Livingstone's in Waveney

Slow service!! Seated to table and 20 minute wait for someone to take drink order!! Roast Beef had blood run over my plate told staff and they were rude, abrupt and said it was always cooked like this!! I have carvery regularly and have never had raw roast beef, will NEVER eat here again!!!

Staff was lovely and helpful would go again

We ate here on a Friday lunch time on our way to our holiday cottage, as there was a large group of us we ordered food in advance & received a warm welcome when we arrived. A couple from our group were caught in traffic & were running late but they managed to plate there food up for them & keep it warm until they arrived (great customer service). See you again next year!

Proper Sunday roast, carvery. Delicious food . Great service too.

We visited while we were on holiday and found the warmest of welcomes and excellent food we will certainly be returning if ever in the area

Don't go if you want to watch Sky Sports. Despite advertising outside the pub that 'Sky Sports is shown here" when I asked if football was going to be put on, the guy behind the bar said "no we don't have sky sports'. we had already bought drinks at this point, so we finished those and went to a pub in Lowestoft which shows Sky. probably won't return here

A friendly host behind the bar was the positive, along with the choice of beers. The gammon meal was OK. However, the lasagne meal was dreadful - hard & dried out mince, which was covered with fresh grated cheese to hide this fact. Chips were bland & floppy. Waitress, when asking how the meal was addressed of this, but just thanked us for our honesty? We let the main man serving behind the bar know the meal was so poor, who immediately removed this from our bill & apologised - well done him! It was a shame the waitresses did nothing at all. We would not return.

We visited The Livingstone whilst on holiday staying at the campsite next door. We were made to feel welcome and all of the staff were super friendly. We ate in the bar area on the Saturday evening and the food was good. Tables were cleared and cleaned quickly. We visited again on the Sunday afternoon and the barman remembered us and knew what we were drinking. We stayed for a couple of hours and had the pleasure of seeing The Piano Man in action- great way to spend a Sunday afternoon We would definitely return if we are in the area

Camping nearby. Busy on Sunday with a rock singer and lively beer garden. Very welcoming and the locals happy to share advice on best places to visit. Our local for the week.

We are in Kessingland on holiday. Paid two visits to Livingstone’s, food was freshly cook and if a good standard and great quality. The staff are attentive, friendly and welcoming. Friday night they had live music and it added to a great atmosphere. The pub itself is spacious and clean and has a great size garden for the kids to run around.

Amazing carvery, with good portion of meat and variety of vegetables. Friendly and helpful staff. Dogs welcome in bar area and outside. Can’t book bar area but plenty of tables when we went in. Pool table was a great extra and bouncy castle in garden.

Are you ever open?? Wanted to eat here for our last night as we’re staying at Kessingland . Won’t make much money if always closed 🙄

This is a difficult one, we arrived at 5 but they didn't start serving food until 6pm. When we ordered sea bass risotto they served us pudding rice with sea bass on top. Needless to say we sent it back and went home with a takeaway.

Food is great and well cooked to order. The Sunday carvery is very good always a choice of 3 meats and the veg is fresh and cooked to perfection. Staff are very friendly and accommodating.

Had Sunday carvery here, reasonably priced, and food was of a good standard, thoroughly enjoyed and will attend again. The staff here will bend over backwards to accommodate you, the landlord is a very nice chap and the drinks are extensive in choice and well served, lovely garden.

Great staff great food. Welcoming atmosphere for families. Evenings are always a great laugh even when it's quiet. Of all the locals I've had none are as good as livingstones. Jack and his team simply make the place outstanding.

We called in for an evening meal while staying at the nearby touring campsite. We were not disappointed. The staff were friendly and accommodating, the food was good quality and very good value for money. Service was quick, plenty of choice and a well stocked bar. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Arrived at 3.11 for a table booking of 11 at 3pm the manager was very rude and when I said we were slightly late she bellowed your lucky I was about to stop which fair enough so I thought ok never mind. Orders placed then we went to the carvery to be told theres no roast potatoes. Ok again its last sitting of the day I can almost understand although if there knew they had a large table booking why not prepare more. I went to the manager and was very polite to change my daughters meal to something else as she all she really wanted was the roasts and said whilst I was there can you take abit of money off each roast plate please…wow what a rude woman! Proceeding to tell me how being 15 mins late and there was a suitable alternative (mash) I said ok but most people when having a roast dinner want roast potatoes, why didnt someone say when we placed the orders. i asked why she was being so rude to me, and to be honest her lack of management skills and maturity came through. Rolling her eyes, saying she would be in trouble for taking money off each meal which she did eventually agree £2 only when I said I am being polite think about how your talking. She was a real unpolite little lady. The rest of the people serving were nice and the food was good but due to how rude she was I would not recommend. She should not be a a manager she doesnt possess the skills

Staff friendly, had the Sunday Roast , chose the beef , unfortunately inedible as it was so tough couldn't eve n cut it, however the staff apologised and replaced it with Turkey option. Debatable whether I'll be eating Sunday Roast Beef here again?

