norfolk countryside.
You can read about our history by local historian Nigel Peacock here.
Booking is highly recommended.


DOING BUSINESS AT THE OLD RAM
With gigabit full fibre broadband thoughout the building, working away from home is a pleasure.
a home from home when away on business
Our business customers can expect 1GB hyperfast wi-fi throughout the building, this ensures working away from home in a rural environment is reliable. Each bedroom has a 32″ smart TV, hospitality tray and an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
We can arrange a meeting room with projector and screens, printing facilities and keep you fuelled with a working breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Early start? Not a problem we can arrange a breakfast tray in your room and we can support your early check out.
With a large carpark, suitable for large vehicles too, located on the A140.
Group bookings, and corporate enquiries are always very welcome. The Ram has all your business needs covered.
ROOMS AT THE OLD RAM
Choose historic rooms with beams & staircases or spacious modern rooms all ensuite.
Relax & Unwind
Our heritage double rooms, one with a classic four-poster bed, have the historic features of the hotel and are located at the front of the hotel. All fitted with secondary double glazing.
Our garden double rooms are placed away from the front and are more modern in design and face over the garden with views of open fields.
Our standard double rooms are slightly smaller than our garden doubles and feature eaves.
Families are welcome at the Ram with our multi-level family room ideal for longer stays and larger groups. The room features a main bedroom area and bunk-beds in their own secret little space. A cot can be provided by pre-arrangement, we have a children’s menu in our restaurant and we have a small library of DVDs, board games and books for guest use – you’ll even find a comfy chair to sit and read in, in our ‘book nook’
Please note we cannot fit stairgates so maybe unsuitable for very young toddlers
Contact us for the best late availability deals and offers: 01379 676794
FOOD AT THE OLD RAM
Sustainability is important to us at the Old Ram. We use fresh, local produce wherever possible.
Our Food
Our Head Chef ensures we use only the best quality ingredients, using local suppliers and keeping food miles to a minimum wherever possible. We have teamed up with Intwood Farm, near Cringleford, who only use native, rare breeds, raising their own cattle, sheep & pigs.
Our Light Lunch Menu is be served from 12 till 4.30pm on Monday to Saturday. Our Evening Menu is served at lunch times too and also 5.30-8pm during the week and 5-8.30pm on Friday & Saturday. Our specials menu is frequently changed – an example is here
Our Sunday Menu is available 12 – 3.45pm. Click here for our sample Sunday Menu.
Breakfasts is available every morning for both residents and non-residents:
Monday to Friday 7.30am – 11:00am and Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 8:00am – 11am.
We have high chairs and a children’s menu available for our younger diners.
Diners can eat in our relaxed restaurant amongst the historic features of the inn. On warmer days, there’s plenty of seating outside on the terrace and dogs (on leads) are welcome in our Coach House, please let us know they’re coming!
To accompany your food, we have a well-stocked bar that includes a regularly changing supply of local real ales as well as a carefully put-together wine list and a selection of Norfolk based gins.
Book A Table: 01379 676 794
(Booking always highly recommended)

Christmas at the Ram
Our Christmas Menu is now available to book. We can offer a party menu for up to 30 guests or a buffet for up to 50.
Advanced booking is required and a deposit of £5 per person is payable to secure your booking. This is only refundable up to 24 hours beforehand.
Please look out for our special party nights.
Saturday 2nd December 7pm – Les Trutch and the American Song book classics
Saturday 16th December 7pm – Andy York provides a great night of entertainment with a wide variety of songs from the 60’s to the 90’s
Thursday 22nd December 8pm – Da Bluz Brothers led by the fantasic Ben Lake and son. Certainly a night to party!
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The Old Ram Coaching Inn,
Ipswich Road, Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk, NR15 2DE
t: 01379 676 794
e: theoldramnorfolk@gmail.com