The Red Lion in North Norfolk

We had a lovely meal, the service was very good and although menu choices are small it was very good food and drinks. Would recommend a visit.

1st class staff what more could you want.Chef knows his stuff clearly as my food was perfect.Most importantly the food tasted fresh .

One of our sons , his wife and two daughters, aged 8 and nearly 6 were over from Holland for half term week . We were joined by a daughter, her husband and their 3 year old daughter and baby son aged 1 making a party of eleven for lunch. There is a very full menu offering a full lunch menu, one for children and also specials for a lighter lunch with lovely sandwiches with chips or soup. As a family we took up all three options and had lovely lunch, with conscientious attention from the hotel staff in very pleasant surroundings!

Had the x3 meats. Perfect service. Food cooked to perfection. There is nothing too much of a problem for staff to assist you. Prices on par for the area. Sea view. Dogs allowed and made to feel welcome to. You can eat with your dogs inside and with lovely decor. Totally enjoyed the whole experience.

We visited The Red Lion Cromer on a blustery day in late October with our energetic 3-year-old. The sign outside said "Families Welcome," so we thought it would be a great spot to grab lunch. Inside, the decor was lovely, with a mix of fine art, rustic touches, and an autumnal theme that created a cozy vibe. We arrived around 12:15 and were promptly seated, with menus handed to us. The menu is on the pricier side (£24 for two courses) and had limited options—just a few starters, mains, and desserts, with even fewer choices for vegans. While the food itself was excellent and portions were generous, we didn’t find the venue very accommodating for young families. Despite there being only one other table, there were no high chairs or booster seats available, and none were offered. Our meal felt rushed, and while our food arrived quickly, the service was minimal. A service charge was added to our bill, even though there was little interaction beyond the delivery of our meals. We also noticed there were no dessert options suitable for our toddler. Overall, I’d recommend The Red Lion for families with older children but, unfortunately, not for those with young kids.

Pub und Restaurant sind absolut empfehlenswert. Wir hatten die Fischterinne und als Hauptspeise die Makrele und das Steak, sehr lecker. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und unser Hund konnte mit ins Restaurant, was in England nicht unbedingt üblich ist.

Had a lovely meal 31/8 the staff were very helpful and attentive, good gluten free alternatives and beautiful fish specials available. Thank you for a great evening

We have had Magnificent weekend break at this traditional pub / hotel. The suite that we stayed in - room 7 - was wonderful with the most incredible sea views. Clean and superb bathroom - just a hugely comfortable room. The cooked breakfast in the morning was incredible and the selection of beers on offer in the pub is second to none in Cromer. Thoroughly recommend - especially a sea view room so you can sleep hearing the crash of the North Sea waves!

Really disappointed with the service. We waited over an hour for our dinner (we only had one course). Whilst we appreciate they may have been understaffed, the food wasn’t great. We ordered a fillet with chips (£36) and the chips were pretty poor. They did offer to rectify the chips but at the this stage we really couldn’t be bothered. They never should have been served up. The steak was mediocre, maybe a little tough although I did order medium so that probable didn’t help. The other meals with ok. We visit the restaurant 4-6 times a year but feel service is never great and I think the food standard has gone downhill recently when you consider the price. It’s a shame as the actual pub has a lovely bustling atmosphere with a good choice of drinks but we will stick to the bar area going forward

Even during the busiest of summer seasons (carnival week) the team are positive, professional and welcoming. The balance between top end food and service and the feel of a local pub is so difficult to strike, but Hayley and the team have nailed it. The crispy chilli beef wrap is a great addition to the menu, spicy and sweet. The wrap was flamed too, to give another layer of flavour.

Stayed here for 2 nights in room 5, the room was massive, had dinner which was extremely good, the breakfast the best, well done to chef.

Great Sunday roast, food excellent. Super bar, dog friendly, lots of real ales, views amazing. If you come to Cromer and don’t try the red lion you’ve missed out! Nice work folks

Booked our table a few days prior to arriving for Sunday lunch. We had roast beef and a roast pork which was gluten and dairy free meal both were excellent and swiftly served, the service was great too.

