The Lord Nelson in King's Lynn and West Norfolk - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This was my most favourite pub anywhere in the U.K. The best kept beer, authentic, great food and service. Now it’s been turned into what looks and feels like a motorway service canteen. Awful!

This is our go-to pub when holidaying at Whitehall Farm just up the road. Cannot fault the service or staff. They couldn’t have been more accommodating during our numerous visits, whether it be for just drinks or when dined there (on more than one occasion). I was particularly impressed when we had pre booked Sunday lunch, a late sitting, and they ensured that those who had booked in advance were guaranteed a Sunday roast selection. They even let us bring the horses through the back gates in to the garden when we rode them down, and brought buckets of water out for them. I understand that Laurie has recently taken the manager role at this pub. Her care and awareness (not to mention her wit) of different customer needs extends to her great team. Well done and long may this continue.

We were shocked and disappointed by our recent visit to The Lord Nelson. This has been our special pub for a few years now, and last summer and we were made very welcome, as always, by the manager, I think her name was Jane or Jess. The staff were efficient, timely and friendly and the food was fabulous. Sadly that was not the case on our last visit. The service was slow and lacklustre, the food disappointing and that essential friendly hospitable atmosphere was gone, as was Jane/Jess. This is a very out-of-the-way pub and we have to travel along many very narrow pot-holed country lanes to get to it. Previously it was worth the risk of meeting a tractor on a blind bend, but not now it is no longer our special pub.

We biked from Holkham Hall for lunch and were not disappointed! Great selection on the menu, lovely fish and chips and highly recommend the stout cake for dessert. Very attentive and friendly staff - overall a great experience and we will definitely return. The pub itself is also beautiful and has a great beer garden for sunnier days. Thank you!

We have just eaten at the Lord Nelson for 4 consecutive nights whilst here on holiday. Firstly we must say how lovely all the staff were. They were very friendly and attentative. We tried an assortment of meals and enjoyed them all. Good service and quality of food. We will certainly be back again when in this area.

Service is lovely - really friendly - and atmosphere pleasant apart from a yapping dog. Loved our last visit but the food was almost all terrible apart from the pie. Child’s steak was served rare and bleeding all over the plate, chowder was lacking in actual seafood with bland sauce and abundance of under cooked potatoes (had this previously and was wonderful) and dairy free version of mussels that was expecting to be made with soya cream was made with soya milk rendering the liquid horrible and I asked for it to be taken away and drained off the bowl (had this previously and was wonderful). Gutted. Look forward to this meal all week and brought a friend who drove for an hour for the meal. Come for the lovely service but sadly I was shocked by the food this time. One meal taken off as was so bad but 2 adults and a child with a drink each came to £90.

The first time we visited was last year & it was faultless. We visited again recently and was massively let down. The service was terrible, the food was well, I wouldn't let my dog eat it!! I am so disappointed that it wasn't the same as last time as we really did enjoy it. Unfortunately we will never be back, and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

I know some places say they are 'dog friendly' but at the Lord Nelson they really mean it! This is our favourite place in Norfolk for a Sunday lunch. As you go in there are dog bowls, water and biscuits for the dogs and they even have a menu with canine roast dinners on. All of the staff came and made a fuss of the dogs. The humans aren't neglected though, with good service and a very tasty roast

First time visiting, the place has been significantly extended and upgraded. Dining was very busy, which tells its own story for a restaurant in Feb. The atmosphere was great. Unfortunately it took over 60 minutes from ordering to our food being served. The waitress was very apologetic, she did explain there were unforeseen issues in the kitchen. The food when it came was good, tasty and we cleaned our plates. We also had our bill reduced because of the delay in us getting our food. So whilst I have given this an average rating, the waitress through her honest communication and the quality of the meals, when served mean I will definitely return to give the lord Nelson another try.

Cracking Sunday lunch here. Really well cooked and presented. Lots there too - it defeated me which is unusual! And - really dog friendly. Treats and water for the dog on the way in and a menu for the pooch too. And the friendly staff all said hello to the dog. Definitely will return.

