The Ferry House in South Norfolk

Traditional English pub, lovely place to spend an evening. Good food, generous portions and super service. Pam and Peter were both a delight and are great assets to the business.

As a registered Coeliac I was blown away by the care and attention given to my food from the staff. Amazing service and would thoroughly recommend to anyone with a wheat/gluten allergy.

Fabulous food nothing is too much trouble, extra friendly staff. Can't recommend highly enough

We loved this pub so much, we visited twice in one weekend! On Friday night, we had a perfectly cooked steak, and then we visited again for breakfast on Sunday morning. Both meals were wonderful, and as all the other reviews say -the staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly. Our 5 year old son had a great time! This is a beautifully located pub, with picturesque surroundings. We will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful birthday weekend!

Staff were friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we all had what we needed and to make my dads birthday extra special. The food was excellent with a great selection. The setting is lovely. Would highly recommend this restaurant/pub.

We had a great meal in the pub. Helpful, friendly barstaff, very tasty food and generous portions. Excellent service .Thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

All good here lovely staff nice food no complaints we will return when we.come this way again and would recommend to others

Lunchtime visit on 27th december they had been unlucky enough to have been flooded on the previous friday but were still open for business with a warm welcome great food and a lovely atmosphere thankyou to the staff

A great home cooked meal with great service. Highly recommended.

Good pub food drinks are very reasonable priced staff very friendly nice selection on menus around very enjoyable location

Called in with friends who recommended The Ferry House for a Sunday breakfast treat. The staff are lovely and the food is fantastic, will definitely be back again👍

Excellent.Nice food , good beer,good service, good value. What more could you want? I could go on.....

Our Christmas lunch was sadly ruined by some apparently ‘proud’ locals that could not handle their beer or their fowl mouths. The meal was great and the staff were lovely. Absolutely no complaints in either of those areas. We had taken our Mum for Christmas lunch as we will not see her over the Christmas period. The men on the table behind us, one in particular, just got more and more drunk. As the endless drinking continued they became louder and more obnoxious. We tried to ignore them and get on with our meal, hoping that they would eventually leave, but they stayed and drank even more. Eventually I had enough of the continued swearing and lack of regard for anyone else and asked them to calm the swearing down. They said they were locals and that we should piss off……we did leave. Their behaviour had been vile. It’s a shame. If you are a ‘proud local’ you should care about the reputation of your local pub and the livelihood of the people that depend on the income from it…..and maybe learn a few more words 🙄

Took some finding but we'll worth it. Had one of the best Christmas Turkey lunches and all the staff were friendly and accommodating.

Another year and another great Christmas menu at the ferry house. We'll done to Sonia and all the team for putting on a great meal that we all enjoyed. For those unfamiliar the Ferry house is a beautiful pub situated right beside the river. Its an old authentic building with loads of character and food and service excellent and traditional. Lots of outside seating in warmer weather and a cosy fire welcomes you in winter.

As a group, we come to Surlingham every autumn to relax. We always come here. There is a warm welcome and the food is plentiful. I've just noticed that we can fish for free here too! We'll be up again soon and it looks like we'll be spending longer than usual. What more could you want? Fishing, beer and food!

Warm & cosy historic riverside pub in a very special location! Great food & very pleasant staff. Best breakfast in the area.

if in a flood all was as good as you would expect

Nice food, good service, beautiful views

A group of six, our food arrived promptly and piping hot. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming and deeply relaxing. Sonia the proprietor is an exceptional hostess and has thought of everything. Looking out over water focuses the mind, and the riverside walks up to the old st Saviour's church ruins above wildlife haven Yare valley marshes are nearby with good access. En route try some of the tree ivy or starflower honey only £6 per jar to the honesty box. Perfect for a visit by boat or on foot, the Ferry house also makes the best breakfasts in Norfolk. Recommended - Many Thanks.

Friendly staff and such a nice location. We had jacket potatoes for lunch which were cold, cheese hadn't melted. Also, nearly all of the cutlery was dirty, it all needed a good scrub. Toilets are also a bit on the dusty side and need a good clean/dust. Lovely walks around the pub, and the drinks are fairly priced ✨️

Beautiful stretch of river and lovely little pub tucked away at the bottom of the village, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Chips were amazing and godsend after a slightly cold and damp paddle down to Bargate broad and back.

