The Jolly Farmers in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Welcoming, friendly pub. We stayed at 6 Little Wells which was also beautiful. Pub just a few min walk from cottage serving food 6-8pm - menu varies day to day. It is what it is - good honest homecooked food. If you want posh drive a bit down the road to South Creake but pay alot more.

Wonderful traditional pub. Thanks to fantastic landlord Chris. Staying in the village for New Year. Popped in on NYE and had a wonderful time with Chris and and some fabulous locals. Felt very welcomed indeed. Sadly didn’t eat here this time. Will do so next visit. Cheers!

A lovely pub with a warm welcome. Great cider on offer. The food is average and come in small portions. Go for a drink but not the food.

Lovely atmosphere at this pub. No loud music or sport on the television. Delicious meal from the Thai pop up this evening. A hidden gem!

Lovely friendly place with awesome pizza’s possibly the best Pizza I’ve ever had. Will definitely be back to try other toppings soon

This is a truly local "local". On Saturday, it opened at 4pm. We arrived shortly after that and it was well frequented by villagers, which was a healthy sign! The decor is pleasantly traditional and various local beers and spirits are stocked. The Norfolk Wherry beer was tasty, as was the Norfolk gin. However, if ordering an artisan gin, it would be advisable to check that you are happy with the price of it, especially as it is served with Fevertree tonic. The round for 4 people cost over £30. The staff were friendly and did explain why the round was so pricey.

We popped in at 5 pm to have a look at the menu for later but no one seemed to know what would be on the menu until the cook wrote it out at 6pm😀. However when we pressed the bar staff for some idea they disappeared & returned with a scrap of paper saying chicken and salmon would be on. There seemed a reluctance to encourage dining however as their was no where else nearby we returned at 6pm & enjoyed a very tasty home cooked meal & at £12 good value, good service and delicious real ale. Perhaps they don't feel a need to sell themselves & are happy with local trade rather than us tourists?

Food was too heavily based on carbohydrates. Either rice, chips or bread Felt bloated after the meal.

Return visit whilst on holiday. Good for standard pub food and pizzas, and a change to the more expensive gastropubs in the area, but feel they could still reduce their prices a bit more for the type of food offered. Restaurant area is spacious and suitable for families and dogs. Good portions.

Two of us enjoyed large plates of roast lamb for Sunday lunch. Great atmosphere of a local pub with very polite staff and friendly locals.

Great Real local pub just as it should be Very friendly landlord and staff great selection of beers,wines etc the Sunday lunch was very popular and looked much better than the one we had later in a pub nearby in south creake as people have said food is only available a few times a week but nice honest food without the big north Norfolk price hike Please keep your good work!

On a late August week day when most pubs and restaurants were fully booked The Jolly Farmers found us a table and gave us a very warm welcome. Really looked after and the Thursday Curry Night was delicious. Highly recommend a visit either as a couple or as a family. The cask ale was far too good too!

Used to come here when under previous ownership and loved it but it’s completely different now which is a shame. The food is separate from the pub so you order separately and pay that way too which is odd but perfectly fine if you’re just looking for cheerful pub grub. Mostly nuggets/scampi in a basket set up but plentiful and my children were very happy. Don’t except fine dining and you’ll be ok. Good beer, cosy seating, fine after a busy beach day.

booked an inside table, the atmosphere isnt great but the food was good, nothing special but then it wasnt trying to be something it wasnt.

Doesn't open Mondays and Tuesdays. Evenings 4 till 8 food is served - limited menu but reasonably priced for this part pf the world! Very friendly staff, nice beer choices, clean, little rooms/alcoves and some outside seating. Worth a visit if passing through.

Very cosy " covid "seating in a large marquee, quick efficient service with, my ladies had the haddock and chips ( enormous ) I had the stew and dumplings ( very tasty and full of beef carrots and potatoes ) nice and hot .Will be there again in June to see Kate and Alec, keep up the great food and service. Thanks to Kate & Alec. P/S nice strong Wherry beer.

So well organised , food really lovely , staff very efficient and friendly, a great holiday experience, thank you!

