Fishermans Return in Great Yarmouth - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Two of our chosen dishes were unavailable. The chips that came with the scampi and fish were absolutely disgusting. Greasy overcooked and bitty. This was pointed out to a member of staff who agreed that they were indeed of poor quality. We were very disappointed that he didn’t come back to us with any explanation or apology. We will definitely not be returning.

Visited this pub a few years ago, but sadly it has gone very downhill since our last visit. I ordered the chicken madras curry, which was like a chicken stew of cheap stringy chicken and thigh and hardly any madras taste at all. The chips were hard and looked like they had been through the frier 5 times, and I found a hair in my rice, so the whole £16.95 meal was inedible. If I could have found a member of staff I would of complained, but they are so busy and not once did they come to our table after bringing our food to see if we were OK. My son and his friend had the kids pizza, which was definitely a Chicago town one with burnt hard chips. One of our party had lasagne and was given a bowl to get a salad at the salad bar. She walked up and there was nothing there, except a few dried up lettuce leaves. There is only one bar, few staff and everyone has to order drinks and food at the same bar. Also I know it’s a dog friendly pub, but why do owners allow their dogs to have full on barking episodes with other dogs while we are trying to eat. If your dog cannot behave in a restaurant, don’t bring it out. Safe to say we won’t be returning, such a shame as years ago used to be a great place to eat and drink.

The venue was quite busy with many dogs outside, not much space to navigate between tables and and a nice atmosphere at sunset. The food and drinks were ok, a bit pricey and slow to arrive. If you drive beware the parking registration which is easy to miss. I didn't go to the till to pay our bill, a friend did so didn't register my vehicle and received a UKPC parking fine in the post which is infuriating having been a paying customer. I'm starting to the appeal process but have no faith that it will be successful. The memory of the experience has been replaced with this headache and what feels like a scam.

What a fantastic pub. So busy but this did not affect the food or amazing staff. We ate here every evening on holiday last week and were super excited to work our way through the menu! Everyone was so lovely and we felt very welcome including our 2 cocker spaniels. Couldn’t recommend this pub highly enough if I lived there I would eat there everyday! Thankyou we will definitely return x

Arrived and pub was busy. Found a table for 4 in the extension out the back, it was very canteen style and not very homely or traditional pub like. Good selection of ciders on tap which was good. Food was OK nothing special , not alot of flavour and WAY OVERPRICED. I’d say average pub grub but too pricey. Table service was slow but staff were friendly.

Nice friendly pub with decent beer

Lovely little pub in a lovely little village

Great food. A very popular and busy place! Was told it would be a 45-minute wait for food, but it appeared in under 30. Reasonably priced. Welcomes canine visitors as well as humans!

Super busy but loads of room/tables still available! Staff were great too

Visited from London great service people very friendly

Lovely village pub. Great food and good selection of drinks. Dog friends inside and out

Have been coming here for 10 years and Chris and his staff are always very welcoming and friendly. Good honest food and ales.

Great place, lovely food, efficient service. Dogs welcome, bowls out and help yourself tap I had the spicy bean burger, for the accompanying salad you take your bowl to a well stocked salad bar and choose your own. Partner wanted a lighter meal so chose loaded chips, he couldn't finish it, but said it was really good. Delightful pub in a lovely village.

Been going to this fabulous venue for many years. We love the food, the atmosphere and location. It's dog friendly, if you want to take your furry family friend. Given that it's a 180 mile round trip for us, that tells you how good we think it is 👌👌prices are quite reasonable too. Looking forward to our next visit - try it, you won't be disappointed 👍👍

Friendly staff, food was lovely with large portions, fab for dogs.

My little piece of heaven...I adore this place frm the friendly staff +atmosphere ❤️

Found this place by accident, but great food Prices where ok aswell.

Lovely looking pub in a stunning location, however food is over priced for what can only be prepared/prefrozen cheep food but put at expensive prices. Each meal we have had has been flavourless and underwhelming. Very disappointed. We don't mind paying good money for good food and drink however this is not it. Oh and if you're going to bump prices up on your menu board at least rub the old price out first and do it properly instead of turning a 5 into a 6. It's a shame as this place could really make something of itself with decent quality food and drink.

Staying in Winterton so visited the pub multiple times. Lovely old pub, beautiful front bar, always busy, not so much the back bar which is soulless. Extremely dog friendly, excellent bar staff, equally friendly. The food is at best average but inexpensive, good fish and chips but the rest of the menu again average. Poor selection of ales, all local, but if you like Norfolk Wherry then fill your boots. Nice outdoor seating area, good for dogs and people watching. Having said all of the above the pub is local and popular.

A brilliant local pub. Always has a very good atmosphere, staff are friendly and smiling. Perfect place to stop for a gin after a beach walk.