Absolutely fabulous meal from start to finish, food was presented and cooked to perfection. The restaurant had a lovely ambience and there was a lot of attention to detail and nice quality decor. Our waitress Leah was very attentive and friendly. We would highly recommend. Loved it, thank you

Visited the Red Lion today, it wasn’t planned. Just passing and decided we would give it a try. WOW! I’m so glad we did. We knew we wanted a Sunday Roast and we weren’t disappointed. Roast Beet and Roast Chicken were selected from a lovely menu. But firstly the restaurant was beautiful, I really didn’t expect what I was greeted with. Very dog friendly too. But back to the food. Every bite of it was amazing. Super tasty, presentation and flavour was awesome. Couldn’t fault a thing. We even shared a pudding, opted for the Tonka bean and vanilla panna cotta with ginger loaf, rhubarb and pickled ginger. That too was amazing. Honestly, what a find. We will be back midweek. And I can’t wait.

Excellent Sunday lunch could not fault . Dog friendly and exceptional service . Tried to go back again on a Tuesday night but fully booked

Had drinks on a couple of occasions and a meal. Quality of food was very good and reasonable prices. Good selection of beers. Nice view of the sea.

I would go back for the view and location but what a disappointing Sunday roast. The potatoes and veg were lovely but the beef was so tough and full of sinew and tasted like cheap stewing steak. At £14 ...not great value for money at all. The selection of ales were great.

The Red lion was a great find , super dog friendly , great beer and fantastic staff . Had a meal on last night and did not disappoint, and dogs were allowed to join us , very well behaved they were . Loved it here could not fault , bar man always made fuss and dog treated the dogs .Will be back …

We phoned up last minute in search of Cromer crab in a nice place! Tom answered the phone and took the booking and was really helpful and we booked in for half hour after phoning. We arrived and were pleasantly surprised as from the outside we might have just walked past. Talk about not judging a book by its cover as it was an oasis of elegance inside. Thomas took our order (might have been the same who answered the phone) and was really pleasant and swift in serving all the customers who had come in at about 6pm. He never looked overwhelmed, treated each customer individually and was very efficient in communicating with the colleagues he was working with. Sadly there was only one crab salad left! Being in Cromer we thought they’d have had loads! The crab itself was much smaller than we expected however was very tasty as was the fish cakes we shared. However the whole experience was made by Thomas! Thank you for a very nice end to a long day of walking and sight seeing along the Norfolk coast.

7 of us went for lunch , we had chicken karai, fish and chips and burgers and various sandwiches. Service was very good with friendly attentive staff, food was lovely and a good choice of ales and spirits. Highly recommended when in Cromer.

Nice comfortable restaurant. Unfortunately hardly anything to choose from on the menu which was very limited. Only five mains to choose from including two burger options and fish and chips which of course is available everywhere in Cromer. So pretty poor.

We didn't eat but the food looked lovely, the beer was good and not ice cold which was a pleasant change! The range of bitter was excellent. The weather was warm and the pub was busy. A nice pub.

Had a couple of drinks in here last night and were surprised to see that (despite their website claim to the contrary) not a single member of staff was wearing a face mask.

We entered the Red Lion pub and the Dish of the Day was Cromer crab salad.. The cost was £16. I ordered a crab sandwich, which cost £9.50 - YES £9.50. We expected something special at these prices. My sandwich came with a small bowl of French fries, but no trimmings. Crab? It was tasteless and there were very few small flakes of crab in the sandwich but plenty of mayonnaise! My friend had a lot salad greens but, similarly, the small flakes of crab were tasteless and lost in the sea of mayonnaise. It ruined our day in Cromer.

This is such a beautiful, cosy pub overlooking the sea but you never get good beer here ! Someone is clearly taking the time to pick a wide selection of brews but they never hit the spot for me … sorry ! Will keep trying as it’s such a great pub. Stick to the wine and spirits maybe if you go.

Stayed here for 1 night as we were going to the Cromer Pier Show. Warm welcome on arrival. Didn’t eat in restaurant but breakfast was excellent. Very filling and good quality produce with the bonus of a sea view whilst enjoying the food. Bedroom was immaculate and a very comfortable bed. Only downside was the lack of parking at the moment due to outside drinking area. Used the local car park which was £7 for 24 hrs. The hotel does supply information on free parking roads to use but we were unable to find a space. Would definitely stay again and next time for more nights.

