Pavilion Bar Cromer Pier in North Norfolk

Great staff, amazing views, nice range of beers. They continue to do a great job on the pier, we are so lucky to have it. It's a treasure that has been beautifully maintained.

Not got the order i asked for! Asked for a blood orange gin and tonic for the gf , she only got the tonic , very poor for a £12 round. Watch your drinks being poured…..

Five star service with great hospitality set in one of the most wonderful Piers in the UK boasting great views of the coastline.

Good location for an afternoon drink but the beer and attitude of staff was very poor. Ordered a Sauvignon Blanc and a pint of draught beer. Wine ok but the beer was cloudy when poured and did not clear as expected and tasted bad. After trying it I returned to the bar to complain. Puzzled look and they went to check the barrel. Returned saying they had changed it and after having drawn numerous wasted pints gave me a fresh glass. Still looked cloudy but attitude of senior barman was that it is ok and will clear. Take it or leave it. After 30 minutes it was still cloudy and still did not taste right. Couldn’t finish it. They were closing so took it back to the bar and pointed this out. No apologies and senior barman acted unconcerned. Probably wrongly assumed we were day trippers. Left the place and unlikely to return.

Nice little cafe/bar at the end of the pier. Nice ambience and very relaxing place to sit and enjoy a pint or a cup of tea after walking along the beach. They also have a good selection of ice cream flavours to choose from. Very clean and well maintained toilets on site.

My wife and I called into the Pavilion Bar as it also served coffee and we were both desperate for a break after our walk along the coastal path. You are allowed to take dogs into the seating area. The seating area was really nice with comfy settees and tables and chairs. The staff were very friendly - great customer service. The Pavilion Bar is not a cafe in the true sense of the word and so it does not serve cakes or sandwiches or if it does they were not on display. The coffee was perfect and we sat and watched the world go by, in fact I could have sat there all day given the chance. There are toilets available, which are very well maintained. In summary if I lived in the area I would certainly visit the Pavilion Bar for a coffee on most days - such a lovely relaxing environment.

Was closed even tho it open till 6 pm and it’s only 4:21pm not happy about it people was inside as well but all doors were locked 17th November 2023

On the pier is the perfect spot for a drink and relax. There is seating outside and some comfortable sofas inside. During the day they do tea, coffee and ice cream but there is also a full bar and wine list.

Looks great after the refurbishment. Lovely coffee and cake, friendly service, comfortable seating and stunning views along the coast. What more could you want.

We visited here everyday of our long weekend and enjoyed the bar very much. The staff are really friendly, there is plenty of seating inside and out and is dog friendly. The toilets are spotless and free sanitary items were provided free of charge. A nice thoughtful touch. Sunday (today) was the best. It was glorious sitting outside in the sun drinking a Norfolk gin looking at the sea and people watching along with their wonderful dogs.

Bar at the end of the pier. Friendly staff, awful cider. Ok to sit outside but not really worth the walk. Busy with people going to the show.

We love visiting the pier and what better place to shelter from the December cold than the Pavilion Bar with a nice warm drink and a slice of cake!

Had a drink while waiting for our show to begin although not very big the bar staff were very good and quick

Enjoyed coffee and yummers carrot cake prior to the fabulous summer show. And kind staff member mentioned that there was a Banksy on the beach - so we went in pursuit another day.

The coffee was excellent, nice and hot also. It was lovely to sit in a place where you are sheltered from the wind and relax.

Beautiful to enjoy a typical British evening drink of gin and tonic after our theatre visit and watch the sun go down behind the cliffs of East Runton. Beautiful

Found the pier really beautiful But bar staff seemed to have an aversion to clearing and cleaning tables That is until what seems like a senior member of staff arrived This is when the table’s finally were cleared

The drinks were absolutely fine The main event was the Show ..and we were not disappointed. It was fabulous. Every single act was great

A very nice place to kick back with a drink before the show. Extremely friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere.

Visited the pier and the summer show was absolutely fantastic and amazing well worth the visit and great value for money

Fish and curry sauce X 2 £15 Fish had bones and skin on. Curry sauce was half a small carton each for £1.50!! Staff disorganised If you want a decent fish meal come to Yorkshire Very poor. 1 star is generous

It cost us £6 for a teapot and 3 cups- one of which was dirty and had to be swapped. At this time that is appalling. We had a long wait as there were few staff and lots of visitors. One staff member wandering around...

