A plate of traditional English breakfast with fried eggs, baked beans, toast triangles, sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, sausages, bacon, and an egg

Welcome to The Mariner’s Galley Cafe

The Mariner’s Galley Cafe & Bistro is situated on the Norfolk / Suffolk border in the small village of Rushall just off the A140. A traditional countryside cafe and bistro that offers a large menu including our all day breakfasts, snacks, homemade daily specials and cakes. All of our dishes are prepared fresh to order and made with the best quality local produce where possible. We offer a warm, friendly and fun place for guests to relax, eat and enjoy.

This is a lovely family run business.The staff are fantastic.The food is out of this world. I would recommend everyone to go see for themselves you won't be disappointed. Sam Batch

The Mariner’s Galley Cafe Menu

We are open Tuesday to Saturday 8am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 3pm

More than just a cafe at The Mariner’s Galley

  • Scenic view of a lake surrounded by rolling hills, with a mountain range in the background under cloudy skies.

    Mid Week Roast

    Nothing better than a mid week roast, every Wednesday at The Mariners Galley Cafe

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  • Mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks in the background and a small house on a grassy hillside in the foreground.

    Bistro Nights

    Taste the flavours from around the world with our sell out Bistro Nights at The Mariners Galley Cafe

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  • A modern building with a large glass window, situated in a mountainous landscape, with minimal vegetation and a cloudy sky.

    Burger Nights

    Friday Nights is all about Street Burgers at The Mariners Galley Cafe

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  • Modern house with wood exterior and stone steps leading to a porch, surrounded by grass and mountains in the background.

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    Make It

A few words from the Chef as to why we are called The Mariner’s Galley Cafe.

For those of you who do not know me, My name is Glenn Hoddy. My passion for food started back in High School and the Home Economics class. I wanted to pursue my culinary experience in a different way which lead me to join the Royal Navy and then the Merchant Navy as a Chef for over 19 years. During my service I have been lucky enough to work alongside serving personal from around the globe. This included cooking BBQs on the beaches of Diego Garcia alongside USA troops to learning cooking cultures in Penang by being invited into family homes. My Love for cooking in the Galley’s of the ships I have served on and my understanding of flavours has always stayed with me. So The Mariners Galley Cafe was born.

Man with glasses in a blue shirt sitting on a dock near a red boat with ropes, sails, and other boats in the background