Norada Pub & Restaurant in North Norfolk

Last night on our boat we moored in the yard and ventured across the road.. super friendly family pub. Warm welcome , good prices and big portions. Will be going again.

Absolutely amazing place, food great as always. Came tonight for the Halloween disco with the grandchildren, they loved it with the party games, etc. A couple of the staff which actually weren’t working tonight came in with shark and dinosaur costumes, everyone was having their picture with them. A fun night had by all.

Absolutely fantastic evening, food great as normal, faultless staff, guys that weren't working also dressed up in some great costumes, not Halloween, but they definitely added fun to the evening

Souvlaki was cooked beautifully and was a generous size with huge chunks of chicken, the pitta bread was fairly small and we would have preferred some shredded cabbage within the salad. Portion size was good but this was mainly chips on the plate. The food being brought out to other tables did look really nice and the staff were friendly.

called in the norada for a drink with a couple of friends, who were staying at mine for the weekend,and we decided to eat there instead of cooking at home, i had a pizza and my friends had fish and chips. the pizza was really really good,and my friends said that the fish and chips were the best they had for a long time, the staff of the norada cheerful and efficient the place itself was bright and clean, the waitresses did great job serving meals cleaning tables after meals were finished . can't fault the place. (good music to, seventies) ken

Unbeatable!! Fantastic FOOD, menu, wonderful SERVICE!! Costa (the Boss & head chef) can & does, bend over backwards to accommodate any special requirements or occasions!! Check out the breakfast too, BEST in Town ! Highly recommended 5star 💥

Drove past many times before, finally decide to go in for a meal, drinks arrived very quickly and we did enjoy the Greek salad and freshly cooked chicken kebab. A very nice restaurant along the river. will return again with our doggie.

I don't usually write reviews, but just had to comment on our wonderful experience at "Norada" yesterday. It was our first visit so we weren't quite sure what to expect, but what a pleasant surprise! We were greeted by extremely friendly, young staff, both at the bar and restaurant area.....honestly....so professional and polite! We did have to wait a little while for our food, but it honestly didn't matter, as the environment was lovely.....great decor and a really chilled out atmosphere. The food was definitely worth the wait!! Excellent burgers at a very reasonable price. We will definitely be back and recommending "Norada" to all our Norfolk friends!! Thank you for a lovely evening! Rob and Sam

We visited a couple of times when we were passing through Potter Heigham . Friendly ,welcoming staff .The food is delicious and portions are generous,would definitely recommend.

This is not the first time we’ve had a meal at the Norada. We stay local in Potter Heigham, it’s our first choice for a bite to eat, and it’s dog friendly. The food is good and reasonably priced, the atmosphere is rustic, relaxing and fun. Staff are friendly, and meals are served with not too much of a wait. Portions are value for money. The pub does get busy, during holiday times, but you are always informed if there’s a delay in the kitchen. The bar is well stocked, with a variety of draft and bottled beers and lagers.

Visit here everytime we are in Potter Heigham. Great service as always and always very welcoming. Had pizza's in this visit as the kids wanted pizza's and you can tell how they are freshly made to order. Was served by a pleasant lady called Charlotte and was very impressed by here friendliness and conversation. A must visit pub on the broads with great homemade food.

Excellent fish & chips. Moored up on a fishing holiday and were greeted by attentive staff and a great selection of beers. Great service from start and will definitely return on our return trip to potter heigham .

Pleasantly surprised that a pub on the broads actually serves made to order food. Everything is homemade especially the lasagne as it was absolutely massive with great flavours. My husband had a massive cod and chips and was so filling. A must visit place on the broads.

Another visit to my favorite place when on the broads. Come here all the time and so wish the landlord would open up a place in London. Great service with a smile always at Norada. The staff are all so friendly and go beyond to assist you. Tonight we watched England play football in the amazing function room. With 7 screens you can't go wrong getting a view of the football. We had loaded fries here tonight Pulled pork and curry where absolutely amazing.

