The Two Lifeboats in North Norfolk - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Popped in for drinks on a sunny Monday, the bar and adjoining rooms were very busy at lunch. Staff were very friendly we sat outside in the garden which is a lovely sun trap. I know that the whole area is now trying to be a lot more upmarket than years ago, £17 odd for a Guinness and wine didn’t tempt us to stay for another unfortunately.

Delicious meals for Mum's birthday, lasagne, burgers and salad. Slightly higher price, but good quality and plentiful.

Only popped in for a drink. Went to the bar to order my wife sat at a table. I was then advised it was table service only but were moved from the empty table we had chosen reason given was everybody wants to sit there. We moved to another table and sat for five minutes while staff walked passed ignoring us completely. We left the place never to return.

Tables so close together I knew the person's medical history The fish was overcooked and the oil was tainted and left a bad taste even today. At the price I would have expected better fish size portion it was thin Also the tip process will ensure I wouldn't return as if I hadn't realised I could have given a huge tip But for two fish and chips a coke and a wine £60+ IS TO MUCH Won't return

Went there yesterday after being informed they run out of crab we were offered complimentary drinks and a complimentary meal for following day and went there today got our free meal and complimentary drinks too have to say the food was great and the staff went above and beyond to be apologetic and helpful overall a great relaxing place well recommended

Good food and ale and a lovely view

Had to wait to be seated our party of 4 was not allowed to sit by any of the window seats as reserved for 6 or more (at the time the pub was empty) Bit expensive too had 1 drink and left

Went for a drink to find it was table service only they sat us down at the table and we didn't get served after 5 minutes of waiting we walked out very poor service for a drink

We visit Sheringham twice a year for holiday breaks,and always visit the two life boats for a meal.We went yesterday and weren't disappointed,the food was lovely and we were looked after by the most friendly and attentive staff.Our dog was also made a fuss of as she sat quietly under the table ,and doggy treats were brought to her. Great food,great atmosphere....well done to all.

Went for dinner on 03/09/24 and was a great experience. All the staff were very attentive, knowledgeable and efficient. Our food was delicious. We are lucky enough to live locally so will be back. Also very dog friendly.

At the beginning of August my elderly parents stayed here for a week and the staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful! The room was super clean with fantastic sea views. The food was lovely and they have not stopped talking about what a lovely holiday they had since. Thank you everyone!

Great place to eat, food was excellent with helpful staff who were polite and friendly. Service was excellent and staff have a good knowledge of the menu. Definitely recommend it to be tried and will be back. Also a good selection of drinks alcoholic or not.

Perfectly cooked steak, fresh crab salad good sized portions, chips perfect and the best coleslaw I have ever tasted, the matreda deserves a pay rise he was spot on with his food recommendations and came to see if we had everything we needed, well done the 2 lifeboats

We hadn't booked, but we were given a table with no problem. Our meals were delicious, good portion sizes. Asked for dessert menu which took ages to come, I watched our server do other tasks instead. However, when asked for the bill, that came quickly!

Came here for food at lunch time on bank holiday monday and was suprised to get a table straight away. Food was amazing as always and staff were freindly and helpful.

We have been here twice now as we had a good experience before. This visit was a quick late lunch as I couldn't get what I wanted at the runton beach shop. This pub is excellent, great food and allergy aware! Child friendly too

The meal was very good, pleasant welcome, beautiful view of the sea.

Me and the family visited on our last day of holiday in Norfolk and had a very nice meal. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was very good value and extremely tasty. This is the second time we have been here in the past few years and will definitely visit again when we are next here.

Really enjoyed the mackerel. Good food. Did the job, fair value for money. Went again, and service was excellent. Lovely location.

Eight of us turned up without booking including a dog, warm welcome, good food.

Wait over and hour for our for on a non busy day. Plus spaghetti was plain and over cooked never coming again

We enjoyed our meals but the girls on service were not very attentive. Had run out of desserts and two annoying dogs who were not controlled by their owners spoiled the whole experience

We didn't stay here but was next door in holiday flat and the service was 100% excellent. I ordered food and drinks and they brought them to us when we come again certainly be using their service

I’d consider this place a bit of a tourist trap. We paid £20 for the ploughman’s photographed and honestly it was a total rip off. All in all we spent £31 and for that, we got two pints and that tiny ploughman’s. Despite that, service was great and views were okay. All in all I’d recommend for drinks but I would eat elsewhere as in my opinion the food we had didn’t represent good value for money.