Stayed here for 2 nights, last time we stayed here was just before the first lockdown, and we were so pleased to see how well Cromer has survived and how the Red Lion has got even better. We had room 6, don't let the word 'room' make you think of a room - it was a superb suite, with a gorgeous sitting room overlooking the sea. Loads of space and worked really well for us as I'm an really early bird, so it was nice to get up and 'potter' without waking the other half. Everything about it was the BEST! Really cosy, even if you sat by the open sitting room window to listen to the sea, and a great view of the staircase stained glass window from the bedroom.And I've not mentioned the food yet ........ I'm actually quite pleased to come home and cut back on the portion sizes! Just amazing and very tasty, I wish I could have eaten more (but I'm pleased I didn't). Veggie linguine with garlic bread was lovely, as was fish & chips on the second night . Husband had the latter 2 nights running but had to ask for a smaller fish. Would have loved to try the desserts which sounded amazing, but no chance of that happening. Breakfast too, well just wow! Tomorrow I'll be back to my toasted crumpet, but I loved the Eggs Royal (?) with the smoked salmon, but couldn't face a full breakfast today before the drive home, so *just* had coffee, juice, Danish, fruit salad and toast.We've had a few hotel breaks this year (catching up on 2020 bookings) but the Red Lion was by far the best, and the best value for money. Everything was spot on, the staff were lovely, the room was very clean and the food excellent. We'll be back. THANK YOU!

We got a warm friendly welcome when we entered and given a lovely seat in the window over looking the sea.Our shared starters of Kentucky fried jackfruit and fish cakes were innovative, tasty and good portions.We shared the Seafood platter..it was nicely presented and was plenty for two after the starters.The service was first class, attentive with good customer care skills.We fully recommend the Red Lion!.

Proper pub with fantastic choice of drinks, staff were friendly and attentive. We had the curry chips and the chips with fish peas which were excellent. It would be my local if I lived nearby

We visited on a Friday evening and were glad to take on of the few remaining tables as a lot of the restaurants in Cromer were fully booked. The restaurant layout is typical of a hotel restaurant which meant there was plenty of space between the tables.There was not a massive choice on the menu and the Cromer Crab was unavailable. We decided to pass on starters and realised we had made a good decision when the main courses arrived.I chose the smoked fish platter - very well presented and an array of tasty and well cooked fish. It included scampi, mackerel pate, fishcake, eel and prawns served with salad and an enormous bowl of chips. The prawns were small and peeled so were my least favourite. The pate and fishcake were excellent.My wife had a tasty and filling burger with extra cheese and bacon which was served with an onion ring inside it. Again there was a massive portion of chips.The chip portions were over facing and meant we had mo room for dessert even though we left quite a few of them.Service was very friendly.Total bill including a bottle of wine was £54.

Me,my other half and our dog Toby visited here on Tuesday. We had two hot chocolates which came with pasties one custard and one strawberry. Followed by sandwiches which came soup or chips,I had steak and horseradish with tomato and red pepper soup. Tina had cheese and pickle with chips. Both tasted great and the service was fantastic.

Absolutely loved the pub - huge selection on beers and ciders - the dirty chip bowls also looked good but we didn't try.wenr to the restaurant and the setting was lovely but the food was predictable and were mediocre at best - linguine bit bland as was the burger and a bit dry. - defo recommend the pub but not the restaurant

The food was excellent, fish and chips with a chowder for starters. Staff were very efficient and friendly, cannot fault the service

This was an absolutely fantastic place to stay. Everyone was friendly and they took care of the little things. We arrived early - no problem checking in. We needed room service - absolutely. It was a wonderful stay from start to finish. The hotel itself is old - but we knew that going in. The rooms are really nicely decorated and ours were very clean. We had a small room and an average sized room. Both were perfect for our needs. Both had a sea view and an area dedicated to sea watching. The bathrooms were a good size. The only tiny downside to the experience was the ‘low flow’ shower heads. The food was excellent. We had a range of tastes for dinner and service was extremely prompt and friendly. The food was cooked and presented beautifully. Breakfast was amazing. A great selection of food with a number of courses. Again - really excellent quality and friendly staff. In both services, lots of options for those that need a gluten free menu. The car park has been converted into an outdoor drinking and snacking area under large tents (which we used and loved!). We used a local public car park which was a 5 min walk away. It wasn’t a problem at all. Not only would I highly recommend this hotel/pub/restaurant in Cromer - we’ll definitely be back.

We went outside in car park converted gazebo. Lovely staff. Eclectic furniture. Lots of dogs barking without control so uncomfortable. Tables need washing v sticky so not sure about hygiene standards.

having read the reviews we decided to stop in for lunch without a reservation on a Sunday. The hostess found us a comfortable table and let us know that it was needed in 90 minutes for a reservation.A good pub lunch menu with great fish and chips, and Sunday roast to choose. The food was well cooked and generous quantity.The dining room was surprisingly contemporary and had a great view over the beach and pier.It was an excellent lunch.

