Bluebell Pub in North Norfolk

Revisiting whilst out for a family half term break away in Norfolk. Cracking Sunday roast once again. Would thoroughly recommend.

COLESLAW OH MY GOOOOOOD box it up and sell best thing I’ve ever eaten im talking im at home in Essex and i would drive back there to buy some more box it all up and ship it over here! Plus lovely pub friendly and great good and gorgeous coleslaw

Lovely place Lovely people very friendly staff 10/10 all around very happy family

The food is amazing, the staff are lovely. It is a pub with no pretences, just good food and good beer, we loved it! The menu is not vast, but the selection is good, the portions are generous, the steak pie was full and delicious, just great!

Service from some staff wasn’t that great. Manager was pleasant, could have laugh Food wasn’t to bad either. I think the steaks should be offered up with peppercorn sauce in my opinion.

Wonderful british pub with excellent food and service, will definitely going again.

Visitors to this lovely country area and loved our visit to this pub. Sue (table service) Jane (kitchen creations) & Robin front of house. Great time at this pub. My regards to Joan too 👍👍👍

If you are looking for a proper English pub the way pubs used to be you've just food it. We turned up without a reservation but where soon accommodated. Having already looked on another review site we had a good idea of what to expect but trust me when I say you won't be disappointed. Outstanding. Great pub food with great service. The sort of pub when the regulars have there usual. Can clearly tell many of the customers have been going for years!!

The menu has something for everyone and I was able to adjust my meal to suit me. Service was proactive and we didn't have to wait too long for service. I would recommend reserving a table in the evening, No problem parking. Dogs were allowed in the bar area as long as they were well behaved.

If you are looking for one of the most welcoming pubs in Northfolk look no further ! This pub is a family run business and is a role model for pubs Country wide. Good hearty home made food and plenty of it at a good price too. Highly recommend it to anyone.

Lovely place friendly staff, food really well presented and cooked however vegetarian options are extremely limited. But overall, it was a really lovely pub to visit and will definitely go back.

Good pub food with lovely pub garden area behind the pub. Every meal of the 8 person group everyone really enjoyed. Great veg lasagne, and veg special cheesy broccoli dish, melt off the bone ribs, steak pie with great shortcrust pastry, and chilli with a decent chilli kick.

Lovely staff friendly helpful and amazing food.

Went here twice during a recent stay at nearby Bacton. Restaurant area is at the back of the pub so away from the noise and hubub of the bar (weather not good enough to sit in the beer garden which looked nice). Food is what I would describe as traditional English pub grub which suited us as we had my elderly mother-in-law with in tow who is strictly 'meat and 2 veg' Food appeared and tasted freshly cooked and the portions were generous so no one went home hungry (burgers were impressively large!). Food taste and quality was very good and everyone in our party of 4 enjoyed their meals to the extent that we revisited 2 evenings later for another go. Wait to see the specials board before ordering. Meals were reasonably priced though I thought the bottled wine was a bit on the high side (balances out I guess). Plenty of car parking, pleasant location and easy to get to. Staff friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend a visit if in the locality.

Nice ice cold cider and a sit in a huge outdoor beer garden.... What more you need. Sunday lunch very good. Also steak pie is a must.

Very good meal, incredible service, very clean presentable staff. Wash room very clean Had my 92yr old dad with me and he was so relaxed, will definitely be back

We found this pub by accident and are so pleased we did. On our first visit it was a hot day so we sat in the garden where there is plenty of seating and a large covered area. We decided to go for lunch another day and it was one of the best pub lunches we have had. My partner had the steak and kidney pudding and I had the mince and onion pie. Both meals came with mash potatoes and plenty of fresh vegetables with tasty gravy. The staff were friendly and helpful and the pub itself very clean and welcoming. Will certainly be going back again and would recommend.

Excellent tasty food and super service. We are on holiday and travelled from Cromer to eat here. Well worth the short journey. Would highly recommend.

Great food and value for money. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Good food good beer what more could you wish for.