Lovely looking pub but caters more for diners. Very welcoming and lovely interior and the staff very friendly and attentive. However.. the food was not as the prices suggest, one dish was sent back as not cooked properly, the server couldn’t have been any more apologetic and returned with a warmer offering but the damage was done and reappeared a bit later 🫣 Also a bit of a bug bear but when taking orders for drinks please clear the old glasses.

This is the first time we have visited and would come again. We had the fish and chips which was excellent. Batter light and the tartare sauce divine. Good value, pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff.

The most fabulous lunch ! Delicious Christmas Pie .. and I dont even like pies but it was so good ! Really great to see local wine too from Burn Valley up the road .. a great spot and friendly service too

What - a - pub! The most delicious dinner we have had in a long time, it’s not often I enjoy something that much I leave a review. Soft shell bao bun, incredible. Christmas pie, genius. Yes we had to fit dessert in banana loaf with a rum butterscotch sauce…. Don’t walk to this pub - Run! 10/10

Overpriced. Noisy. Unwelcoming. Slow service. I was expecting much more from this after reading other reviews. I would rather go to The Ship and pay less and get a better experience.

had our Christmas party for 30 people - such delicious food and wonderful service. Everything was great - no complaints at all!! Will defo be booking again for a big party. Thank you so much!

Had our staff Christmas party here. Food was tasty, staff were friendly and the decorations were festive. Food came out quickly and efficiently and no one was left waiting. Would recommend to others.

The outstanding team at the Lord Nelson were fantastic hosts for our staff Christmas party. The food was delicious, served hot and I find myself still thinking about the duck croquettes today! The pub itself has beautifully decorated interiors and a very grandiose feel. Ample parking for all 30 of us who attended. Huge thank you to the staff who held excellent banter with us very merry lot. Highly recommend.

It had been sometime since we last visited the famous pub, and we were pleased with the alterations in the decor, the problem was the food was not so good, I went for the Nelson burger, that came out as one burger when advertised as 2 4oz burgers, the grey sauce was over powering and the bacon inside was not cooked. Definitely not worth the money paid, and sadly will be the last time we visit.

Went in Restaurant Week. Nice food, friendly staff, pleasant ambiance. What more could you ask for. Well worth a visit.

Great meal, very well presented. Service was perfect, & a great atmosphere in lovely surroundings. We will definitely be back.

Excellent dining venue. Great food, really appreciated the chef bespoking the mussels with a milk alternative for the marinere sauce. Delicious, warm, cosy, friendly, historic, charming. Staff are amazingly friendly. Not a fan of dogs in restaurants especially noisy ones but really love this place...

Fabulous place, staff very friendly and helpful manager sorted a memento for me no fuss food excellent and the Nelson history the icing on the cake. Room I lunched in very cosy but have to say the “Nelson room” itself did not have the same...

We won’t be rushing back, the lobster Thermidor didn’t really taste of lobster, the gravy served with the roast frankly was nasty, and the roast was just slabs of meat plonked on the plate sitting on top of some vegetables, with no finesse shown on...

Our first time visiting and what a place, very relaxed delicious food and not over priced. Local lobster & an exciting different menu to others locally. Well Worth a visit Foodie gem

Absolutely fantastic The beer is excellent and well cared for and the food is really at the top end of gastro pubs, without the silly prices. The service is fantastic and the main host is a right character and with a visit just to experience...

Best place to eat in the area. Staying in Burnham Market. Good food.good choice and good staff.reasonably priced. Don't bother with The Nelson or The Hoste on Burnham Market. White Horse at Brancaster good too

We booked in for a late Sunday lunch, based on some Instagram pictures of the roast dinner for dogs! Neither us or the dogs were disappointed! The pub has been refurbished to a very high level, the service was brilliant, one member of the team...

Delicious food, the kid's menu had good portions and were just smaller adult's. The staff were all friendly, efficient and polite and the place was lovely - great atmosphere.

Great venue and staff but average food which is overpriced. The price of the burger and fish & chips is £17.95 which is overpriced for the quality of the food served.

One of the best meals we have had for a very long time and everything was faultless. Historic pub which has seen a lot of improvements. six of us ate and all of us loved the food, from the seafood chowder to the steak. Two...

Our second visit, really great to be back. A lovely pub that has clearly had a lot of money spent to bring it to a high standard. Woodfordes beers, ciders and lagers which were really good and nice to have a wide choice. Staff seemed...

