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Best Pubs in Norfolk

Discover standout pubs across Norfolk, from dependable local favourites to destination-worthy finds that justify the drive.

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The Railway Arms
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Railway Arms

North Elmham

The Railway Arms is a pub and restaurant in North Elmham, Norfolk, with a horseshoe-shaped bar, two real fires, and home-cooked food.

Boathouse Tavern
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Boathouse Tavern

Heacham

Boathouse Tavern is a pub and bar in Heacham, Norfolk, sitting within Heacham Beach Holiday Park on South Beach Road and serving food and cocktails.

The Bull Inn
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The Bull Inn

Little Walsingham

The Bull Inn is a pub and B&B on the historic Common Place square in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, open daily from 8am.

The Kings Arms
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The Kings Arms

Great Yarmouth

The Kings Arms is a historic pub in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, serving pub food and real ales beside a large courtyard beer garden.

The Olde Windmill Inn
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The Olde Windmill Inn

Great Cressingham

The Olde Windmill Inn is a 17th-century inn and pub in Great Cressingham, Norfolk, serving cask ales and food daily from 08:00.

Queens Head
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

Queens Head

Hethersett

Queens Head is a family-run pub in Hethersett, Norfolk, with an 80-seat restaurant, Sunday carvery, and a large beer garden.

O'Quigley's Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

O'Quigley's Bar

Hunstanton

O'Quigley's Bar is an Irish pub in Hunstanton, Norfolk, with live music, cocktails, and outdoor seating on Le Strange Terrace.

The Swan at Ringland
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The Swan at Ringland

Ringland

The Swan at Ringland is a country pub and restaurant in Ringland, Norfolk, set in the Wensum Valley with a riverside setting and menus drawing on local ingredients.

Showground Table Table
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Showground Table Table

Norwich

Showground Table Table, a pub and restaurant on Dereham Rd in Norwich, Norfolk, offering casual dining and drinks in a relaxed venue near Longwater Interchange.

Kings Head, North Lopham
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Kings Head, North Lopham

North Lopham

Kings Head is a thatched, timber-framed 16th-century inn in North Lopham, Norfolk, open daily with rooms, a bar, and a regular weekly events programme.

The White Swan, Gressenhall
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The White Swan, Gressenhall

Gressenhall

The White Swan is a community-owned pub on the village green in Gressenhall, Norfolk, with a history stretching back over 500 years.

Blue Bell Pub-Cafe

Blue Bell Pub-Cafe

Stoke Ferry

Blue Bell Pub-Cafe is a pub and cafe on Lynn Rd in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, offering drinks, food, and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors.

Kings Head Letheringsett Holt

Kings Head Letheringsett Holt

Letheringsett

Kings Head Letheringsett Holt is a traditional pub in Letheringsett, Norfolk, serving food and drinks. Visit this established bar on Holt Rd for a local dining experience.

The Plasterer's Arms
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The Plasterer's Arms

Norwich

The Plasterer's Arms is a pub on Cowgate in Norwich, Norfolk, with a rotating selection of craft beers that changes daily.

Kings Head
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Kings Head

Cromer

Kings Head is a traditional pub on the High Street in Cromer, Norfolk, serving pub classics including fish and chips, burgers, and a Sunday roast.

The Cellar House
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The Cellar House

Eaton

The Cellar House is a community pub in Eaton, Norfolk, with a 200-year-old main bar, brasserie-style food, and a landscaped garden with a petanque court.

The Queen Victoria
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The Queen Victoria

Snettisham

The Queen Victoria is a dog-friendly pub and inn in Snettisham, Norfolk, with en-suite rooms, a large beer garden, and real ales on tap.

Blackfriars Tavern
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Blackfriars Tavern

Great Yarmouth

Blackfriars Tavern is a pub in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, and the National Cider & Perry Pub of the Year 2025.

The Ploughshare
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The Ploughshare

Beeston

The Ploughshare is a community-owned pub in Beeston, Norfolk, operating since at least 1585 and restored as a local hub after closing in 2016.

The Gin Trap Inn
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The Gin Trap Inn

Ringstead

The Gin Trap Inn is a 17th-century coaching inn and pub in Ringstead, Norfolk, open daily with food sourced from local land and sea.

The William Adams
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

The William Adams

Gorleston On Sea

The William Adams is a Wetherspoon pub on the High Street in Gorleston On Sea, Norfolk, open daily and serving food, real ale, and cocktails.

The Wenns Chop & Ale House
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The Wenns Chop & Ale House

Kings Lynn

The Wenns Chop & Ale House is a pub and dining spot on Saturday Market Place in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, open daily and available for bookings.

The Village Inn
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The Village Inn

West Runton

The Village Inn is a dog-friendly pub in West Runton, Norfolk, with real ales, open fires, and a flint-walled garden.

The Champion
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The Champion

Norwich

The Champion is a traditional pub in Norwich, Norfolk, opposite Chapelfield Shopping Centre, with Batemans cask ales, live music nights, and a tuned piano free for anyone to play.

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Planning your Norfolk pubs shortlist

Norfolk has the kind of pubs scene where the best options are often the ones locals return to again and again. Some are worth a detour, some are ideal when you are already nearby, and some simply get the basics right every time.

Start with the main shortlist here, then narrow things down by town or by the features that matter most to your plans. If you already know you want somewhere dog friendly, family friendly, or especially good for a specific occasion, the links below will get you there faster.

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