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Nº 99 in 491 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Nº 23 of 92 Other cuisines in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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Delightful owner/staff, really good and very home made food. Good portions and everything served with a smile. Excellent value. Classic British pub - busy enough but not too busy with a good selection of local beers. We felt like we were family members. A real, big recommendation

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Rob B . 2024-10-02

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Having been twice kast year whilst on holiday, we were staying in the area again and made certain we booked for another meal. Excellent pub food with no pretensions and offering good value. My only minor comment is I wish they would sort out their website to view a menu before going as I found I had to rely on photos from previous customers. It just would have been nice to see what is on offer even it is badged as a typical menu

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Wizard . 2024-09-17

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I thoroughly recommend this lovely cafe! Worth the walk down from the Thoroughfare. Great food, friendly service and good value. Book to be on the safe side!

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Trevor F . 2024-09-13

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Staying in Docking and had visited here before a few years ago so wanted to try it out. Friendly welcome and shown to our table. Varied menus, something for everyone. Service was good and The food was tasty so well worth a visit

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Mark A . 2024-09-12

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Well worth a visit. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Not amazing but worth the price. Beds are comfy! Dog friendly and Breakfast is amazing. Food is of good quality and a fair price. I have been back twice and will come to stay again. Staff work hard to keep guests happy.

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187048 . 2024-09-01

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Visited three times whilst staying in Docking, the Railway is a great village pub, good meals at reasonable prices, we had burgers, steak pie and hunters chicken, all enjoyable meals, we requested less chips to save waste as we could not eat the huge portions and ordered a side of coleslaw instead which we were not charged for, a pleasant surprise in the present financial climate. We will be returning when next in the area.

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ginger47212 . 2024-08-10

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Staying in Docking with teen kids and grandparents. The Railway Inn was in walking distance from our accommodation so thought we would give it a try. Fast efficient polite service, nice people. Good selection of pub food. Arrived quickly and was of a really good standard. Normal pub type grub but would recommend for a nice easy bite to eat

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B6161HErobertf . 2024-08-06

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Having popped in for a drink on previous holidays we decided to see if they had rooms available. Luckily for us they did. Just for 1 night. Which was what we wanted. The room though small was perfect. Very clean. Lovely shower. Bed very comfortable. We also had dinner. My partner had Scampi. They must have used a whole bag. Decent portion of chips and peas. I had the Curry off the specials board. Very tasty and generous portion. Also cheese and biscuits between us. That again was a very generous size. Staff extremely pleasant. Breakfast again was lovely and piping hot. We would definitely stay again when next in the area. Hidden gem.

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Donna S . 2024-07-23

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My wife and I went for dinner whilst holidaying in the area. Food was ok although my steak and onion pie had very little meat and it was clearly a cheap cut with grissle and chewy. Dessert was better. Our waitress was pleasant but very young and had not had any training. There were specials on the board which she didnt even mention and when asked didnt have knowledge of what was included in the dish. We dont live in the area so would not be re-visiting but unfortunately cannot recommend.

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beenandgone . 2024-06-07

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Very good food, friendly service and good value. We enjoyed two meals at the Railway when staying locally. Recommended.

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Paul C . 2024-05-31

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I was so disappointed with my meal ,the chicken was destroyed in the microwave and chips were obviously too difficult for the Chef to present in a satisfactory condition. Unfortunately for this establishment they have no cooking or presentation skills. This is from a Chef and trouble shooter and you knew Chef that I was there so why did you hide in the kitchen.S

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Graham R . 2024-05-16

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Only have good things to say about this pub, staff were lovely and helpful and food delicious and not over priced . We were staying in a cottage near by and staff supplied us with lovely take away meals. Highly recommend.

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Gillian B . 2024-05-15

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Had two dinners here. The food was very tasty and the desserts were as described and very flavoursome. The staff were very attentive, even remembering that we needed sausages for the dog on our second visit. The lemon posset is just right.

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Stephie London . 2024-05-09

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Stayed as visiting family and friends in Norfolk. Lovely friendly pub with varied menu. Food excellent all locally sourced we had pork belly mussels and my 5 yr old enjoyed the kids linguine! Good selection of homemade puddings and kids pick n mix toppings on icecream was a winner! Our room was amazing superkingsize comfy bed with a lovely little side bedroom just right for our daughter. Great location for Brancaster beach and Hunstanton. Thoroughly recommend!