Just had to say thanks - I tentatively asked if any of the cakes were gluten free - and the carrot cake was - and delicious. They went the extra mile and made sure I got a slice from a new cake - to be...

It took an hour for them to heat up a sausage roll. We did get a free coffee but this was appalling service.

We were in Cromer for a holiday in August and we went to Cromer pier bar for a drink whilst they had s one-way system they didn't clear and sanitise tables after customer left which was not good as every other place we visited were...

Expect a wait but not to bad,G & T nearly 5 1/2 quid.We were there to see a band hence the crowd and busyness at the bar.But the band were great ‘Money for nothing’

Nice cosy bar, lovely place to have a drink as the sun sets, especially with the Christmas decorations and lights. Avoid the overpriced, tiny glasses of very poor mulled wine though.

Couldn’t be a better bar to sit and enjoy the fabulous view off the pier! Great bar with lovely vibe!!

OK, Before I start this review I need to point something out. A week or so ago I left a very negative and unpleasant review for which I regret. It was unfair and critical where it should never have been. After 24hrs I removed it...

I have visited the bar on five occasions now and none of them whilst a show was on. On average you could find ten or fifteen people sitting at tables, so not really busy. Now before I start I will say that it is no way any fault of the lady behind the bar. However, sitting at a table were management with a laptop discussing how to effectively sell and keep track of stock. I arrived at 11:45 am and waited at the bar together with about six or seven people. The lady had an order for four coffees. it took about fifteen minutes!!! Next person?? Two flat whites please? another ten to fifteen minutes. To cut a long story short I gave up waiting at the bar and decided to sit at a table, I watched and waited till the rush and crush of six people got their orders of drinks only. Whilst watching I noted one couple had given the bar lady a really hard time and told her exactly what they thought for the thirty minute wait and decided to go to a pub off the pier. One of the people (management) got up and helped themselves to drinks. I asked if there was anyone else to help at the bar? Reply? NO, we had a delivery earlier this morning! I watched about six people huff and puff as they walked out the bar because if the wait. I got my G&T; at???????? 12:45!!! That's an hour!!!! A single G&T; = £8.00!! As I walked past I mentioned all this to "The management" sitting at the table. I suggested that maybe it would have been a good idea that maybe one of them could have got up and helped with the eight people standing at the bar for over forty minutes? Reply? The delivery story and they only had one person on duty.

An ideal place for a pre show drink in theory.....but in reality it is fairly expensive, extremely cramped, with slow service and not that memorable. Toilets could also be improved. Best look on land nearby for that pre show experience. I suppose it depends on...

Ordered two preshow drinks, after queuing for ages, we eventually got them and then had to rush them down or we would have missed the start of the show. Therefore when there is a show on, there should be more staff on duty.. the cost...

Went to the pier for a drink and just before 8:00pm the sun was going down. What a beautiful site as the sun turned red and the reflection touched the sea. fantastic sight. Staff all very good and friendly. G&T not bad either.. Food not...

If you don't mind endless queuing in a small busy bar, this is for you. On the upside everyone is very friendly and the bar staff cope with a ready smile. The stage performances are always excellent

Went twice, prices above average. Linked to the theatre this bar seems to be struggling to keep up. Like the theatre it is trading on past glories. That said, the staff are friendly and it's always good to support ventures like this one.

Pleasant bar in great location over the sea. Fine for hot and cold drinks and ice creams although seem to run out of cake on show days .

What more can you ask, fabulous view in a comfortable environment and very friendly and helpful staff. The gin and tonic was one of the best ever with the most wonderful selection of berries, certainly enough to count towards the five a day! Highly recommended and reasonably priced.

Nice outside seating but I’ll go elsewhere in future as drinks are very expensive. Paid £6 for a coffee and a coke!!

A lot of theatre folks use this bar food looked good great view very relaxing can have a drink out side

Lovely pier bar small inside but outside seating a lovely area to sit and relax the day away on a sunny day

We had a nice relaxing drink, as we arrived after the show had started.

