Holkham Hall
Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB tel: 01328 713111 www.holkham.co.uk
Seasonal food with regularly changing specials.
Deepdale Café
Dalegate Market PE31 8FB tel: 01485 210200 www.deepdale-cafe.co.uk
After an early morning walk or sailing trip, head to this coastal café for a fantastic full English breakfast.
East Coast Gelato
South Promenade, Hunstanton PE36 5BF tel: 07766 447445 www.eastcoastgelato.co.uk
Sit on the rooftop terrace and enjoy homemade gelato ice cream, coffee and cake, with views over The Wash.
Eric’s Fish and Chips
Thornham PE36 6LS tel: 01485 525886 www.ericsfishandchips.com
Fish and chips get a contemporary makeover at this hip hangout on the coast road at Drove Orchards.
Eric’s Pizza
Thornham PE36 6LS tel: 01480 775415 www.ericspizza.co.uk
Next door neighbour Eric’s Pizza gives the Italian favourite a Norfolk twist along with seasonal dishes.
Henry’s of Hunstanton
15 The Green PE36 5AH tel: 01485 524513 www.henrysofhunstanton.co.uk
Enjoy a traditional seaside favourite at this fab family hangout with eat-in and takeaway options.
Silk Road
Lynn Road, Heacham PE31 7JE tel: 01485 572268
If you have a craving for Chinese food, head to this local restaurant or grab a tasty takeaway.
The Old Store
5 Pedlars Mews, Snettisham PE31 7XQ www.theoldstorenorfolk.co.uk
A coffee shop during the day with homemade bread and pastries, a cocktail bar with nibbles in the evening.
The Norfolk Deli
16 Greevegate, Hunstanton PE36 6AA tel: 01485 535540 www.norfolk-deli.co.uk
Local artisan foods including hampers to go and take-out sandwiches.
Thornham Deli
Thornham PE36 6LX tel: 01485 512194 www.thornhamdeli.co.uk
Combining a café, deli and store, enjoy lunch or afternoon tea on the terrace.
Victorious
2 Wells Road, Little Walsingham NR22 6DJ tel: 01328 820921 www.victoriouswalsingham.com
This tucked-away bistro is a gem for tea and cake, brunch or an evening meal with a glass of wine.
The Brisley Bell
The Green, Brisley NR20 5DW tel: 01362 705024 www.thebrisleybell.co.uk
If you are heading inland, don’t miss this multi-award winning pub, voted Best in Britain in 2021.
The Chequers Inn
High Street, Thornham PE36 6LY tel: 01485 512229 www.chequersinnthornham.com
With outdoor cedar pavilions to relax in, the perfect drop-in with a great menu to please all appetites.
The Crown
The Green, East Rudham PE31 8RD tel: 01485 528530 www.crowninnnorfolk.co.uk
Another great village pub, local ingredients are ingeniously created into fabulous dishes changed seasonally. A handy stop on the A148.
The Crown Hotel
The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1EX tel: 01328 710209 www.crownhotelnorfolk.co.uk
Dog-friendly and with a great menu with plenty of local food and drink, this local is a must-visit in the heart of The Buttlands area of town.
The Dabbling Duck
11 Abbey Road, Great Massingham PE32 2HN tel: 01485 520827 www.thedabblingduck.co.uk
A proper ‘local’, this pub has won numerous awards for its great food and real ales.
The Duck Inn
Burnham Road, Stanhoe PE31 8QD tel: 01485 518330 www.duckinn.co.uk
Winner of numerous national and regional awards, The Duck Inn has an excellent reputation for superb food and fine wines. Be sure to book ahead.
The Hero
Wells Road, Burnham Overy Staithe PE31 8JE tel: 01328 738334 www.theheroburnhamovery.co.uk
Laid-back and dog-friendly with treats for four-legged guests, The Hero is just five minutes from Burnham Market and offers a great seasonal, local menu.
The Gin Trap Inn
High Street, Ringstead PE36 5JU tel: 01485 525264 www.thegintrapinn.co.uk
A 17th century coaching inn, The Gin Trap has been reinvented and provides a reviving stop.
The Globe Inn
The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1EU tel: 01328 710206 www.theglobeatwells.co.uk
From walk-in breakfasts to sumptuous dinners (think local beef steak and freshly caught lobster and crab).
The Hoste Arms
The Green, Burnham Market PE31 8HD tel: 01328 738777 www.thehostearms.com
Sowerbys Holiday Cottages’ ‘local’, and renowned as one of Norfolk’s original gastro pubs. A great spot to enjoy a bite to eat and watch village life go by.
The Jolly Sailors
Brancaster Staithe PE31 8BJ tel: 01485 210314 www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk
Home-smoked produce, stone-baked pizzas, fresh seafood, an ice cream hut in summer and its own ales.
The King’s Head
Great Bircham PE31 6RJ tel: 01485 578265 www.thekingsheadcountryhotel.co.uk
Seasonal dishes with a children’s menu that’s equally sophisticated and appealing to mini diners.