We've eaten here a few times now and always had the carvery After a good walk along the coast it's just what you need Staff are so friendly and the food is not only good value but outstanding to consume 😁

We popped in here on our travels. They were very welcoming. Nice pub food. Dogs allowed in which is always a bonus.

Lovely carvery meal ,meat excellent especially the beef medium rare no blood ,all vegetables replaced when getting low, loved the crispy roast potatoes, all sauces & gravy extra tasty, the live music was fantastic

Fantastic Sunday carvery. Lovely staff thoroughly enjoyed taking my Mother out for dinner. Live music to finish it off. Perfect day

Lovely carvery , very clean and well decorated. Friendly staff too

Popped in on passing. We live locally. Had lunch. Decided to have of the menu rather than the Sunday Roast.. WOW... Blooming lovely. Give it a go.

Costly meal for poor food. I ordered Roast pork & Yourshire, the port was cold and tougher than raw beef, the yourkshire pudding was black and ice cold, two warm small roast potatoes were quite nice, coffee was hot and nice, £34.95 was well over priced, my wife did get hot fish meal but 2 hours waiting was bad too. I couldn’t recommend going to eat there.

On holiday nice pub clean staff very good friendly chatty not had food beer really good nice pint of Tetley smooth Carlsberg very good pint best pub out of the 2 in the village tried the other one not impressed 🍺🍺🍺

Very friendly bar staff, lovely atmosphere

Called here for Sunday lunch, wasn't busy, as I entered there seemed to be more staff than customers. They ask you for your pudding order with your mains order which is rather strange. Service was prompt,, in fact a little to prompt, Ordered the Roast, which consisted of bought in Yorkshire puddings, pork was tender, red cabbage which I love, tasted off, roast potatoes under cooked. Mains was cleared as soon as I laid my cutlery onto the plate and my pudding was delivered straight away. We were still chewing our puddings when the waitress cleared the dishes. Seemed to have a lot of new staff training with no one showing them the basic standards. What a shame!

Great value delicious carvery we just turned up and it was no problem to seat us but I'm sure at busier times booking would be advisable. Live music in the other bar

Very good carvery, tasty food, friendly attentive staff, we will be back.

6 of us stopped in today for some food ,we waited nearly an hour and all our meals came out burnt , 2 of us had lasagne which was dripping in oil .we was given a full refund. Didn't eat it so left and went somewhere else

I went here for a date night with my boyfriend. Really nice food and staff. Had a lovely meal for a really good price! Would recommend the BBQ baby back ribs. After we had eaten we went to the bar and was greeted with a lovely bartender. All the staff are amazing as they are professional and provide the best service. I would highly recommend you visit Livingstone’s Freehouse even just for a drink. I also hope to come back soon!

I've been to many pubs over the years . But Livingstone's is how I'd like my local to be... this is probably the best pub I've ever been to.,.

big old queue at the carvery desk and when you get to the front you find it the meat is just industrially reformed logs instead of fresh from the butchers and they're even tight with the fake meat. unless you like loads of undercooked greens you will have to fill up on potatoes and they're not that nice. I can make so much better potatoes at home that are crispy and not drowned in oil. the ale was stale, prices like they had a Michelin star or something. I'm glad I didn't bring the kids because the bar was full of yakking Karen's swearing about this and that as loud as they could. I suppose they only survive on the tourist trade and there's nowhere else to go in the village these days

Our village local. Nice pub, good decor and very clean. We attended for the pub quiz that was a fantastic evening. We had food here, nothing special. Service was a little slow but it was very busy. Very expensive for drinks compared to some of the pubs in lowestoft.

Nice bar. Great selection of beers & ales.

Food okay, did wait an hour or so for food. Staff did reimburse us with a free round of drinks which was nice.

Total experience was exceptional, the lovely welcome approaching bar, service and food quality the best I have encountered for a long time! Reasonable pricing, in all can't wit to return!!!!

Had a rack of ribs, close to no meat on the ribs, the meat that was there was like rubber, full refund given though.

There was 8 of us for our annual dinner out. The service was great, the staff were excellent and the food was brilliant. I have a steak and ale pie, probably one of the best I have ever had.

