Fritton Arms in Great Yarmouth

On our first night in Great Yarmouth we wondered into the "Marine" looking for some food. The Pub was quiet, and all the Staff were genuinely friendly. My Wife has Gallstones and is waiting an Operation so has to be so careful what she eats, the Staff were able to adapt a Prawn Salad for her, which we appreciated. I'm a huge Pie guy, and I chose the Homemade Steak and Ale Pie, which was a bit special, and I can't say I've eaten many, if any better. It's truly delicious. Thanks to everyone there for a lovely meal. Definitely drop in and try the Homemade Steak and Ale Pie.

Went in and bought a lobster roll which was delicious. From the moment I entered, the woman who served me appeared extremely put out by having to serve me. No acknowledgement whatsoever since I walked in and smiled. I said hello and ordered the roll and asked to pay by card. No response except some light huffing followed by “I’ll need to charge you £5 as that’s the minimum spend.” The roll was £4.95, but I took no issue with this so immediately said “that’s ok, I’ll buy something else. “ again followed by no visual or verbal response, just a sulking face. I went and picked up a tub of prawns and smiled and said “can I get these too please.” The woman was then put out as she’d turned round to do something else. She then begrudgingly held the card reader to me, and I paid. Again no response verbally or facially. I said “thank you, have a nice day and then left.” Jenny was busy tidying up, and I’m not sure who the other woman who served me was but I hope she is ok.

Such a shame as it feels you are still operating a limited menu like we are still in lock down (main course all with chips) ) A locals opinion, it feels both the Lion and White Horse are targeting only transient clientele through holiday season and why maybe, they are quieter out of season where public houses with good old ‘English food’ for the local community are a busier. Both great pubs, staff lovely, but the food really needs some attention and love and updating!

We had a couple of ok Steaks Toilets a bit of a mission , upstairs. Good service by a keen young lady . I wouldn’t go again though 🤷‍♂️

Lovely family run restaurant. Always friendly. Great price. Fantastic authentic fish and chips. Best in Yarmouth by far!