Booked several weeks ago to have dinner at the Red Lion, and glad we did. Lots of people being turned away as they were full. Also glad we did as the meal was superb. Beautifully cooked sea bass (the daily special) followed by tiramisu and blondie with ice cream, which we shared between us. Excellent service and a really nice vibe

Really lovely to stay here. The staff were friendly and made sure we felt relaxed and comfortable. One of the staff members really knew her stuff and recommended food and gin! The hotel was spotless and we were surprised to have fresh milk and sparkling water outside our room in a fridge. The sea views did not disappoint and we would definitely return. Slightly smaller room than we had imagined, but we couldn’t fault their attention to detail. Very relaxing atmosphere. Thank you Red Lion. You’ve made a challenging year brighter!

Excellent friendly staff and beautiful food . Can recommend the goats cheese in toast . Burger great too . Great to have our dog with us .

Mention of the seafood platter on here made our mouths water so went with that choice in mind and we weren’t disappointed. It was a good selection of fish with some tasty accompaniments. We turned down one portion of chips (much to their surprise) and were glad we did as it left room for dessert. We both had the limoncello tiramisu with berry compote, unusual and delicious.The staff were pleasant. We’ll certainly go back when we're next in Cromer.

6 nights in Cromer, ate out every night st different venues. This was the worst of all, we booked based on reviews - not sure who wrote them - maybe it was a different Red Lion? Fish & chips = frozen chips and peas! Seafood chowder told it was thick and full of seafood = 3 prawns, bit of cod and lots of potatoes. You could seepattern on bowl through the watery liquid. Chicken curry was disgusting to look at, been better of with a pot noodle - waitress told us the chef was from pakistan.

The restaurant dining room is lovely, much nicer and more contemporary than I was expecting. Staff were very pleasant and obliging. We sat at a large picture window with a great view out to sea. We both had the seafood platter which was delicious.

Very positive experience. Waiter was excellent very clear and answered our questions. Curry was nice and portion plentiful!

We booked this meal for our family on our recent holiday, one of our party is veggie, the menu was very limited for her, her food arrived an it was basically a plain bun with a bit of salad some deep fried unidentifiable fried bits, which smelled of fish. We complained and they knocked money off the slice of cheese which she ordered as an extra. Our food was ok, I know it’s been difficult times, but you can’t leave a person without edible food! Disappointed!

We had a great meal, the food , service and atmosphere were fantastic. It was also an excellent location with sea views.

We stayed for 5 nights at The Red Lion in Cromer, we had a lovely stay. Room was very pleasant although rather warm we would recommend a better fan for room 18 if it’s hot. Staff were very pleasant and friendly, breakfast was fantastic. COVID rules were very good. We have stayed at the Red Lion before and will definitely be returning again. A very pleasant stay, would definitely recommend.

I had a nice enough meal myself, the staff were very pleasant and the pub itself was nice even if the table was a bit wobbly. It mainly went downhill for us when my girlfriends meal turned up, the meal was missing a extras she ordered which is fair enough we all make mistakes but I don't think anyone had actually tasted the dish as it didn't actually taste of anything other than fishy oil from the fryer. I tried the dish and thought the same too. Ive eaten both tofu and jackfruit before and they can be tasty if seasoned and cooked properly.

The only two options for vegetarians on the menu are also vegan (because why waste more than two options on people who don't eat meat!) which is always a sign that you're a bit of an afterthought. I ordered the tofu and jackfruit burger which I couldn't even eat, and meat aside I'm the least picky person. The tofu tasty greasy and fishy, the jackfruit was grey and like no jackfruit I've ever seen. I asked for an extra which didn't come and still got charged £14 for the privilege of eating a bread bun, slice of lettuce, slice of tomato and about 8 chips. Its a miss from me.

Had beer and lunch for two here on day out to Cromer. Staff were good but food rather disappointing. No crab salad on menu because ‘fish shop decided to close for the day’ but it had been open earlier when we allied past. My boyfriend decided to order post fish finger sandwich with fries. I ordered crab sandwich with homemade soup. We were both underwhelmed. Not mush fish finger in the sandwich, chips were cold, granary bread was tasteless. I didn’t finish mine which is not like me. Thankfully the beer was fine:-)

Great Sunday lunch with friends. Service was excellent with pleasant, friendly staff. Food and drinks all came promptly despite them being very busy. My friends both had the smoked fish platter which they reported was excellent and I had the vegetarian roast - jack fruit. First time of having and I am a fan! Platter of local cheeses to finish. Would certainly recommend.