Stopped here on are boat. Wow amazing loved it amazing food proper old school pub such a great place

Lovely friendly pub , definitely worth a visit , food was hot and really nice. Service very good, home cooked food and very dog friendly .lovely views of the broads

Food good, dog friendly, you wont go hungry, real ales, moorings, electric. Lovely garden area. Value for money.

Lovely breakfast and coffee. Went out of their way to safely accomodate my wife’s allergy. But best of all, the staff led by the wonderful landlady. Within minutes of arrival we felt like part of the family. And of course, beautiful views over the river. Thank you for a wonderful last morning of our holiday!

This is a busy pub, popular with both locals and visitors. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We were quickly shown to our table and our orders for the drinks and meals were taken by efficient staff. As the restaurant was very busy we had quite a wait for our food but portion sizes were good and the food was carefully prepared when it arrived. The chips were crispy and delicious. Prices were reasonable. There was no charge for mooring . Book ahead as we were lucky to get in.

We visited with friends this time and it did not disappoint. We moored at the pub for free, the staff were so friendly and welcoming and the food was just good old fashioned home cooked food served in huge portions. One of our party had a crumble for dessert and i have never seen such a huge portion. We all had different dishes and they were all lovely. Two of us went the following morning and although we had a bit of a wait again the food was delicious and plentiful. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or return

Sadly disappointing anniversary meal. Yorkshire pudding filled with beef and ale. It was a large portion but unfortunately the Yorkshire was just a frozen one and some of the beef was tough. My desert was home made cheesecake and raspberries. I am sorry to say they forgot to put any sugar in the cheesecake or the frozen raspberries. It was very sour only palatable because of the ice cream. At home I eat fresh fruit and plain yoghurt with no sugar added so I don’t have a sweet tooth but even I struggled to eat it. I have to say the staff were friendly but we won’t be returning.

Pre booked table with friends for 3pm for Sunday roast at 3.30pm told still had about another 40mins so left with no food. As a group of over 60s this is the worst pub we have ever been in.never again. The whole place wasn't that clean either cobwebs up in corners. Drinks also very expensive. Do not recommend this place on Sunday what so ever

Really well priced food, friendly staff. Food reasonable.

A well hidden gem of a place. Ultra friendly and helpful. Only stopped by for a great pint and a sandwich when on a long walk. What a beautiful serene setting as well, right next to the river. We sat in the garden on a warm September day. Loved it. Beer & food were both perfect.

Always a friendly welcome and delicious food. Dog friendly too!

Roast beef lovely loads of beef, a very restful lunch watching the river

We stopped by for a meal whilst out kayaking. Lovely friendly staff and the food was amazing. Will definitely be coming back again! Thankyou for providing a wonderful service

Lovely spot on the broads to stop, we aren't really planning to moor here but found there was space when we arrived and ended up having a very pleasant evening! Stern on mooring and you'll want to use the mudweight. Had a few drinks from the bar and enjoyed sitting in the shade in the garden watching the world go by! We were able to use the electricity while we stayed which was also really helpful.

Absolutely lovely lunch with my family. The food was excellent, portions very good. The staff went out of their way for our family who had various dietary requirements. This business really cares about customers and customer service was superb. We had a great time.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Ferry House today. We were a group of 11 people including two children and a teenager. The staff were lovely and went out of their way to be helpful, kind and to provide good service. The catered for my niece who has numerous allergies and made her feel safe and welcome. The food was very nice and brought out in excellent time especially considering we were a sizeable group and had not done a preorder.

Superb friendly pub with excellent home cooked food. Always welcomed by Sonia and the team to what we think is nicest place on the broads. Plenty of bookable mooring for boaters, parking and even few spaces for motorhomes etc. Food always good, great selection of drinks and oldie worldie feel inside with a roaring fire in winter too. At very busy times you may need to wait a short while but always worth waiting for. Lovely circular walk you can do along riverbank too. If you stop over make sure to tuck into beer breakfast on broads...Will set you up for the day.

A Great Pub in a Beautiful location . Fully recommended ..... The staff were very friendly and helpful . The service was excellent and the Meals were outstanding . It's a Dog friendly Pub .

Great place to moor boat, and drop in for a meal. On arrival Staff were very welcoming and cheerful. Great selection of beers and wines. When ordering food staff advised they more than happy to serve adults with childrens portions as their food portions are on the large size,( definately are big portions) Deserts were easily big enough for 2 to share. Highly recomend this pub for great value food and drink.

