Sailors Home in Waveney

Having a short break from my stressful job at Kessingland Beach Holiday park, and this lovely pub is just round the corner and within walking distance. Wow, atmosphere is lovely, very welcoming and genuine local pub, we left our dog in the caravan, but found they let dogs in the pub. Big seating area outside, that would be lovely to sit in, in summer as it overlooks the sea. Hubby had the cheeseburger which came with coleslaw, crinkle chips and onion rings, he said it was lovely, with a proper butchers burger, I had fish and chips with garden peas, or shall I say Moby Dick, it was that big.... Beautifully cooked meal, really enjoyable, thank you, it was lovely.

Enjoyed a pint and great fish and chips here on a Friday night. It was busy, with locals and holiday makers and dogs at nearly every table. Fortunately all seemed well behaved, the dogs that is. The fish and chips were great. Good piece of fish (skin on), nice batter (not greasy) great chips. Nice to see pub busy and well supported in these days when many are struggling to survive. Food service stops at 7pm.

We had a variety of meals off the menu, fish was really nice, the burger was both filling and nice although the bun was not so good. Crinkle chips are just great. The extra portion of onion rings was massive. All the meals were well prepared and very enjoyable. The beer on the other hand was amazing Be under no illusions this is pub that serves food not a restaurant that spoils beer. Exactly as it should be. Oh the cheese stews are the biggest and best have ever had

Came in on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday I had pie and mash, all mircowaved so the pastry was soft and stoggy, peas rock hard. Sunday lunch was nice but I would prefer fresh potatoes and veg not frozen. Friendly staff but could do with a clean. The Lurcher beer was delicious.

Just arrived in Kessingland for a short stay and this was the nearest place to eat. Arrived 7.05 and told they finished serving at 7 (which I later suspected was a blessing). My wife had sat down at and empty table and was approached by one of the ageing miserable locals who glowered at her and said, "This is my table." Sailors Home is one of the worst pubs we've been to in years; it was dirty, dank and dark. The interior is covered with signs, supposedly funny, but authored by those who are intellectually challenged or drunk (or both). I know we all have different tastes - thank goodness - but this place was most definitely not for us.

We spent a great sunny Sunday afternoon getting slowly drunk sitting outside The Sailors Home. Sun was out, band (Small Talk) were playing some fabulous music and the place was packed with everyone having a good time. Ignore the negative comments as Paul and Emma are great hosts and look after you. I'm lucky enough to call this my local, so any furreners not liking the place, please feel free to go elsewhere as there are plenty of others who love it.

Can't tell you what the food is like there as both times we tried we were told they had stopped serving. Their website states they serve food 12pm til late everyday. After a longer journey than expected yesterday (sunday), we arrived at the pub slightly after 3pm, only to be told they stopped serving at 3pm. The only "food" on offer was a cold frankfurter wrapped in greasy pastry. To say it was awful, is putting it mildly. Tried to eat there again tonight - got there at 7.10pm, to be told they stop serving at 7pm! I pointed out the website states serving food til late & the barmaid said they can't get into the website to change it. Ok, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that this is true, but the chalkboard outside doesn't mention this. In view of the fact their website is misleading, I thought the offer of a jacket potato or sandwich wouldn't have gone amiss, but no, nothing.Never, ever have I come across a pub that stops serving evening meals at 7pm! That's it, never going to attempt going there again with such an unaccommodating atttitude.

This is a proper Pub great beer and great value pub food. Staff always friendly and helpful and Paul and Emma the landlords allways go the extra mile. We both eat and drink here on a regular basis and could not be happier to have it as our local. Do yourself a favour and buy a cake on the way home from the cabinet too yum!

This pub is absolutely filthy .Food was awful. .They claim to serve the best fish and chips in Kessingland! ..They have a sense of humour but no shame .. I don't understand why they can't clean this establishment .What on earth is the problem?and how are they allowed to even stay open ?