We dropped in on Carnival day with no booking as a party of 5 and expected the worst but received a warm welcome. It was full but we were given an area to sit and have a drink to wait. It wasn’t long before we got seated and staff were attentive and quick despite being so full. All 5 members of the party ordered different dishes and again, we were prepared to accept standard pub food. Our expectations were exceeded as each dish was excellent quality and well presented. Well done to the whole team for delivering under such pressure. I highly recommend if you are visiting Sheringham

This pub has a beautiful sea view, but the atmosphere is a bit dull. The food is pub fare, and overpriced. It is also all table service which is a little frustrating. It's a pub trying to be a restaurant. On the plus side, the staff are very friendly.

Great location, lovely food & really good staff. Friendly, fun, efficient, helpful & interested. We had diner & sat outside. Service was great & the food fresh. Highly recommend.

Me and my daughter had a lovely experience at the Two Lifeboats! 😁 The food was amazing and the staff were helpful and friendly! 😄 Had the crab salad and norfolk ham salad - both absolutely divine! 🦀💕

We booked with a very polite and courteous staff member called Kwame who made us a reservation for 18:30 on the 20/6/2024. My wife and I turned up at 18:10 and was immediately greeted and seated once again by Kwame where we were then served by Noah another courteous staff member who saw to our needs with no hesitation at all. Overall the food was excellent well presented and very tasty, service was superb all staff members making you feel welcome. Recommend that this is a venue not to miss. Regard’s to all at The Two Lifeboats

A fabulous place to eat and drink. Gorgeous food. Friendly staff. Right on the beach front, so wonderful sea views.

This is a wonderful hotel and restaurant, right on the sea front. The food is absolutely delicious, all freshly cooked and good sized portions. The crab salad in particular is the best I’ve ever eaten. Barnsley chop also extremely tasty. Good value too, for food and drinks. Very friendly staff. We stayed a few nights. Room very comfortable and clean, with good quality drinks facilities. A fabulous place to watch the sunset.

Popped in today for the 1st time, food was delicious and perfectly cooked, service was good and we didn't have to wait too long for our food to be served.

We visited in late May on a rather windy weekend. The bedroom was fine for one night - it had a comfortable bed and was nicely furnished. The bathroom was tiny and a bit old fashioned, but adequate for a short stay. We had sea views but this also meant the wind whistled loudly through the window all night (luckily, I packed my earplugs!). The veggie breakfast was good, and generally the staff were friendly and helpful during our stay. I felt the cost for the room was rather high, especially compared to similar places we've stayed around Norfolk. We did eat at the restaurant too, the menu featured the usual pub grub, and there were a few veggie options. Service was attentive. The only issue was that surprisingly the heating was still on and it felt very warm for us.

Great meal and service. Dogs are welcome.

Really nice lasagne. I also enjoyed the seafood platter.

The team makes the venue. Superb team underpinned by a smart clean venue serving superb food. Love it!

Nice food, good service right on the seafront.

Nice pub with views of the sea. Good setvice.

May 2024 For this visit, we were allocated a different room which overlooked the sea and the street. It had a smaller bathroom with a corner shower cubicle rather than a bath with overhead shower. Clean & comfortable with drawers & hangers for clothes as well as tea/coffee making facilities. Friendly, helpful young staff in the restaurant/bar and better service than last year. Believe menu may have changed since previous visits, but still good food and ample portion sizes. May 2023 Returned for a long weekend, same sea view room. Good breakfasts and pub food for dinner was nice However, service was unpredictable. Friday & Sunday evening service was good but Saturday waited 30 mins to place drinks order & a further 15-20 mins before food order taken despite pub not being full/busy at 6pm.

Great food, great staff and a really good atmosphere, lovely view from the beach side eating area

Great staff, very friendly and polite. The real ale is very well kept and the Lifeboat beer was excellent. Food was good and better than the other pubs offered. Would recommend.

The Two Lifeboats really is a little gem, sat hugging the seafront as it does, with magnificent views of the sea. The food is fantastic (the fish and chips!!) and we always take our little toy poodle Daphne, who gets water and a cup of tasty doggy treats! The real gems to this place are without a doubt the staff. They are so friendly, welcoming, kind, helpful and efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. We live in Dereham and go at least once a month because we know we will be welcomed with open arms and the food is consistently fantastic!

We had an early afternoon meal here.Yes,it was alright ! attentive service. Good food & the price wasn't bad either.