Large meal too much for us. Mooring spaces good. Tables reserved but no one sitting there the whole of our meal. Maybe should rethink how this can be more patron friendly when you don't have a booking we were lucky others weren't so

Fantastic whether you come by car or boat one of the best

Had a great meal and were well looked after by all the staff. We will definitely return.

Right by the river Yare. Felt special as the service was perfect, Thank you. I understand that everyone is different and their tastes too but I wanted a traditional pub that served hot tasty food at a reasonable price. Top that with friendly service and beauty abound and you have an ideal pub for me. I hope you feel the same.

We always come back to the Ferry House as part of our Norfolk broads holiday. There's always a warm and friendly welcome. There's a good selection of ales etc. The food is always excellent and reasonably priced, breakfast is generous, (I recommend the full English). There are lots of tables inside and out, ample parking and boat mooring with water and electricity, though booking indoor tables and moorings in advance is recommend to avoid disappointment. I'm not a fishermen myself but there were lots of other folk fishing from boats and the bank, who appeared to be enjoying some success.

Great place for a Sunday lunch on the water's edge. Excellent food, great beer and lovely staff!

Went on the hottest day of the year, felt sorry for the cooks, extremely busy so service was probably not what it is normally under the circumstances. 2 had the lamb roast which was great, but roasties had trouble cutting them , the food we saw going out looked lovely, but I was disappointed with my crab salad owing to the very cheap coleslaw, crab was lovely though. My homemade banana cheesecake was amazing... compliments to who ever made that, on the whole very good value for money.

They're not playing around with the "large" full english.

Lovely place to sit by the river. Very pretty spot. Decent food & good service. All reasonably priced as well.

Moored on the broads for lunch. The food was great, they accommodated special requests and were generally really helpful. Would definitely come again.

Lovely friendly pub, that serves delicious food. We received a very warm welcome from all the staff the evening we arrived by boat, enjoyed it so much we returned for breakfast in the morning before setting off. We would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

Well worth a long drive, great food huge portions, good value.

Lovely food ,friendly and lovely spot .

Excellent quality steak ordered from the specials board. Service was excellent and not rushed. Location of this place is lovely and worth going for on its own.

The food is always good here, such a lovely place on the river

Brilliant pub plonked straight on the riverside! We took a pitstop here after a mammoth walk with our dogs. We had a pint of Guinness and a G&T and both hit the spot perfectly! We treated the dogs to a sausage each so thanks to the chef for that one!

1st time I have here for a lot of years, & what a lovely surprise it was the Sunday roast was lovely good size portions & the dessert was fabulous, the staff were very polite, friendly & helpful would definitely recommend it

Nice food and a great outdoor setting. Views of river.

What a gem we found. Everything about the Ferry House pub is so lovely, the owner and staff are very friendly you can sense the warm energy surrounding this place. They offer free parking and water. The food was really nice, you need a big appetite to eat their breakfast we struggled. The owner deserves a ten star rating . Big thank for a most enjoyable 2 days spent with you.

Very clean pint,friendly staff Good for a drink,but quite a limited menu. Almost everything is with chips and peas. Not at all as good as it was. Lovely location, though.

Wonderful pub on the Broads. A must visit.

Fabulous place on the broads. Very busy. Book in advance. Ate here 3 times . Great food, service, and atmosphere.

Burnt onion rings - disappointing. A good chef would not have put them in the plate. Pastry on hubby’s pie was burnt. Won’t go there to eat again. Lovely setting though. Would happily go for a drink by the river.

Lovely tucked away gem. The staff were really accommodating of a late booking. The menu is small but the food very good, with generous proportions. The really good thing is the location, so peaceful and relaxing next to the river. Definitely waaaaayyy better than any chain pub type places on that side of Norwich (we were staying a night in the Premier Inn c15mins away)

We telephoned and booked a table and a berth for our boat. So well organised. Our boat name on our mooring and a table ready. The food was excellent. We made the mistake of ordering a starter which was big enough for a meal for two, had to have a doggy bag. The main was very good and prices too, were good. The staff were so attentive and professional. It was very busy but they handled it so well, all credit to Sonia and the team.

Beautiful location. Service great. Food was OK. Nice that salad was just that - tomato cucumber lettuce onion no gloopy dressing

Brought my family here with my wife when we came back to England to visit. My wife had lasagne and it was very good. I had the beef and ale pie and was blown away by how amazing it tastes and the size of the portion. I would absolutely recommend the Ferry House to anyone! A very nice old pub with amazing food. There is a car park if you drive, and there is mooring available if you get here by boat. Try it, you won't regret it!