Popped in here for a meal whilst on holiday and it was a real find. We received a lovely warm welcome and although quite busy the service was excellent. We had the Brancaster mussels which were absolutely delicious. Will definitely return when next nearby

We visited one early evening (currently only opens 4-8 pm daily except Tuesday, and lunchtime Sundays) - good social distancing measures. Pretty basic inside, and some seating outside but not the prettiest yard. Limited menu as a result of Covid consists of "basics" such as lasagne, fish and chips, Margerita pizza etc. They also do a takeaway service. Friendly bar staff (as in most places in Norfolk). Obviously a locals pub with a reasonable selection of drinks - only pub in North and South Creake. OK to pop in for a quick one - maybe once we are free of the virus it will "soften up" the inside - currently bare wood tables. We'll give it another try next year when we are staying nearby.

We have been going to the Jolly Sailors for about 15 years and it never fails to disappoint on food and the welcoming staff and relaxed atmosphere. The pizzas, ribs and fish and chips are delicious as are the daily specials. They also offer a fantastic takeaway service. Family friendly and dog friendly with a lovely outdoor space in the Summer.

We were staying in North Creake village over Xmas and this little gem intrigued us so we went in on Xmas Eve - what a friendly and lively place with several different bars. As big fan of Woodforde's Wherry (a medal winning bitter) i was greatly pleased to find the Wherry here was above average quality - this place is a great find. Sadly no Food.Thoroughly Recommended.

Lively and very friendly local village pub with a super atmosphere.Admittedly arrived on the night of the landlord's father's birthday with a performance by some great shantymen. But very welcoming and an amazing contrast to the standard city pub.As another reviewer pointed out, they don't normally do food, though.

Just returned from a weeks break in North Norfolk, and happened upon this little Gem of pub!..Really friendly and chatty staff and the Locals were amazing too! In fact the Jolly Farmers became our Local for the week!...we will return in a couple of months, and you never know, My wife and I may have just found our retirement village!!...Thanks Chris, and your lovely staff, see you soon! Andy, Steph, and our son Matt!

Yes, its all go for food at the Farmers, luckily not vast choices or silly prices, just good basics as and when at sensible cost, plus a very friendly and accommodating Landlord.

This place does not do food, it has been taken over by new managers so not be down as a restaurant as they no longer do food.

We visited this comfortable friendly village pub while on holiday in Burnham Market. Nicely refurb'd by the new landlord. Currently only serving food from Thursday onwards. We went on a Thursday evening when it was nicely full. Dog friendly. Good beer (Wherry & T Taylor Landlord). A good menu - enough choice but not too much to preclude proper ingredients. Our tasty meal was cooked and presented well - very enjoyable, and reasonably priced. The landlord has a personal connection to the Hurricane propellor above the bar

We were staying in North Creake, within walking distance of the pub and it is a shame it is not better used, which appears to be why it is not often open. We went on Friday evening and it was absolutely heaving with most people eating both inside and outside. Because it is being refurbished there is a pop up kitchen in the garden/car park. Suzy runs this and she is certainly an excellent chef. She had here specials on and then her normal things, like lasagne, burgers etc. I had fishcakes and they were really good. Not expensive. Took a while because there were so many people, but by 20.00 after people had finished and so had happy hour, it certainly thinned out.We popped in again on Sat lunchtime and bar 3 or 4 locals there was no-one there.Tried to go back to eat on the Thursday evening but the pop-up wasn't open so didn't bother with the pub.They have good food, good beer, just all a bit strange.

Stopped off for Sunday roast and were pleasantly surprised. New owners doing a great job. Roast beef was beautiful and very generous portion size. Great value for money and dog friendly. Will definitely be visiting again!

We have recently used our local which is very friendly and at present using the services of film set wagon whilst the main kitchens are being refurbished, considering the constraints of the wagon the food is excellent which is a precursor of good things to come, well done all round.

10 of us had a lovely meal today.We have relations over from Australia and this pub allowed dogs,we are staying at Cranmer Barns so it was not too far to travel.The food was lovely especially the Sunday Lunch.We had a nice big table in the corner by the bar so we could all chat and laugh as much as we wanted.Will definetly recommend this pub tho family and friends.Well done Jolly Farmers and thanks for fitting us in at short notice.

We have been coming here weekly for many years (I said that in 2013 - we still are). It is the perfect pub in our opinion (and we have tried many!). It is a good local for a drink, relaxed enough for a casual meal and nice enough for a special occasion.