Bar prices quite high but not bad as i am sure they have a lot of upkeep to take care of. Very nice staff & very helpful.

Considering how many visitors to the pier and bar the staff coped admirably with serving, clearing and very friendly staff

Nice place to relax and chat to locals or tourists. Friendly staff. Nice selection of everything. Quite a nice walk to the end of Pier, when it is not blowing too much or pouring with rain. What is good is the path made with sheets of wood to cover over the slats that you can see the sea through. My daughter who was afraid to look down really appreciated this otherwise we would never have got that drink!!

Coldest place in the uk this Easter but really enjoyed several drinks including Prosecco, red wine and white wine sat outside on the pier.

Drinks were very expensive ,service was slow but the bar was full of customers awaiting entry into the Theatre. Staff attitude was not the best either.

Pleasant environment but some drinks seem pricey with a double exactly the price of 2 singles when most bars these days would charge less.Plenty of staff that evening though and never had to queue for long

Lovely views of Cromer and beaches from pavilion at end of pier. Alcohol prices eye watering and felt I was back in London when paid for three drinks at bar. Worth a visit but stick to hot drinks if you don’t want to be fleeced.

I had the BEST time here - we went to the Christmas show and grabbed a drink here before going in. The drinks went cheap but I didnt need to go and rob a bank to afford one! The staff were friendly and patient as we made our choice even though it was extremely busy at the time.

We came here for a late lunch/early dinner on a cold, wet and stormy January day.

Love visiting the Pavilion Bar whilst in Cromer. Visited again on Christmas Eve, however was a tiny bit disappointed this time round. They had run out of Mulled Wine (which is what we wanted), their coffee machine had been shut down and their dishwasher wasn’t working so we had to have drinks in takeaway cups.

Lovely place but not really big enough.

We stopped here for a afternoon drink with great sea views ,wine is very nice but extremely expensive ,at £6.90 for a large white wine!but very friendly with great views and its lovely and warm and open all day .

good food friendly staff,nice and snug,nice place to sit and chat with friends,also meet people from other parts of the county/country.

This is a lovely spot to rest from shopping or sightseeing but still to be able to watch the sea, observe people engaging in water sports or strolling along the beach - and to have an excellent coffee. The service is friendly and dogs are welcome. We made friends with one as we went to our table.

This is nice clean well run little bar and cafe in the cromer theatre at the end of the pier and well worth a visit

The service at the bar was good and the staff polite and friendly but the latte they made was only lukewarm and the table we sat at was very sticky. At £2.90 each I expect better.

Popped in for a drink just before an interval and were totally ignored at the bar as too busy doing the interval drinks. Customer service is paramount so just to be acknowledged is all it took. When I asked if anyone was serving a sharp reply of we are busy doing these orders followed. Not very good to be Honest, your staff need some customer service training.

Stopped for a beer while walking along the pier,very pleasant in the autumn sunshine.The bar was busy serving midday meals but the staff were very pleasant

We saw show 2 in August this year and it was excellent . It was fast moving , original and marvellous variety. The dancers always need a special mention as they are as good as anything you would see in the west end of London. " G" was wonderful and hope he returns next year. The singers were excellent as usual and the musical features spectacular! All in all great nights entertainment. We saw both shows and could,nt recommend them enough. Looking forward to Christmas show on the pier!

Got to the pier early for a drink before the show - the counter was covered in glasses as they were ‘clearing the shelves’. Service was exceedingly slow and even though it was early there was a queue building. I mentioned this politely to a female bar attendant who was struggling to tear open coffee packets with her fingers and then standing watching the coffee drip onto the jugs, then had a coffee herself still no attempt to serve anyone on the growing queue; 10 minutes and still the first customer not served. Latte machine not in use - choice of drinks - standard soft drinks not available!

Vibrant relaxed and just above the sea !

We had a lovely cup of coffee here, staff were very helpful. We found the bar was very clean and plenty of choice. Thank you

Get a drink before the show starts, can get very crowded.