Good food not expensive but was very happy with the fresh meals been served. Chose to have a chilli and was not disappointed by my choices. Thank you again for very welcoming establishment

Some staff are really nice emma, McKenzie Shery, big daisy and lily are hard workers and really polite an asset to the pub. Nice location

Been here every time we visit my parents in Potter Heigham . How I have seen this place change from a run down pub with no modernisation ever spent on it to the most inviting pub you can ever visit. From the moment you walk we feel welcome like a family member the owner always got a welcoming smile and always has time to talk and make you feel welcome. No other pub has this welcoming feel. We had an amazing Sunday Roast and what can I say apart from amazing. Visited again on Monday to an amazing perfectly cooked rare steak. Overall a must visit pub in the broads. Thank you Costa and staff for an amazing experience

Called in whilst boating on the Broads. What can I say? Menu was extensive, staff pleasant, food arrived quickly. We were enjoying a family Sunday lunch when what must be the resident entertainer decided to start crooning. To the point we couldn’t hear ourselves talk. He finally shut up but got annoyed when no one clapped. Sunday lunchtime is not the time to have some rude, jaded entertainment.

Came on Sunday for a roast and was not disappointed, overall lovely experience and food was big portions that tasted amazing, will definitely be back!

This place had been recommended by two separate people, so we thought we’d give it a go, had a quick look on the website and saw the following statements… “Delicious freshly prepared food, served in a relaxing family atmosphere with Locally sourced ingredients” and “We’re a family run pub, serving homemade food using locally sourced produce to the people of Potter Heigham. We’re situated just on the broads, so we are perfect for passers-by to stop off and sample our food and drinks menu, whether you’re a local or boating the River Thume”. What is not to like, it is not a chain, it is family owned, that provide fresh home made food using local ingredients! It took us a bit to find as the way it had been described we were expecting a traditional pub by the river, upon arrival it looked more like a converted wooden storage shed and the inside certainly did not look like the pictures on the website. We walked in and found it to be quiet for a Thursday evening, but the team were very welcoming, we ordered drinks and asked about food. The lady behind the bar told us to help ourselves to menus from the end of the bar and sit where we wanted, we opted for a table in the restaurant. Having looked at the extensive menu, we soon ordered a selection from a very pleasant waiter that included the fish platter and mozzarella sticks. The dishes soon arrived and it was very apparent that this was not locally sourced or home made, rather bought in bulk, processed frozen food that needed little skill to cook, just a deep fat fryer. With the exception of the salad, everything was inedible and for what’s was served grossly over priced. We drank our drinks, thanked the staff when we paid and politely left. We are always keen to support local, small businesses, but do expect quality food in return. Having now read some of the reviews on here and the responses from the owner, we are unsure if we just had a poor menu choice, they were having an off night or that is how things are. Looking at the website again, it appears to be incomplete in areas such as the menu section. Clearly there are many great reviews, however we can only speak about our own experience and the expectations that were set from their website description. Hopefully just a one off and wish them the very best of luck for the future.

We have had an excellent beef Sunday lunch. Beautifully presented, perfectly cooked with good quality ingredients. Costa has completely turned this place around. Well worth visiting.

Amazing lunch we had today, staff were amazing and the food was fantastic !! My only negative is …. I wish I would have known about this place 4 years ago when we 1st started coming on the Norfolk Broads !

Omg…. The roast beef was absolutely amazing and lots of it!! Will definitely be back for another one.

Amazing well polite and outstanding service well done will definitely be back food was wonderful aswell

Fabulous food and plenty of it staff really friendly would not hesitate to eat here again. Many thanks for a marvellous dining experience.

We normally go to the local fish and chip shop on the last night of our boating holidays. Luckily on this occasion they were shut so we found this gem! Welcomed by lovely staff, attentive without being overbearing (your staff could teach a few of things to restaurants we visited during the rest of the week!). Great freshly prepared tasty food - we had the Norada burger, spaghetti bolognaise, salt and pepper squid and chicken burger all of which we love. Compliments to the staff and management- you’re doing a great job!

Had a great evening with family food was good but not that hot as food is cooked as ordered there was a long wait

Fantastic evening meal. Excellent food, lots of it and very reasonably priced. Staff absolutely lovely, left alone to enjoy our meal. Would highly recommend.