Locally sourced food for the main part - unfussy good wholesome meals. Pleasant staff and landlady with a dry sense of humour - I like it.

The Jolly Farmers has a lovely homely feel to it. We arrived on a damp day to a wonderful log fire and tables nicely set.

Very friendly service. Fantastic mussels. Reasonably priced. Good pub atmosphere. Definitely worth trying

This "local" is a must to visit, the menu is extensive and having tried most items I make it a must even if its a diversion off my route

Homely feel. Rather dated menu. Could be better presented rather than scruffy bits of paper on a clip board.

As usual with reviews there are conflicting experiences. For us it was awesome. The food was delicious for all four of us, particularly noteworthy was the smoked haddock pot. Portions were extremely generous, and exceptionally tasty. Great value for money and a really nice relaxed atmosphere.

We went for dinner and were quite impressed. Food was very nice and reasonably priced. The staff were nice and attentive. It's also cosy and has a nice atmosphere.

Booked in here early one evening last month! Food and selection was great, special board was packed too! All the staff were great, food was freshly prepared, piping hot and was delicious! Well priced and a good ale selection! Dog friendly which was perfect. Would recommend to anyone! Crab starter was incredible! Will visit again for sure!

Dropped in on spec on Saturday evening in July; weekend in area from the Midlands. Great quality food, beautifully prepared...

After spending a week on the North Norfolk coast where every pub seems to add fancy names to their vegetables, which justifies a price hike to London West End prices, it was nice to travel a few miles inland and visit a pub with honest meals and prices.

We visited for Sunday lunch and were very pleased that we had. Food was well cooked and hot. The stuffed plaice was declared as best for ages. Loads of veg which were perfectly cooked and puddings were great too.

Un excelente descubrimiento, totalmente recomendable visitar. Una variada selección de platos, unos anfitriones encantadores y una buena relación calidad-precio.

What a lovely little pub, the atmosphere is great and what a varied menu. So much to choose from it was excellent. Very friendly staff made it a great lunch time treat.

We had a very enjoyable evening at The Jolly Farmers, the food was excellent the choice was varied, three of us had the fish platter, very enjoyable, also homemade puds which is always a plus. It is quite a small pub, with the diners spread in three rooms, didn't effect the atmosphere. Staff very polite, would definitely go there again.

This is a great find in an area that has many good places to eat. I think the food and the ambiance take some beating. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The food is to die for and so is the bear. Great menu but you to go feeling really hungry. This how a pub/restaurant should be. I don't think anyone would be disappointed.

It's a pub that serves good food and they specialise in pizzas as well. Drink selection is good and locally it's good value.

I am glad we got there early just after 7pm as it filled up very quickly. Clearly this is a locals pub, and there was a large party of farmers having a meal and a 'few' drinks, which was all very jovial. The service was friendly and the good was plentiful and delicious. I would recommend the two pies, and the chicken breast, both looked very tasty. Well worth a visit. It is closed on Monday and Tuesdays.

Had lunch here today with our son and grandson who were working in the village. The fresh crab and seafood salad was delicious and my grandson thoroughly enjoyed his smoked salmon, followed by a panini. However, my husband's pigeon was tough, he wished he was eating what we had chosen.Very pleasant service and we look forward to returning.

Three of us had three courses -soup is whatever they have been preparing that day -we had an excellent mackerel starter then two chose baked crab and one a sirloin steak. All were freshly cooked and well served. Delightful staff. Desserts included fresh baked crumble advising that it takes 15 minutes to prepare and cook However the oven was already hot and it arrived in about half the time. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Nice pub atmosphere particularly when the log fire is lit The bill came to £81 including soft drinks.

Stopped here today on a ride out with my husband. Very friendly pub and the food was amazing. We shared our starters which were prawns and feta salad, so delicious. We then both had the lamb roast. This is proper cooking from scratch using fresh local produce. This pub is also set in a lovely village. Will definitely be visiting again when passing.

We have had several meals here and enjoyed all of them.There are welcoming fires in cold weather but there is something weird about the configuration of the layout that makes you feel that it would be better 'opened up' as none of the 3 areas feels completely comfortable.

