The Nelson Head in North Norfolk

A great friendly atmosphere with great beer and excellent food. Fish and chips were incredible. A proper proper pub!!! Beautiful surroundings.

5e service & the food we received yesterday was amazing. After a walk to Horsey Gap Beach we headed to get some lunch on the recommendation of a fellow walker we had spoken to. We hadn’t booked or rang ahead and worried there might not be room for…wait for it…6 adults, 4 sandy dogs and a 6 week old baby in a pram. They made space for us in a quiet corner. The staff were lovely & friendly and the food was fantastic. I has the burger & fries that came with coleslaw to die for. Everybody was happy & well fed.

We parked on the pub carpark , booked a table, then walked to the beach to see the seals. What an excellent decision this proved to be. The 20 min walk to the beach was quiet and pleaseant and we stoped to watch deer in the woodlnd, Then, at the beach we were blown away by the number of seals we saw just chilling and not at all bothered by us taking photos. Then back to the pub to be greeted by very freindly staff and shown to our reserved table. The food was all freshly prepared and was excellent. ( recommend the crab sandwiches, they were lovely) The locals were really friendly too and made us feel very welcome.

A dated traditional pub. The service was great, a very friendly barman. We sat in the pub garden aka a field on a lovely sunny day and had lunch. Lots of customers sitting outside with their dogs. Highly recommend

Good food ,really enjoyed our visit . Will be visiting again this year with the dogs . To the negative reviews,it’s a rural pub ,what were they expecting!!

Found this gem of a pub after a trip to Horsey Gap to see the seals. Arrived just after they opened for lunch. Very children and dog friendly . Fantastic choice on the menu, between us we chose, the ham egg and chips, hallumi burger, childs burger and nachos with chill. Served beautifully fresh and hot, the meals were huge! But we still managed to fit in a tasty dessert, sticky toffee pudding and chocolate brownies. They had a fabulous choice of ales and ciders. All in all a place that we will return to and will recommend to everyone

We had an unplanned visit to this public house and were very impressed. The ambience, friendly staff, great menu and food made it a very pleasant visit. Would very much recommend the Nelson Head toast anyone visiting the area.

I don't usually write reviews but I had such a good experience here today that I wanted to. Food is absolutely excellent comforting home made fayre and the lady (landlady?) at the bar and the two young men doing service could not have been more warm and welcoming whilst also being so helpful (we had a toddler and a baby with us). Such a cosy authentic country pub exactly as it should be. We'll make an effort to stop here to eat again whenever I'm in the area.

We always enjoy our vists to the Nelson Head while walking the coast from Winterton to Horsey. Always a fantastic selection of beers on tap and plenty of choice on the menu. Portions are more than ample, great for hungry hikers! Atmosphere and decor is traditional, no frills , good honest food and if its cold there is a lovely open fire. Staff are friendly and welcoming if you have two or four legs and its always popular.

What a wonderful cosy pub. Warm, friendly and we had the best fresh crab sandwiches ever and great value- welcomes dogs too

We are absolutely disgusted with the service, had read the good reviews so got there early and what I assume was the landlady gave a friendly welcome. We placed our food order and we commented that we had timed our arrival well since a large party then arrived along with other couples all ordering food, after a while the adjacent table to our was served with fish and chips we assumed we would be next despite other tables ordering after us being served, after virtually an hour waiting my wife went to the bar to enquire as to our food not arriving only to be told the printer had run out of paper and the order had not gone through but was offered to put it though again, bearing in mind we were now behind about a dozen orders so my wife refused this and we left. The most annoying factor was the land lady had seen we had no food despite taking the order herself yet when we complained at the bar she did not even acknowledge us or check what the problem was. She continued to sit at a table near us writing out the specials on a notice board. No offer of complimentary drinks absolutely nothing so we went to the Greyhound at Hickling and had great service and an excellent meal.