Have to say we were disappointed with the quality of drinks. Requested a weak coffee, had to return. The deluxe hot chocolate looks impressive but wasn't very nice, very watery, not ,ice chocolate taste at all, sorry

This bar does not advertise a closing time and seems to make them up as they go along. On two occasions this week, during Cromer Carnival week, which we suspect is one of the busiest weeks in the year for Cromer, we attempted to visit after watching the sunset on the pier to purchase hot drinks for ourselves and our well behaved children. The first time, at approximately 8.45pm, despite the bar area being full of people drinking almost full drinks we were told the tills had already been closed. Although disappointed, we could understand why we could not be served. A couple of nights later, after walking along the prom we decided to try again, but 15 minutes earlier. Upon arrival we watched a customer be served with alcoholic drinks, only to then be told that "those are to be the last customers tonight". We were shocked, and the children were openly disappointed, as once again the door had been open, and the bar was quite full. We reminded the barman that he had already turned us away once this week and that we had just seen him serve another customer. He did not seem interested at all in helping us, instead mumbling something about coming earlier next time. He said he did not want to get in trouble with the manager, and that he was just doing what he was told. We did initially ask to speak with the manager, but upon reflection this did not seem to be worthwhile, particularly if he was following instructions he had been given. It is such a shame that this beautifully positioned bar does not seem to consider the needs of holidaying families or truly make the most of the commercial opportunity their location provides. We would have visited more than once this week, and again and again every year we are in Cromer, but somewhere else will now have our custom.

Lovely setting.. Sat outside I went to order lemonade, they said they were out! This was one of the hottest August days and management must have known this..we arrived at midday peak of the day.. No fruit juice only a warm pineapple and guess what no ice!! Have to say that was not a good start..the staff were lovely but whoever was managing that bar needs some lessons...

Bought 2large beers which cost £9.20. Did not have a second drink. The bar area is quite good and has toilets.

Great place to while away a few hours with family or friends, good selection of drinks, right at the end of the pier with fantastic views and lots of indoor and outdoor tables. Very friendly and helpful staff - what's not to like ?

We went to the seaside special show which was very good, and in the interval my husband ordered a gin and tonic, Gordon's gin, and a ginger beer. It came to £10.20p

We went to the pier as a family and saw show 2. it is very entertaining and has lots for all ages including wham songs, dancing, singing, magic tricks and an impressionist, it is the only peir show left in the world so I would highly recommend you see it!!

We stopped here for a coffee and a rest after walking along the beach. The service was fine and tables were being cleared quickly but we had no time to linger as we realised that the time was about to run out on the parking! Good coffee though and a pleasant place to relax.

The Pavilion bar doubles as the bar for the Pier Pavilion Theatre which means that it can get quite busy pre-performance and space is limited by tables and chairs which might be a bit large for the venue however weather permitting there is plenty of space to take your drinks outside and enjoy the spectacular views particularly at sunset.

On the pier - spacious. Good food and drinks options. Very friendly and helpful service. Space to sit inside and enjoy the seaside views. Very good.

The bar probably comes into its own when the theatre is in full swing, but it is open during the day and seemed to be popular with people to buy a drink, whether coffee/tea, soft or alcoholic and sit outside and enjoy the view. There was a quite large interior which I can imagine will have a good atmosphere when busy in the evening.

We stopped here by mistake, but was worth it, We had great hot chocolate and cake. It had lots of seating areas and room enough for wheel chairs.

The pavilion bar is probably best visited when there isn't a show on, which rather defeats its purpose.

Visited the pier bar for a coffees on Easter Sunday. Despite it being very busy we managed to find a seat. Coffee and the Easter hot chocolate were very good and the girl who served us - Paris Hey was very smiley and so pleasant it was a pleasure to be served by her. Quick service and good value for money.

Was quite expensive for a coffee and a lemonade so probably wouldn’t ever have more than a round there however it was a nice sit down after walking around town. We sat down at a table that didn’t have the glasses cleared because everywhere else was full and the entire time we were sat in there, the glasses were not moved. Was a very good atmosphere and I can imagine it’s very nice in warmer weather.

Appalling service tonight, have n=]been attending shows here for 10 years, bar staff absolutely miserable, very very slow. Manager PLEASE take note and act on it.