We were a little concerned that it was almost empty on a beautiful sunny day. We soon found out why. We were told we could eat on the patio, but not in the garden... huh? Then we saw the prices on the menu, so went...

Stayed at a local camp site and pleased to see The Lord Nelson doing so well again. We drank there far too many times (well, the weather was bad!), ate there 3 times, and even took the horses for a ride there. Staff are really...

After a very nice walk with our 3 dogs we had a delicious lunch at The Lord Nelson, v nice menu, excellent service can highly recommend. Treats and water out for the dogs too. They say thank you!!

We had the most amazing meal in a stunning pub,restaurant last week; The Lord Nelson in Nelsons own birthplace Burnham Thorpe in Norfolk The meal waa to die for, without doubt the best Rib eye steaks we've ever had that were cooked to perfection and...

Excellent refurbishment houses a quality run establishment . Good food and drink served by well trained and friendly people . A pleasure to spend time there and very welcoming of all our dogs . We have been going there for 15 years and it has...

Fantastic meal, service and surroundings! It’s the best meal we had in Norfolk. Jessika is wonderful and asset to the establishment.

Fab Father’s Day lunch, busy pub, plenty of choice, great beer & everyone on our table really enjoyed their meals. Gorgeous roasts and plenty of it

For such a lovely pub, with fantastic beer garden, in an idyllic setting, a stones throw from the beautiful North Norfolk coast our visit was overwhelmingly disappointing! A real shame as we were looking forward to our visit. We were very impressed on arrival. Well...

Came here for a drink whilst on holiday. It's beautiful inside and the staff are really friendly. Would definitely recommend it!

Some of the best food in Norfolk. Locally sourced and brilliantly prepared. We had tempura oysters which were absolutely fabulous and would definitely choose again followed by a really meaty proper beef pie and one of the best cheesecakes I’ve had. This is saying something...

We had the best meal of our Norfolk holiday. We hadn’t been to the pub since it had reopened & so requested to sit in the old snug next to the fire for old times sake. There is a large new extension, but we preferred...

We visited for Mother’s Day, thankfully we had booked in advance as it’s was packed Staff busy but you wasn’t forgotten, we are new to the area and so pleased we found this pub! We had roast beef, which comes with cauliflower cheese, the richest...

We visited with our young children and in-laws, we were so impressed from start to finish. The menu is full of choice, so much variety and adaptable dishes (my mother in law is celiac) my husband and I had the homemade pie. We were blown...

Lovely dog friendly pub with dogs allowed in the restaurant. The building is beautiful and staff very attentive, however the food is pretty average unfortunately. We had the chowder which I can only describe as being the base of a fish pie and not really...

Very friendly welcome on our arrival. The food was served quickly and was very tasty. Will definitely visit again. The outside area looked lovely too. Very dog friendly .

A lack of atmosphere, not enough staff ( 1) for the bar and table service and a 40 minute wait for our main course . Not enough for us to return . Sad given this pubs historic connections and how good it was only a...

We liked the feel of the pub, the drinks were good and reasonably priced, but it was so cold, we had to leave our coats on!

We were in Burnham Thorpe to visit Nelson’s church. And fascinating that was. What a treat afterwards to discover this pub. Shaun was welcoming and efficient. This beautifully refurbished establishment should be supported- it’s lovely.

Been to this pub many times, but it has been a number of years. It used to be an interesting place, so stopped in as we were in the area. First impressions on arriving was "what in the heck have they done to this place?"....

So pleased we visited here for a late lunch today. It was great to find a pub which served food other than burger or fish and chips (although you can get these if you wish and they looked delicious). We had soup, mussel starters and...

The last time I came across this pub it had been closed for several years I very pleased to see it had reopened again and retain its originality. The best of all the beer, food and service was excellent and we will definitely visit again

Lovely lunch here, good choice of meals and a specials board. Staff were extremely friendly to us and our dog !

Another great visit (3rd in a year) for lunch with our dog. Good service, including checking our food was OK. Food was well presented and tasty, with minimum wait despite busy at the time. Hope to return next year. Keep up the good work!