After staying at the Red Lion in August 2020 and wanting to find a seaside spot for myself and my adult daughter to get some girl time and relaxation - the Red Lion was a clear contender. NOT disappointed and an excellent choice. If anything, the food was EVEN better than last year, the staff - just lovely and so welcoming and helpful. Our room (5, the Billiard Room - highly recommend) is huge, quirky, comfortable and leaves you wanting to just move in and stay for ever. I just love the Red Lion - step outside and go down the steps and you are ready for a swim. Central Cromer location but quiet and super comfy beds. Please don't ask me if I will going back because that's just silly! Of course - Yes!!!!!

Accommodated our booking (with dog) at short notice, very friendly and efficient staff, lovely decor and relaxed atmosphere. Food delicious, fish platter extremely good. Will 100% return on next visit to Cromer

We went W/c 12th July just for a drink and ended up eating here twice that week. The Red Lion bar staff ( gent who was like Danny Vaughan’s younger brother) were very efficient , courteous and helpful . Most impressed the food we had ( Steak and Cromer crab salad) was first class and tables spread out with good social distancing Signac and guidelines . Would go again ( we did same week) and the ambience is a proper British pub ! Thank you .

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish! Visited here while on holiday and a member of our party ordered the smoked seafood platter with no bacon. When it came it did have bacon on but another in the party ate it instead. She didn't recall having any smoked eel and mentioned this to the waitress. She came back and said it was definitely on the platter but that she would bring another portion so she could see. When the eel came the member of the party did recall having it and apologised profusely. The situation was all pretty funny in the end and we had a good joke about it. The response from the waitress was absolutely spot on, and to even bring another piece out was fantastic customer service.That same member of our party then ordered the cheese board as she only really wanted it for the walnuts and dried figs. When it came we noticed no figs and so called the waitress over again. She went to check with the kitchen and we were informed they had ran out of figs, which was disappointing but what can you do. The waitress then offered her a free drink for the inconvenience. Customer service was spot on all round and the food was absolutely gorgeous!The food was so delicious that we went back again 2 days later for another meal! Amazing food, amazing service, amazing surroundings, well price! What more could you ask for?!If ever in Cromer again we will be sure to visit!Keep up the excellent work everyone!

Birthday weekend for my wife, culminating in a lunch at the Red Lion before heading back to London. It was, however, the most disappointing part of our weekend trip to Cromer, bill was £80 (2 adults and 2 toddlers, no alcoholic drinks ordered). Having sampled incredible fish and chips from the local chip shop the night before, I was given short options from a short menu and ordered the £17 burger - it was horrendous. I was treated to some sort of pulled chicken as part of the dish, it was absolutely disgusting and I was ill for two days after. I won't dissect everything but extremely poor food. My 3-year-old son was similarly ill. No air conditioning in the dining room, so was an uncomfortable experience on a warm day.Only redeeming features: They had a skylight in the room we were in (although swelteringly hot). Waiter was pleasant.

We went for drinks one evening, and a meal the following night. Great selection of beers, and friendly efficient service.The meal was fantastic. Both my partner and I had starters and mains. The chicken flatbread was a real star.We explained we only had limited time for our meal, and the waiting staff ensured our service was prompt. The view of the sea from our dining table was spectacular too!

After a lovely walk we decided to have a meal at the Red Lion. Really warm welcome. Clean and really nicely decorated inside. Food was amazing Cromer crab with a salad and bread to die for all wash down with a very nice Pinot rose. Next time we are back to Cromer will be top of our places to eat.

Such a beautiful place. Very much enjoyed the curry and steak. Will be returning....thank you Team RL...

On our first post-lockdown weekend away we booked The Red Lion as it is one of our favourite pubs for a drink. What a great choice. The refurbished decor was fantastic, the service friendly and attentive and the food was outstanding. We'll be back!

Came for dinner tonight and had a lovely meal. Seafood platters and crab salad were tasty. Staff were friendly and very efficient too. It’s not the cheapest of places but that’s to be expected in holiday destinations and we felt happy to pay for the food and service .

Well done for making the best of the car park for outside service with marquee during Covid. Had drinks outside one day and went back for lunch inside later in the holiday. Excellent food with prompt and friendly service. Great table with amazing view of the beach.

Wife and I stayed last night - had room 11 - bit small - ( and warm - but that was down to the weather !! ) but it was the last available - and they fitted us in - this hotel is brimming with past Cromer history - must say the staff were excellent - from the ever attentive and professional Kara - to the wonderful bar staff girl who let me use one of the bar fans in the room last night ( and ran it up to the room for us - life saver ) - nothing too much trouble . Beer well kept and served - breakfast again promptly served and well cooked - all in all a lovely quick stay - would thoroughly recommend for a true flavour of Cromer.