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troot123 . 2020-10-31

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The outside is unpromising with peeling paint on windows and various debris around the car park. The conservatory is uninviting, they should close off some of the glass and roof to make it seem warmer. We sat in the restaurant area which was OK but no more. However having said all that the food was good and the staff really friendly. It exceeded our expectations.

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C8616IZsamf . 2020-10-27

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Already booked another visit. Great food,service and location in a friendly atmosphere. Staff were very attentive and we were made to feel welcome.

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andrewjmg33 . 2020-10-23

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Maria, front of house, was amazing! Haydn and the rest of the crew really efficient, helpful and friendly. Food was locally sourced, lovely localised unpretentious surroundings, excellent Covid guidelines, Very very good value, thankyou guys for 2 lovely Sunday lunches! We will be back next year! X

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annette g . 2020-10-07

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Good pub food (steak and fish) which is quite expensive, £70 for our table of two in total. Pretty empty on a Wednesday night.

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cpa05jo . 2020-09-23

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I strongly recommend this place. First hygiene was spotless. Very clean we slept one night there we had a dinner absolutely delicious Waw yummy. The staff is very polite and friendly. I will recommend The Railway Inn to all my friends and clients. Thank you so much for your hospitality

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st0yankav . 2020-08-30

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helpful friendly staff. a little bit spartan and environs were messy but food was good quality and nicely cooked. reasonably priced and worth a visit.

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russelld49 . 2020-08-21

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Through the onslaught of the "eat out to help out" mentalness that results in restaurants being jammed full Mon-Weds, these staff cope admirably. It happens I came camping to Birchingham Monday to Friday, so did pre-book, and the food and ambience was very good so I booked a table for the next 2 nights. It is appreciated on these busy nights if you arrive on time and don't spin it out too much-needed but somehow the staff keep everything moving along nicely here without anyone feeling rushed. Night 1 I had 3 starters- prawn and chorizo kebab, salad, and basket of bread with olives and sundried tomato. The food was perfect and also the house Merlot is good. Night 2,'I had the sea bass with vegetables. A good sized portion and a varied selection of potato and veg. Sugar snap peas and green beans both! And other veg. A good sized tender tasty sea bass. For dessert, the Eton mess was a delight, creamy, light and moussey with a tasteful selection of fresh sweet berries. With a glass of Pinot Grigot, a perfect meal. Night 3,:had the chicken pitta and chips. Generous portion of chicken and good chips. This went nicely with the tomato and chilli sauce which I requested. One suggestion is, I think this could come automatically with this dish. It is a natural partner. Selection of ice cream was perfect to finish. The pub \ restaurant is very Covid -aware, with staff all in masks and carefully cleaning all the tables after every group. This is very reassuring. With this in mind please expect to book ahead Mon-Weds, and be patient with the staff. They will do their utmost to fit you in. If there isn't room, there really isn't - please don't challenge this. I witnessed some impatient behaviour around someone having to wait for a table eatlier, it was kind of embarrassing. As a single diner I felt very comfortable. I think it would be a lovely place to stay.I've really enjoyed eating here and will return next time I'm in the area.

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937michelek . 2020-08-19

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We had a lovely Sunday lunch here today, even though the excellent carvery is no longer available due to the corona virus restrictions in place. The off the menu roast did not disappoint. The staff are very helpful and accommodating, my little boy is very fussy and wanted something that wasn’t on the menu but the young girl who served us said it wouldn’t be a problem. The chocolate gateaux desert was also a hit with the whole family.

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tinternettone . 2020-08-16

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We had the most amazing afternoon here for my sister in laws baby shower. The afternoon tea was outstanding, the selection of sandwiches and deserts was far superior to any we’ve had before.Caroline and her team were on hand to help out with everything and made us all feel very special and welcome even with all the extra covid precautions they have in place at the moment. Lovely pub in a beautiful village, well worth a visit!!!

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kezzzaT . 2020-08-16

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If you have no where else to go, in all of Norfolk fine. I think I have had better dinners at wakes. We were one of very few tables (on a Friday night) and were not allowed into the bar area to finish off our wine as the number of people in there exceeded their allowance, however, minute after minute new patrons kept walking in without question. The food wasn’t great at all, quite a greasy fish and the chicken curry was questionable even as a hospital meal - beige to say the least. The waitress didn’t grasp the concept of wearing a mask properly even though I feel like this is quite simple. Lots of chin protection going on, certainly not mouth and nose. Doesn’t help when she was coughing about everywhere without covering her mouth even with her hand. Corona here I come!! All in all, we were left in a room dining totally alone and even told we were not allowed into the main seating area and had to use the disabled toilet just to be kept away. Lovely evening if you like dining alone in total silence with bad food..