We have just had a wonderful weeks holiday in Norfolk, our 10th holiday there. We ALWAYS visit the Nelsons Head when we holiday in the region and time and time again we are always delighted with the food, drink, service and atmosphere. Cosy, traditional and quaint country pub, it offers great food, good size portions and although prices have gone up ( but let’s face it all pubs and restaurants costs must be spearing, so not really unexpected), it still offers very good value. We visited for lunch twice this holiday and we will be back again next time we holiday inNorfolk. We just love how consistently great the Nelsons Head as remained over the last decade we have been going there on our hols. FANTASTIC!

Friendly welcome. Large real fire blazing away. Very good selection of ales including many local beers. Food was good pub grub, good sized portions, and reasonably priced. The pub is a 20 minute walk from the beach down a lane that is car free. The beach has hundreds of seals should that be your thing.

Fantastic place for refreshments after going to see the Seals on the beach. Stayed in our camper overnight following a really lovely evening meal. Halloumi burger and chips for the veggie and ham, egg and chips…..very generous portions, service fabulous, fast and super friendly staff. A hidden cozy gem and traditional pub. Well done everyone and 😊 thanks

Super lunchtime visit to a proper pub. On our walk from Horsey Mill to the seals at Horsey Gap and back. Great atmosphere on a late-October Monday. Lacon’s Phantom on tap and to take away, and a very nice hummus & red pepper sandwich to keep me going.

The pub looks cleaner and brighter now it has been redecorated but it hasn't lost any of its old charm. The ham, eggs and chips lunch was excellent. Thickly cut slices of a ham were served, not the poor quality, thinly sliced version. The egg...

Had a lovely lunch here in this traditional , dog friendly pub. Warm welcome from the staff. Food was plentiful and hearty. Great value for money. Recommended.

A pub full of character with good food and excellent beer, only a short distance from The Horsey shore. The Pub is dog friendly and the service was good.

We popped in today after a walk with our dogs, for a couple of drinks & a bit of lunch. Proper old country pub, best fish & chips hubby has had, fabulous meals, we will definitely return. Dogs were even given a treat, thank you.

We came across the sign for The Nelson’s Head after visiting the seals at nearby Horsey Gap. The weather had not been kind to us so the open fire was much appreciated, as was the dog friendly welcome. I had the ploughman’s for lunch which...

A lovely traditional pub with good selection of beer and cider. However, the meals were very poor and kitchen needs to get their act together...fish of the day served with undercooked potatoes, carrots and brocoli? No sauce to marry it all together and fish that...

A lovely friendly pub. We are staying 5 mins away and have been in every day. The staff are so nice and very accommodating with the menu requests. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely the best fish and chips in the area. Fabulously situated, the staff are second to none. Always very helpful and chatty. Dog friendly. Always top of our list to visit

This hidden gem is really worth finding. Food was excellent. Best whitebait I’ve ever tasted. Decent portion sizes and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be going back

The fish and chips are the best around, in fact the portion of fish is so large, we call it whale and fish !

The food, we both chicken stroganoff, was simple, but really tasty and a good portion size. Good selection of local ciders. It’s not a “gastro pub”, I ate in “better looking” pubs with fancier presentation over this weekend, but this food was better. To the...

Great pit stop when viewing seals at Horsey point, been in before and was fantastic, this time not quite so good, but they were very busy,

This pub is a family favourite. Very hospitable bar staff and is food delicious; highly recommend the fish and chips or crab salad. Dog friendly too! 🐶

Like this pub, have been coming for the last 8 years, always call in for lunch after watching the seals. Food is very good. On a nice day the garden is lovely to sit in. The main area was full so we sat in the...

Visited here with my Mum one evening after a walk at Waxham. Lovely traditional pub. Parked up easily and sat opposite the pub in their large garden with our Dogs. It was so relaxing. Chatted with a few locals .. they mentioned that the pub...

What a cute little pub near the seals which unfortunately I was unable to see due to the gate closing. The portions were large and the food came quickly. I found the staff to be helpful and accomadating for the most part, however unfortunately some...

Lovely pub with excellent food and drink. Large garden across from the pub to enjoy your drink in the sunshine. We had a really great lunch here. On a nostalgic note, the pub appears in Norfolk pub walk book where it also gives details of...