I had the pork belly. Excellent meal. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Would eat here regularly if I lived here. Cider gravy 😋 👌 😍

Visited here to have lunch with family who are locals. I had the all day breakfast and my wife had the beef with guineas pie. Both meals were excellent quality. You can tell that local sources are used for their ingredients. The staff are very friendly and there is a nice and relaxed atmosphere which is very appealing to us. With a good sized carpark that has 2 disabled spaces right by the door I have to give top marks.

Stopped in for lunch on Saturday while taking a break from watching the bowls competition across the road at Kessingland bowls. Had fish and chips and a sausage sandwich. Both were lovely- and generous portions- didn’t need the chips that I thought I’d wanted when ordering! We ate inside then finished off our drinks in the sunny beer garden around the back. A friendly place with decent food and drinks on offer (real ale included). Will come back if I’m back that way!

Staff were great. The food was fantastic. Exceeded our expectations. Stayed locally at Kessingland beach holiday park and chose Livingstone's on its great reviews, and it didn't disappoint.

Really good food and well priced dog friendly

We recently visited for a family meal whilst visiting family in Kessingland. The majority of us opted for the carvery and not one person was disappointed. All piping hot food with plenty of meat choices cooked to perfection. The choice of veg was unbelievable and all really tasty. Others in the party went fir fish and chips and again commented on the quality of food and size of portions Prices were very reasonable Service was professional and attentive An excellent experience all round and hope to be back soon

FOUND A STAPLE IN OUR COFFEE!!! Came in for a roast… they rushed us out as we were eating and as we were having a coffee we found a staple in our drink! Absolutely disgraceful! Avoid!!’

The food and service here were excellent. The young team did very well. For a while we were the only diners in the restaurant hence no atmosphere

Camping next door we ventured out for a local pint. We were not disappointed, the staff were welcoming and we felt we had found a local many miles from home.

This was my fist time having a cavery. The staff were friendly but when we first arrived a member of staff initially told us we could head over and get a plate. However, I headed over and observed a member of kitchen staff picking up glassware. I looked at him expecting some communication regarding how things worked as first time and he simply went about his business and returned to the kitchen. Unaware and thinking it was self-service I picked up a plate. The next thing I hear is him telling another member of kitchen staff that he was unaware of what I was doing as I could see him clearing up and decided to pick up a plate. This confused me to no end and luckily I had another member of kitchen staff come out and explain that they were re-setting up. I was glad for the second member of staff but frankly found the first rude. I felt so embarrassed to have been talked about but not talked to by the fist kitchen staff, when it was my first time in the area, in the restaurant and at a carvery of any kind. The beef I found to be very dry and needed alot of help from the gravy, the turkey looked dry nd so I opted out fron trying it. The pork/gammon won the battle of the meats. As far as sides options go, all the veg was delicious, the only let down was the cauliflower cheese. It was vile, nothing could save it.

Friendly, efficient, good food. What more can you want ?

Great food and good customer service. Attentive, friendly, efficient staff. Nice atmosphere too.

Delicious Sunday dinner with lots of choices of vegetables and 4 different meats. Surcharge for lamb but it was definitely worth the extra £1:50 as it just melted in your mouth! dog friendly, can sit outside or in the bar area.

Lovely carvery would gladly recommend ,great staff

Nice honest pub grub.. great service... enjoyable visit!

Cold plates tuff beef veg only warm at best never again.

No food, beer in the beer garden. Very friendly and relax.

The food and the service here is superb. Chicken tikka masala was the best as was the scampi. Reasonably priced, couldn't fault it.

Visited this venue primarily to watch football, didn't disappoint on that score even though the game did. Decided to eat while there. Food very average 'pub grub'. I had mixed seafood basket, lots of batter and not so much seafood. Husband had the pie, which he found quite chewy. It filled a hole in our tummys, but wouldn't seek out for dinner again. They later had live music, which was entertaining. Staff friendly, but a very average place.

We came here as a family to eat. Food was OK, nothing great though. The staff didn't look overly happy to be serving us food... and the pub felt cold and sparse. Wouldn't return for food but I guess was good for a pint and a game of pool

Great roast and attentive serving staff .Sundays they have the 'Piano Man' who was really entertaining .

Live music and area for dancing. Outside seating area.

What a lovely happy friendly place to eat a fabulous carvery

We’re staying in Kessingland for a few days and were looking for somewhere to velodrome to where we are staying to get dinner. The menu wasn’t that extensive but there was ample choice. Our food was freshly cooked and pipping hot, it was absolutely amazing. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We plan to visit again, next time we will take our dog. The pub welcomes dogs which is brilliant, you just need to sit in the bar rather than the restaurant

Unplanned lunch out. Great welcome and very good food. Will visit again for sure.