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feneme . 2020-08-14

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Food was good, pizza especially (according to my teen) and banana waffle deserts are amazing. Our experience was spoiled though by a very loud, rude and obnoxious family on the next table, shame. Staff all VERY friendly though, polite, helpful and efficient.Outside area (that you currently leave the pub by) needs some serious love too, as a dumping ground for pretty much anything, including a cement mixer????

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nurseygang . 2020-08-13

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This pub doesn’t enjoy the best location, but don’t be put off by the roadside position - the food is very good. Particular shout out for great, super thin pizzas.

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P2415UCannap . 2020-07-31

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Visited just after COVID-19 lockdown was eased, so very cautious. However, The Railway has everything down to a tee. Every letter of the rules have been followed and we felt reassured. Excellent, very friendly service. All food in our party was very good - as a coeliac it was nice to have options. There isn't a separate menu but the chef will mark off which dishes are (or can be altered) gluten free.

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Andy D . 2020-07-15

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This pub has gone over and beyond to look after the local community. We have had take away meals delivered, where the food was exceptional and a brilliant delivery service.

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Tdriver24 . 2020-04-17

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my husband and I and our dog Harvey stayed at a cottage just down the road from the pub and we came to the railway inn a couple of times for meals and my husband had been in here just before xmas with his brothers as they were camping just down the road , he couldn't wait to take me to the railway inn and like him I was not disappointed. the staff are lovely and so helpful. when we are in Norfolk again we will definately be back and with Harvey xxx

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ladytont . 2020-03-13

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Excellent food and service, highly recommend. Soup and chicken burger followed blackberry and apple crumble 10/10 will return :)

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karanh_12 . 2020-03-11

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Warm welcome during storm Ciara. After the pub we booked had a power cut we found our way to the Railway inn. Horrible weather outside we were given a warm table next to the radiator which was very welcome. Started lunch with chicken Thai cakes which were very nice, followed by the carvery I had roast beef. Everything was hot and well cooked. Dessert was chocolate sundae yummy. All paired with a lovely Rumanian red wine. Shame about the leak in the ceiling it the rain was torrential so it wasn’t surprising but it didn’t interfere with us where we were sitting.

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Jeanette S . 2020-02-10

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Staff are very friendly, made too feel welcome, dogs also made too feel welcome . Food was good and the drink was good. Have been coming to docking for five years now and have enjoyed every visit.

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Carol F . 2020-02-01

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Went on a Thursday lunchtime with a group of 28 for a colleague’s leaving do. The team at the Railway were great and everyone enjoyed their meal and drinks. Very efficient considering the big group, and good value specials board.

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117rachaele . 2020-01-24

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Arrived here for a small get together the Wednesday before Xmas, they had suffered power cuts during the morning which had delayed them finishing Xmas dinner for a large group, but the quickly set up another space for us.The welcome was warm and friendly.Long live the village pub.

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Jimhough . 2019-12-26

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Delicious steak, local mussels and beer tonight with freshly prepared food and a warm welcome thank you

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967daphner . 2019-12-21

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Went for an end of week lunch. Received a warm and friendly welcome. Lots of choice of food in menu and on several specials boards (for starters, mains and desserts). Both had the roast pork with all the trimmings. Delicious! Would definitely recommend as very good value.

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134Martin . 2019-12-06

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My partner and I had a super meal at the Railway Inn on Thursday night. The food was amazing ( part of Norfolk food week) and the staff were so nice. Nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel really welcome.

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Amanda S . 2019-11-03

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We are regular visitors to this delightful village pub and feel I must pass on my views of this pub, it is very difficult for pubs to survive in the current market so if one does find a true old fashioned pub with friendly hard working staff, serving up excellent food at a reasonable price then we all need to support it as much as we can, use or lose it as the saying goes.

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lewisNassington . 2019-11-03

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great food great value great service the four of us had a fantastic meal we shall return to sample more food from the very good menu

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Andrew J . 2019-11-01

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Went for a Sunday dinner, nice pub in a small village just off the coast. We sat in the conservatory which was lovely. Service was excellent, the staff were very attentive.