We ordered ceaser salad! What a surprise when it arrived with chicken drumsticks for chicken breast. Even my dog couldent eat the chicken, due to bones. Far to many anchovies, salty and disgusting, At 2.40pm it was made obvious that we should be leaving by removing the plates, while one of us was still eating..We were the only couple eating. The place was empty. No atmosphere great little village, The owners need to retire to there french home and let someone who loves food and hospitality run the place

I visited for lunch as the pub was featured in my Good Beer Guide. Unfortunately, the choice of real ales was very limited, just two were available. To eat I chose the soft cod roes on toast. These were very tasty. The atmosphere was a little lacking. I tried to engage the landlord in conversation about all the classic car magazines and books in the bar, as I have a classic car of my own and am always interested in chatting to another enthusiast. Unfortunately he didn't seem interested in talking to me. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit again.

The food is always tops,and menu changes which is nice,good home cooked foodYou are always made welcome and this lovely public house,full of character with log fire burning and lovely oak beams.We have been there with family and or friends and no one has been disappointed Sunday dinner a must, but best book to avoid been full when you arriveWe going next on Saturday,and can't wait

The pub lacked atmosphere - there was only one other table occupied, which probably didn't help. But with lack lustre staff and even more lack lustre food, it's not surprising. This is also the only pub we've ever been to that has a children's menu, but no high chair to borrow!

An old style British pub with a cosy atmosphereThe welcome and the service in the pub was first class,and the meals were exellent.Only thing to make the evening better would have been some Dauphinois PotatoesCan certainly recommend the Jolly Farmers

We visited on a cold winters day. There was a,roaring fir. The barmaid was a lovely friendly lady. The food,was,excellent. There were some warming winters,drinks on offer. What more,do,you,want from a village pub.

Great place to eat with typical British pub atmosphere. Tasty food, but be prepared to the original dish presenting.

Ate here on Christmas eve, superb cooking and the beer was well kept. We were so impressed we went back four days later and I'm pleased to say it was just as good. Notably the pate was as good as I have ever tasted!

Book early or be at the door at 7pm prompt if you want to grab a spot to eat at this great family run pub. The food is the star and home baked perfection Just book ... and early.

Friendly staff and Landlady. Good choice of meals. Food was excellent, with decent portions. Prices were reasonable for the area. On the minus side, it would have been much cosier if the wood burner had been lit, but it was warm enough without it!

This pub serves food and drink with a difference. It offers mulled wine and also mulled cider with a log fire warming the dining area. Home made soup results from whatever is being cooked in the kitchen. In our case mushroom and garlic - excellent. Followed on a bed of mash by lambs liver with baked parsnip and carrots. Specials include platters of fish or two pies or steaks. Nice people, deserves good trade. lunch total for two courses for two people came to £40. Good value.

Great that this pub caters for glutenfree if you book in advance. Not far from Burnham Market and Fakenham. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays butwell worth a visit.

We stayed in the village for the weekend and the Jolly Farmers was recommended to us, Firstly it was nice to see it had 'opening times' and not the usual '24hr' chain opening times. We were made to feel welcome and our dog Charlie loved being able to watch all the locals. Good selection of ales and menu I felt had everything you needed for a Autumn meal out. Fab duo of pies and a great trio of lamb dish as mains. All very nice a great place to spend a Saturday evening

My wife and I were pleasantly surprised to discover that Sunday lunch at the Jolly Farmers, North Creake, was, in every way, extremely good, and I have no hesitation in recommending it, especially if you like good home cooking.Not that we were expecting it to be a failure, because it had been recommended to us by several friends.Our surprise was more to do with our repeated disappointment at the poor quality generally of North Norfolk pub grub (and grub is just about the correct description of so many of the pubs, restaurants and hotels in this part of the county, a fact that astounded me when one considers the agricultural heritage of the area.Unlike so many establishments we have tried over the years (and found to have gradually deteriorated), what we like about the Jolly Farmers was the simplicity of the menu, the quality of the food, including splendid fresh vegetables, and fine delicious meat.This pub does not have a huge dining area, but when we visited it was busy and had a warm and friendly atmosphere. The different meals we saw served up all looked appetising and our choice of beef roast and lamb roast beautifully cooked and we considered was great value for money.Unlike so many other places we have tried, this was wholesome good home cooking, a place where the chef’s main concern often appears to be to simply out-do the menu of a nearby establishment with a mis-match of ingredients that rarely work, serve up chips that are saturated in grease, limp salads and sickly sweets – and then charge the earth. It was indeed a refreshing change to eat at an establishment where you did not feel you were deliberately being ripped off because you happen to drive a Range Rover and did not advertise itself as a gastro-pub, a term I have always found rather strange as I automatically link the sword gastro with enteritis.Keep up the good work, you jolly farmers and keep providing meals that do justice to Norfolk’s superb local produce.