Very pleasant indoor surroundings but food and staff not up to same standard. Pretty awful main course in huge empty dining room. Even the tiramisu was underwhelming. Big on chips that were ok but food very disappointing and my first instinct was to run. Obviously...

I have visited many a pub in the UK (check my profile) but none of them have been as evidently well managed as The Lord Nelson. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. The food was excellent and I...

After a major investment & refurbishment we’re sad to report standards are already in decline. Visited on a sunny midweek lunchtime with intentions of sitting in the lovely garden. Although the car park and garden were pretty much deserted and restaurant and bar held only...

Paid £4.95 for a pint of Orange and Lemonade, The Management were very rude and not interested, the food was very nice, you have to pay for drinks then go back to Order food then pay straight away no Tab .will nor be going back...

Friendly welcoming staff. Good variety of food on the menu not just pub standard meals. Very good service. Dog friendly. Delicious fish in a very tasty light crispy batter with very fresh fish, home made mushy peas and home made tartare sauce. Fantastic home made...

Well worth a visit. The pub has had a complete refurbishment since our last visit. Restaurant looks great, tables are nicely spaced out. Staff were very welcoming, polite and friendly. Dogs are allowed in Restaurant as well, have their own doggie station with treats and...

We stopped off here on a whistlestop tour of Norfolk in June 2022. We had planned on going somewhere else but as we drove past it looked inviting and we stopped for Sunday lunch. The gravy was delicious and the roast pork was cooked perfectly...

Service was not great , can’t have a tab if sitting outside even if you put a card behind the bar , food was great though so if they sort out how you treat customers it might get busier.

We ate dinner here twice this week, having looked forward to the re-opened pub since it closed some years ago. The pub has been rebuilt and fitted out regardless of cost. It’s lovely, with the ‘Nelson’ touches thrown in, but this does now make it...

We camped locally and walked to the Lord Nelson pub on a Sunday afternoon. I had booked a table reservation in advance for myself and husband and both daughters and their young families and a dog. (I remember the place gets really busy). Menu was...

Stopped here whilst cycling through Norfolk for a quick bite. Menu had plenty of choice, both the lamb kofta and crab arancini were excellent. Good beer, friendly welcome and good service. It's a great shame that the Pub doesn't have any rooms as this would...

After a windswept and exhilarating walk on Holkham Beach, two famished travellers were hungry for some good food and the Lord Nelson popped up as a contender and so we drove the few miles to try our luck. It was a lucky choice as we...

We had an excellent lunch, pie of the day and 2 very tasty starters. Good beer and wine at just the right temperature. Food is cooked to order and comes piping hot on hot plates. The staff were cheerful and helpful. We sat in the...

Lovely place lovely staff had the ploughman best ever my wife had the scampi Lovely dining room plenty outdoor seating will be back

First time at Lord Nelson was for Sunday roast and it was superb. Great friendly staff who recognised us for our second visit. Will definitely be back again.

I've been using this lovely pub for over 50 years also fairly recently since the alterations and it was pretty good, yesterday's Sunday lunch at these prices should be very good, well it was far from it, we waited well over one hour for lunch...

We haven’t been here before and thought we’d give it a try, and were glad we did. Lovely recently renovated and extended pub very tastefully decorated, very friendly welcoming and all the staff were great. Food was superb and great selection of ales and they...

Very poor. Steak ordered medium rare - was served grey. Ploughman’s served on a hot plate, no salad as such and two measly bits of bread. Welsh rarebit obviously burnt underneath but still served. Dark brown chips - not sure what they were cooked in....

Warm welcome. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food excellent quality and plenty of it. Would definitely recommend.

This is a gem of a restaurant and would have 5 stars but Yorkshire pudding burnt and one venison burger over done. However everything else was prefect starting with warm and friendly welcome and excellent service. Spotlessly clean, easy to understand menu and wine list....

Came here a couple of months ago it was very good - fresh food, good ingredients…we went this week and the food took 40mins to arrive and was very poor. Felt like frozen and deep fried pub chain fodder. We were told there was a...

first time in north Norfolk and this brilliant pub and stunning hidden village!! we visited lots of pubs but this was our favorite! perfect pour, great staff, good food! & 2 fire places both lit!