Had almost given up finding a dog friendly eating place in Cromer when we stumbled across this gem and nabbed the last available table. Very nicely laid out and we had a view of the sea. Staff friendly and attentive. Menu fairly limited and quite fishy which suited me perfectly but bit limited for my husband. I had the seafood platter and it was excellent, such variety of fish and seafood with lovely salads, bread and fries and plenty of it. My husband had the curry which he also enjoyed. If they allow dogs in what is an upmarket establishment, why can't other venues, it's very frustrating. Highly recommended

Lovely food: the cheeseboard was fantastic (enough for 2), and the fish platter was gorgeous. We booked to come back and had the seafood linguine. The head of house tan a tight and safe ship. The view was stunning. A highlight was the chalk board messages in the toilets! The drinks were well priced and the drinks menu was informative. We’ll be back!

Fantastic food, very friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Perfection for good food away from the masses queueing for overpriced fish & chips from a tray !!

Fortunate to get a table at the last minute and after the meal was even more pleased. I had the cromer crab salad which was delicious! A quick word about the beer too: had a pint of Wherry and a pint of Jumper (both local beers) they were excellent and served at the correct temperature.

We stayed for 3 nights and found the hotel, the amenities to excellent. We had a glorious view of the pier, beach and sea. The staff were very helpful and friendly - nothing was too much trouble.The breakfast we delicious with lots of choices and the food in the restaurant was devious too. The refurb the hotel has had is in keeping with its age and very well done.

Given the current restrictions, this establishment excels, great effort made to keep you safe and secure along with fantastic fish goujons and wonderful chips 🍟, be sure to say in advance if you don't want mushy peas or tartar sauce put on your meal.

Me and my boyfriend we came in for a meal just a day before lockdown, service and food was amazing. We had a great time. Reading a previous comment about abrupt and rude waitress Anna we totally disagree as we had a great service so as people around us. Maybe Norfolk people are not used to foreign accent ?? !!!

We had previously spent time here sampling the ales but this time we were lucky enough to get a table for dinner. One end of the building is the entrance and the other the exit which is well thought out in this day and age. The lady who showed us to the table was very pleasant and the menu has a lot to offer. The two mains we ordered were delicious and we still had room to share a piece of their cheesecake. Brilliant

We booked the day before and we sere standing outside waiting for the pub to open, I was a little unsure. But I was pleasantly surprised. Our host and server was so friendly and a delight to talk to, their were excellent Covid precautions and a really pleasant atmosphere. We just had sandwiches, the crab sandwich was flawless and the fishmonger sandwich an unexpected, delicious bite. It is tucked away a little but I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Very good hotel to use as a base to explore Norfolk. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were very comfortable and clean for both human and canine guests. Breakfasts were very good and included a sausage for the dogs. We were out for lunch so did not try the lunch/sandwich menu. The evening meal was ok but unfortunately menu didn't change during the 4 nights we stayed.. Felt Covid safe with all staff and guests following guidelines effectively. Very enjoyable stay and would recommend the hotel to anyone who like to take their pets for a break.

We popped in here for a late lunch and were all pleasantly surprised. The service is lovely, we were greeted by very friendly wait staff and were seated by the log fire which made for a lovely ambience. We ordered fillet steaks and a sirloin steak sandwich. The fillets were cooked to perfection and came with such a massive amount of chips, onion rings and salad - they were well worth the price. The steak sandwich was a bargain and very well presented. Wine selection is good so we opted for a nice Malbec and finished off with some liquor coffees. Good food, nice ambience and friendly wait staff - what more do you want! Our puppy felt right at home too and several tables had dogs in attendance which was nice to see. We spent slightly less the day before on a mediocre lunch with much less booze and no fillet steak so would strongly recommend!

A lovely evening meal here during a brief trip to Cromer. Nice beer, well kept. We had the burgers which were lovely and came with lots of extras (onion rings, a fabulous red cabbage coleslaw etc). Delightful staff working tirelessly to keep everything spotlessly clean during these unprecedented times. A one-way system though to the restaurant, hand sanitiser etc. Tables were really well spaced for social distancing.

Dropped in for a very nice lunch. Good, cheerful service. Clean and secure environment, very efficiently run. Not posh but pleasant.

Just writing this I’ve finished my meal and drinks. The food is very good. Freshly made fajitas, and a crab sandwich for my wife. Service is excellent. Lovely staff. In the difficult times we live it was a joy to come here.

