Mabel in Downham Market and The Old Store in Snettisham named among 50 best bakeries in UK

Two West Norfolk bakeries have been named among the best 50 in the UK.

In celebration of Britain’s bakery boom, The Good Food Guide has revealed the best 50 across the country.

Mabel, located on Downham’s Market Place, has made the cut - as has The Old Store on Pedlars Mews, Snettisham.

The list, announced last week, is the product of expert on-the-ground knowledge from The Good Food Guide’s network of anonymous inspectors.

Mabel only opened at the start of last year, with partners Dan Frazer and Lucy Peacock giving customers the chance to enjoy speciality sourdough loaves, croissants and French viennoiseries.

It was forced to temporarily close in November after an electrical fire, but was able to reopen quickly thanks to some vital community support.

Meanwhile, The Old Store micro-bakery opened in Snettisham back in 2022.

Managers Ania Wadolwska and Stefanos Boukas run the business with family members Lewis and Aga King.

Chloë Hamilton, editor of The Good Food Guide, said: “Some of the best talent on the food scene right now is in Britain’s bakeries.

“The bakers are the people most connected to their local food systems and celebrating the best of the British seasons, and the quality of craftsmanship outshines the pastry sections of some of the country’s top restaurants.

“The best part is, you can get a taste of it for (mostly) less than a fiver. You’ll just have to join the queue.”

Other bakeries which feature on the list include businesses in Edinburgh, London, Cornwall, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester.