Ollies in North Norfolk

Great service from the lovely waitress and the food was great too. We had the Olz burger and quiche which both were great and would gladly return again.

I have no idea where Nick H went to eat, ours was superb, good, honest home cooking, great value served with a big smile. So hood we are coming back tomorrow as saw someone else get something else off the menu we liked the look of!

We were staying with friends and took them out for a simple meal. The food was good (my chips could have been hotter). We all enjoyed our meal, fast friendly service and good wholesome food. Will visit again.

Eaten many times in the restaurant part of pub and always really good made from scratch food, never disappointed. Pub part (The Edinburgh) has another atmosphere which we like too - yes more locals and that is also what we like. Hard to understand what the last reviewer is on about and their focus on the carpet in the bar. Been coming to Wells for 20 years.

Cheap. But an absolute dive that hasn’t bothered changing the carpet since the smoking ban. Miserable wench running the bar. Better off going to the Premier across the road, grabbing a few cans and heading to the beach. Awful, miserable. (Unless you’re a miserable local). 0/10. AVOID.

Stayed in the B & B room was clean and tidy nice en-suite and tea and coffee facility.we ate on Friday night Lasagne and Fish Pie both very nice and reasonably priced. Breakfast we both had full English,toast and marmalade tea and coffee. Very nice and didn’t need anything else until the evening. Friday night late evening the music was very loud and didn’t help when trying to sleep the only disappointment otherwise a nice weekend and reasonable price.

Every time we visit wells we always go to Ollies for food. They are friendly and very accommodating (dogs welcome!). They don’t try to be fancy and that’s what we like! It is good, honest food. The food is always home cooked, of a high standard and big portion sizes. It’s fantastic value for money and it’s the best around!

Average full english breakfast and meat free version, however it was very overpriced. on the plus side , Nice friendly service

I had tried to book (albeit too late) alternative Sunday Roast venues…..came upon Ollie’s on a ‘search’ and left a voicemail; they returned my call (pleasantly surprised) and had a table for us for a late lunch. Very good polite and ‘smiley’ service, prompt food, bottle of wine from the bar, thoroughly recommend. No, it’s not pomp&ceremony (coast dog walkers perhaps prefer this😉) but it was jolly good and we will definitely return. Thank you to Ollie’s👏🏼

Associated with the Edinburgh Inn pub as it is all part of the same concern I would rate the pub 5 and the restaurant 3. The pub is basic but very good and obviously a place for Wells locals and it had a nice vibe to it with locals at the bar end and visitors like ourselves tending to use the bit between the bar and Ollie’s Restaurant. We ate in the restaurant one evening but unfortunately it was a rather soulless, a bit school canteenish and lacking the buzz of the bar not ten metres away. The food was ok but nothing special and was not of the same quality of most other eateries we tried in Wells. Unfortunately, it was of similar price and I don’t think it was justified as it was not of similar standard. Staff in both pub and restaurant were good. If visiting Wells again I would most definitely use the pub but would probably give the restaurant a miss.

Food was hot and tasty, the pork and Stilton had a blonde hair in it and when i pointed this out to the waitress she just wandered off to not be seen again. the five of us found the menu bleak and there were no chicken nuggets for the child with us. the other adults all had starters and sides. table service was poor after the hair incident. we had to wait twenty minutes for a desert for the child with us, which was banged onto the opposite end of the table to the child and the waitress huffed off. no one came to the table to apologise about the hair so we wont go back. it was not that busy and we were seated at 1800 on a monday night.

We ordered the sea food platter for two and a platter arrived with a quite bland selection and a bowl of salad with no offer of dressing. We asked for salad dressing and received a bowl of chilli sauce. The person who served us was helpful but then left us to chat with her friends about local housing problems.

We wanted to “nip out” for dinner with our two small dogs and found the Pub and Ollies Restauraunt lovely. Bar and Restauraunt staff lovely. Food really good and the atmosphere great. Didn’t give a five star as I thought the area we were in….lifeboat area, which was brilliant, lacked the same atmosphere as there was no background music. Not a major issue but worth considering as we were the only people in that part of the venue. Visit here it’s worth it. Advice from us……ignore previous reviews. 😊

We ate here by chance, as the bad weather meant most places were full. It was a good choice. Very friendly staff, a very good pint of Wherry, and a burger somewhat better than steaks I've had in other places. Most impressed by the fact that they will serve half portions (at half price) which suited my wife as she has a smaller appetite (though this leaves room for dessert...) The bread and butter pudding was huge and delicious.

Excellent service ! Always accommodating & will try to fit you in if you haven't booked. Local or tourist Ollies are worth a visit ! Great range of food & by all accounts locally sourced.

Called in for a drink to shelter from the rain. Lovely cosy pub with a dining area. Quite a few people were eating and the food looked good and appeared to be served promptly. Even better for us, we had timed it for their Happy Hour. Popular with locals and visitors alike. Would definitely recommend - a proper pub with good service and good beers.

Popped in for a drink 🍾🥂 A great pub with good seating… A cosy place to chat and enjoy the area and to look at lovely photos…. Next time we visit we will try the food as it looked good x

Very friendly, helpful and professional young waitress. Dog friendly allowing us to sit and eat in the outside dining area. Good access via the side alley for our nervous dog.

We had lunch here in august 2023. Really wished we’d chosen somewhere else. We longingly looked out of the window to the other eatery we should’ve gone to. We were met by a frosty waitress and given a table. On the plus side, the service is pretty quick and the seafood platter is very nice, but pricey. The restaurant is really just the table section of the Edinburgh inn. You’ve to get drinks at the bar, the chap behind the bar is a bit gruff especially if you’re not local. We had lamb shanks and noticed some odd blue specks in it. The chef came out and took it away to inspect it. She came back and told us it’s nothing to worry about, it’s bits from the label of the mayonnaise jar. Great! I wish I’d asked for extra bits of label in my lunch. There wasn’t even an apology. We asked for another meal and she said “are you sure because you’ve eaten most of it” which seemed to be a dig at us complaining. They begrudgingly took the Mayonaise label meal off the bill. Still no apology though. There are plenty of really nice places to eat in Wells, sadly this isn’t one of them.

We have been coming to the Edinburgh/Ollies for more years than I care to remember and have never had a bad meal. The seafood platter is wonderful, the lasagna also, crab salad was scrummy, and we had to finish each night with the bread and butter pudding (mouth is watering just thinking about it!) Great selection of drinks at the bar and staff are helpful and friendly. We worry every time we come to Wells- next-the-sea that The Edinburgh will have been sold and turned into a 'gastro pub' serving tiny portions and everything with a 'jus' so please stay just as you are. Great food at reasonable prices and a lively atmosphere. We will be back very soon.

Another lovely meal at Ollies last night. Beautifully cooked, generous portions and the children ( 3 and 5 yr olds ) could have ANY main meal in smaller portion. Even though their gluten free fryer was temporarily out of action, the waitress was helpful in discussing options. Highly recommend.

Would not recommend after we asked to see the menu and the waitress responded with “menu” and through it across the table at us. The atmosphere was non existent and the and the food looked average. Therefore we decided to leave before even ordering a drink.

Good simple unfussy food cooked and served like it should be. Our meals came quickly and were delicious, everyone was friendly and efficient. We enjoyed it so much we returned for lunch the next day, once again great simple food served well

Whenever in Wells the Edinburgh is the first port of call and normally the last! Even if just a light lunch of sandwiches and chips at Ollies. Always fresh and nicely presented and staff always friendly. I suppose we could try somewhere else but as...

Whether it's a cheesy chips snack or a full meal burger & chips I'm never disappointed with the food or service, delicious. I never go anywhere else

We visited Wells on a last minute ‘get in the car’ and just drive trip. Arriving very early Tasha welcomed us into the Edinburgh even though we weren’t staying hotel guests. She was extremely polite and very accommodating at such short notice for two travellers...

I have just had the worst meal out I can remember having. I had the veggie lasagne with chips and salad. The lasagne was just mush and the chips were totally tasteless. The small bowl of salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) was the only ok thing...

Ollie's at the Edinburgh Inn in Wells-next-the-Sea serves wholesome, fresh, British dishes with proper gravy and no fancy jus or fiddly service. Veg is fresh and firm and potatoes, chips, all good. Food and plates are hot. Portions are generous. We ate several times on...

First time in Wells and we discover the straight narrow yards as they’re called, are mostly filled with quaint, period holiday lets. Ours, a converted barn is beautifully laid out and so it should for the money. End of March, below 10° at night so...

During our recent visit to Wells we decided to visit both the Edinburgh and adjoining Ollie’s. This is clearly the locals’ pub and on our visits the bar was thriving. Good range of drinks at reasonable prices. We decided to eat at Ollie’s and were...

Popped in for a delicious coffee in this friendly comfy bar when visiting Wells . The next day discovered I had lost my purse. Called all establishments I had visited and lo and behold my purse had been found by Ollie’s Staff who went above...

Went for a meal with my husband and two children. The menu was small and basic pub grub. All meals were homemade and cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend.

A good, old fashioned pub with good old-fashioned service, good pub food and good beer. Lively on a Friday night but no problem getting a table. Zero "gastro" - loved it.

Myself and family there on Friday 25th November 2022 for pre -booked table/meal. All ready for us on time. Food served quickly and was delicious. I had the lasagna and it was so tasty, excellent meat/tomato/pasta ratio, with plenty served. I couldn't eat it all...

While staying in Norfolk last week we called in at lunchtime and enjoyed sandwiches and a pot of tea. We booked for our evening meal which was very enjoyable. The staff were very nice and we had a good experience . The food was hot...

We stopped here for lunch and had the lasagne, which was served with chips and a side salad. The lasagne was as good as any we've tried, and better than most. Really good portions as well. Washed down with a lovely pint of Woodfordes Wherry...

Web site stated it was open. The doors were open as it’s linked to a pub but the pub barman said they’re he’s no idea why they’re not open even though it was in their stated opening times.

Have been to Ollies for five evening and really enjoyed the food. Their crab salad is very good. The staff friendly and do not have to wait long before being served.

Over many years have eaten at Ollie's, whether for two people and every year up to 40 people on a golf weekend, Ladies and Gentlemen and including Vegetarian requirements. The meal and presentation is in the splendid Lifeboat Room, it is always a joy. I...

This was one of our favourites in Wells but has definitely disappointed us. Portion sizes down and prices up. We won’t be rushing back :-( Lasagne tasted more of tomatoes than beef! Just generally not as good.

Considering we are in the height of the holiday season the restaurant is closed from 2-30 and reopens at 5.30 - we sat in the bar next to it and must have seen approximately 30-40 people wanting food . i understand there are staff issues...

One of the best ploughman's we have had in ages, we were made welcome as was the dogs... yes in a restaurant the dogs were made a fuss off, will definitely be back during our stay

This little restaurant is attached to the Edinburgh Pub at the top of town just a short walk away from the harbour. Run by Tasha and her lovely staff, this place offers great food at reasonable prices, and booking is best as it gets very...

Great food. Local seafood, I had the seafood platter which was delicious. It is very popular so it’s always a good idea to book to avoid disappointment

My husband and I decided to have lunch here a couple of weeks ago. The staff were friendly and our dog was allowed inside. We both chose the Seafood platter each from the 'Specials board' which was lovely and quite honestly one would have been...

First time we've tried Ollie's & we'll come again. The waitress was very friendly & made us both feel very welcome. The food is the type of dishes you would cook at home really, but all very nice & well presented. We thought it was...

Went in for a pint with family and friends and although there were lots of glasses behind the bar we were told we had to have plastic glasses as the glass washer had broke. We had one drink and went to get another and requested...

We had a brilliant family meal in Ollie's while on family holiday, the biggest and tastiest sea bass ever, excellent fish pie and lasagne, both made in the restaurant, plus local sausages and scampi, all perfectly cooked with good, quick service 😋

Visited on Friday 08th April 2022. Dog-friendly pub with a confusing transition into a restaurant/cafe. Menu was quite limited and I had ham, egg and chips. Friendly young waitress staff, but definitely felt like a pub/restaurant set up for locals.

We stayed for two nights at the Edinburgh hotel, the room was comfortable and quiet with lovely view to the quay.Natasha made a great breakie on both mornings set out lovely, nice and hot and very attentive.Our evening meals both nights were hot and very...

good and quick service , kind staff and nice food . with a nice atmosphere, will come again happily☺️.

Myself and my family visited the Edinburgh pub whilst on a lovely holiday, we came a little bit early to the pub and we’re welcomed in by a lovely waitress. Went to the bar to have a look and was greeted by a very miserable...

Went in half term, booked a table glad we did as it was busy,. We were in the lifeboat room, with photos of Wells lifeboat. Nice home cooked food, good sized portions, freshly cooked and nice puddings aswell. Next time we are around Wells-next-the-Sea we...

Ollie's is attached to The Edinburgh Inn and offers home cooked, warm, hearty food. We dined here last week and were lucky enough to get a table without booking, Everywhere in Wells seems to get booked up for dinner, so I do advise booking in...

We were a little taken back by the initial welcome. We had booked thankfully, but it was there's your table that's the menu (pointing to a blackboard) get your own drinks from the bar! We were not seated in the restaurant, but in the bar...

This is one of my all-time favourite pubs, visited several times a year every year since 1998 when the Bass was superb. Still a good pint, but the thumping music, clearly chosen by the kids behind the bar, renders the experience not worth the pint....

7 of us went last night, Good pub grub, generous portions and well cooked. Loved the beef stew in Yorkshire pudding and the girls enjoyed the lasagna. Service was fine. The restaurant is part of a locals pub so nothing posh but we enjoyed it.

We arrived and were shown to our table - we had to ask to give our order 3 times as our table was hidden away. It took 25 minutes to order in which time they had sold out of the lasagne. We ordered sausage and...

I have visited many times and the food doesn’t disappoint. No bells & whistles just nice simple meals at a reasonable price. The food always tastes fresh and is served piping hot. The staff are welcoming & there’s a good atmosphere. Perhaps just a little...

Decided on a whim to have lunch out and was not disappointed. Ollies has been a favourite of mine for many years when I’m in Wells. A friend and I opted for scampi and chips, superb. Shouldn’t have had dessert but couldn’t resist, my friend...

We were greeted by a lovely waitress who despite it being packed out took the time to explain food we could have from the dietary needs we have. Having worked in this industry I know how hard the staff work and wanted to say how...

Weird place. Order drinks at the bar from a very unhelpful lad and then order food from a very miserable waitress. Knew we had made a mistake when all other restaurants were packed and we were the only two people in there!!

Sadly did not get a chance to eat here, we booked a large table and were told in advance that catering for a vegan in the party would not be an issue. I rang in the morning to double check this was not going to...

Had a fab meal at Ollie’s today. Sea bass cooked beautifully, as was the steak. Lovely new potatoes and fresh veg. Very relaxed and very enjoyable.

First visit post-pandemic for evening and everything was super as ever. It was wonderful to be back. Thank you!

We visited Ollie’s twice this week and both times the service & food was excellent. Olz Burger is highly recommended. Well worth a visit, real value for money.

We ate in Ollies for the second time this evening, and the good and service were excellent, I had sea bass with salad and chips and hubby had scampi with chips and peas, although we could have had them with new potatoes or whatever we...

We visited the restaurant this evening, the same night that England were playing Denmark in the Euros. We were greeted at the door and asked if we could ‘hurry and make our choice from the menu as everyone wanted to get away’ presumably to watch...

Visited here last night, waitress not very helpful ,same with other diners , food came out really quick, food was good, so was in and out within an hour, wanted to stay longer but felt rushed.decided not to book again.

What a huge disappointment average food nothing to write home about. On a £50 meal for 4 of us , and 1 drink each to then get overcharged by over £20 for drinks, not impressed

Had an excellent family meal at Ollies in half term week. Booked a table over the phone a couple of days before our visit. Our food was hearty pub food and was delicious, service was fast and friendly Would highly recommend a visit.

ReOpened for outside and takeouts. Great to see people flocked for their great menu. We had the seafood platter for 2. Generous portions, great fresh tasting food very nicely presented. Good value.

Average food, poor customer service. Good Hospitality and friendly manner goes a long way even in COVID restricted times. Food was definitely average.

Excellent meal and service, perfect sea bass for me and scampi for hubby, both with great chips and dressed salad, though we could've had with new potatoes and veg. We'll definitely be back!

Tried several times to get a drink at this establishment, but entry was restricted because of Covid-19. Okay, fine, good that they were on their toes in these times. But there are ways of turning customers away, and the way chosen by the staff here...

Was not impressed upon entering as bar staff were sat on their phone, and didn’t even look up as we walked in. Then, we found a seat in the restaurant section and struggled to read a poorly hand written menu. We ordered our food, toasties,...

Really good food ( it is pub grub). Served in the restaurant section of the venue. Good price and good portions. Very pleasant staff, and efficient table service. Masks worn to serve meals and drinks, and tables were cleaned properly. BUT on my visit there...

Good value for money pub food, I had the lasagna and my husband a rump steak, we were sat behind a wall so not easy to get the waitresses attention but they were all very nice in there during these challenging times

We had a lovely meal for a wedding anniversary .reasonable priced .Yes we did book in advance and yes it would be advisable

Thank you Natasha and staff for a couple of meals during our recent stay in Wells next thd Sea. Good menu, good service, good or price....what more can I say?

Tables too close. We had a table booked for dinner, on arrival we were told if we wanted a drink to go to the bar. Although it looks to be part of the same business it's not. The Edinburgh Inn is the bar part of...

This is not a restaurant, the level of the food is pub food at best and even then is mediocre. Some of the food was under cooked and some was so overcooked it was impossible to cut and rubbery. Not worth the prices. Wouldn’t visit...

Didn’t feel welcome or secure. Food average. Table too large for party of two. Outside door open so could smell smoke. Asked for change of table and was given an alternative table but felt a nuisance.

Our Last night in wells X Chose the Edinburgh x we have had lots of meals here in the past x always excellent food and service x chicken bacon in white wine x lovely x perfect dinner X my husband and I had this X the vegetables are perfect , not soggy x our daughter had lasagne x lovely x we ate everything x we only like good food and we are quite particular too x Laura was the perfect host xx thank you , Good food good service x we will be back thank you

We have been coming to wells for many many years, we always have a few meals out here. The staff are always very attentive and friendly. The food is always tasty, flavourful, and good portion sizes, we have never had a bad meal. The puddings are always beautifully made and go down a sweet treat to finish the day off. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!!!

Thanks to all the staff - and the chef - at Ollie’s restaurant in Wells. The chicken wrapped in bacon was especially tender and flavoursome as it always is whenever we visit. They do have other menu choices as well - of course - and we’ve enjoyed most of the options on our holidays this year and in previous years. Friendly staff, good food, what’s not to like.

Our last night in wells decided to eat out which isn’t easy for 7 in this current climate. I had fish pie I have to say it was as good as what I had last year best by far for miles around, full of fish and flavour with mash and cheese on top nit disappointed at all.