A last minute trip to Norfolk and not sure what to expect when we read the reviews but the Nelson Head stopover exceeded expectations! We were in a motorhome, placed across from the pub in a small car park next to fields. The pub is...

This venue was great - a very old but well equipped pub tucked away en route to the beach. Cheerful staff who were only too pleased to help, great surroundings and a fabulous menu. Absolutely will return

Great location, chose to ear outside as was very busy, average food but quite expensive. Battered mushrooms were full of water. Staff very friendly, cider great.

Accommodating friendly atmosphere. Brief but good menu and tasty food. Were staying over on our rented boat on a short holiday on the broads. Perfect local place with awesome cider menu !!

We stumbled upon this pub because of a sign on the corner of the road on our way home to Kent after trying to see the seals. What a delightful find ...VERY dog friendly ... Gorgeous locals (it did not feel like we were walking...

Food portions are large, prices are good and the food is great quality. Good selection of ales and ciders. Will be going back. I highly recommend this pub if you are in the area. Yes it is an oldy worldy pub, no WiFi, but better...

What an amazing group of staff! We came in during a horrendous Thunder storm as a group 20 Young adults (21-25) and we’re allowed complete free-range in the event space at the back which is lovely. We were treated so well and had a wonderful...

After reading previous reviews, we were a bit skeptical to go there. However we would highly recommend it! Food was amazing! Good portion size and very tasty. Staff were lovely and very enthusiastic considering they were understaffed. Will definitely return in the near future.

Cute pub but chaotic. Advertising for more staff, which were obviously needed, as the kitchen didn't stay open long in the evening. Food was served with missing items or changes. Fish of the day was dry and served with dry new potatoes. The chips really...

old-fashioned village pub. Plain food but ample and well cooked. good beers and a cheerful atmosphere - loved the wifi code notice. Easy walk from Horsey Broad moorings.

Such a weird experience. The pub is beautiful; traditional & charming in a gorgeous location. But for whatever reason the people who run the place think it's OK to allow the chef & kitchen staff to blare crap bassy music from the kitchen via a...

A perfect pub if you like a traditional, well-run, pub with excellent real ales and ciders and very good food. A welcome destination after a long walk along the beach from Winterton. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. But don’t go if you...

Lovely proper old school pub (and I mean that in the best way) - traditional set up and menu. Arrived just before twelve with our one year old, staff were really welcoming and friendly. Highchairs easily available, too young for the kids menu but they...

Arrived to late for lunch but Mrs T really came up trumps and made us some lovely sandwiches thank you very much. Lovely pub

Such a wonderful pub where we have enjoyed many lovely meals. Today shepherds pie for me and liver and bacon for my partner. Both delicious. Lovely friendly staff. This old fashioned country pub is an absolute gem! Dog friendly too.

We had an afternoon meal and drinks (a good choice of ales and ciders) after seal watching at the beach. No music or Wi-Fi. It's a lovely old fashioned real pub with some very interesting items on the wall - take a look at the...

Great food, great place, great people. We ordered fish and chips, jacket potato and burger with chips. Everything was deliciois, portions are big.

Lovely Broadland pub, not spoilt with music, wi-fi or a dartboard. Extremely dog friendly, they even have free doggie treat behind bar! Pretty good menu, covering a veriety of choice. Massive choice of ales and ciders. Staff brilliant, always attentive, good mix of locals and...

popped in for lunch after some seal spotting on the nearby beach. brilliant pub with bags of character. friendly staff and the food was great and generously portioned. Fish and chips were super 👌

A warm welcome, really lovely food , huge choice of beers and ciders. I parked my camper in their car park, free if you eat or £10 , would definitely recommend eating. The Lad behind the bar in the evening was very attentive to every...

This pub was recommended by a friend but the experience was disappointing. When we arrived the main bar was filling up so we took lunch in the family room at the back which promised to be cosy. However, it was adjacent to the swing door...