The Staff are lovely in there and a fantastic Sunday Roast too!

I’ve lived in kessingland 3 months and it’s the only pub I’ve been to and I love this pub I won’t end up in another one every night I’ve been here top notch Just a shame they have to close early coz of neibours

Food not really hot some was other not turkey is off a turkey rool not slices it's not good

We visited today and had a mahoosive roast for £13 couldn’t fault it. Kids roast £7.50 Lovely service too ❤️

We nipped in on a Sunday and there was a band on brilliant atmosphere we stayed for another 4hrs

Perfectly cooked plaice and chips. A good atmosphere with efficient & friendly service. Always made to feel welcome here.

First visit, very helpful, friendly staff with a lovely atmosphere.

Great local right next to the Zoo. Give it a go.

good food well cooked and presented. restaurant well set out and inviting but cold on our visit. will definitely return.

We had a wake after leaving Gorleston crematorium, they even worked out what time for us. The service at Livingstones was excellent & the room was large enough so there was space between the tables. The food was great but the scones with cream & jam were the best I've had in a long time. I would definitely recommend Livingstones to anyone trying to arrange a wake, or any other event that you need a nice room out of the way for. Thankyou Livingstones. Happy Christmas.

We went here for the first time on Friday evening. My cod and chips was lovely, big fish too and would choose this again. I would've given 5 stars but the restaurant was freezing and the 3 of us were cold all through dinner. Lovely Xmas decorations in there and the tree looked really pretty.

Another good night with lots of friends 😀

Was made to feel welcome as soon as we got though the door food and portions was excellent staff and service was also excellent highly recommended five stars very happy

Recently visited as a group of ten, nice pint decent food, great service.

Another great night with Suzi and Paul xxx

Great food, great choice of drinks, great entertainment, great friendly staff, and locals that always make you feel welcomed. The pub that always has a great atmosphere for the regulars and holiday maker that want a drink or something to eat In these difficult times of hospitality 👏👏🍻

A great place to visit for a drink and a meal

Food was disappointing, roll was hard and cheese was burnt on burger and only a few chips, hunters chicken cheese was burnt and the steak was like rubber, shame was a nice pub

Excellent service food Excellent would highly recommend

Great food, super efficient service

Great food, exceptional service, very warm & friendly place to be

Had to wait ages for food and was not busy, totally disappointed with the food, frozen veg was awful and the pork was tough and fatty will never be going there again, you would expect better for £15 total waste of money.

11/09/2022 Livingstones very kindly offered to cater for Sunday roast, which was held at a local care home. This would be the very last meal we could share together as family as my mum was dying of Cancer. unfortunately mum didn't make it to the meal, but We had a place set out for mum at the head of the table and held the meal in remembrance of her. The Owner was very accommodating and gracious and helped us through the ordering and payment process with a great deal of respect. The food arrived hot and on time, with very generous portions and tasted just as a home cooked meal should. On behalf of my family I would like to thank Livingstones for supporting us with their fantastic service and kindness. It will be a memory they will stay with us forever. If anyone is considering visiting, i would highly recommend them ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Very friendly owner, made visit personal, the carvery was excellent loads of. Choice and reasonably priced. Helped us out with our allergies. Venue was clean and very spacious.

Best meal we have had, in a long while. Such ashame it's a long way from home! Prices reasonable and good service.

Had a great night watching Fooasis a Foo Fighters and Oasis cover band. Drinks are the going rate! easy to get served and staff friendly. That's all you can ask for really. P

We only popped in for a couple of well earned drinks on the way back from Beccles. (we had cycled) Friendly and welcoming lady behind the bar and several locals at the bar, who were also very friendly.

Great Carvery very nice, good beers and friendly staff.

Great pub....great live music ..on the day I visited....good selection of beer ...nicely priced

Very welcoming staff and fast service. Tasty food and reasonable prices.

Professional staff. Bit slow service but yummy food.

Portion of whitebait with 'salad' and chips. Could do with slightly larger portions tbh, but it is what it is and it was decently cooked and served up. Said could do with some tomato or chopped onion or something else with it ....

A monster burger with chips, burger was tasty chips could have been better you can see a few overcooked one on the plate.

Fantastic Sunday carvery great service great pint of caffreys and live music in the afternoon 10/10

Me and my family visited here for a carvery,and it was delicious !!! Fresh,hot and perfectly cooked vegetables,the red cabbage was amazing! and a lush gravy,none of your sloppy Toby carvery here and the desserts are just as delicious! We will definitely go back when we're in the area.