I was on holiday, very nice place

Nice pub, staff, and food, friendly Publican, what's not to like, had an enjoyable evening, Thanks, Recommend,,👍

A very good all round experience, the beer was spot on and the food really good too, you can't go wrong I say. 😀😀😀

My Nan died and we had the after her I have this amazing memory of this lasagna that my nan said I wouldn’t be able to eat but I did when every I think about her that memory comes to mind I was winding if I could get the lasagna recipe

Myself and some family members along with our associates visited this fine establishment recently to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of one of our party. Upon arrival what strikes you first is the decor, which is a throwback to better times, and true British values ! Cousin in particular was lost for words. The menu itself is a “best of British” with staples such as gammon and egg, steak pie, steak, lamb shank and in a touch to our European neighbours - lasagna. Many of our party went for the quintessentially British steak and it was a truly memorable meal. The staff were excellent and most accommodating of our groot cosplaying groom and I think it’s suffice to say that it is a night that all shall remember for years to come ! A special shout out too to the locals who were great sport and even invited us back with them to carry on the festivities.

We called in without a table reservation and were made very welcome by the Landlord. OH had a pint of Abbott and I had a wine which was good. The menu is very traditional and I had the homemade steak pie with mash and veg and it was delicious. OH had the steak and kidney pudding with mash and veg which he said was very tasty. We both managed puddings with were very good. The service was excellent and staff very friendly. We were able bar area with the dog. The whole place was spotlessly clean. Would highly recommend and will return if in the area.

We stayed over the road from this pub and went two nights in a row before we came home. This is a lovely local pub with a great atmosphere. We were made to feel welcome and the food, drink and service was excellent. Between us we had the steak pie, burger, lamb shank, scampi (specials) and salmon - all were delicious. Every meal we had was very good and the servings were large. The puddings were incredible and we were able to take the dog in the bar. The cost was very reasonable as well, between £110 - £120 each night which included 5 mains, pudding for one and two (second night) and a number of alcoholic drinks. If we had stayed another night we would have gone back again. If you are staying in the area this is a must.

We where recommend this place for a evening meal and it did not disappoint, our meals where lovely ,followed by a nice cool pint ...

Fantastic pub! I had the best roast beef dinner in a long while here. Great atmosphere and staff

Always great homemade food. We often book a table for us and our two German shepherds.

what a great find, staying for the weekend and visited Saturday evening and then on sunday for lunch for 9 of us and the dog, lovely warm welcome from all, great food, beer and cannot wait to go back. perfect and thanks to everyone there

Great family run bar, food was tasty with good portions with a great friendly atmosphere and very nice staff/ landlord. Highly recommend a visit. A big thank you for making are evening a wonderful experience, Many thanks, Paul and Michelle

The food and service were excellent The building could just do with a little sprucing up, but overall very impressed

Fantastic food and lovely people very welcoming staff could not do enough to help all food freshly cooked to order great food choices on menu many thanks

Family pub, reasonable selection of beers. Good food, nice garden & outdoor seating for the summer months.

The welcome was warm, the food excellent especially the roast potatoes better than any I had eaten out in the past year, plus the pastry divine

We arrived here by chance after a long journey, looking for an evening meal. We were greeted with the friendliest of receptions from the staff and customers alike. We thought the food was excellent, obviously home-cooked and well served. Top marks and thanks to the staff!

We had a great time at the blue bell 😄😋👍

To be perfectly honest! Everything was fine. But not enough staff. Had to wait to be served at the bar! Had to fight way out to get to bar. So it was ok, but could have been better.

A very warm friendly welcome from the barman! Who proceeded to touch my heart by his utter kindness and empathy to a regular customer in need of support. Food, the homemade steak pie was superb. Will definitely visit again. 😘

Great local,friendly bar staff,always a good buzz and food is tasty,especially the home made pie. Looking forward to winter with the fire roaring.

Very friendly pub. Worth a visit

We had the steak pie with mash potatoes, veg and gravey. The food was pipping hot and it was a proper pie with the meat inside a full pastry not just on the top.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent too. Can't vouch for the beer on this occasion as I was driving. But my wife said the beer was good..

Very friendly, welcoming staff. Food was excellent and quick. Dining area was not full, bar side was homely.

Staying in the area with family of multi generations, 10 of us looking for Sunday lunch together. I rang Saturday evening and a table was arranged for us, squeezed in I think, which we were really grateful for! What can I say, hospitality and food was amazing, such friendly people, nothing was too much trouble. We all had Sunday roasts followed by dessert and all of it was tasty and very plentiful, huge portions! Nothing too fancy, good home cooked food at a reasonable price. Will definitely be back if we're in the area. Thanks for your hospitality!

Owners couldn't do enough to make us welcome. Food was great.