Visited this pub twice in September, on both occasions the food was delicious. The lady in charge was extremely helpful, friendly and welcoming. The waiting staff were also very good. We had the Steak Rossini one night and salmon on the other. Thanks for the hospitality!

We stayed opposite for a week. What a good pub, very welcoming. Nice selection of drinks to choose from. Grabbed a crab wedge there for Sunday lunch which was fantastic. Decided to eat there on our last night and delighted we did. Really nice meal which totally hit the spot. Glad we stayed so close to this proper pub with such a lovely welcome. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.

I was recommended this place by a friend because they had been here before. The pub was outdated and unfriendly. The food took 40 Mins to come out and it was by far the worst pub food I have had in over 10 years. Badly cooked steak, greasy limp chips and my wife and daughters meals were worse. If you have to stop off, don't make it here. It subsequently turned out that my friend had meant to mention the Jolly Sailors in Brancaster. Which is lovely. This place isn't.

Great food. Great service. Great ale. Great atmosphere. Stayed in the cottage next door. Well worth a visit.

The Jolly Farmers, does what it says on teh tin. Honest food with a modern twist. Plenty of variety from meat to fish and veggie across an extensive menu and a specials board. It's not quite gastropub but great value and really friendly staff. After a long day walking it's the perfect way to chill, relax and have a hearty meal.

Friends recommended this cosy little pub for a wonderful atmosphere and good food. They were spot on! The Landlord and his Wife ( chef) do a fantastic job. There is a good range of beverages and a wide selection of food to choose from ranging from fresh tuna Caesar salad (with lots of anchovies) to lamb curry to ham, eggs and chips. we went with friends and had a wonderful time. Will definitely return.It is a popular place so do book a table.

We were recommended to the Jolly Farmers by the owner of our holiday accommodation and decided to book because of its popularity. There was an excellent menu with a wide variety of dishes. I chose lamb and my partner had steak and both meals were delicious. Service was very friendly and we did not have to wait long for our food. Prices were very good. It was a very enjoyable evening and we were glad we went.

Our first visit to this restaurant, which was recommended by friends. The menus are on blackboards, with regular dishes and a good range of specials. Three f us ordered the French fish soup from the specials list, and all agreed that it was disappointing, surprisingly lacking the real punch of flavour we had expected. Our starters were served with large hunks of bread, which was excellent. We had more luck with our main meal choices, which all proved delicious, and portion sizes were generous, meaning that 4 of us only had room to share 2 desserts between us. Our bill came to less than £50 per couple, including a round of drinks from the bar, very reasonable.

Booked for an evening meal. Good value, nice food, friendly service. Would highly recommend to anyone. Good to see locals in there enjoying a pint.

This place is very nice, warm and friendly welcome and very accomodating, we had a wide range of meals all were fresh and well prepared, good value for money and will definitely come back

A little village pub with an amazing menu. The fish is fabulous and their pigeon starter is delicious. A small and friendly place that fills up very quickly so make sure you arrive just before 7pm for dinner when it opens to avoid disappointment or book!

Booked for 7pm dinner for two, as they do not open until 7pm. Arrived 1 minute past 7pm and both bars were heaving (it was July). Young girl took beer order and pointed us at table for two but made no mention that we had to order at bar. Tables are crammed into bar so that the server who brought the food had to push through lots of people jammed up at the bar. No thought as to layout or suitability of the bar room for tables.Eventually after sitting waiting for a while, we worked out to go to bar to order food. My beer was parked on the bar among other drinks, and barman didn't know if it was mine but suggested I took it!Ordered food, which did arrive in timely manner. Food was OK (not "good", just OK) - braised lamb was very fatty and small portions. Potatoes and veg were good.We had asked for jug of water on table but never arrived, and so after 15 minutes when we took a carafe and two glasses from adjacent table the proprietor swooped over immediately (before I had sat down) and told us off! "If you want water, ask at the bar"! We pointed out that we had and it never arrived - no apology or explanation, so took that as a reprimand! Place was very busy all evening but couldn't face trying to get a pudding, so paid up and left to find somewhere else to have a pud. Proprietor obviously not worried about abysmal service, he has enough customers anyway.