Great pint of Goose Island and the Pinot Grigio was also very niceWe had the Chowder and although we thought it could have done with more fish, it was very tasty.The staff were very nice and friendly and everthing was done to be Covid secure.The only thing I thought they could do was have an area for dogs and another area dog free.as the room was big enough to accommadate this.I like dogs but dont want them near me when I am eating.

Had a lovely lunch. Dogs were made welcome. Chips were delicious - really crispy. I had the homemade roasted vegetable quiche which was so good. My husbAnd had the fish and chips which he said was delicious. Generous portions so didn’t have room for dessert - this time!

Great range of both ales and lagers available. Staff were friendly and efficient with the ordering system.

Stopped off for a drink. Couldn't go in due to COVID but sat in a heated marquee. Drink delivered to the table. Nice staff, coped well on a busy September day.

Went for a spot of lunch after paddling all the way from West Runton to Cromer. On arrival, you see a notice about their QR code and you use that to fill in your contact details.Seen straight away and taken to a table and provided menus. The place filled up quite quickly but the member of staff who greeted us worked 7 tables - all in order of arrival - and took our drinks orders. When she brought us the drinks (which she herself poured) she took our food order. Our food -we both ordered the crab sandwich - arrived no more than 10 minutes later. All the tables around us received their food and drinks orders in the same sort of timescale. Really great effort from the 2 staff members looking after us all - around 30 customers at this point.Food and drink were excellent, served by really nice staff, in clean surroundings and all in all very well organised.

As mentioned the billiard room was massive and very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again. The food in the restaurant was a little disappointing but given the quality elsewhere we found in Norfolk. It was better than most.

Nice recently refurbished large restaurant, With a small but well balanced menu. We had fish and chips and fajitas with whitebait to start. We both enjoyed the food, well cooked and tasty. The fajitas were very nice, soft wraps with a lovely filling - which was very substantial but you wanted to finish them because they were very nice indeed!Staff were mostly pleasant but the meeter and greeter could show a little more warmth towards her customers. The waitress were very pleasant and chatty.Good Covid arrangements.

Reading reviews we thought we would have an enjoyable dinner to end our stay in Cromer.We sat down & were asked if we wanted a drink. Immediately after they arrived Anna turned up to the table asking what meals we would like to order - I had already decided what I wanted, but my partner hadn’t , so feeling that he was being rushed, ordered something that, given more time would NOT have chosen. Looking around the room, more than one other table thought they were being rushed. The food came quickly. I had chosen fajitas - usually presented on a platter for the diner to put together themselves. This came already made up which is something I have never experienced before in a restaurant. The food was certainly not restaurant quality. When we asked for the bill, it was slapped down on the table by the very brusque Anna... . We couldn’t wait to leave .... definitely not recommended.

2 meals this weekend, and wish I could have gone for more! Great food and amazing service. Staff all efficient, professional and attentive. First meals out after lockdown and nothing could have been better. Clear directives of what to do and where to go to respect covid guidelines all whilst keeping a friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Thank you all!

Family Sunday lunch was safely distanced from other diners. Everyone enjoyed them selves, the food was excellent although they ran out of roast beef by 1.00pm so go early. I usually think dessert of a brownie is a lazy dessert but this was soft and chewy and made a great pudding with icecream.

Didn’t eat here but visited the temporary covered seating area in the car park. Order and pay at the back door and your drinks are brought to your table. As always, despite COVID, a good choice, if limited compared to their normal offering, of ales.

went on a Monday when they were doing Eat Out to Help Out. First I just ordered chips, then immediately asked if I could up the order to fish and chips. There was a gap of about 5 seconds but I was told (quite rudely)it was too late. So we ended up with 1 chips and only 1 fish and chips. Then it really went downhill. The fish and chips consisted of 4 very small bite size prices of fish! I know it was half price but wasn't expecting it to be less than half a piece of fish! Probably the equivalent of 1 fish finger.

Four of us booked our golf break way back in January before things changed and we wondered how things would work when we arrived. No need to worry, the friendly and welcoming staff had everything well organised so everyone felt safe and distanced. The rear car park has been converted (for the time being I assume) to a large marquee covered area with lots of seating, suitably spaced. Grab a table and order at the counter - easy. The food we had was all very good indeed. The breakfasts were substantial enough to see us through the hours of golf without needing any lunch. We ate in the dining room twice in the evenings; we all had Haddock and and chips on the first night and it was great, a good fish portion, well cooked in beer batter and lovely fluffy/crisp fat chips. The second time we ate we all had the chicken curry, which was medium heat and really tasty, and just the right size to clear the plates! There is a wide range of beers, including well kept real ales which we enjoyed. The rooms are a decent size and neatly appointed with a comfortable large bed, with typical high ceilings for an older building. Although the building is about 50 metres from the sea, the rooms were not at all cold and we all slept with our windows open. All in all a really enjoyable experience, with a great friendly atmosphere created by all the staff. We all agreed we would stay there again if we were ever in the area.