Wouldn’t take order until I had table number. As a solo I could not reserve table before going into order! In the end agreed to hold order whilst I dashed out to see what was available. Only gf food was ham, egg, peas and chips . I asked if the burger was gf could I have it without bun. Told all meals came as in menu no subtractions or additions. When the food came it had obviously been bulk prepared. Peas cold eggs poorly cooked. Plenty of ham and chips. As it was hot and I could see 3 parasols up asked if someone could put up the one in my table but told “no it’s too windy” Whole place dinghy and in need of a good clean.

Very tired , over painted , old furnishings and fitting . As you walk in it smells of wee , the toilets are by the door and need a full refurb . Staff were friendly enough but the outside tables needed a good clean . Food looked ok but finished cooking at 7 when it was busy and people asking for food . One visit - not again thanks .

First visit, certainly not the last. Ordered cod, with chips and garden peas, along with salt and pepper squid. Beautifully presented. The cod was devine, lighty battered, generous portion. Crispy chios. Salt and pepper squid, plentiful, with a couple of dips. Tasty. Sat in the garden, Very busy, plenty of food being served, to all ages. Looking forward to next visit. Thankyou.

First and foremost, a big thank you to everyone at the Sailors for yet another warm welcome, especially for my elderly parents while they were visiting me. All the staff were as excellent as ever, as was the food (Cheers Paul). I continue to be somewhat baffled about the occasional negative comments from people about the attitude of locals etc. surely a pub who has won rural pub of the year again recently, wouldn't be able to do so if this was the case. I've been welcomed at the Sailors since day one on my relocation to Kessingland a few years back. Bravo all and keep up the fantastic work.

Stayed the night in our camper on their car park Lovely pub, fantastic hospitality, lovely food and wonderful atmosphere Will definitely be visiting again.

We've just taken on a rescue dog and wanted to make sure he was ok going into a pub with us, and living in Kessingland the Sailors is the best dog friendly pub in the area. There was an Irish folk band on, the log fire was burning ant it was a really good atmosphere. Paul and Emma are always welcoming and we had a great afternoon.................oh and the new dog had a great time as well.

It's a classic pub targeting its major demograph in the area. They do a range of beers from the barrel and is relatively cheap. We did not order food but looked OK if you like a chippy menu. It provides a service and those who attend it seem to like it. Not a tourist destination even with the sea views, which are stunning. Not much choice in terms of pubs in Kessingland. Dunwich is a different kettle of fish .

Went for a Saturday afternoon drink with a friend as we hadn't been in before and I can honestly say never again. I ordera gin with lemonade which I gotand in a gin glass, I had to clean the glass around the top as was dusty, I had to drink with a straw. Asked to change the glass and was told No. The place was dull and dingy looking inside and by far clean. Never again

To anyone coming here and expecting a modern city pub- don’t. The Sailors is a typical English seaside “local” pub in a fantastic location with sea views. To the people writing reviews about “rude signage”- grow up and get a sense of humour. My partner and I were bought here by my parents who live just around the corner! The owner and his wife were very kind and generous to us and we had a really good evening. Generous portion sizes, very hot tasty food, it didn’t seem like frozen food at all. In fact, the owner puts a lot of care into his food. I will definitely return when I visit my parents again. PS: doggo friendly pub which was amazing!

Do not cater for Gluten free (Coeliac’s) despite the web site advertising GF Fish and Chips. Disappointing! When I asked the staff apparently it’s due to the summer season ending and the website has not been updated since 2020. Great location but would not recommend.