Lovely tasty food. Waitress was very attentive

Found this pub after a mile walk from out airbnb, lovely welcome, nice selection of booze, nice spacious back garden. Didn't have any food as when we asked what time the kichen closed they said it had just closed and not open again till 5pm. Mabe we didn't see the sign!, but would go back as this is just a lovely place.

Had a lovely meal for 4 adults and 1 child. Very good selection of food. Well plriced and portions of a good size. Staff very helpful

We stayed in a lodge opposite the pub but went in and had a meal .the food was out of this world very hot and very tasty all the veg is grown in the garden.then played pool

Nice location and with great garden

A warm welcome, attentive service with good value tasty food made this lunch time visit very pleasant indeed.

Loved the Bluebell pub, great atmosphere, food & beer. The staff are all really friendly and special thanks to the landlord who gave me a couple of Greene King glasses, super generous!

4 adults meals, kiddies meal, 5 puddings, 4 soft drinks £103.00. Wonderful wonderful welcome. Very much a locals place but could not have been made to feel any more appreciated. Small menu. Basic pub grub style. Not a fat lot for vegetarian options...scampi that sort of thing. Also not sure it really catered for gluten intolerant customers. Burgers - okay. Came with lovely bap, nice trimmings and large portion of chips and tiny coleslaw. My daughter had chicken and I had beef. Both not massive lovers of the meat but everything else was really good Fella had handmade steak pie which he had with chips and peas but he could have had mash if preferred. He said it was delicious. Son had jacket potato with chilli. Came with great sized potato. Nice portion of chilli and lovely looking salad and tiny coleslaw. He absolutely loved it. My youngest had kiddies chicken nuggets, chips and baked beans and possibly the biggest kids portion I have ever seen. So overall pleased with the plates of food. Pudding we had 2 choc fudge cakes, lemon meringue and 2 apple and caramel pies. The chocolate fudge cake slices came with either cream or ice-cream and both boys devoured. Portions for this were huge and I highly recommend. Lemon meringue was good and again cream or ice-cream. Apple and caramel pie was with cream or ice-cream. Small slice but rather rich so not a problem. Don't expect and top crust as it doesn't have one and caramel was runny (not a bad comment just stating how it came). Wasn't my cup of tea but I probably just didn't make the best choice for me. Didn't wait long for food even though they were short staffed. Table booked for 1pm. Not busy so atmos not vibrant. That said there was local banter. Very clean...no airs and graces. I would go back. Price wise. Okay.

Food was amazing, it's got a beautiful beer garden that's dog friendly! The staff was also very friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed our visit!

Spent few evenings here with my uncle for food as its his local, lovely food & staff

Nine of us had Sunday dinner all had good meals, wait time was short , food was fantastic and staff amazing highly recommend it

Very welcoming. Good selection of food on menu.lovely staff.prompt service.we had 4 different meals,all very nice.highly recommend a visit.

Very warm welcome, friendly staff, good food, I had the turkey, which was really lovely, smaller plate which was just right for me. Lovely fresh veg. Plenty of on site parking and a lovely garden to sit in to eat If the weather allows

Staff are friendly but unfortunately the chicken kebab was reheated in microwave instead of on grill. This made the chicken rubbery and tastless.

Very friendly with great food. Best to book because can get full. If I'm over this way again I will definitely come :)

Nice little pub but asked for the menu at 2.30 then got told the kitchen was shut at 3 so that info might of been appreciated But overall ok

Nice friendly pub and we could take our dog into the bar area which was nice. Not a huge choice on the menu but I find that's a good thing, it's easier to choose something to eat and makes life easier for the cook. I had the steak pud off the specials board which was lovely.

Delightful pub and restaurant, good, hearty food in their lovely garden. Great service at the bar and from the catering staff... Would definitely visit again when in the area.

Nice country pub on the outskirts of town They were very accommodating friendly staff only had ploughmans but shall go back to have something off the main menu in the near future They also have a good selection of ales

Popped in today for a lunchtime drink. The staff were welcoming and friendly. A nice jolly atmosphere was apparent from the moment we entered. The garden is amazing, really neat and tidy. I'll drink here again hopefully!

Excellent food and service. Friendly atmosphere.

Good food, good beer, good prices, friendly staff and the landlord, Bernie, is always welcoming.