Attentive staff, good food (Pizza, salad, extra toppings and salad items). Water for the dogs. Recommended. We went three times in our week in Norfolk.

Traditional pub with pleasant atmosphere. The menu is varied, recommend the Baked Crab. Recommend booking.

We were very disappointed by the horrible musty smell in the cottage we stayed at in the grounds or the jolly farmers. We had to wash everything when we returned as the musty smell had affected everything. The contents and furnishings of the cottage had the same smell. The bathroom was small and had evidence of mould in the small shower ( no bath). When we stayed it was also very cold, the owner told us all the storage heaters had been tuned off upstairs and if we wanted there was a fan heater in the cupboard, it really was cold and damp.Although the food in the restaurant was good we shall not be returning

We ate here whilst staying in a cottage locally. The service was good and the food very tasty, particularly good pud!

Visited The Jolly Farmers for lunch with three generations of family as we do every Easter. Good food with excellent choiceof seasonal fish. Homely with a log fire and friendly, efficient service. Recommended.

A crowd of us went at Sunday lunchtime to the Jolly Farmers. We had a pre lunch drink and chose our meals from the blackboard. Everything was delivered as requested. The fish and meat pies were very good, the roast beef and pork were also satisfactory and the mussels were excellent. A number had crumble of two sorts which was beautifully served. A very good time was enjoyed in the very pleasant pub.

We visited for a special Birthday lunch last Sunday 29th November.Firstly young lady on bar was not very friendly/chatty when we went in,we ordered our drinks and looked at menu boards,second lady came out and was chatting to bar staff and we asked about a rather lovely pate we had had once before,the second lady who we presume was the Chef said rudely"pate?what about the pate"?!we politely asked again if it was available?"no!only when I make it"!a polite "no-sorry not today"would've done.We placed our order and waited 25 minutes for 2 main courses,my Partners venison sausage was good,my fish pie was overpriced at £12.50 and was watery and bland and the pastry was burnt and bitter,the veggies we shared were luke warm (and Brussels with fish?????-no)so Birthday lunch ruined,no one bothered to ask if everything was ok,POOR SERVICE,RUDE CHEF,BURNT AND LUKE WARM FOOD,EXPENSIVE!

We stumbled upon this pub by accident on the way to another pub, but decided to have a look in for future reference. We ended up staying and eating and I'm so glad we did as it was a really good find. It's an old fashioned, quaint and welcoming pub. There wasn't a lot of choice on the menu board but what we had was delicious and so plentiful we had no room for pudding. They are extremely dog friendly too which is a bonus if you have any 4-legged family members.

a bit dark and dingy but is having a make over as I write, Sunday Lunch was bland basic and overpriced

Visited for Sunday roast. Prices quite high, even for North Norfolk, quality OK but not outstanding, quantity quite disappointing. A couple of slices of meat, three halves of roast potato and two vegetables served separately, one of which was not to my taste. It's a real disappointment to me because this place has a good reputation and is the type of establishment I like to support. Might go again just to see if my visit was an off day.

We visited over the August bank holiday. The openning hours are a bit restrictive so would check before you go. However there was a warm welcome and great food.

Very busy country pub serving the usual range of pub grub plus a few specials.Dining is in three rooms with order at the bar service from menus on the wall. We had a range of main courses and everything as well presented and well cooked. The desserts were possibly the bet part of the meal. Quite expensive for the type of food offered but overall a good experience.

got off to a bad start - ordered the 1/2 pint of prawns and only 10 rocked up with nice big space in top of glass - so as they say you don't get a second chance to make a 1st impression. Although my mate had the spicy crayfish starter and had loads grrr. Mains were good all round, wine and beer very good and price not bad either.

Spent most of Sunday trying to find a local pub which served food after 3.30 - most where closed (strange is it not still summer time and holiday period?). Glad we found this great local not far from Fakenham (where we stayed) - Good service, great beer and the food was excellent!. The staff were really cheerful and obviously a hit with the locals who started to arrive as we departed. Dog friendly (which is also nice) and a cosy atmosphere - The "Woodfordes Wherry" was the best I had tasted ( sign of a good cellar) - we will be back to try the accommodation next time.