We went for drinks on a couple of evenings and found the pub to be friendly and welcoming, traditional and in places a little dated in the decor. Some nights have live bands and I beleive they also serve food. Nice outdoor area with lovely sea views

The pub inside us grubby and the table surfaces are all sticky. It smelt of rancid chip fat and stale beer (I know it's a pub, but they don't generally smell unpleasant). The only wine available was in small single serve bottles, lots of beer that we were told was drawn straight from the cellar, beer was ok, nothing special. We ordered food and was very disappointed when it arrived as the coleslaw was watery, the onion rings the cheapest frozen ones and the chicken burger again wasn't the best quality and the bun was slathered in mayonnaise so that's all you could taste. No salad, no greenery whatsoever. Chips were frozen crinkle cut and were the best part of the meal. I left most of my food. We won't be returning. Everything appeared grubby and run down.

If out this way and you're looking for a wonderful, quintessential English local pub vibe, this is the place, fantastic staff, great beer, good food, can't ask for more, all reasonably priced too. Would I comeback? Yes I would 100%, even if I was just passing through the area. For the dog lovers this pub is dog friendly. Seems to be a place the locals enjoy too, that's always a good sign.

Immediately on entering the establishment we were greeted with a stale beer odour and immature signage suggesting the place could be or has been a haven to undesirables at some stage - not on an August Tuesday lunchtime one hopes? However, after drinking a quarter of my pint I noticed the glass had a terrible stain around the top and sides, not from overspill either! The good lady noticed a 5 star food certification on the entrance door next to the Dic*heads advisory sign, but we decided to decline the menu and starve.

I was completely bowled over by the hospitality we received when dining here. The atmosphere was friendly and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience we could. The food was fantastic, and at an honest price. If you visit Kessingland be sure to stop in at The Sailors home, I highly recommend you do

Lovely food and service, staff akways friendly and atmosphere good. Great variety of beers and ciders.

Would not visit again under any circumstances. Food ok. Place awful. Smelt greasy on entry, unfriendly welcome including signage as stated by others. The landlord is lucky he has regulars and there is no other suitable places nearby. AVOID!!!!

Definitely a strange place. Quite like some Aspects of it but as other reviews have stated seems a little unfriendly. Especially with all the immature and unwelcoming signage. And locals vaping at the bar. At one point I asked the bar maid do you serve food in the evening. And was told only to 7 o'clock last orders "strictly" at 6:45. Needless to say we didn't bother . seems to have a good range of beer. Good view. Sort of place you only have a lunch time outside drink

Insulting signs at the entrance put up by the landlord should have set alarm bells ringing. But due to limited eating establishments gave it a go. Appears to be all for the locals. Holiday makers are a nuisance. Food served straight from Iceland and into the microwave

Had the last two Sunday lunches left at 3:15 - very tasty- Pub was jammed but still got good service, some nice beers and ciders available. Going back tonight!!

Great afternoon in the sunshine, plenty of beer and vodka consumed whilst listening to the band (Small Talk). This is a village pub so don't expect bells and whistles, just grab a beer and if the weather is good, grab a table outside and watch life go by and the beach of Kessingland.

Popped in for a afternoon drink having been refused a meal the previous night for missing the order deadline by 2 minutes. The Barman who I beleive is also the proprieter was soooo rude. When I enquired what real ales were available I was curtly...

Couldn’t fault it - great beers , friendly staff and locals , very dog friendly which was a must and great after a windswept walk on the beach with a great big log burner to keep it warm

Came across whilst out exploring the area . Staying at The Hatfield hotel . It had just begun to snow when entered . Several Pirate types greeted us , which was welcoming. Enquired as to where we could sit , any where came the cheery...

Called in for a Sunday lunch and a couple of beers, well we had a couple of beers and some lunch..............then more beer, some wine and then a few vodkas as the band that was on were very good. Great afternoon (and partly evening) so...

Frozen food. Crinkle cut chips overcooked. Soft veg. all the same size. Awful reheated mashed potatoes. Vinyl in toilets rising off the floor. Grubby hand dryer and walls. The place is badly kept. There are better places, even in Kessingland.

I’m finding it difficult to be critical as I left my wallet at the bar which was found and kept by the landlady. The landlord, however, is a different story. He decided to patronise me, suggesting that I “don’t do it again” which someone who...

This is a proper coastal pub, great sea views and i can imagine in the blustery weather it would be even more amazing. Friendly staff and locals. Lovely food and good selection of local ales. Very dog friendly too, what's not to like.

Went for Sunday dinner, had roast chicken, my partner had pork, meat was tasteless and veggies was from frozen, Yorkshire pudding was spongeie over all not a nice experience won’t go again.

Visited on Sunday to find thetecwas a band playing at 3pm. They were great! Lanlord and landlafy very friendly and lanlord a great singer. Food abundant and well presented. One downside the barmaid a little ubrubt.

Sorry to say keep trying the place and the Staff/Landlady is still vaping behind the bar, then serving customers. Makes me think what the kitchen is like. The real ale is OK. Can only give terrible, may have given excellent if they cleaned up their...

Sadly I cannot comment on the quality of the food as we didn't get that far. We arrived 18:15, found a table and went to order only to be snapped at by a lady behind the counter saying they were not taking anymore orders until...

Just had drinks on this occasion..pleasant atmosphere; friendly staff; good outside space and very good selection of local beers (ask at the bar for the menu). Would definitely return and be happy to try the food next time.

Enjoyed quite a few days sitting having a drink in the sunshine. We then decided to have our Sunday lunch which was very good although my beef was a tad tough. An excellent selection of beers and ciders. Very good groups on both Saturday and...

We tried to go in here for some dinner with some young children one evening whilst staying at the Kessingland holiday park, and quite frankly if you have children then don’t bother. The staff were not particularly warming when we first entered but made it...

I really don't recognise the pub from some of the comments below. Point one is that the staff have never been rude nor have I heard them being rude to other customers. They are always friendly and helpful with a smile. Point two, The toilet...

Proper pub tucked away on the edge of the UK with a good Sunday dinner and ale selection. Great to sit outside of on a sunny day, with a great view of the sea.

Excellent local beers, quality live entertainment and probably the most friendly and welcoming pub you will ever visit. Top tip: Gone Fishing from Green Jack Brewery

Great food great fantastic pair all different bruise Caspers 5.8% entertainment at weekends really lively pub lovely to sit out when it’s hot Staff are really helpful couldn’t do enough for you

Worst customer service I’ve experienced in a pub, very rude staff! Food come up in about 2 minutes and wasn’t very nice at all. Made to feel like we shouldn’t be in there, maybe because we aren’t locals. Will not be visiting again, I don’t...

Very rude staff !!! Food ok bit grubby .nice on the ease of the beach but needs updating and staff need customer service training

Grubby pub with disgusting toilets. Would never visit again. The very worst we’ve visited in a long time

Came across this pub by accident, glad we did...lovely location, friendly service and good food. Sat outside in the garden with our dog. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

Such a lovely place to sit and eat but what a shame it’s let down by quality, how much would it cost to make sone small changes ie who serves crinkle cut chips when there are so many other options these days, some decent chips...

Really enjoyed the fish and chips, and the beers. Favourites were Rising Sun Blonde beer and the Mahseer pale ale. Also dog friendly.

We visited this fantastic pub during a weeks holiday in a cottage across the road. The pub was dog friendly and well supported by locals and visitors. The best host and staff every night! Beer from a local brewery (Green Jack in Lowestoft) was outstanding...

OK, so the pub could do with a face lift and some decorating, but you get a really good choice of beers - mostly local ales. We also ate there and had very tasty and reasonably-priced fish and chips. Went back to the next night...

Went for a walk along seafront and ended up in the Sailors (nothing new), beers were lovely and cold and the food was plentiful and tasty. Wife had a burger, I had scampi and chips, no complaints from either of us.

This pub could do with a facelift bit dull inside , ok for a drink in the garden. Has extended the seating outside so always a place to sit .