Great food and fantastic service (Daisy was amazing!). Would definitely recommend a visit, particularly if you are at the marina.

I was a big fan of the Norada when it opened but not so much now. I found the food on our last two visits was ok, but definitely overpriced, there is much better food available for less at numerous other pubs on the Broads. The outside tables were dirty with glasses left uncollected. And I’m definitely not a fan of the “entertainment” , the “UK’s only Dwarf Drag Queen”, seriously do we need that at a prime riverside location on the Broads? Very odd direction the Norada is taking.

Food was ok (Sunday roast), dated in terms of presentation (slapped on a plate like your mum would do) but was cheap enough. Focus is really on quantity and speed rather than quality. Staff are friendly enough but not really offering a quality service and seem to be inexperienced. I think that the area really deserves a decent place to eat in, especially for the tourist season and the location being right by the river. Building itself is very shabby, probably needs to be knocked down and started again and parking is really limited unless you park at Lathams. Probably won’t go back but I imagine tourists would go hear as there’s not really anywhere else to go.

Lunch under Covid conditions outdoor seating only (in line with Gov,guidelines)Very generous Sunday Lunch I had Chicken and husband had beef which was really nice.Did not feel at all rushed, did not pre-book plenty of outdoor seating with lovely setting by the water.It looks as if they are refurbishing the indoor area I should imagine once finished and Covid restrictions gone will no doubt be a Goldmine!Thank you we will certainly return.

We've seen this venue develop over the last few years during our regular holidays to the area, and can't wait to visit again next time. We ate here three times during our week holiday, and as always were delighted at the freshness and quality of the meals, and the welcome received was warm. Some reviewers have moaned about the wait, but honestly you're on holiday, relax, and when you receive food of this freshness, quality, and clearly made with care, it's worth the wait.

Went over in afternoon after mooring our boat for first night of holiday. Sat in large lounge watching football on large, TV. In evening went back for a meal. It took a while to come but it was lovely. Pity lounge was shut due, to private party but enjoyed the, banter from the,Locals

Could be the best place to eat on the Broads. Costas, the owner is such a friendly guy. Always willing to have a chat and go out of his way to make your experience better. The food is outstanding and service is great. It can be a bit slow for food to come, but this is because its a family run place, so they don't have loads of staff, and because perfection takes time, so don't judge them on this! This place was taken on in such a state and already, a year on, the improvements are so noticeable. There's a lot of work to go, but don't let that ruin your experience. Appreciate it for the hidden gem it is. I would recommend 10 times out of 10 and will always come back here when I'm in the area.

Just had an excellent Sunday roast at this establishment. Went for large and now can't move! Choice of beef or chicken or both - together with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a selection of vegetables and all.for £9.95. Costa and his Staff are very friendly and wants do more to make your visit one that you would like to repeat.

Took 1.25 hours from ordering to being served and half the decrepit tables were empty plus 50% of the cask / keg beers unavailable BUT the food was superb and the Guinness and bottled DoomBar great and the service friendly. Don’t be put off by the ambiance and maybe phone through your order first

Went here to watch the Chelsea vs Liverpool game and have a few pints and a bite to eat after mooring our boat outside. We weren't put off by a man in the beer garden vomiting as he carried on eating his fish and chips! We ordered the food when the game started and by half time we didn't even have our starter! It took over an hour for our food to arrive and even then my chicken kebab was red in the middle! Sent it back whilst my hubby enjoyed hid chicken strips, we ended up leaving (me very hungry) and getting our money back much to our disappointment. The staff were lovely but needs a lot of improvement.

Moored a short walk from the establishment, a local resident recommended this pub/restaurant which, in fairness, doesn’t have too much competition in the area around Potter Heigham. To be honest, this is a pub which serves food rather than a pub with a restaurant. But the welcome was warm & the menu quite extensive. Our party of 6 chose a mixture of chicken curry, fish & chips, lamb shank & liver & onions. When the food eventually arrived, & this slow service was the only downside, it was absolutely delicious. Accompanied by some decent Merlot & Sauvignon Blanc, a most convivial evening was had by one & all.

We ordered some chicken wings, halloumi, and jacket potatoes for lunch. It was a nice place to hang out. but the food took over an hour to arrive. To be fair, they did refund the cost of the wings, but took another 10 minutes to put the food in boxes. Finally, the manager had a go at me on the way out for daring to say they were slow.

My parents have lived along the riverbank for years so I have seen this establishment open, closed for years then reopened and I can honestly say this is the best I’ve ever seen it!! The owner and staff are super friendly and helpful, the menu (Althou not huge) caters for everyone and the food has been made with passion! My kids especially love the 20in pizzas and demand one each time we visit!! All I can say is well done and keep up the good work as Norada is definitely what this place needs x

we was a a family of 7 on a boating holiday stopped at potter higher for the night had food at this great pub just under new ownership the new owner is a gentleman staff all polite food was prompt and hot after mains we had dessert there white chocolate and ginger cheesecake is to die for

This venue is well worth a visit. We stopped here to have a lunchtime snack by the river and was not disappointed. As soon as we approached the bar we had a friendly greeting and banter from the man behind the bar who served us. Sorry we didn’t catch your name. We ordered the king Prawns and Nachos as we just wanted to chill out, have a beer and share a bite to eat. The Prawns were absolutely gorgeous, well presented, perfectly cooked and very tasty. We will definitely be back to sample more. There is to be a new menu coming out shortly which looked very yummy and with lots of different dishes to choose from. This place is definitely at the top of our Return To Soon List.

Kayaked to this pub on our holiday.

Feeling peckish at lunchtime we decided to cast an eye over the menu not massive for a change but a good selection, i had the Chicken breast with bacon and mushrooms cooked to my liking and dressed with the most delicious mushroom sauce ive ever tasted what a delight, the wife had a freshly oven-cooked steak pie well filled with lean meat in a light pastry again very nice .The wait was a little longer than expected but as the meals were freshly cooked well worth it . The staff were very polite and attentive,the surroundings clean and airy , the large screen tv was a little intrusive (the modern way i suppose)but didnt spoil the visit.

We had a roast, a steak and some scampi. The food was tasty and plentiful. The kids meals were both free and they loved them and were unable to finish them. Thoroughly recommend it to anyone with kids.

My family and I were in there last Friday evening and I just had to leave a review. The landlady was absolutely famtastic. She couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Her waitresses were also very polite and together with the delicious and enormous portions, made for a very pleasant night. Our tiny gripe was that the band although talented were too loud for us to have a conversation. We look forward to visiting again very soon.

Tried this pub two nights running on summer evenings in June. Despite advertising food until 9pm it was closed on both occasions! Not much good for midsummer.....

We had a hired a boat for the day with Maycraft ( inexpensive and brilliant also) and was looking for a place to eat. We went to the Falgate Inn and the landlady was extremely rude and we were told no food for an hour quite dismissively even though the place looked empty! From the outside this place did not look much but the owner was so welcoming and friendly. Food was excellent and inexpensive. My husband saw a flyer for Maycraft and we said we had just hired a boat and joked about getting a discount as the owner seemed to know Maycraft and the owner then offered us a free drink on the house which we didn’t expect. Huge screen for my son to watch the Europa football final. Great end to our day. Would recommend this place highly.

Have been to The Norada on several occasions now and each time it has been a most enjoyable experience. Cold Beer, great food, friendly staff and a great play area

Next door to the famous Potter Heigham bridge with a beer garden looking over the river Thurne and the bridge.

I last holidayed on the broads 20+ years ago so my expectations were probably unrealistic. Potter Heigham had two pubs one that had half it's name missing and I was not sure if it was renovating or closing and the other needed more staff and a good tidy up, food ok. So if you are paying ten pounds to go under the bridge I hope Stalham has more too offer.

Popped in with a friend for a drink. Service was brilliant. Special mention of Carlos, he really made our visit fun and couldn't do enough for us.

Obviously in the middle of being refurbished so expectations weren't very high. Service was good. Very polite and friendly. Food was very good. Nice sized portion and flavoursome. Would definitely visit again.

Tried to visit here on Bank Holiday Monday and again two days later. Firmly closed and no reply when we telephoned to enquire about opening times, even though phone engaged the first time I called, so clearly someone there.

We visited on a Monday and with it being just after Easter it was quiet so acceptance of time of year is given. However quite a few of the drinks offerings (pumps) were unavailable and a few items off the menu not available either. For me, if you have a menu, and this was not a vast one, you should be able to supply all on that menu, even if the pizza chef was off! All that being said the food we had was excellent, burgers great, chicken strips tasty, carbonara very good too, watch out for the buffalo sauce though!!!!!!! Service was also very good. Will we go back - maybe, that's all I'm saying

We walked in, not expecting much - clearly renovations planned and a sort of caravan clubhouse atmosphere. Staff, however, were exceptionally welcoming and friendly and we were massively impressed with the quality of the food; everything perfectly cooked and generous portions. It was absolutely delicious and served beautifully, one of the best meals of our Broads holidays. This place is definitely hiding its light under a bushel. Keep up the good work, and compliments to the chef!

Last year I wrote about the Norada and their planned upgrades for 2019. I can report these upgrades have been carried out with more to come.

Popped In for a Sunday lunch with family, more works done, more still to come , but as always great food, very welcoming staff and family orientated too. Most had the roast dinner today which was lovely, best in the area surely... souvlaki kebab was great and pizzas as always fantastic. Can't wait to return to sample some of the new dishes on the new menu . NORADA is a real hidden gem of the broads .

No customers in says a lot. More beer off sale than actually available. Would suggest out of say 15 pumps, two thirds were unavailable. Ordered a coffee, which was a kettle and instant coffee granules. The staff are pleasant enough and clearly want to try hard, but the place is in need of some general improvements to generate real custom. Yes, it was a Monday, early in the holidays and there were plenty of people around.

I had a few people help me organise a birthday/engagment party here for the 13th april where there was supposed to be a ABBA tribute band play a friend had been trying to get hold of the landlord with no luck final got hold of him for him to turn around and say he through it was the week after even though he had it in his diary to tell us there was no tribute band because he has messed us about he doesn't deserve our money or anything so I have canceled it I wouldn't come back ever it was a disappointment

Just had Sunday roast with fresh veg beautiful cauliflower cheese too well worth a visit well done to all will definitely recommend thanks costa & staff will see you again soon

Really enjoyable family get together last night. Costa and his young team really made us feel welcome. Excellent quality food and bonus, very good band.

My friends and I stayed in the area for a weekend and from the moment we stepped foot inside we were made to feel so welcome. From a quiet drink Friday night to live music Saturday and one of the best roast dinners I have had Sunday the team here are simply superb. Can’t wait to go back next spring.. we are bringing a few more next time too! Ps the pizza is a much try too! Homemade and wow! Thanks to you all - David, Pob, Kieron, Muggers, Kev and Mick

Lovely spot on the river. New childrens playground. Under new management who have big plans for the place. Work is ongoing and will take time but i am sure the end result will be great. The food is lovely and my favourite is the souvlaki, hubbys is the carbonara. Definitely worth a visit

Good food offering. We had the steak pies and chicken fillet burger. All the meals were good. I was particularly happy with the good sized fresh chicken fillet. Well presented.

What can I say..went with friends for a meal and a good ole catch up..the meal was brillant.3 gammon and a steak meal,didn’t need a steak knife it was that good...the warm fudge cake was to die for...we shall be back ,no second thoughts on that one.staff were lovely and the locals were very welcoming felt like a large family gathering,but didn’t know anyone on arrival but felt that you knew everyone when we left..also the takeaway pizzas looked amazing we will definitely be ordering them when we have a night in..keep up the good work guys you still have loads to do in the building,it will be brilliant when you have finished all the updates...

For so long this pub restaurant under the guise of 'Broads Haven' it was a place to avoid. But the new owner has now started to invest, you can see little changes and upgrades each time you go in.

Thank you so much for such a lovely lunch and Costa the owner and wife are so lovely. Had a lovely giggle and so friendly! Great service !! Thank you so much. Will defo be back again. Such yummy food. 5 star ⭐️

Went in for lunch. Beer was lush, food was lush. Friendly staff and I think this place can only get better! Sneaked in for a few cheeky pints, glad it’s open! We wish you every success and will see you next season.

