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Nº 257 in 503 in North Norfolk

Nº 78 of 127 Other cuisines in North Norfolk

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Great Guinness great atmosphere friendly people

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Graham Briggs . 2024-10-29

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Fantastic friendly family owned pub well worth a visit and dog friendly

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thomas Gibson . 2024-10-21

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Lovely,traditional seaside Freehouse with a great atmosphere,great service and the rear garden is truly amazing.Very popular Sunday lunch so booking advisable plus between 5pm to 9pm daily authentic Thai Street food.No doubt the best village pub for miles around.

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Graham Thompson . 2024-10-17

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It is a great traditional village pub with live music. Excellent Sunday lunch if you book early! Great value for money.

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Jill Boyle . 2024-10-13

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Stayed here loads over the years, 1st time going here and loved it.... highly recommend. Best pub i'v been to so far.

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Ryan . 2024-10-11

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Only had drinks, so cannot comment on the food. Traditional pub, tired around the edges, however super beer garden, lots of outdoor seats, local beer sold, and unusually for most pubs a good choice of cask ale. The atmosphere inside the pub is always friendly, and the cost of drinks is very competitive. I don't live local, indeed only visit whilst on holiday but always look forward to having a drink or 2 at the fishing boat.

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Chris Derbyshire . 2024-10-01

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Great little pub, lovely barmaid who was very helpful with our gin choices! Will definitely return

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katy jackson . 2024-09-26

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Lovely friendly staff and customers. Most important bit, dog friendly also.

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Richard Levitt . 2024-09-12

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Lovely traditional pub with good priced drinks and friendly atmosphere.

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Steve Gray . 2024-09-01

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Delightful and peaceful beer garden tucked away behind the pub, with lots of nooks beneath fig and pine trees. The house Fishing Boat Ale is very quaffable and excellent value, and there is an impressive range of gins. A great find.

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Joanne A . 2024-08-26

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The Thai food here is very tasty

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Eric Phillips . 2024-08-12

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The roast dinner was lovely with a good variety of vegetables, the meat was tender, and the portions were large. The staff were very friendly and helpful.i definitely recommend the Fishing Boat.

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Janice Atterbury . 2024-08-04

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Rude staff … only allowed to go in if you buy a drink or an item of food… what if I’m not hungry or parched. Bear in mind I was with a group of people drinking a few drinks. Will not be returning and i will be running my mouth about this diabolical place. Dirty and dated … GRIM …. Get new staff

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Lucy Chalmers . 2024-07-28

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My husband, our neighbour and two dogs visited this afternoon. They are local but hadn't visited before. They will certainly visit again. Good atmosphere, brilliant prices and a true local.

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Julie Sansom . 2024-07-26

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Lovely beer garden. Live music.

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Pam Dixon . 2024-07-15

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Nice pint by the river, lovely view of boats, What's not to like?

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jilly pettican . 2024-07-14

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What a refreshing change to find an untouched, real pub! Local for locals, with outsiders welcome. Lager and wine honestly priced, and there was evidence that they were £3.00 a pint for beers at one stage. These are a little more now, but not by much! Shame about the awful summer we are having, with rain, as the pub is small, and yet there is a big garden and beer terrace, so when we get some su, would be back here for drinks outside. Nice place. Local's must be happy to have it.

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Angi J . 2024-07-13

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Excelent service, great selection of beers, the Fishing boat real ale is must, and now they do Thai food,

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Anthony McDonald . 2024-07-10

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Popped in for a refreshing pint!

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Julia Cheesman . 2024-07-04

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Unfortunately they don't do food until 5pm and I'd called in lunchtime! They do have good beers at cheap prices.

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John D . 2024-06-25

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Super duper pub. Serves real ale at a proper price. The Sunday lunch is freshly prepared, and , piping hot . Twas splendid .

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John Wilkinson . 2024-06-24

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Loved this pub, lovely beer, great service and really friendly.