Having been to Cromer many times, we had never eaten here before but the food was really good, nice attentive staff and we would definitely return.

Staff are friendly and efficient. Relaxed atmosphere. Good food and range of beers and wines. Great breakfast to set you up for the day. Highly recommended...

Like the rest of the world I was desperate for a break and wanted to see the sea. The Red Lion from the moment we arrived ( thanks Hayley) made us welcome and at ease offering the perfect balance between Covid 19 aware and 'relax your are on holiday and we have got it covered'. And 'got it covered' is an understatement!. Where do I start? The outside bar set up in the car park is genius - have a drink - be safe, be dry and have a lovely time. The rooms (and we stayed in two because we decided to extend our stay after our original booking) are clean, comfortable and thoughtfully appointed. Modern bathrooms and bedroom decor that is just the right mix of traditional and contemporary. The building itself is glorious - Victorian and imposing but unlike many that still operate as hotels - this is extremely well maintained and is beautiful. On to food! An unexpected mix of the traditional sea side fayre (fish and chips etc) and some really cleverly composed and excellently delivered cuisine. Example - sea bass fillet with samphire fritters? Off the chain of the loveliness!!!!! Breakfast is also a massive winner! Being a massive pig - I went for the full English - every time but saw other residents enjoy the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs and yoghurt and fruit. All table service and all done with a smile and a willingness that leaves you totally incapable of NOT enjoying yourself! The views are extraordinary. The hotel is literally on the sea front with access to the beach. Mobility - I have limited mobility but there are handrails to the beach and also up the impressive stair cases in the hotel so as long as you can DO stairs and take your time - these are doable. STAFF - what a lovely bunch of people who in turn create a fantastic atmosphere for their guests. Please visit the Red Lion - it is wholesome, clean, friendly and super relaxing. Thanks Red Lion posse for giving myself and my husband the break we so very much needed. See you soon

Great food. Staff very helpful and accommodating. Good Covid safety measures. Family and dog friendly.

The food is extremely average. The service is great. The food could have been bad because the restaurant was rammed full of people on the £10 off deal which the chefs probably hate but that is no excuse to microwave everything apart from the steak and sea bass.

Three of us went for lunch. We hadn’t booked but we were able to get a table inside. Service was efficient. Two had fish and chips, one had crab salad, all very satisfied - my fish and chips some of the best I have had.

A stunning pub with a great atmosphere and amazing views of the sea. Really friendly and helpful staff who couldn’t do enough for one of our table who is dairy intolerant. Fab menu in fact it was difficult to decide what to eat! Ended up with the skewers which were delicious and cooked perfectly The service was faultless and food arrived quickly Thankyou for a great experience and we will return

We went here after hearing it was good but it was not good at all.Poor poor poor.My daughter ordered the lamb starter it look awful and she tried it and it tasted than it looked.We sent it back it was still on the bill ( she had only had one bite)My starter was odd if your vegi don’t go here think the chef must be in a world of his own with his plate tofu that taste like a Saveloy with leek and sliver skinned onion gratin just too much ( I like strong flavour but no way this is poor)The quiche was set hard and pastry of a low standard!My Dad didn’t like his burgers much the chip were over cooked.The girls seem a bit off who served us flustered.Check back was done but we ok was the only answer wanted.The girl who took the payment did try but had little skill in sorting an upset guest.

They have lovely crispy chips in a tub, choice of topping. Great value, especially with Eat Out to Help Out prices. Love the draught bitter & cider too

This is so bad. We went for drinks, and were told we had to sit in the car park, outside, under canvass, on old chairs! The car park is just that; a car park that they are using without cars! We were not allowed into the building, not even for the loos! The loos are building site porta-loos, and are disgusting! We asked why we could not go inside, and were told it was social distancing issues, and yet they have the restaurant open, with guests inside, and also the hotel! This is total hypocrisy, and clearly they have segregated the drinkers, yet are still happy to take our money, and give us no facilities! Awful.... and we noticed other disgruntled drinkers, with their own bottles of wine and beer, at the front, by the sea! We asked them what they were doing and they said they bought their own drink from the shops, and won't pay to sit in a car park! We won't be back, when so many pubs are really trying and yet this one is clearly just not!