Norfolk is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage and proximity to the North Sea and there really is nowhere better to sample the very best of Norfolk produce – think Brancaster mussels, Cromer crab, rare breed pork, Samphire, Mrs Temples cheese – than our 10 of the best North Norfolk pubs you have to visit! From steaming fresh mussels served with buttery crusty bread, morish Cromer crab sarnies, delicious cheese platters filled with the likes of Binham blue, Copys Cloud, Wells Alpine and Gurney’s Gold to pub classics – fish & chips with mushy peas and homemade pies oozing with delicious slow cooked brisket topped with flaky pastry, you’ll want to eat out every day during your stay with Barefoot Retreats…
Read about 10 of the best North Norfolk pubs that you have to visit during your stay at a beautiful Barefoot Retreat self catering cottage…
THE WHITE HORSE
An award winning and popular pub known for its delicious fresh seafood and stunning views of the Marsh. Hunker down by the roaring fire in the bar area, or head down to the Marshside bar, soaking up the sunset and salty air and not forgetting the great selection of food and drinks on offer, available all day, every day – try their High Tidal Mojito with smoked seaweed rum or Marshside Mary – perfect with ½ dozen Brancaster oysters! The 2 Rosette restaurant with panoramic views, offers a variety of locally sourced seafood, we recommend the Holkham Estate Venison Carpaccio and Marsh grazed sirloin with gremolata fries and Nduja butter or their famous Seafood platter which includes dressed Cromer crab and British Rock oysters with shallot vinegar and ‘Staithe Smokehouse’ salmon.
The White Horse, Main Road, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8BY whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk
THE GIN TRAP INN
A beautifully restored coaching inn drenched in history that’s been serving farmers, traders, fishermen and smugglers since 1668. Take a pew at the wooden bar or by the inglenook fireplace for a drink or two – there’s everything from award-winning bitters, lagers and ciders to wine, spirits and, of course, gin. The pub prides itself on having over 100 varieties to choose from. Soak it up with the local, fresh, and seasonal menu where the likes of Orkney Scallop, pork belly, East coast cod, grilled sea bream and sirloin steak can be devoured. Currently closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The Gin Trap Inn, High Street, Ringstead, PE36 5JU; thegintrapinn.co.uk
THE WIVETON BELL
Not far from Blakeney is the Wiveton Bell, a picture-perfect coastal pub dotted with English lavender, pretty views across the village green and a sun trap garden for summer dining. Famous for its delicious seasonal and locally sourced menu you can expect modern British dishes – corn husk smoked beef brisket with fried polenta and truffle honey alongside classics of Black Angus Burger, bacon jam, Applewood cheddar, slaw & pickles. Open daily and dogs are welcome – they even have their own menu.
The Wiveton Bell, Blakeney Road, Wiveton, NR25 7LT wivetonbell.co.uk
THE MORSTON ANCHOR
Every trip to the seaside should include fish and chips and if you don’t fancy having yours alfresco on the beach The Morston Anchor is a must. A cosy seaside pub steeped in history and only a stone’s throw from the quay and salt marshes beyond, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the simplicity of really good, fresh fish and chips washed down with a real ale or signature cocktail. Go for beer battered line caught cod and haddock with all the trimmings or try their smaller plates and nibbles to share – battered halloumi, shell on prawns, salt & pepper squid, and white bait. Not an extensive menu, but the focus is on fresh and local. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
The Street, Morston, NR25 7AA; themorstonanchor.co.uk
THE CARPENTERS ARMS
This pub has it all, from a warm welcome where all the family can snuggle by the roaring log burner, to the traditional beer garden for sun seekers, a menu packed with pub classics with a drinks menu to match. You’ll find comforting Farrow and Ball tones throughout, bare wood, and contemporary touches. On the seasonal and classic menu, you can enjoy dishes such as 21 Day matured Swannington steak, a Seafood assiette packed with fresh local fish, gnocci and curry and their ever-popular Sunday roasts. Bring the whole gang, including your pooch, currently open all day every day.
57 High Street, Wighton, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1PF; carpentersarmsnorfolk.co.uk
THREE HORSESHOES
The Three Horseshoes is family run, family friendly, dog friendly and jam packed with character. It’s a pub that dates back a few centuries (to 1725 in fact) – you can still see the traditional serving hatch (one of few surviving in Norfolk) and the pamment floor. Take a pew at one of the scrubbed wooden tables – either in the snug bar or in the cosy dining room – and order a local ale. Guests come from far and wide for the pub’s speciality: home-cooked pies, classics, and puddings. We love the Beef and Binham Blue Cheese Pie filled with slow-cooked beef and Mrs Temple’s famous cheese – while the wild mushroom, walnut and stout pie comes a close second.
69 The Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1NL; warhamhorsehoes.co.uk
THE ORANGE TREE
The Orange Tree is a contemporary dining pub located in the heart of Thornham, a beautiful coastal village with a secluded beach. Wander back from the beach to a warm welcome and friendly laid-back atmosphere and sample the delicious locally sourced menu – try the award-winning wild seabass and Norfolk razor clam or ‘fairground’ dessert – a firm favourite with the locals! It’s a perfect venue for an afternoon out with friends and family, grab a table inside by the log burner or let the kids run wild in the enclosed garden and play area. Open daily and dog friendly.
The Orange Tree, High Street, Thornham, PE36 6LY; theorangetreethornham.co.uk
THE JOLLY SAILORS
A firm family favourite, The Jolly Sailors is everything a pub should be, real ales from their mircrobrewery, delicious pub grub with all the classics you’d expect and some, not forgetting the stone baked pizzas, roaring fire, large beer garden with a nautical themed children’s play area, live music and they boast the biggest collection of rum on the coast! Try Head Chef Nick’s Smokehouse pulled pork or Smokehouse prawns, Brancaster Mussels, and home-made fiery curries. Dogs friendly and open daily.
The Jolly Sailors, Brancaster Staithe, PE31 8BJ jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk
THE SALTHOUSE DUN COW
Perfectly positioned to enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful saltmarshes The Salthouse Dun Cow has a large garden for alfresco summer dining, cosy interiors with exposed brickwork, original beams, and a roaring log burner to hunker down by in winter with a pint and some delicious food. Championing the very best of local produce you can expect to find classic and modern British dishes – fish stew packed with tomato, fennel, saffron, chorizo, sea bream, sea trout, mussels and squid or local sirloin steak with miso butter and fries, the menu changes daily to reflect the season. Recently named a ‘Local Gem’ with the Good Food Guide.
The Dun Cow, Purdy Street, Salthouse, NR25 7XA salthouseduncow.com
THE SHIP INN
Roaring fires, exposed brickwork, warm earthy tones, and lots of cosy nooks to enjoy fresh and seasonal produce inspired by the rich and diverse landscape of North Norfolk. Dog friendly and just a short stroll from the beach you can pop in for lunch and dinner daily, dine alfresco in summer or warm by the fire in winter. As you’d expect the menu features delicious fresh fish – don’t miss the Brancaster Natural Rock Oysters or Mussels and all the pub classics you’d expect from burgers to beer battered fish and chips, steak, and linguine.
The Ship Inn, Main Road, Brancaster, PE31 8AP Shiphotelnorfolk.co.uk
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