Popped in for lunch after a stomp on the beach to see the seals. Best chips I've EVER had in a pub. Lovely fish finger sandwich. Staff very friendly and helpful, and locals too. Only here for a few days but will be going back

We popped in for a late lunchtime light lunch, having walked 5 miles from Horsey wind pump, down to the beach to see the seals. Lots of people eating ... everything looked lovely and very large portions. We ordered the butternut squash soup..... very nice!...

Called in on way back from seeing seals, big roaring fire to welcome you. Friendly staff and good service. Great ham eggs and chips ham delicious. Also good prices

What a find! I’ve just had the best fish and chips I have ever eaten in my life. Every dish they brought out looked amazing and literally everyone said how great it was. If you’re anywhere near the area, drop in. You won’t be disappointed....

We stayed for 2 nights at Nelson's Head in Horsey, the food was divine and the staff was excellent with their help and expertise with the different craft ales on offer. Thank you for making our stay brilliant.

Great beer, delicious food and just a short walk to the beach. Staff and locals friendly and welcoming . Lots of Lord Nelson memorabilia around the pub too.

The food here is outstanding Staff helpful, friendly and informative. The locals were a friendly bunch too Lovely visit after a busy day out before going back to the campsite

Popped in at 2pm on Saturday after a walk on the beach. Didn't get a particularly warm welcome from the lady at the bar. It was verging on the indifferent. A smile can make a lot of difference. Ordered a Milestone Pale from the very...

Stopped off for lunch during our long walk in the area. The sun was shining and we sat outside. The bar service was fantastic with helpful recommendations on real ales. Had one of the best nachos to share. Really enjoyed our visit

Got food poisoned with fish and chips. Clearly food was not fresh. The people who ate it were very unwell all night. The service is also slow, staff unfriendly

This is a great pub with loads of olde worlde charm. There is a really wide range of beer (bitter) and cider. I tried the Moongazer Fresh Hop which was very good. We ordered food (fish and chips, fishfinger sandwich and prawn sandwich) which came...

Close to Horsey mill and a 30/40 minute walk to the beach. We were not impressed with the greeting we received when entering the pub but some staff were decidedly more friendly than others. The food was average pub grub, quality was not as good...

Lovely pub with great meal and beer. A proper country pub, not to be missed. Only a 20 minute walk from Horsey Windpump.

Really nice pub with a great selection of beers and ciders including Nelson's Revenge in excellent condition. I ate here on consecutive nights and can't fault the food - fresh fish and home-made tartar sauce. Staff are friendly and you can sit outside and catch...

10/10 pub. a proper old school pub and proper bar food. we found this after visiting the beach and seeing the seals, the food was spot on, couldn't fault a thing at all. the staff was friendly as every and very welcoming, even put on...

This is the type of pub you wish was your local. The atmosphere is great and the food was amazing. The landlord was kind and very friendly. We will be back.

Beautiful little place,staff so welcoming, we just turned up and although all tables were booked we was still squeezed in, such a relaxing quaint place. A must visit for all the food is absolutely beautiful. Very dog friendly too x

We had a big family gathering at Nelson Head the night before my niece's wedding. Richi & Sandra made us all feel very welcome & coped amazingly well with all our chaos & ordering in bits & bobs. The food all came out really quickly...

Good selection of ciders and beers. Good grub. Interesting and historical wall decorations. Informative.

Richi and Sandra are great. One of our family members had to arrive late for the pre-wedding gathering after a really difficult day at almost 11pm. We asked if the kitchen could accommodate and cooked something simple after the oven was switched off. They just...

For a small pub in the middle of nowhere the food was EXCELLENT … fast/friendly service … nice beer garden … interesting decor & the biggest hunting gun I’ve ever seen (decorative duck gun … flock at a time) … Highly Recommended

Used to really rate this place until my mrs done a totally honest trip advisor review from a bad experience we had here and got barred!! I thought people were allowed an opinion and criticism is helpful so that changes and improvements can be made....

Went here with my partner and 2 year old son for our evening meal. I ordered the lamb burger, my partner ordered the Nelson burger and we ordered the starter olives, meats and bread as a main for our toddler because he doesn’t like fried...