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Chris Sammons . 2024-06-21

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Called in for a pint and some thia food, it was very tasty but poor portion size the starters at 5,75 were appalling 4 tiny chicken pieces for the satay, not even on skewers, 4 tiny squares of pork toast, Green curry tasty but hardly any chicken we actually had a chicken in fridge so added some more, and was same with the beef 😢 they really need to give more for the money we were still hungry , after 35 pounds spent

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Passport36375771572 . 2024-06-12

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Great choice of ales and other drinks. Friendly atmosphere in a village pub.

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Kev Collyer . 2024-06-06

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Lovely pub and garden, well worth a visit. Vic Salter and friends play good music and make an enjoyable afternoon. First Sunday in the month. Reasonable prices, good selection of beers, wine, and gins. Haven't eaten here, but it looks good and popular.

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Sue Cail . 2024-06-02

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A really good visit , lovely roast dinner very generous helpings and reasonably priced both food and drinks . Would definitely visit again.

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Tina F . 2024-05-28

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Tried the Thai food. Fantastic. Fresh cooked, flavoursome and great value. Tried the chicken spring rolls, vegetable spring rolls and pork toast starters- sooooo good. And 2 sweet and sour chicken and a massaman curry for mains ( not spicy ), ( opted for chips as not keen on rice) Can not fault the meals. Will definitely be back. Well done the Fishing Boat for thinking outside the box and trying something different.

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Susan R . 2024-05-27

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On one very rare sunny May evening went to try out the new Thai menu with the odd beverage or two. Food was delicious, freshly cooked, good value and the beverages weren’t bad either! A very pleasant evening in the beer garden with friends, baby and dogs. It’s full of locals, just like a local pub should be.

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Margaret L . 2024-05-25

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Always come here when up this way. The staff always great, food and drink is amazing and good value. 15years coming here never had a bad time.

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Adam Britton . 2024-05-22

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Only had drinks in here but very nice place

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Beverley Hubbard . 2024-05-08

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Lovely village pub in East Runton, very nice friendly staff and locals. Dog friendly and only a 10 minute walk from Woodhill Touring site.

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Dennis Petrie . 2024-05-03

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Lovely food and great staff and great prices and dog friendly 👍 😀 😊 👏 ❤

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Janet Morris . 2024-04-28

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Very busy but pleasant village pub on the Norfolk coast, well worth a visit

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Left hand Mark . 2024-03-30

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Great beer Great price £3 a pint

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Margrit Edwards . 2024-03-05

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Visited Christmas 🎄 day and what a lovely welcome. Sherry & Port on the bar on the house and mincepies. It was busy with families and a nice log fire. Really enjoyed the visit.

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177lisae . 2023-12-27

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We always walk here - Really enjoy coming here - friendly bar staff- nice clean loos - gorgeous garden in the summer - and now in full Christmas decoration - really lovely

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Sarah Thompson . 2023-11-29

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Good food. Happy staff and a good selection. Long queue but worth it. Will be back many times in sure

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garryb748 . 2023-11-25

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Love this pub, local place filled will sports groups, locals and friends but fast service and a good chat. Never had a bad time here. Always went for the garden in the summer for the secret garden but went lately since the skies turned dark to try the inside a bit and a great atmosphere. The bar-staff rock and you never feel out of place.

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LuckyLoko . 2023-11-18

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Great pub, cheap prices for good beer!

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jamesc76 . 2023-11-13

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WELL !!! I would like to tell you not to go as its not good BUT unfortunately I can't, this place is the hub of Runton, staff are hard working, friendly, customers, are friendly, drinks are a reasonable price and then we come to the Sunday lunch, the lunch was probably one of the best I have eaten in many a year, this is from a person who does not really like roast and will do anything to avoid it, but this roast was exceptional, hot, very hot, meat tender, vegetables plenty, service excellent, then we come to the sweet, very basic, Spotted Dick, Sticky Toffee pudding, need I say more, I had Sticky Toffee, with ice cream, you don't get one scoop you get 2. On a Sunday they had live music, playing modern music that everyone knew and sang along to dancing, the place was alive. This is a very traditional pub, no airs and graces, but fantastic. I would recommend booking if you want Sunday lunch, probably a week in advance, they appear to only have one sitting, which is staggered, thus producing the good service and excellent food

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LindaHul . 2023-11-02

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They do not serve good, except for Sunday lunch, tried to book for lunch Saturday and was told fully booked, would have needed to book Tuesday/Wednesday to get a table this told me it was well worth trying and VERY popular, the pub itself is busy, very reasonable prices and good atmosphere. Will definitely be visiting again

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Linda Hulcoop . 2023-10-11

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Dropped in while at a local campsite, please note they only do food and Sunday. You can bring food in from local outlets though. Plenty of entertainment nights scheduled.