Been for a meal with the family as a treat, it was dissapointing very greasy fatty and cheap. We got a refund on 2 of the kids meals. Thought I was going to a quaint pub but there is a big restaurant area at the back and when I asked a member of staff if she had a table she sort of waved her hand and said "I don't know you'll just have to have a look" the WiFi password was up on the walls but didn't work either. Overall it wasn't even cheap and cheerful it was expensive and dissapointing. But as I say I did get a refund on 2 meals.

Lovely pub and bar and great food.

What a lovely Briritsh pub! Sitting there in the sunshine with a great pint or refreshing cider makes you proud to be British 😉

Amazing pub great atmosphere and very dog friendly, staff very good after coming here on and off for the past 5 or 6 years my only complaint would be the food menu hasn’t changed at all it needs updating maybe a couple of additions etc

A quintessential English country pub located in a beautiful village right by the sea. Food, drink and service were all awesome.

We dined here as a table of 3. The soup of pea and ham was superb however with no price on the board we had to pay additional of £2.90 over the £6.50 listed menu price. Only 1 pie special at 12pm shows your kitchen cannot cope with demand. Service is average at best, no one bothered to tell us there was a salad bar for example so I sat with an empty bowl for ages until I had to ask at the bar. Your Staff need training. Fish pie was dry and the bubble and squeak topping was missing. A jug of white sauce could have resolved. Your getting frequent complaints for the same customer feedback.

Good food nice atmosphere friendly staff and very dog friendly

Been visiting for years. Food and drink is always to a good standard, food has improved a lot recently (it used to taste somewhat frozen and reheated on some occasions, it no longer does). Handy location and a lovely place to pop in before or after a visit to the beach (for either a drink or a meal). Meals are hearty pub food, they won’t be winning any Michelin stars but it’s what you’d expect from a local pub. Staff are always nice and friendly, drinks are reasonably priced, food is possibly on the *slightly* pricier side but as they have a monopoly on food within the village this is expected and not an issue. Spacious car park and plenty of on road parking nearby. Five to ten minute walk from the beach, which is well worth a visit to try and spot some seals and to have some fun with the sand (if you have little ones). Pub and beach are both dog friendly (all areas within the pub) and they keep doggy treats for visitors along with water bowls around the premises. It’s a must visit for a trip to Winterton if for a rest break if nothing else. There is accommodation available but I can’t comment on this as I’ve never used it.

Lovely dog friendly pub as befits the lovely village

Lovely pub to spend a sunny bank holiday Monday having a lazy pint and lunch .. host was great and definitely had a hint of Micky Flanagan about him :)

Food was excellent so was the friendly service. Relaxing atmosphere. Well worth every penny, of the reasonable price. Will definitely go again and recommend it.

Lovely spacious pub with great food and atmosphere. Also very friendly to dogs.

Lived there for many years. Returned to bring back memories.

Lovely staff so welcoming service was faultless....food was excellent

Really lovely welcoming country pub with great food

Good local pub serving good choice of beer and food, great portion size and a salad bar.

Fantastic food and atmosphere, highly recommend.

What a great pub, so friendly with a very great atmosphere. Plenty of seating with a good reasonable menu. Good selection of beer. Well worth a visit and a meal

Great get together.with Family for Dinner/drinks..loved it

Food is ok but quite bland very overpriced. Most of us were disappointed except the kids (though the children’s menu pizza comes straight out of a packet) and my fish and chips was alright. The old bar is good but there’s a big soulless barn conversion where we were sat.

Stopped in for a drink with a colleague when in the area. Love this pub, friendly staff, sensible prices and a great atmosphere. What else to say, we didn't eat so cannot comment, if you have a dog they will be welcome and offered a bowl of water. Highly recommended :-)

A very lovely pub with fantastic food. Reasonably priced and clean and tidy. Easy to find and dog friendly although we don't have a dog.

Lovely looking pub. Food terrible. Childs pizza is a frozen Chicago deep dish. Chips tasted horrible. And chicken burger comes in a bacon bap from a burger van with a tiny dry bit of chicken In the middle. Would come again for drinks but not food.

Great Dinner in the Huge Extension..x6. .all Enjoyed loverly

Love this place ,excellent food ,service always with a smile

Staying in the village for the weekend, pub was virtually next door. Walking in transported me back to what pubs were like years ago. Busy, warm friendly, comfortable. Luckily had pre-booked for our party of ten to eat. Service, beer and food were excellent. Would 100% recommend if in the area. Made our weekend complete. Well done

We visited yesterday with family and dogs after a lovely walk on the beach and seeing lots of seals. This is the second time we have eaten at the pub. The menu has lots to chose from and the meals are large and are served piping hot. I had the chicken burger which was served with fries and a visit to the salad bar. It was lovely. My husband had pie which again was a large meal and my family had fishfinger sandwiches with fries. We all really enjoyed our food. The pub is a mix of new and old. The front of the pub is the original old cottage and at the rear there is a large, bright dining area. All are beautifully decorated with interesting art etc. Parking at the pub is good at this time of year. I expect the pub gets very busy during holiday periods.