We all were very pleased with our food, my wife’s Gluten Free superfood salad was amazing. We visit at a busy time, food was a bit slow to come out but we enjoyed the visit. Staff friendly and welcoming

What a lovely pub, food and cider delicious! Highflying recommend - we visited the seals then this little treasure of a pub… we later returned with the family for a lovely meal

Excelente gastronomía inglesa, fui por trabajo y la calidad de la comida , de las cervezas de las mejores que...

We went for an early evening meal and had a great time. The food (fish and chips) was beautifully cooked and the atmosphere was really friendly - a proper pub with friendly staff and a lovely setting.

Beautiful,peaceful views in the garden. Unpretentious,traditional Norfolk pub. Most amazing fish and chips ,the best I’ve probably eaten. Light crispy batter ,flaky white fresh Cod and absolutely no grease . The chips are delicious too ,crispy and homemade. Generous portions. Can’t wait to return !...

Great pub in fantastic location for Horsey Gap & Horsey Wind Pump. Staff & landlord great as was selection of ales, ciders & food. Bit thin on decent malts but maybe not the demand. Had great king prawn starter, beef & mushroom stew followed by...

The best pub in East Anglia! The staff are incredibly friendly and kind. The beer garden is beautiful, there’s plenty of space and its surrounded by nature which makes for a truly serene pint. The food is excellent, a really good selection and they even...

We visited with my 2 autistic children as part of their grandfather's wake. We were made to feel very welcome, the staff were absolutely lovely. The food served was delicious and plentiful. It was lovely to see dogs welcomed (though we didn't bring ours on...

Great place, lovely atmosphere. Awesome selection of Ales and Ciders - small tasters much appreciated. Amazingly good food! Sensible prices. Lovely, friendly staff!

Didn’t have the best experience at The Nelsons Head this time. We had halloumi to start and fish and chips as our main. They told us the starter would be coming out with the main which it did. Never had that before. As our food...

We arrived unannounced as a party of 17 including 9 young kids and were made very welcome in the marquee which was ideal for us. We spent a very enjoyable few hours having a lazy lunch with great guest ales and tasty food. They were...

A regular visit when down from north of the border. Food fabulous, very warm welcome and excellent service. Never fails to meet expectations and definitely a gem.

Backwater pub, but all the better for that. Large garden across the road, so great for a summer drink.

We came across this pub by chance. So on a warm sunny afternoon this was a great place to sit in the large garden area and enjoy a pint.

Just visited this amazing pub. After running 28 miles, 25 of us had a lovely home cooked meal with great local ale. Richi and the staff were amazing and we couldn’t recommend highly enough for a visit.

Cosy pub, with a nice old fashioned feel. Fish and chips superb - had twice in one week! Other items also good, very tasty innovative puddings. Great beers.

Very dog friendly, awesome ale selection, lovely food and excellent atmosphere. Really flexible with our changed times, relaxing, welcoming and attentive.

This is a real pub, great beer, hearty food and friendly service. We have visited 3 times over the past two years and always have a good time. We arrived to late for lunch but the kitchen was able to cook us 3 pizzas. These...

Warm welcome great pub with good cosy atmosphere. We enjoyed our dinner - kids too. Ignore the bad reviews - we will be back!

Thank you so much . Our family of 7 booked for an Easter Saturday evening meal tonight and enjoyed a variety of good food , including gluten free and vegetarian . A warm and relaxed atmosphere allowed us to eat, drink , chat , talk...

Family of four, looking forward to a cooked lunch, we were so very disappointed! No burger avaliable, No Fish/Chips, (it was 1pm). After a very long wait, three meals were served. But our sons Steak & Pie did not arrive, over five minutes later we...

Visited for Sunday lunch - bar staff very friendly but food was not good at all - pie special - steak and ale was on a level with a takeaway pukka pie hard and little filling, with cold hard veg on the side - very...

MrsC had organised a leg stretching yomp from our holiday cottage, avec hounds, in Winterton to take in the seals at Horsey gap then loop back along the beach. By the time we got to the “Gap” it was around 11:30 so a mini debate...

Had a great time here. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and I especially loved all the flavoured gins.