Great sea front pub with good selection of food. Friendly welcoming staff and lots of outside seating. Dogs are welcome. Extensive selection of drinks.

very close to the park resorts site in kessingland so handy if staying on site as easy walking / staggering distance, this pub has sea views depending where you sit outside, and is always clean and tidy with lots of seating. we eat here every...

Called in tonight and had a yummy steak and ale pie….try it, it’s delicious! My mate had fish & chips & he’s a happy boy too 😃👍🏽!! Thanx Paul 👍🏽!

Visited here with my family while on a short break to kessingland, have to say this was the most memorable part of our trip! The staff were accommodating and kind, they all made us feel so welcome and the live music was amazing. We will...

Last night of my holiday decided to treat myself at the local pub. Being gluten free I struggle to find any where to eat. On arrival I was told what was available for me to eat, I was good there was cod and chips expecting...

A regular place of ours when we stay at the caravan site, very friendly service and a great atmosphere. Dog friendly and reasonably priced drinks. For a tenner each we both had roast dinners, both the lamb and the pork were cooked perfectly and the...

The food in this place is all frozen ,they must have shares in crinkle cut chips as you are forced to have these even with a Baguette,requested could I exchange for a small bit of salad answer was no. Husband wanted mushy peas with Steak...

A great location. The meal was great, the fish was so fresh it was flapping on the plate. The locals were friendly, the choice of ales extensive. A lovely experience.

We have been to this pub a few times, so decided to take our friends there as we were staying at a caravan park. Our friend wanted a prawn baguette with salad not chips, we were told they wouldn't change the menu. The baguette was...

Went to a all you can eat buffet - well non our party enjoyed this experience the was at best awful ! Lots of choice but awful - belly pork normally my favourite but it was yuk- slow cooked lamb - dried up pasta bake...

Remember the pub being there as a child when we holidayed At The Denes Holiday camp ( no longer there) We were made so welcome by the 2 young ladies We only popped in for a drink but were made to feel valued The Food...

Basic food but nice , no airs or grace here just good British staples. Nice fish and chips. Good selection of local beers. Popular and busy.

I am a vegetarian, the choices on the menu for vegetarians were very limited. I therefore asked for ham, egg, chips and beans and requested peas instead of the ham. I was told they couldn't change the menu! I asked for the meal just without...

Lovely little pub doing their best in these uncertain times. We visited during height of pingdemic so they had reduced staff and thereforean all you can eat buffet- great idea!! Simple but effective. Clean hygienic friendly and tasty.

Just came back from a weeks break at Kessingland and found this pub when out for a walk. Popped in for a drink with the family and the staff were very welcoming. Sat outside and there are some great views looking out to sea. Asked...

Phoned to book a table of 8 with a dog, told couldn’t book just turn up so we did Upon arrival we’re put in a table for 6, which is fine. When placing our order told we would need to be 2 tables of 4...

My daughter has coeliac disease so we have been to the sailors a few times as they do excellent gluten free fish and chips. However today they had no wheat free batter mix,so instead of taking it off the menu they offered to pan fry...

Visited this pub a couple of times over a 3 day period - lunch and evenings. Very friendly welcome and attentive, efficient waiting staff. This is a business that has adapted well given the current covid difficulties. Lots of outdoor seating, astro turf over parts...

Well where to start we were so looking forward to a relaxing lunch. To be greeted with the fryers are down so you can order anything as long as it’s not fried so that wasn’t a problem so we ordered a chilli and a curry...

We called in with our dogs on a showery evening so the outdoor under cover seating was perfect; the whole area is carpeted with artificial grass so really comfy for dogs to sit/lie on. Even though we weren't dining the staff couldn't have been more...

Visited Kessingland twice so far this spring & on both occasions spent a good few hours mulling over a couple of pints at this Outstanding country pub. First visit in May the weather was not our friend, a strong wind off the sea and frequent...

The staff here have got it spot on with the clientelle theyre targeting. Outside seating is ample & spread far enough apart to make folk feel secure for covid 19 safety redstrictions.. A dog friendly pub with very friendly staff & reasonably priced fayre &...