Went there twice with a large family in tow (grandparents, toddler etc). On the first day we noticed the sign that said it didn't open until 6pm. We were early so drove on. A couple of days later we drove through North Creake again, this time at 8pm. Closed again!

My wife and I went for a meal at the Jolly Farmers in North Creake, an attractive village near Burnham Market, last Friday evening. Our first impression was of a busy traditional pub with an emphasis on a food menu which is superior to the normal fare. It is owned and run by Adrian and Heather assisted by their young staff, all of whom we found to be friendly and efficient. The menu, chalked on blackboards around the bar, has a permanent list of available dishes supplemented by a specials board which changes daily apparently and displays a pleasing originality. We both chose the pigeon and bacon salad accompanied by a lump of warm loaf to start and I had the chicken and ham hock pie while my wife went for the salmon and crayfish with hollandaise sauce for mains, which was accompanied by a dish of seasonal vegetables. We each enjoyed both of our courses very much and saved room for puddings, cherry brownie with ice cream and apple and gooseberry crumble, which were also delicious. The mixture of locals and tourists made for a good atmosphere and we had a thoroughly pleasant evening.

This proper pub is an asset to this part of North Norfolk for regulars and visitors alike, there is always a friendly face and and quality food for the most discerning Farmer or casual visitor, Ive never had a bad pint and the wines are extraordinarily good, don't take my word for it give them a try, don't drink it all though we will be back soon.

My wife's parents who live locally recommended The Jolly Farmer and have been coming Week after Week for the last few decades. The wholesome Pub food is ordered off menus around the bar at the bar: this gives a certain relaxed air compared to say the wonderful Orange Tree at Thorhman or the Host in Burnham. The bill is considerably less than the competition on the coast ( 10 minutes max) and frankly the cooking is probably a little better. We went with lots of well behaved children who were made very welcome.

8 of us had booked for Sunday lunch on a recommendation from the owners of the property we were renting nearby for a week. We did look in thru the windows first and wondered how we might all fit in as it is tiny. We had the largest table in the place that sat 8 - 4 of which were on a bench seat. We had a warm welcome and drinks ( incl. some very good real ale beers) served promptly. There was a good selection of starters incl. the fattest asparagus that I have ever eaten. Mains were the usual fayre that you would expect for a Sunday lunch and our vegetarian contented herself with a crayfish salad. Reviews of the meat were mixed - the beef was very tender and tasty but the port described as bland. We did not get the usual mix of veg but just cauliflower cheese and red cabbage - both perfectly acceptable but odd. - No Greens. Puds were excellent with the ginger sponge coming out tops. Service was excellent.- friendly and helpful. The place had a homely atmosphere to it.

Stopped off at the Jolly Famers for lunch. Friendly landlord with good qualiy beer /ale. Lots of food on offer, everything from home made soup and sandwiches to a large number of specials on the board in the bar. We went for Welsh Rarebit, Brie and Bacon Panini, Ploughman's and two Fish Stew - all homemade, fresh and good value. All went down a treat, but only small criticism would be the skin left on the fish which did spoil the dish. Despite that would recommend this friendly pub

Had been to the farmers market at Creake Abbey and decided to try here for lunch. Went into the pub and there were only a couple of tables free. Went through to what we assume is the main bar and were told by what we think was the landlord that babies are not allowed in that bit and that we had to go in the other bit. My issue was not that babies were not allowed in the main bar. I totally accept that some people don't want kids around when they eat. What I did object to was the way it was said, very curt and rude, and that my daughter is 3 clearly not a baby. We went through to the area we were allowed in and there were two tables one reserved and one free. The free table sat six was made of heavy oak and was pushed right up against the bench on one side. There was not really room to pull it out so we would of had to have sat in a line facing a wall. After being made to feel totally unwelcome we left and went to the White Horse in Brancaster Staithes a wonderful pub that has polite staff, good beer and food and is child friendly.I am sure the Jolly Farmers is a great pub but after being so rudely made to feel unwelcome we will never be returning.

We had a warm welcome from the landlord and the locals who were sitting at the table next to us. There was some well kept Wherry and plenty of options for us veggies to eat. A gem.