Beautiful pub tucked in the heart of Norfolk. My partner and I popped here for some drinks one lunch time. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, including for our spontaneous cheese board! Highly recommend for anyone in the area.

Turned up without a reservation, and was immediately impressed with the transformation since my last visit. The original pub remains at the front, but the work at the rear is top class. This will certainly become a feather in the cap of Woodfordes Brewery, and...

Beautiful building, wonderful coffee (we will be back for lunch) great atmosphere and pleasant staff.

We heard the pub had re opened after a re fit so booked a table of 16 for a birthday lunch. What a re fit - its an amazing place. All the food was delicious and the service was great. Few hiccips here and there...

Booked for lunch and found the food and service very good. The room was lovely and the local beers very enjoyable. Would definitely return.

Very nice ! Only came in for a pint after 5 years (ish) of closure. A lot has changed, (no Abbot, can't be helped) but the front bar was a pretty much untouched haven. Took us right back - and the beer was very good,...

After having a lovely lunch a few weeks ago I booked an evening table for my husbands birthday. Given it was a Friday night there were only 4 couples the whole evening. Soulless atmosphere and a lot of starters were not available “due to supply...

Would have been great to get in for a coffee but they had forgotten to unlock the doors! When we finally got in my cappuccino was disappointing (more like a latte) especially after it had been slopped onto the table and into the saucer. My...

The renovations to the pub look great, the staff were friendly, welcoming and chatty. We ordered 1 course for a evening meal, the food took 45 minuts to arrive and when it did we were seriuosly underwhelmed. The fishcakes were lumpy with large chunks of...

We had a lovely little meal which was nice enough but our visit was made better by the 3 young staff members who took our order and served us throughout the evening. Sadly we didn't get their names but it was 2 young lads and...

Thoroughly enjoyed a platter of sea food with my daughter today. Friendly and welcoming service in the recently opened pub and restaurant. They have beautifully enlarged the original Lord Nelson and I would recommend a visit. We shall enjoy a returning with our family.

We have loved this pub until its closure a few years ago. It was so quaint and very lived in and had two wonderful young chefs. We enjoyed there sometimes way out menu. My husband and friends husband said that the steak was the best...

As we were staying in the village we were looking forward to having a pub on our doorstep. How disappointing it all was. We didn’t feel there was much atmosphere in the newly refurbished pub. Like many pubs it was all newly built to accommodate...

Book in advance if you want to eat at the Lord Nelson - it’s very busy and I can see why. Great food - home cooked and very tasty, a small but very varied menu. We tried the chicken dish, fish and chips and a...

Beautiful inside and out. staff were really helpful and attentive with my husbands nightmare dietary needs. Garden lovely and very dog friendly throughout. Will defo return!

Came in for drinks yesterday evening was greeted at the bar by a friendly young lady,when we was if we could have some food, the lady manager interrupted and said no we are fully booked and walked away, which we could see the restaurant was...

Went for a meal with my partner last night and was greeted by a lovely young lady, when we was eating our meals we heard the way the managers speak to their members of staff and it’s appalling,his words was ‘f**k off’ which she just...

We called in to have a drink. We where greeted by warm friendly staff, the place looked amazing after all the renovations. We looked at the menu and thought we would book the following day for lunch. We booked a table. We arrived and where...

What a lovely spot for a delicious dinner. The staff were all so attentive and the food was incredible. Will definitely come again, thank you!

If you are in the area I would highly recommend visiting here, beautiful architectural place while enjoying there sirloin and a beer which was amazing I might add.. the couple also looked after me and my 8 year old son after turning off the oven...

Being constant visitors to this area we were extremely pleased that The Lord Nelson has reopened after a long awaited refurbishment. We were made very welcome by all the staff headed by Sue and Phil and it soon became obvious to us that this was...

Lovely pub …. what a refurbishment I’m sure Lord Nelson would love it … we had a very relaxing meal out with friends. Great food both starters and mains. Great garden too ideal for meeting friends or family

What a hidden gem!! From the moment you walk through the door your greeted by the amazing Robin & Phoenix who from the very start are so welcoming and accommodating even when their understaffed they’re always happy to help and so very friendly, we can’t...