We saw the show last night and it was spectacular. The Christmas show gets better every year. The scenery, wonderful dancers and the lovely Emily Yarrow make this show a must see for everyone. Olly Day is always very funny and entertaining and keeps the momentum going throughout the evening.one of the highlights this year was the montage of "Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat" . Rob Mcveigh did a splendid performance. All in all, a brilliant time was had by all .

popped in for a drink and the staff were friendly and sociable a wonderful place to sit and have a drink on the pier great views

Had a drink here and realy enjoyed the staff where pleasant and friendly and to make the day the weather...

If you are visiting Cromer & you fancy a nice place for a drink, then make your way to the...

A party of us walked up the pier to the Pavilion Bar inside we found plenty of seats and the...

We were in Cromer for a long weekend. Very lucky with the weather sun shining but a little fresh. We...

We have now seen the shows 12 times in total and went to see the very last show on September...

Great location for a drink and enjoy all the views of cromer from the pier. With a great lifeboat station...

Popped into the bar after a nice afternoon walk, thinking an evening tipple would be a nice finish to a glorious day in cromer... I was wrong... paying for my drink, a cider, which firstly I was hoping it was the somersby from previous years, but was actually kopperberg or some sort which I could of brought from the corner shop for a couple of quid, not nearly 5!!! The majority of the staff were rude and didn't even make eye contact with me. They sounded bored, or were whispering to each other in the corner rather than serving costumers. No ice offered and my drink was served in a plain pint glass more suited for a lager than a supposed 'local cider'. Such a shame as last year the staff were lovely and drinks were fine. This year the staff have really let this place down... would suggest more customer service training in the future!

We came to sit outside the bar (with our dog) on a lovely hot sunny day! Although the bar itself is lovely along with the fab views we found service to be a little slow. Of course we understand at times it gets very busy but to have only two staff on was a little unfair as they seemed rushed of their feet. Toilets also seemed smelly and hadn’t been cleaned. Wouldn’t stop us coming back as it’s such a great setting but maybe these things need addressing.

There aren't many piers in the UK so it's such a treat to sit at the end of one and enjoy a drink. As other reviewers have mentioned the prices are rather high but I think the unique setting is worth it. TIP it gets very busy here when there is a show on, lots of people use the bar for drinks before the performances and during the interval.

The best coffee in Cromer and such friendly staff, despite being so busy.A joy to sit on the pier with a coffee and snack and watch the world go by, often including the boys and girls from the only End of the Pier Show in the world on a break from the pier theatre. Especially the pre season photo shoot, surrounded by cameras!

Popped in with family for a drink lovely atmosphere nice views of Cromer town and out sea a pleasure on a nice day,

Called in the Pavilion bar for coffee and cake there was an offer on of coffee & cake @ £3.95 per person so fairly good pricing but we didn't realise this would be a half hearted attempt at coffee. Two black decaf coffees, simple one would have thought but we were presented with an average size cup with about an inch of coffee in it, we were offered it to be topped up but told that would make it weaker, some choice a decent mouthful of coffee or a cup of what amounted to coloured tasteless water. Cakes average coffee atrocious. Lovely setting & views with indoor and outdoor seating but that wouldn't be enough to encourage a return for food/drinks.

Fabulous setting on cromer pier with sister restaurant offering great food this a perfect setting for some indulgence time.

Have not eaten here but we stoped for a coffee as the dog was allowed in as well for which we will excuse a lot.The coffees were very nice the staff were very pleasant. It very little change from £10 for 3 coffees was a bit on the steep side.

The toilets were very dirty and the walls and ceiling were in really poor condition (in the toilets), I was short changed by £10, Sweets and drinks were very expensive. The theatre was really really really hot!

Whilst visiting cromer we were told the bar allowed dogs as it was wet and windy it was nice that they did we a lovely couple of drinks and stayed dry for a bit give it a go

We were lucky to find a table in the window for a quick stop off and warm up. It was very busy but my partner was served quickly by friendly staff. A nice relaxed atmosphere and Dog Friendly too so would like to return next time we're in Cromer. Gorgeous views of the shoreline and seafront. Only negative feedback would be the price. Found the drinks to be on a level with London prices - two drinks £8.50!

We were pleasantly surprised by attention and friendliness afforded to us, given the high number of customers here.The Pavillion Bar/cafe was dog friendly, and the atmosphere was cordial. The food there, however, was a little on the expensive side considering it was merely basic fare. Despite this, we may consider going there again in the future.