The Lifeboat Inn
Ship Lane, Thornham PE36 6LT tel: 01485 512236 www.lifeboatinnthornham.com
Just a short stroll from the beach, there are plenty of corners to cosy up in and enjoy a bite and a drink.
The Lodge
Old Hunstanton Road PE36 6HX tel: 01485 532896 www.thelodgehunstanton.co.uk
A stone’s throw from Old Hunstanton beach and golf course, a handy drop-in when you need refreshments.
The Lord Nelson
Walsingham Road Burnham Thorpe PE31 8HL tel: 01328 854988 www.nelsonslocal.com
Owned by the Holkham Estate, The Lord Nelson was the admiral’s local and offers a traditional country pub experience with Woodforde’s Ales on tap.
The Orange Tree
High Street, Thornham PE36 6LY tel: 01485 512213 www.theorangetreethornham.co.uk
A popular local pub, The Orange Tree offers contemporary dining and a sell-out Sunday lunch.
The Ostrich Inn
1 Fakenham Road, South Creake NR21 9PB tel: 01328 807124 www.theostrichinnnorfolk.co.uk
A traditional village pub since the 1800s, enjoy a warm welcome and a well-cooked, seasonal menu.
Rose & Crown
Old Church Road, Snettisham PE31 7LX tel: 01485 541382 www.roseandcrownsnettisham.co.uk
A quintessential country pub experience with a cosy beamed ceiling bar area, relaxed dining space and garden with play area for children.
The Stiffkey Red Lion
44 Wells Road, Stiffkey NR23 1AJ tel: 01328 830552 www.stiffkey.com
A fabulous menu with plenty of fish and seafood including locally-caught Wells crab and lobster.
The Victoria Inn
Park Road, Holkham NR23 1RG tel: 01328 711008 www.holkham.co.uk
The Victoria’s menu features meat and produce from the estate, along with regional wines and ales.
The White Horse
Brancaster Staithe PE31 8BY tel: 01485 210262 www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk
Well-supplied by its fishermen neighbours, there’s an abundance of fish and seafood at this chic eatery.
Wiveton Bell
Blakeney Road, Wiveton, Blakeney NR25 7TL tel: 01263 740101 www.wivetonbell.co.uk
Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2021, one of two in Norfolk, and two AA rosette rural pub is a ‘must eat’.
Meadowsweet
37 Norwich Road, Holt NR25 6SA tel: 01263 586954 www.meadowsweetholt.com
Situated in a beautiful Grade II listed house is an intimate, Michelin star restaurant serving the best of the season’s produce. Head chef Greg Anderson is formerly of Morston Hall and, along with his partner Rebecca Williams at front of house, provides a warm welcome and wonderful food.
Morston Hall
Morston, Holt NR25 7AA tel: 01263 741041 www.morstonhall.com
With a Michelin star and three AA rosette awards, Morston Hall continues to wow diners with its inventive, set menu. Owner Galton Blackiston is still a familiar face and often appears after the single
evening service, which is a fantastic dining experience, but the food is exemplary whoever is in the kitchen that evening.
The Neptune
85 Old Hunstanton Road, Old Hunstanton PE36 6HZ tel: 01485 532122 www.theneptune.co.uk
With a Michelin star and three AA rosettes, owner-chef Kevin Mangeolles combines fantastic Norfolk ingredients with his outstanding cooking talent to deliver stunning meals that are worthy of this restaurant’s enduring reputation. With a select number of covers, pre-booking is essential, so plan ahead if you wish to eat here while on your holiday.
The Old Bank
10 Lynn Road Snettisham PE31 7L tel: 01485 544080 www.theoldbankbistro.co.uk
Winner of The Good Food Guide Best Local Restaurant 2019 and listed in the Michelin Guide, this 20-cover bistro offers a fabulous, seasonal menu cooked imaginatively by chef Lewis King with impeccable front of house service by his wife, Aga. Be sure to book as this is one of Norfolk’s best places to eat and is much favoured by local residents.
Socius
11 Foundry Place, Burnham Market PE31 8LG tel: 01328 738307 www.sociusnorfolk.co.uk
Located at Foundry Place, with easy parking in the heart of Burnham Market, Socius offers a relaxed, sociable dining experience. Award winning with two AA rosettes and a listing in the Michelin Guide and The Good Food Guide, the menu offers a modern, British take on tapas, with well-prepared, seasonal dishes made using local ingredients.
Titchwell Manor
Titchwell PE31 8BB tel: 01485 210221 www.titchwellmanor.com
Originally a Victorian farmhouse, today Titchwell Manor is a sophisticated hotel whose restaurant and bar attracts international plaudits for its imaginative and exquisitely presented food. Head chef Eric Snaith manages its two restaurants – the Eating Rooms, an informal dining area, and the fine dining Conservatory Restaurant, which has been awarded three AA rosettes. Definitely worth booking ahead for a hugely enjoyable meal.