We were staying along the road and had noticed the pub as we drove past so that evening we went back for dinner ,we got a table ok but the service was very slow trying to place an order but once placed it improved a...

On looking at some of the reviews . Some are rather far fetched or people who are disrespectful to all. I have just spent the weekend at kessingland . The sailors pub was very busy. Saturday night we was listening to live music. Friday night...

Absolutely brilliant…. Staff are amazing, friendly & accommodating. Food is top notch, potions are so generous and so delicious. Entertainment so so good. I felt safe with covid restrictions in place and adhered to. Left the feeling happy and chilled. Brilliant love love love this...

Visited this pub on 23/6/21 , wanted to book a meal for 5 for the next day. Got told they are not taking bookings., (had visited this pub 2 years ago when it was family owned and we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere). Decided...

Friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and nice ales. Food was good traditional pub fare and not expensive - we liked the simplicity of the mains all being priced the same. The location is fantastic.

The ‘Sailors Home’ is by far the pub in the area that offers a comprehensive menu with really generous portions and reasonable prices. In these difficult Covid 19 times the staff do their utmost to have an a set in the restaurant area instead of...

What a fantastic team. At a moments notice they looked after us with a very special anniversary dinner. Paul and Emma and the whole team at Sailors home made such an effort. Fabulous .. so friendly .. just go and see.

Paul and Emma were so amazing, the food brilliant they had really gone out of their way to make our anniversary so special that we will never forget the wonderful experience of that evening. Thank you so much I would recommend this pub to everyone...

I'm really sorry to give this review only 3vdtars as the staff where lovely, the beer good and the food fairly priced whilst watching the Wales v Italy match. The landlord is clearly a scientific expert on viral diseases and felt it necessary to share...

Been staying at Kessingland beach caravan park for the week (14th-18th) with my boyfriend. We decided to come try the food Wednesday evening for dinner. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent and very good value for money. Excellent service...

Could not be more accomodating. We have had to cancel our wedding twice and it has been met with smiles and sympathy. Best beer around,kept to high standards. Food amazing and great value.This is a caring pub who look after the community in difficulty times....

I just can’t stop coming back to here. The whole set up during restrictions has been fully compliant and been damned hard work for Emma, Paul and the whole team at The Sailors. They’ve had to adapt and accept all so if sometimes their patience...

Had a enjoyable weekend at Kessingland topped off by sitting in a well set up outside space. Track and track on and a one way system in to use the toilets in place, although this may benefit from being written higher up the board as...

We called in for a drink after arriving in Kessingland for a weeks break my husband fully masked went to see what beers they had and was told to get out, football only available for locals to watch…….what a welcome we certainly won’t be back...

Spent an excellent Saturday night enjoying a drink and listening to some awesome live music. Couldn't fault the service. Track and trace QR code brought to table on arrival and order promptly taken by very friendly helpful waitress.

Very disappointed with our visit, ordered as soon as the staff were taking orders and we waited, waited and waited, asked where our food was as people who had been seated after us were getting their food to be told by a dismissive waitress that...

A great place to eat, drink and hang out, with sea views. The Sailors Home has it all. * Excellent service, the staff work really hard with a large area of tables to cover, but still keep everyone supplied with food and drink. * Great...

Walking on the beach and heard music coming from the pub. Brilliant young band playing. Thought we would stop for a drink. Now I want to add, we haven’t been to a pub since lockdown and was a little unsure of how it all works...

First visit to Kessingland and found this pub while looking for the beach. Stopped for a quick drink and loved its location so much returned later that day for a meal. Wasn’t disappointed with our decision service was friendly and efficient and the food was...

Have been visiting this pub for approximately 10 years, since buying a holiday home in kessingland. My wrinkled wife and myself are pub lovers and like nothing more than a good pint of cider and a meal in a dog friendly tavern. We have NEVER...