The burger was good, The vedgy lasagna was undercooked, The chicken in white wine sauce was flavourless,The sausage, egg and chips = 2x small wrinkly sausages, 2xeggs and some chips (was child size)And the quiche was like egg with vedge (to Make it different to a budget omelette seasoning is recommended)Although it’s hard criticism from professional cheff the down would shift in quality it’s very disappointing. The waitress delt with it ok but cheff was rude and dismissive, was told not to bother paying but made a contribution but was told they didn’t what to touch our money!!! Left it on side!

Not very good service from an obviously fed up waitress who didn’t like her job and the worst fish pie I’ve ever eaten with lumps of potato rather than the crusty mash top you would expect.

We have been coming here for years but visited last week - our first pub meal out since lockdown ended. We called in advance to book a table and asked about our dog. Many ‘dog friendly’ pubs in Norfolk would not accept our dog due to social distancing, but Ollies were more than happy to have him.. even when he decided to lie in the passageway! Service was great and food was home made and delicious. At no point did we feel uncomfortable after the recent events. The menu was on boards displayed by the doors, everywhere spotless and drinks ordered and brought to your table. (drinks are fantastic prices). Thank-you Ollies, we’ll be visiting again.

Lovely friendly restaurant attached to Edinburgh Inn homely open fire. Meal was excellent so returned on second night for an even better experience. Staff were extremely welcoming and the food was fantastic, more than we could eat. Thumbs up to staff, food and prices. Thank you for excellent nights will definitely return when in the area.

Visited with friends As always clean and nice ambiance with competent friendly service staff but the food was not as good as has been (all agreed) Will review again in next visit

After reading previous reviews, was really looking forward to our evening meal accompanied by our pooch as it is advertised and quoted as being dog friendly. Dog tolerant would be more appropriate I feel as it was obvious we weren't allowed in the main body of the restaurant but seated isolated twixt here and adjoining pub. Myself and partner had rump steaks, both of which were very tough, accompanied by a salad that was drenched in the sweetest dressing I have known. Chips, certaiy seemed packet cooked from frozen! Certainly not worth what was paid. Almost fine dining prices for mediocre pub grub. Very disappointing overall.

Absolutely super food, home cooked and a delight to eat. Great team, warm welcome and one of our favourite places for lunch or dinner.

My friend and I found Ollies by mistake and what a find.We were so impressed with the surroundings, service and food that we just decided to go again. Exactly same,the staff are very friendly and the food was same standard.The bar and restaurant area is sort of split into three although its open plan and then you have the Lifeboat Room.Definitely worth another visit. Just wished they had put dumplings with the Guinness Steak Stew instead of pie crust, meat melted in my mouth.

Popped in for breakfast over the Christmas holiday.I had a full English and the wife ordered poached eggs on toast. When the meals arrived, the wifes poached eggs had turned into fried eggs and they were served up on bread that was warmed up and crusty on the edges rather than toasted. Not the best and at least half of it was left.My meal was tasty and had good quality ingredients, could have done with being a lot more of it though because it was quite a small portion.Main problem was the baked beans which were served in a small pot on the plate. They had obviously been microwaved to about 6 million degrees and on the first taste, I burnt the roof of my mouth ! I'm writing this a week later and it still hurts when I eat anything hot. My fault really for not being more careful I suppose but those beans were ridiculously over heated.It was an OK meal but not good enough to make us want to go again.

Went to Wells on a whim and glad we did. Saw this pub as we walked up the main street so decided to pop in. Lots of spaces and easy to find a seat. Kind of split into pub area and food area which works well. Two pints of Wherry only £6. Well kept beer. Nice to sit and relax for a while.

. Recommend it for b&b. Second time of staying there. Comfortable rooms food lovely and lots of it staff friendly and welcoming.

Very much a pub with attached dining. Dog made to feel welcome. Service very friendly and efficient . The food wasn't spectacular, but good and there was plenty of it at a very reasonable price.

Our second visit this year Lovely meal I had sea bass with new potatoes Staff friendly Restaurant and bar clean and tidy Warm atmosphere Only complaint is that although very nice deserts are far too big