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rugbytown69 . 2019-10-25

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The railway provided and done the bar for us at our little girls christening! All the guests were happy with our very own mini bar with great selection. I couldn’t fault them, I booked it so easily, great service, really friendly! Would 100% recommend and will use in the future for any other events we have. They also provided us with their bouncy castle for the little ones to enjoy which was brilliant and great value for money! Thank you so much :)

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Zoee J . 2019-10-20

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Really enjoyed our dinner here this evening, the food was delicious especially the gammon and the pie which was a special and a real bonus! Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Meals were a good size but we still managed desserts which were just as tasty, would recommend this pub :)

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Jennifer G . 2019-10-14

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Just come back from a meal at The Railway Inn. Had a delicious steak at a reasonable price cooked exactly to my liking. My husband had the baked salmon which was very nice. I then went for toffee ice cream, you can't go wrong with ice cream whilst husband cheese and biscuits. To say he was impressed is an understatement, a good selection of cheeses and butter! , which has become something you don't often get now. We will certainly be returning during Norfolk Restaurant Week

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DebraH81 . 2019-10-11

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Visited here today as a ‘nice’ end to our family holiday.....first of all I am pretty sure this restaurant must be writing their own reviews. We came for the Sunday carvery......if you want rock hard swede, and rock hard parsnips and meat with no juice and dry as a bone then this is your place......the waitress did not come over to check how our meal was at all.....when they came over to collect our plates we pointed out how appalling the food was the staff all came over and actually started arguing with us.....and told us we cleared our plates which we certainly did not. They actually accused us of lying! What a horrific experience with no ambience....an absolute dive. At no point was any reduction to to the meal offered.....thank god for spar up the road.....you know it’s bad when you take a trip to spar after a meal out.

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EmilyRayner16 . 2019-09-22

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Comfortably rooms, excellent food and the staff were friendly. We were very pleased as they found somewhere secure for the bikes over night. We would stay again if we were in the area.

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Cyclist1959 . 2019-09-17

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We visited this pub twice during our week's stay in the area and it was great. The staff are very friendly and best of all you can take your four legged friend. They have a separate area for those with dogs but this is separate to the bar so you still feel that you are dining out. The food is good quality and excellent value for money and there is a good choice for vegetarians. The whole atmosphere is welcoming. Would highly recommend if you are in the area and especially if you are looking for a dog friendly place to eat and you want a menu with plenty of choice for vegetarians. We will definitely pay it another visit next time we are in the area.

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Sarah G . 2019-09-16

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Very pleased with the service and quality of the food. Fourteen of us arrived for dinner on a monday evening, after barely an hours notice, to be served tasty, piping hot food in good time. We also attended on the Thursday of the same week, having prebooked a celebratory meal for my Husbands birthday. They had decorated the tables, and 17 of us again enjoyed a lovely dinner. A wide choice of dishes were sampled by our group, everyone of them was enjoyed. Helpful staff, lovely meals, will definitely be back next year when in the area.

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Carer21 . 2019-09-13

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We had travelled miles to find a dog-friendly restaurant only to be let down by the standard of food.The Ale -pie crust we believe was flour and water and not very tasty.

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Forest103 . 2019-09-12

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Lovely atmosphere and good friendly service. The fish and chips from the main menu was lovely and came out in good time. Good value for money. Well worth a visit if in the area or passing through.

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Alex D . 2019-09-05

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As the only pub/inn in docking it could be a goldmine but it’s so dull it requires sorting out or they’ll be none left in Docking

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batesycfc . 2019-08-27

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On holiday in Great Bircham and found this pub nice and local to where we were staying. Absolutely fantastic food, extremely well priced and great friendly service. Shame we didn’t find the pub earlier in our holiday but glad we did finally this hidden gem. Would definitely visit again if we had the opportunity.

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Robert G . 2019-08-15

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We stayed in town and had breakfast, lunch, and dinner here a few times over the week. It is a lovely place run by friendly and accommodating people. There is always a good atmosphere and dogs are allowed in part of the restaurant. They have a pool table, jukebox and an old 2p fruit machine I spent a small fortune on trying to win the £1.50 jackpot. Highly recommended.

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OneGlasseye . 2019-08-09

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Visited for evening meal with family & dog. Excellent food, value and service. Grandsons loved their choice of puddings. Staff very welcoming. Highly recommended.

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959Liz_H . 2019-08-07

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If you want an excellent meal that leaves you feeling full and tastebuds tingling then you definitely should pay a visit. Having intended to eat elsewhere but not being able to get a table we looked around and came across this pub. A quick phone call, answered by polite and courteous member of staff got us a table and over we went. The staff were attentive and friendly and the menu offered a good selection of food. I went for the chilli con carne, my partner opting for the lasagne. Both were served promptly, and the food was piping hot. The portion sizes were very good and the food (perhaps most importantly) tasted fantastic to the extent that my mouth was tingling long after I’d finished eating. We each had a drink with the meal and the overall cost was in no way extortionate (less than £35 in total which included the bread and olives to start).

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David G . 2019-07-21

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Visited this evening, Very welcoming, lovely meals and the staff were very friendly towards ourselves and our dogs. We would highly recommended 5/5

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missmoo2012 . 2019-07-21

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Travelling to the coast we stop for a pint and coffee. We all enjoyed it and looked at the lovely conservatory and decided to one day go back for a meal.

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Tonyholland233 . 2019-07-21

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We stayed here in June after discovering the pub in February. It is the sort of place you would drive past without thinking but DONT. Stop and go in. The staff are so friendly, nothing is too much trouble. We went last night with some American friends who absolutely adored it. They even mentioned the size of the portions and we all know what American portions are like. Home cooked food that has not been messed about, a wonderful introduction to Norfolk hospitality

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Diane P . 2019-07-03

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Our group of 22 enjoyed dinner in the conservatory, seated in a large square formation. Easy access to the bar but sufficiently private for us not to disturb regular pub visitors and they did not disturb us. Large range of choices on menu. GlutenFree accommodated and a special vegetarian meal of halloumi and cooked vegetables was requested for second year in a row. This is our annual dinner at end-of-project and the staff treat us like old friends. Very happy visit. Burgers and fries; rump steak; halloumi starter and fish pie were favoured by our large group.

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Marie N . 2019-07-01

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Very friendly staff, excellent meals. Nice place. Even the dog allowed in, which was great. Nice quiet area

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Sightsee18599890547 . 2019-07-01

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This is our yearly trip to the Railway Inn restaurant after 5 days working on a construction site with 98 Imperial College Engineering Students. This year there were 23 of us and we enjoyed the food very and the friendly service that we received from the staff and especially from Caroline. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to sing (Sweet Caroline) to her this year :-), otherwise, the time we spent eating and drinking was very pleasant and we will do it again.

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Connector37116959177 . 2019-06-25

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We decided to eat after a day out on the way back to the cottage and were looking for something fairly close to South Creake.

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KatyandPeter . 2019-06-24

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If you are like me, not keen on Norfolk pubs serving food with fancy names and silly prices, obviously designed to attract the weekenders from the city, then the Railway Inn is a very welcome breath of fresh air! It's what I regard as a proper village pub, a traditional pub how it should be.

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Truereviewlincs . 2019-06-18

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Staying nearby and found this pub for dinner . Very friendly welcome and good service . Nice home cooked food and lovely puddings .

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josieh440 . 2019-05-27

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We all really enjoyed a delicious 3 course, home-made meal. Great value for money too. Already highly recommended the venue to my family and friends at home. Great pint of beer ... so hubby very happy. He loved the belly pork ... best ever. I loved the fish pie, but the cray fish starter was scrummy. Thank you The Railway Inn xx

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annemassie . 2019-05-07

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Had a good meal hear during our recent stay in Norfolk. We were looking for something none fancy and at a reasonable price and found the Railway Inn. Would recommend you book as it was reasonably busy. The food was very good, I had excellent fish and chips. Very friendly pub and attentive staff.

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Robin P . 2019-05-06

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We had a great family meal the staff were lovely and so helpful in accommodating our daughters Dairy Allergy, we will definitely be going back again soon.

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Sarah R . 2019-04-14

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If you don’t come here and meet the landlord and landlady you’re missing out. Incredibly accommodating and very helpful from start to end. Very clean rooms and replenished everyday regardless. Recommend very highly

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Spencer S . 2019-04-13

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there were five of us on 28 march. service and food excellent as usual. cost about 50% less than three miles up the road in brancaster!!

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michael p . 2019-04-05

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We've had several suppers here - with friends who stay in Docking. There are good classic pub food - often a curry and other specials. Unlike many pubs on the coast, food prices are sensible. Friendly staff - and you can take your four footed friends in too.

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MrsNorfolkTurtledove . 2019-04-05

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We visited having been during restaurant week and finding the whole experience wonderful.

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595dallasw . 2019-03-19

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It took a lot of Googling to find somewhere to eat with sensible food and sensible prices. Everywhere along the coast seemed to have extortionate prices or fancy stuff for posh holidaymakers. So we ended up at the Railway Inn. Staff were friendly and the dog was allowed in too. The room where we ate was a little soulless, with laminate flooring but the food was delicious and very good value. Thursday night is steak night so that was even better. Chilli, steak and 2 drinks for less than £30

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merlymoo . 2019-03-12

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I cannot thank the Railway Inn enough, for putting on such an enjoyable 50th party for me last night. Everyone I have spoken to had a lovely night. The food was excellent, with everyone commenting how good it all was. And the cake was just wow. Thank you so much. James

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JamesW2335 . 2019-03-04

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Clean inside. Friendly staff. Called in for lunch from the starters through to the pudding we could not find fault. We both had the fish pie for our mains, it was the best fish pie we have had anywhere full of salmon and cod plenty of cheese on top delicious!!.

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jackie1418 . 2019-03-03

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Thank you for making a difficult occasion so relaxed and comfortable....all the staff were so kind and friendly. The buffet was excellent, so many different sandwich fillings, and a great variety of other lovely food too! Well done and thank you! X

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1101Sandy55 . 2019-03-02

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Firstly, superb staff, lovely friendly and welcoming. This is a typical pub grub establishment at sensible prices when compared to the mor fanciful places catering to the Chelski overspill types along the coast. Wife had a large vino, £5.90, so in line with most pubs and I had a pint of Pepsi £2.40. I had chilli, that was made with lumps of beef rather than mince, not my preferred method, but still good. It was Thursday steak night and Queenie had a steak for £8.50, very good. All in £27.55. Great value. My one slight negative, the area we sat in was a little sterile for my tastes, we were not in the bar or the conservatory as we had a dog with us. Also lighting from the carpark to the front door could do with improvement. But I do recommend.

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MPP2703 . 2019-02-25

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The railway Inn kindly hosted the life celebration of my dad, it was fantastic, the buffet was wonderful, the service amazing, the evening meals were great, varied menu catering for vegan and vegetarian. B and B rooms great too. Can't thank you all enough. X

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Discover365520 . 2019-02-24

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Loved Marie , valuable staff hard to find ...was super friendly, helpful and accommodating. Pub grub at its best. Went twice in one weekend while holidaying.

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Dawn P . 2019-02-06

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I walked for twenty minutes on a cold January night to eat dinner at the Inn. I had the fish and chips and my partner had the steak. Both meals were the standard of a supermarket oven meal. The chips were not even remotely crispy. The worst meal I have had in a very long time. Feedback to the staff was greeted with a disinterested apology.

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Sandrea1981 . 2019-02-05

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welcomed in on a cold Friday night with 2 large dogs!

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222Doreen . 2019-02-04

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Staying in s cottage just down the road and ate here both Friday and Saturday night. Staff friendly and very dog friendly which was great with our 5 month old Rottie. Even able to sit in the restaurant with her. Food was very good and very reasonable price. Had a game of pool afterwards in the bar area. Local people also friendly.

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Trudi525 . 2019-01-29

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Best cavery I've ever had the crispy roast potatoes were delicious, the staff are lovely to , very warn welcoming , thanks you xx

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Billiejowhite . 2019-01-27

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Booked for Saturday night-couldn’t make it,rang to cancel at quite short notice but staff member I spoke to was so lovely we decided to try Sunday lunch. What a find! Husband had carvery which was excellent value-beautiful beef and pork and all the trimmings. I had fish pie -absolutely delicious. Must also mention super starters of prawn cocktail and smoked salmon.

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Moiracarson . 2019-01-27

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Ate here with the pup and the family last week. Whilst the food was delicious, what really stood out was the exceptional service. It's the first time we'd eaten out with the pup and the landlady went out of her way to accommodate him. Brilliant.

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webbyinneath . 2019-01-10

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We were sat in the bar watching the football and the table next to us were tucking into Fish Pie and a lovely looking bowl of pasta, after the game we managed to secure a table as the bar was busy and the restaurant area was full.

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fruitbat100 . 2018-12-30

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Had seen that the Railway Inn offered a Carvery on a Sunday and we decided to visit.