Fantastic pub perfect blend of modern and traditional Fantastic meals good size portions and very tasty and friendly great service too.

We visited Fisherman’s Return for food only so unfortunately I can’t comment on their rooms. The restaurant has a lot of parking, is decorated beautifully and very comfortable. The menu was large and catered for everyone including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and children. Some really lovely options to choose from! I had a honey roasted ham ciabatta with a side of chips. Presented nicely and came out of the kitchen quickly. The chips were hot and tasty too. Perfect for lunch. The rest of the group had dessert which looked great too! The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is only because of self service. You have to order everything at a bar. I think it would be really nice to have a sever checking to see how we were getting on with our food and if we needed any more drinks. Other than that I would definitely recommend this place!

Beautiful pub very friendly landlord and staff quick service and beautiful food . Would recommend. I will definetly be back with my four legged friend .

Stayed in Winterton on Sea and ate here a few times as very little choice in the evening off season. Food was decent enough but think priced accordingly due to the lack of choice midweek in the village....Would eat here again as the main bar has a great ambience about it and staff were pleasant. Good quality beer which I enjoyed immensely. Dog friendly.

A lovely stop for lunch whilst visiting the nearby beach

Lovely pub with very tasty food and nice staff. Dog friendly. Nice to go for a stop after a long walk on the beach.

As a dog owner staying locally was very convenient and after a full day's walking a welcome visit. Had dinner here twice and food was acceptable. Portions are very generous but thought a little pricey. Clearly all pre prepped. Lovely main bar area which was very welcoming and had a lovely ambience. Lacked a personal touch and although bar staff where friendly and this may seem a little old fashioned ... there was no sign of any "owner or landlord". Not sure the pub would be that popular without dog owners though 🤔

Walked here from GY mainly along the beach Nice couple of pints of Nelson’s so decided to comeback later for a meal. Pub was busy in the afternoon and later that evening it has a good atmosphere in the main pub (a bit less so in the large dining area at the back) the staff were very hospitable and the food was decent but not fantastic.

Lovely meal. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Ate here twice for lunch and dinner. Food was good ; catered for vegetarians and children. Great nachos! Staff were really lovely - made us welcome and were attentive. Very dog friendly too albeit more dogs in the pub than children.

Great dog friendly pub with lovely food and atmosphere

Good parking. Delicious food, nice beer, and wonderful staff. And the ambiance is delightful.

Fabulous, good food, very friendly staff and customers, dog friendly. What's not to like?

Had a fabulous couple of days days, staying and eating here. Delicious food at any time of day, amazing breakfast, lovely comfortable room and great staff

Little jewel of a place in a gorgeous village where we were staying for a few days. Lovely, friendly welcoming staff, quaint, cosy and interesting inside and best of all - absolutely outstanding food! We eat out a lot in pubs, restaurants etc and this was definitely a notch above usual pub grub. Would nt hesitate to recommend to anyone just for drinks and or food and it’s open all day, something if a rarity in these small place on weekdays in January. Lots of locals frequenting as well which is always good.

I attended a Burns Night function at the Fisherman's Retun. The attendance, service and staff were excellent, we had a great night, a well run establishment, try it!

Excellent pub, great atmosphere and service, food superb!! Would I go back?? Most certainly!!

A traditional pub really nicely decorated in keeping with the age of the pub. Very friendly landlord. Felt immediately at ease there. Good beer and very good food. What more could you want? We will certainly be back.

Fantastic food, lovely location. Staff were super friendly, and a pub that welcomes dogs is always a plus for us!!

Beautiful place, unfortunately a bit spoilt by a couple of issues. Firstly, getting served was difficult as the restaurant bar was closed (despite restaurant being nearly full), with one person serving in the main bar. Quite a wait for our pies, and they appeared to be not home made. This is disappointing for such an establishment. They tasted ok though, veg was a bit too al dente for our liking. A bit pricey, it was a tenner just for the salad bar. Menu was quite limited also, only a couple of choices for both of us and few specials. Lovely place, just could be done better.

We had a meal and a drink very good meal staff very helpful lovely dog friendly pub will go back

Somebody complained that this is a local pub! Ha! This is a brilliant pub! The barmen were attentive and went out of their way to accomadate me, my friend and his dog. The drinks served were nice, the food i had was great and what a beautiful part of the world! The "locals" whom I spoke to were very cheery and welcoming Cannot reccomend this place enough! 10/10👍

Fabulous pub and team and food was amazing.