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Grant Morris . 2023-10-05

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Lovely first class Sunday lunch 😋

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Irene Spence . 2023-10-05

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Always busy with a friendly atmosphere

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Robert Walker . 2023-10-03

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Good solid local Pub. Staff were friendly and the Ale was great. They have a large quirky beer garden at the rear which we loved. Will swing by here again when in the area.

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robert rider . 2023-09-30

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Only does Sunday lunch ! & no meals any other days. So I can't really rate this pub.

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Keith Slater . 2023-09-28

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Just had Sunday dinner at Fishing Boat roast dinner was superb ,drink was well managed,the athlete is wonderful such a nice place not posh but proper nice . Will return time and again. Keep it up it’s marvellous.

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Steve G . 2023-09-24

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Lovely place. Three cask ales. Lots of locals on a mid afternoon. Landlady very friendly.

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Clive Sturgess . 2023-09-14

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Popped in after a trip to the beach and some chips. Went straight to the garden out the back (handily, directions are painted on the floor in the alleyway). There is a ground level covered beer garden on the car park, but head up a few steps and there is a sprawling beer garden with tables, a covered area, archways and room for the children to run around....and a real effort has been made to make it a nice relaxing area. However, the same can't be said of the inside of the pub unfortunately. Entering from the rear felt like I had stepped into a labyrinth, passing by the snug and some very basic toilets (the gents had nice wall tiles though), indeed my wife almost ended up behind the bar and left via the staff door. An extra point goes to the barman who took the time to pour a shamrock on the top of my son's Guinness! There was a wide array of drinks to choose from including decent local ales.

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Rhos Lawrence . 2023-08-24

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We visited this pub while staying at a nearby campsite. Very Very cheap and first class friendly staff and customers, very clean and a free pool table! Even turned off the cricket so I could watch my team play in Europe!! A proper pub.

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Stevie Frame . 2023-08-23

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We went there for Sunday roast and it was the best I have ever had. The Lamb was so tender and tasty and the Yorkshire was to die for. Next time we are in the area we will definitely go again 100%

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Mary Moss . 2023-08-21

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Great local pub in the centre of East Runton.

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Tony Shilton . 2023-08-11

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A little bit run down but can not fault the Sunday lunch and prices for food and drink. I will use the pub whenever I can.

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Gerry Jenkinson . 2023-07-16

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Heard live music as we walked past on the way back from Sherringham, and it drew us in. Very friendly staff and customers, great band - The Mclovens, and a great atmosphere. Really reasonable prices as well, not the rip.iff you normally get. Also seen a ferret on a lead. What more could you want on a cloudy Sunday afternoon.

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Vanessa Mcateer . 2023-07-09

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Visited this pub on Sunday for the Sunday lunch. Table of four and our small dog. Two had roast beef, one roast lamb and one vegetarian sheperds pie. Absolutely delicious food, plentiful portions, main, roast potato, yorkshire and swede, seperate veg bowl of cabbage, peas, carrots and broccoli. More than enough for a fabulous lunch. Finished with four puddings. Good selection of beer. Fabulous Sunday lunch.

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J1105KAjohne . 2023-07-05

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Great value, sweet little local pub. There was some live music on when we visited which was very atmospheric!

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Kerry Griffiths-Mullins . 2023-07-03

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Traditional friendly village local. We visited on first day of our holiday and received a warm welcome from the staff. The house ale is extremely good, served clear and tasted fantastic. Lots going on including a quiz night on a Saturday evening. Great pub to have on your doorstep.