Extremely dark, would not serve a 125mil wine which is a legal requirement, and just to make matters worse there was no soap in the gents toilet, so we left our wine to find another restaurant that was cleaner looking and more presentable. The young lady that served us was very nice and polite but didn’t change the circumstances, would we go back NO !

A big thank to Costa and all the staff for a great afternoon / evening after a days fishing on the bridge.

....we couldn’t figure out the positive reviews following our lunchtime visit today since we found the place rather miserable - dark and dismal inside, seems to be set up purely for watching sports on a big screen. We had a quick drink (part of a drink in my case as the wine was quite awful) and moved on. Whilst we were there, sitting outside, 3 of the 4 people who attempted to get to the ‘garden’ tripped up on the awkward steps.

From a dingy pub with surley staff to a welcoming place with fabulous food. Warm friendly staff When we were there they were getting up to speed with local bands. Once the redecorating is done will be a brilliant place for holiday makers and locals alike

Run by Greek Cypriot ( Costas ) who is very friendly and is slowly making this into one of the best restaurants on the Broads.

We visited this pub for lunch as a family group on a gorgeous day. The garden is lovely. Seats in the sun and the shade. Good was hot, fresh and amazingly good. Staff are quite young and helpful but do not always get the right answer. We ordered Chicken Wings but they didn't have any. We were then told that there were some and were given free portions as we had already ordered something else - they were tasty!

The food was excellent and value for money. We had the huge pizzas which were delicious and the next night went back to try the steak. I would definitely recommend this place. The food is beautiful!

Popped in for lunch, 6 adults and 10 kids so not a small group. The service was brilliant and the food was delicious. The play area is ideal to keep the kids busy.

Called here for something to eat whilst at Norfolk, looked like it was in the middle of a refurbishment as looked dated then was new modern things being put in . The food was ok didn’t think it was anything special could have done with more as didn’t seem enough and was served by kids which I suppose is ok but i didn’t really like it

Called last minute as other local places were full, they were able the accommodate our party of four. We arrive and needed to work with it where to go as the outside was disorganised, but it's in a great location so we went inside. It was like a tacky nightclub. The music was loud and the tv was prominent. We chose to sit outside. The menu was fine, the food was good, but it is confused and needs to decide if it's a night club or a pub alongside the river. The staff are pleasant but need support and training.

Not sure if it is entirely fair to judge on the basis of our visit, as they are obviously in the middle of some refurbishment. On the plus side, they were the only show in town when we visited - everything else appeared to have closed for the evening. Also my Chicken kebab was very good and good value. Service was poor which prevented us from lingering. Will try again once the works have been completed.

Had a lovely Sunday roast with a selection of veg including celeriac, which I’ve never been served in a restaurant! Very impressed with the on going improvements at Norada. Will be back again this Sunday for a family Birthday party.

Meals were fabulous chicken burger and chips chicken cooked best ever so tasty and thoroughly enjoyed it and at £6.95 brilliant. Son had nachos he thought they were lovely with lots of sauces with them. So dog friendly inside and out just what we needed on a hot day. Even brought a takeout fresh cooked pizza oven pizza was lovely we warmed it up for supper. Well done Def be back.

We've been coming to potter heigham for nearly thirty years, and have seen this building buzzing, taken over, empty again, then now this beautiful place.

A good pub-food menu, served cheerfully and in air-conditioned surroundings. The time between ordering and serving was fifteen minutes and the food was good quality and good value for money.

Travelling down this year we were hoping that the new pub in Potterheigham would not only be handy but somewhere we could meet on a night and have a bite to eat without driving or taxis. We were not disappointed, Costa and his family are working hard to build the business and while doing so opening the pub and facilities in phases. Its not the finished article yet but the service and food was what you would expect from a business thats been open much longer. We found the family friendly and could not do enough and some of the speciality pizzas were fantastic. We are back in September and know that what has already started as a worthwhile venture will only improve further. Well done cant wait to see further additions.