Nice place Nice food dog friendly

Good veggie and vegan selection Great decorations

Visited whilst on holiday, so dog friendly, staff lovely and food was amazing 😊

Superb food. Four of us had lunch here today. Every meal was perfect, only exception was the ice cream which was slightly crunchy. Best chips I’ve had for quite a while more than made up for the crunchy ice cream.

Only had drinks which there is a great selection, a small packet of ginger bread biscuits are served with hot drinks. The menu also has a good selection and food we witnessed being served looked delicous. Friendly helpful staff and atmosphere, plenty of parking

Stayed for the weekend in room 6. Wonderful stay. Lots of space in the room. Large bathroom. Had two extra beds put in the room and still had lots of space. Bed really comfortable Warm and clean. Breakfast lovely and plenty of choice. Good service . Dog had a lovely time too . Plenty of parking and close to the beach. Had a lovely relaxing time. We were well looked after by all the staff. Friendly place to stay. Will stay again 👍👍🐕

Really nice place and food, dog friendly too :)

This is a brilliant village pub. You get a warm welcome from the staff, the pub is dog friendly and the food is terrific. We have loved being able to have this as our local whilst staying in Winterton.

Friendly but slow service. Food can be basic but nice atmosphere if you can stay in the bar… more cafe like towards the back of the building.

Absolutely brilliant. Very interestingly decorated place. Old and new combined harmonically. Pictures, sculptures, funny texts, history of the place. The furniture gives a warm homely feeling. Delicious meal, served with gusto.

Just went in for a drink but the pub has a big restaurant with a nice looking menu. It is a nice friendly pub.

Food is nice staff are friendly always made to feel welcome Recommend if your in the area

Highly recommended, amazing place to stay to see the seals. dog friendly and lovely staff.

Didn't stay there, but have stopped for lunch both times stayed in Norfolk for a holiday. Dog friendly despite some locals and councillors trying to tell dog walkers to stay away. So please clean up after your dog and respect others if your dog is a bit excitable. I love Norfolk for the reason it is dog friendly I find dogs are more behaved than children and some families I have been on a beach after families and mess they leave behind. Councillors and some locals if we did not come you would loose the income of these business and your lovely village will be a ghost town.. Please not all dog owners are irresponsible. I wish more bins were on the nature reserve.

Full of locals and dogs blocking the bar and access to the toilets. No effort made to move, far from welcoming. Large dining area but can’t comment on the quality of the food as we didn’t have any

Great food and friendly staff happily go back again.

Top ale. High quality beer in a super environment. The pie was fantastic.

Gorgeous establishment very busy evening but the food and staff where amazing dog friendly lovely atmosphere

Had just been with our dogs to the beach at Winterton on sea and found this lovely pub by chance. The landlord couldn’t nave been more helpful and kind, also we were able to take the dogs inside the pub. One of the local people was very helpful and advised us what to eat. The restaurant stopped serving food at 2.30pm so we just got our order in as we arrived just after 2pm. The food was excellent the best we had while staying nearby Will definitely go back, a real find

Found by mistake ,great bloke behind the bar .Was funny. Food was great

Stayed at a Air bnb down the Rd and this was in walking distance. Lovely friendly environment. We had food and it was delicious. Highly recommended

Ate twice there. Food lovely, friendly staff.

Lovely pub,tast well kept beer.

Dog friendly pub in picturesque setting

Great food, great staff , happy atmosphere and dog friendly.Do not recognise the negatives at all..disgruntled ex employee perhaps?Seems a very successful business and well run.

Firstly I use to work at the fisherman's return in the kitchen for Darren the alcoholic owner for many years and let me tell you now the produce he buys for the kitchen is always from the reduced section and is the cheapest of cheap food items, he would never let me throw any out of date products away and would stumble through the kitchen drunk most days taking food off people plates i would be about to send out.. He is the most moody horrible person I have ever come across in my life and will never be happy! Yours sincerely Benni 😊

Firstly I use to work at the fisherman's return in the kitchen for Darren the alcoholic owner for many years and let me tell you now the produce he buys for the kitchen is always from the reduced section and is the cheapest of cheap food items, he would never let me throw any out of date products away and would stumble through the kitchen drunk most days taking food off people plates i would be about to send out.. He is the most moody horrible person I have ever come across in my life and will never be happy! Yours sincerely Benni 😊

Never stayed here, but in beautiful surroundings.

Great food, atmosphere and service. Would recommend and will be back when visiting Winterton on Sea.

We had a meal for four people, which albeit was ££. It wasn't too bad. Had better and had worse. However, requiring several rounds of drinks and only 2 people serving on one bar. This did cause frustration as in total we spent 30-40 minutes queuing for drinks ( which was probably another round)