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D Force . 2023-07-01

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A pleasant and welcoming pub in East Runton the prices are really good and although I didn't eat there the Sunday dinner looked popular, entertainment was being prepared on the Sunday I was there, outside was a lovely beer garden with cosy separate areas amongst the plants and bushes very handy for the static sites of East Runton and a pleasant walk from Cromer from Cromer .

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Stewart Marshall . 2023-06-30

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We chose Turkey which came with Yorkshire Pud & a nice selection of veg. All cooked to perfection.. Desserts were also very nice.. Prices were great value for money. Friendly staff & great background music.. We’ll be back!

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Peter W . 2023-06-10

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Called in here for a drink in the garden with our pup. Got in conversation with locals who were really friendly. The staff were also very nice.

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Val Bowyer . 2023-06-10

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We’ve visited before during our holiday’s in the past, and nothing has changed, thank god. Great pub, excellent service, good beers and a wonderful shrub garden to sit in. We have another week in East Runton in July so look forward to visiting most days. Well done..

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John F . 2023-06-06

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Great traditional pub. Lovely staff, locals friendly, lovely secluded beer garden. Even supply dog treats! We’ve been coming here over some 30 years, we are far from local, but always visit. I struggle to understand a few negative reviews? But hey, they are out there! Well done Fishingboat.

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Clifford Self . 2023-05-11

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Best beer garden in this area. Drinks are spot on and the staff are friendly. Dogs welcome is always a bonus

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Martin Wilson . 2023-05-03

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The best pub in Norfolk, and possibly the western hemisphere. Food, 11/10, drinks 14/10, and Sunday afternoon and live band 27/10. A must. Thanks for a great Sunday. Love ya bye xx

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frankiemilford . 2023-04-24

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Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant!!!! One of the best pubs we have ever been to. Food, 11/10, drinks 14/10 and entertainment 27/10. Thank you for the best Sunday afternoon ever. Love ya bye xx

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frankie milford . 2023-04-24

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A lovely warm welcoming pub,the garden is wonderful,good prices,definitely go sgain

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Tracey . 2023-04-19

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Absolutely superb!!..best roast I've had in years..and I've had a few!!..generous portions and reasonably priced and they didn't even charge me for my extra roast potatoes!!..highly recommended!

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Mick Foskett . 2023-04-16

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The Sunday afternoon music acts are great Well done Sue and staff 👍👍👍

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paul chapman . 2023-03-23

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Great pint of abbot & dog friendly. Great old boozer 👍

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Fiona Buxton . 2023-03-13

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One of the employees was racially abusing me due to the colour of my skin and my accent, Unacceptable behaviour would've been a 1-star review but the Pool tables are excellent.

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paul ballsack . 2023-02-25

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If every hamlet, village and town in the UK had a pub like this, the country would be a happier place. Great pub, great beer great prices .

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Stu Butler . 2023-01-15

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Lovely old pub with delicious Sunday roast would definitely recommend

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Jeannetttllpaaaqaaaqqewwaqww28tte Hugman . 2023-01-10

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Just popped in for a beer, ended up having a Sunday lunch,it was absolutely fantastic, great staff great beer couldn't recommend enough.

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Glenn Lark . 2023-01-01

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Really nice cosy pub with a friendly welcome.

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Chris Wood . 2023-01-01

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I am new to this, and have to say my first review was more out of anger and insult, as it was about The Crown, Sheringham and its rip off pricing, and alienating of locals. Nobody local can afford to drink there. It's an insult and an empty pub, to boot! This us a real local, with a pint of honest lager at £3.00, and that is what we locals want! Honest, fair pricing. The pub still makes a profit out of the pricing and more importantly, ordinary people can afford to go. Nice little pub, bit dated, and the garden needs a bit of care, but a real boozer, for locals! Well done.