On our way to the coast for a Sunday run in the car we stopped here for a Sunday Lunch .this has been recommended by friends . I work in the hospitality trade and first impressions always count. On entering the front door the first thing I noticed is how clean and spotless the bar .I was then welcomed with a warm and friendly greeting. The service was quick and efficient. We only had a one course lunch, but we were too full to have an afters..we then took our drinks into the back garden . This area is immaculately kept .this was also dog friendly .thank you Terry and his so for a lovely welcome .

Friendly helpful staff, very good food and a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

We were very lucky. As the Bluebell a family run pub is extremely popular locally and booking is always the wise thing to do especially on a Sunday. But we were accommodated last minute. After a long walk on the spur of the moment. Started with the freshest prawn cocktail my husband has ever had he tells the salad an prawns were crisp and tasty. My vegetable soup was sublime. One perfect Turkey Sunday Roast with crispy roasties and a luscious steak pie later feeling feeling full and rested. A drink at the bar. Perfect afternoon of relaxation. Jayne the Chef and Daisy who waited the tables are lovely as were the bar staff Terry, Abbey. All are always welcoming. Thank you

Was taken here for lunch as a thank you for a favour. Had scampi in a basket, very retro. Even had proper chips. Very nice

Sea Bass was well overcooked as were the mushroom starter, I had trouble inserting my fork in the mushrooms, and I was frightened they might fly off the plate.

Out for a drive and saw the car park was busy, always a good sign! Lovely people behind the bar, everyone very friendly. The menu wasn’t extensive ( lunchtime) but most could find something they would eat on it. We had cheese and bacon burger with chips And a ploughman’s. The food was really good and tasty. We were both impressed by the quality of it for the price. The rolls had that homemade taste and feel to them and tasted glorious. This is a no frills good nostalgic pub with a very homely feel. we will visit again.

Excellent pies fresh cooked, good range of vegetables, tasty gravy, well presented and great service

decided I was going to take my little girl for a date night and got reccomed the bluebell by family and friends, the staff were all so welcoming especially Abbie and Bernie behind the bar, what a lovely family run busniss. would highly recommend

If you want a homely, friendly place to have a drink you can't go wrong with the bluebell. If you want something to eat try somewhere else the food is ok but the prices are pretty high considering what you are served

We visited this evening as a family of 4 with children, we was enjoying a lovely meal and the waitress was very attentive. Then we heard who we assume to be the landlord swearing and shouting at a lady in the back hallway-we witnessed him...

Excellent friendly service, food fantastic,, good pint of Guinness. Not to be missed

Food was great but little expensive

Just went down to see old friends, nice welcome by all.

Great music Excellent DJ . Starbrite Disco. He was a good all rounder

Refused a drink at 17.15 on New Year’s Eve because they were closing! Saves me a trip next time

Jolly staff and good Christmas fare.

We had a brilliant time last night at The Bluebell. Our group of thirteen thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was brilliant, hot, tasty and plenty of it. We were given an extra dish of roast potatoes but we were all too full to have any....

Went to the bell with my daughter,as usual was great,we both had the homemade steak pie and it was just amazing,the portions are great,enjoyed every bit of it xx

Food was excellent, restaurant quality, good entertainment and friendly landlord & staff, Really good pub.

Not the best Person to do a pub review as I very rarely use pubs. Today I was there attending a wake, the place seemed ok but I can't judge food or service as I only had a glass of cola.

Great service from Bernie as always

Visited with friends. As always food was superb 3 x Roasts and a steak pie followed by 2 x Caramel apple pies, 1 chocolate sponge and 1 x chocolate fudge cake. Good portions, fair price’s served with a smile. Management still took the time to...

12 of us pre booked for evening dinner, great food and service, thank you

Although we didn’t book they managed to squeeze us in, I am glad they did. The atmosphere was lovely and welcoming, the food was fantastic. Hubby and kids had burgers while I opted for the steak pie, it was delicious homemade food that really hit...

Lovely atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff. We came for a meal after a small family wedding, and everyone was chatty and happy. The food was great, and the garden was lively to sit and have a drink in. Will be coming again when I'm in the area

Good food good atmosphere and reasonably priced

Superb friendly staff for great service and wide-ranging food menu - delicious food! Recommend a visit!

Excellent food all cooked fresh and plenty of it xx

Great place too visit clean staff great food great manager very nice

100%... excellent meals fantastic service will definitely come again 100%

Pleasant pup with access to gardens.I understand the pup is closed on a Monday. Was very much welcomed possible food as well.