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jacquelinem490 . 2018-12-30

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In mid-November we came as a family group for Sunday lunch. Well received, friendly staff and very good Sunday roasts, plus an enjoyable vegetarian meal. The starters and puddings were also of a very high standard. My wife and I returned the next night to sample the Norfolk Restaurant Week menu. Again friendly, welcoming and comfortable. It is worth mentioning that the beer was a perfect companion to the food. An all-round good pub, we shall return when next in the area.

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William D . 2018-12-18

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Was surprised how quiet the pub was on a Saturday evening, one other couple dining when we arrived at 7 and then just us. Few people in the bar but not busy. Food was ok, was expecting better given other reviews. Service friendly.

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beckya505 . 2018-12-02

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This is the 2nd year running we have visited Norfolk during Restaurant Week and the first time we had visited The Railway Inn.

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SEP1212 . 2018-11-20

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Went here for Sunday lunch after searching for pubs in Docking and found this to be the only one. Couldn’t have been happier, the staff were super friendly and the lunch really great. Would 100% recommend and wish them the all the best. Dog friendly which is a bonus.

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WestieHenners . 2018-11-11

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Norfolk restaurant week found us at the railway in Docking for a meal.

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595dallasw . 2018-11-11

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We heard about restaurant week and decided to give it a go.... OMG we weren’t disappointed at all..... the food was absolutely delicious!!! We eat out regularly and this is the first time in years that the food was served piping hot!!! The menu was amazing, happy with my choice but still had food envy when I had seen other plates of food, if I had of had room..... portion size was perfect!!! Service was exceptional!!! You’re chef’s are a credit to you!! If only we could keep restaurant week for longer!!!

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Emma B . 2018-11-06

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We’ve visited on numerous occasions over the last year or so and have stayed on a B&B; basis, as well as eaten lunch, dinner and most often Sunday lunch. The welcome we receive from the lovely staff here can’t be beaten and the atmosphere is always just right. Sunday lunch is a carvery and is always piping hot and delicious with a choice of meat and a great selection of vegetables, potatoes and other accompaniments. From the main menu, the steaks are particularly good and perfectly cooked. We visited again last week and had the ‘Norfolk Restaurant Week’ menu, and the dishes we chose were superb. The haggis, pate, smoked haddock and belly pork dishes were excellent and easily rival some of the high end restaurants we’ve been to in the area. The Railway Inn is a little off the main village route but is definitely worth finding. It’s becoming one of our favourite places to eat and that’s down to the hard work and dedication of the wonderful people who own and work here. Well done and thank you all.

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macca255 . 2018-11-06

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We had an excellent lunch last Saturday at the Railway, Docking. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. My son really loved his steak sandwich (really tender) and the ham, egg and chips were spot on. My wife and I had chilli beef jacket potatoes which were great. Lovely to see a traditional pub doing things really well. Dave E

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David E . 2018-10-24

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Went in here for a normal weekday Lunch, and it was OK, and we found the railway running around the top ceiling end of the bar interesting

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COLIN Y . 2018-10-17

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Booked overnight for two double rooms and evening meal. Rooms excellent, and took our dog, and food first class. The two rump steaks were cooked to perfection and the chilli excellent. The overall ambience and service was also excellent. Highly recommended.

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Peter F . 2018-10-12

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We were passing this pub and stopped for Sunday lunch. They do a carvery on Sundays and they were providing roast beef. The food was excellent, just like a home cooked meal unlike some of the pretentious stuff you get in North Norfolk. All of the staff were friendly and helpful and their prices are really good value. A lot of locals were eating here which is always a good sign.

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Roger B . 2018-09-24

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Visited here on Thursday night, me and my wife were staying just down the road.

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James M . 2018-09-19

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As we were staying in docking, this was there only choice, without driving and to be honest we enjoyed the meal, so much so that we decided to go again on the Sunday and thats when it all went wrong.

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malcolmd384 . 2018-09-12

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Working just a 5 min drive away, the railway is a regular favourite for lunch. I visited today with a table of 15 and even though a pre order is not required, a call ahead ensured we were turned around within our lunch hour without feeling rushed.

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Suns33k . 2018-09-11

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Visited this pub at the end of August..rang up at short notice for a table for two and was booked into restaurant which is simple, bright and attractive. Service was warm and friendly. Food was home cooked, well presented and delicious. Went through to the bar area afterwards and enjoyed watching football and chatting to friendly customers. Very pleasantly surprised and would revisit:) Thank you!!

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catherama . 2018-09-06

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