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HonestTravelOnly . 2022-12-16

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Lovely pub, we were going for a meal and a walk and ended up liking this pub soo much we came back after our lunch. The ladies who manage the pub were lovely and friendly, as where the locals we met.great selection of drinks behind the bar and they even called a taxi for us. Will be back

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Nikki M . 2022-11-24

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Bit run down, could do with some TLC. Called for a coffee whilst walking to Sheringham,. If you visit the Fishing Boat avoid their coffee.

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Steve Gray . 2022-11-15

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Great pub grub with gluten free and veggie options. We had a lovely Sunday traditional roast. For the Gluten free person there was a gluten free Yorkshire pudding and gluten free gravy and GF syrup sponge. In most places he just gets no Yorkshire and the offer of ice cream for pudding so he was very happy. The staff were friendly and helpful. .

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Fearless24874703864 . 2022-11-06

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Well worth a visit, warm and friendly.

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john hector . 2022-09-20

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Standard pub of good quality. Selection of well kept cask beers. Clean & friendly. Billiard table & sport on TV. No food except Sunday lunch.

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John Scannell . 2022-09-02

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Nice boozer, very competitive prices,

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craig rowlson . 2022-09-01

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Very nice old style pub. Very friendly.

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Emma Spagnola . 2022-08-29

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Nice beer Nice people = 5 star rating 👌

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neville luck . 2022-08-11

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Lovely gardens . Drink surprisingly reasonable . A nice traditional pub

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Debbie Burrows . 2022-08-08

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Friendly atmosphere, extremely cheap.

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Alex Phillips . 2022-08-01

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Nice clean pub very polite staff, good prices.

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David Caborn . 2022-07-25

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Proper local pub ,with great beer and character

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Jason Butcher . 2022-07-21

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Enjoyed a few pints in the garden

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Danny Ellis . 2022-07-20

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Was blown away with the kindness of the landlady. Asked if they would be having the England rugby game on this Saturday 16th, she offered to open up early to accommodate. Great place, lovely atmosphere & we’re also looking forward to the Sunday lunch too.

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Dawn Rathbone . 2022-07-13

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Super pub... smashing friendly locals and staff

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Richard Wood . 2022-07-13

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Loved it. Really quirky. Lovely bar man great prices good beer lovely beer garden. Clean toilets all you could ask for.

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Eileen Wood . 2022-07-04

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Nice little pub with nice people enjoying music!

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Robert Brown . 2022-06-26

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Dog friendly, lots of outdoor seating part of which is covered, right nextto the beach and about 100 yards from the caravan and motorhome site. Friendlystaff and a great holiday atmospheres. Caution : the prices for identical rounds of drinks varied wildly.

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Martin Canlett . 2022-06-13

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Lovely place to have a drink. And food is excellent .you can take your dogs with you.

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Paul Wilkes . 2022-06-12

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Exactly what a local pub should be. Welcoming, friendly with a great atmosphere. (Cracking pint of Abbot)

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Nic Cope . 2022-06-05

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An honest, traditional pub, with charm and above all not part of some seedy, money making chain! Honest and fair pricing for locals and that's why we locals drink here and fit in! Keep up the good, local work! At £3.20 a pint, compared to rip off Sheringham prices, this pub is where to find real locals!

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SusanSteveD . 2022-06-04

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A wonderful friendly pub. It's good to see it busy and lively again. There was lovely live music yesterday afternoon. I would highly recommend the Fishing Boat.

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Ann Simpson . 2022-05-30

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Great pub. Friendly staff and welcoming. The quiz night (Saturdays) is fun and gets you chatting to other people visiting the area. Lovely pub.

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Fiona Moore . 2022-05-21

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Been in The Fishing Boat this week for first time for some 40 years. Previous poster saying same Landlady since 1970's. The prices are great and free Pool Table. This is how they should treat customers if they want them to return. Other pubs should take note. When I was a teenager some 40 years ago, I seem to remember the Landlady was a nice looking French woman married to an Englishman., Is that the current Landlady, or am I getting this mixed up with the other Pub at East Runton. It is bugging me now. Any answers appreciated.

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Lee Marsden . 2022-05-17

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Nice to sit in the garden. Interior could do with sprucing up.

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Terry Bates . 2022-05-16

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