Lovely setting for a very busy pub. Food was good too.

Lovely birthday lunch with wonderfully served fresh food. The hosts were very accommodating of our requests. We will definitely be back!

Our favourite place to eat on the river! Not only is the food brilliant (including great vegan options) but the staff there are so lovely. They really go out of their way to help and to make it a great eating experience. We’ll continue to...

Lovely pub on the river Yare. We arrived by canoe. Good prices, pleasant & efficient service. Really enjoyed the food. Will certainly revisit.

Came here on Thursday lunchtime and its a lovely dog friendly pub. Seating inside and out. Not sure how busy it gets but it wasn't overly when we were there. Food was great, Bob our greyhound thoroughly approved of the chips. Lasagne was perfect too.

Lovely river side venue offering good value for money food and drink with plenty of space outdoors.

Moored our boat up and went for lunch. Great food and plenty of it ! Lovely atmosphere, wonderful service ! We will be back !

Lovely little pub on the river! Lovely friendly lady that served us. Enjoyed a coffee on the water edge watching the boats.

Beautiful country pub by the river, amazing beer garden, great traditional food menu, good selection of real ales

Lovely riverside pub/restaurant with very friendly and polite staff. Food portions were generous and the beef in Yorkshire pudding was delicious.

Lovely atmosphere good home cooked food .

The location of the pub is great to overlook the river and to enjoy a drink beside the broads, however the food did let me down a bit. It did take ages to arrive, which may have just been a one off, but the quality of it was average at best. Nothing spectacular and was left slightly disappointed. The staff were incredibly friendly however and they tried their best to help out as best as they could, the owner even went round apologising for the delay of food, which was much appreciated. Maybe the next visit will be better, but based on my only visit this is what I thought.

Great food and fantastic location, live music and friendly staff and patrons.

Our favourite pub on the broads. Great location, great food, excellent selection of drinks and brilliant staff.

I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon here. A lovely spot, on the broads. Good food, good prices. Lots of room outside, it was busy always a good sign, the staff were, polite, professional, kind and accommodating. There's a sign outside which proclaims open all day, every day, all year round. It doesn't surprise me. They have got it so right. For me this is going to be my go to place anytime I wish to while away an afternoon. Loved it.

Norfolk broads, nothing else to say

Recommended by our friends, this turned out to be the perfect spot to meet for lunch. The location by the river is great, although it was a showery and slightly cool day so we chose to eat indoors. Four of us each chose different meals....

It’s how a pub should be - and the location is just wonderful

It was fine. Until I fell out of my canoe. Ha ha

Love this place great family vibes great food

The food was gorgeous, had a Sunday roast, well worth the money, in fact I couldn't eat it all. They were very busy, so the service was a little slow, worth the wait. We sat by the door, so there was a constant draft. It was a particular windy day as well, so we were up and down shutting the door. The staff were pleasant. I would certainly return

Fantastic food and lovely staff. The cheesecake was absolutely gorgeous and huge.

Very friendly pub , very welcoming, lovely staff excellent service lovely food good size portions .

We love mooring up here, the pub is great, staff are very welcoming and helpful and food is lovely

Fantastic place, great to sit and watch the river go by as boats come and go. There was live music and a great atmosphere, the staff where friendly and nothing was to much trouble. Bewarned though this place gets very busy the bar and the beer garden were both full.

A rare unspoiled pub, great location, great staff, great generous and HOT food. Please stay as you are, don't change, don't go gastro. Dogs very welcome.

Great evening, great food, amazing location, brought back memories of my teenage years

Lovely surroundings. Great old pub. A lot of visitors, long queues for ordering food and drinks. Waited over an hour for the food to arrive at the table. We ordered sunday roast. It was a lot of food on the plate, but it was all...

The food is just bad. We ordered tuna Mayo with some chips and the food was very disappointing. The glasses were dirty and food didn't have any flavour. The pub pasted it's best years a while ago. Dirty and dusty, with some duck tape on sofa chairs. Would benefit from some refurbishment and deep clean. The location is probably the biggest (only?) strength of it.

Lovely friendly pub lovely bacon sandwiches

Delicious food, friendly staff, large space for kids to run around. Definitely recommend!

Love dinning by the river, food, drink are great people are pleasant hard working