Poor disabled access. The staff are not very helpful

Great gluten free options and dog friendly

Only stopped for a drink, quite expensive.

Had a very nice meal tonight 18th May - all staff are so friendly and helpful - definitely recommend! Didn’t rush us out - thank you all.

Popped in for a drink on a Friday evening about 5:30 and it was almost empty. We were told to take a seat as it was table service only. After waiting for 5-10 minutes we left as nobody came to serve us and went to somewhere that appreciated our business!

Stopped for a drink only. Fast friendly service. Views from the terrace was fantastic.

Popped in for lunch today, great food and friendly helpful staff.

Right on the seafront. Dog friendly and a nice menu. Many seafood options as well as the usual oub fare. Attentive staff and table service.

The place is clean and very well set out. The staff are brilliant, very friendly especially Claire, the breakfast manager who just goes above and beyond for the guests, an example is when my Wife and I went to check out, we were leaving before breakfast, Claire asked the chef to make us sausage and bacon sandwiches to take on our trip home which we thought was great.

Right on the sea front. Spacious pub with great service.

Brilliant place to have a meal Food is first class

Had a great meal with views across to the water. Jenna was very helpful and spoke to the chef to ensure no cross-contamination with any shellfish, due to a severe allergy. Food was very good and relaxed setting.

Friendly staff, good food and drinks, and a nice sea view. Highly recommended!!!

Fantastic place if you have food allergies. Olivia and the chefs went out of their way to cater for my needs, which made me feel relaxed and my mind settled knowing I'm being well looked after. Our meal were delicious. Thank you Olivia and team !

Visited the Two Lifeboats, after several recommendations. WOW. Great reception from the staff, fabulous food. Highly recommended.

Went there on a Sunday early evening for dinner. Booked a table for 4 a hour later when we arrived. Lady took our booking with no problem. Arrived at 6pm. Straight to table. The waitress took our order and advised what food wasn't available. Very professional and polite. Food came promptly and no issues. Three of us had surf and turf. Little one had nuggets chips and peas. Food well presented. Ribs could of been done just a little more as didn't fall off the bone but still tasted great. Will definitely be back soon 👍

Lovely pub great food and drinks very friendly staff Lovely atmosphere 👍

Nice 'pub grub'. Our server was really lovely and polite and super friendly. Gin was fantastically served. We were told there was only outside seating available which was fine by us but we were in a queue and no one else came to sit outside?? Would come again.

Popped in for a beverage - the place has been done up since we last went, albeit that's a few years back now, which was pleasing. They were fairly busy, as you'd both hope and expect from a public house on the seafront, but we sat outside, so there are no issues there. A good range of drinks offered with, given the number of customers, relatively quick service, so no issues again with this. If you are on Sheringham and fancy refreshment, pop in.

Dining was just amazing Service next to nothing Superb

Best pub meal I've had in a very long time, strongly recommended! On our first visit to Sheringham, we looked at all the available options with the Two Lifeboats seemingly the pick of the bunch. We were not disappointed! Greeted by the charming and attentive Jenna, the dining rooms provided a cozy and quaint atmosphere, perfect to relax in after a day's walking in the fresh air. At Jenna's suggestion we decided to share the line caught sea trout, freshly landed in the local area - this did not disappoint, and in fact turned out to be an epic choice. Grilled by the chef to perfection, we were served a simple yet utterly delicious feast of fish, potatoes and salad, washed down by the local ales - a meal to be long remembered... As the pics show, we devoured everything! I hope you give this place a go and have the same experience at the Two Lifeboats as we did!

Popped in here for an evening meal. Absolutely lovely friendly staff. As soon as we entered the hostess/waitress was lovely and welcoming. She explained the menu and seated us. It was clean and the service was quick. All orders taken at the table made things much easier. The food was delicious 😋 steak & ale pie was fab and the quiche of the day was mouth wateringly good! Just what we needed after a busy day walking! Dog welcome too I noticed. Highly recommended.

Excellent food (a chef that cooks fried eggs perfectly is OK with me), great service too.

Great location on the seafront, exceptionally helpful service and good food and drinks selection. I was with 3 other cyclists and we couldn't have been better looked after. Highly recommended.

Great place for food and drinks, nice view over beach, great place to take whole family.

Would have liked a window seat as it was earl evening and there was still a view of the sea, unfortunately most of the widow tables are for large parties and as a couple we didn't qualify.

Very good service from the waitresses excellent food overall great place to come for a nice meal 😋

Lovely place for a meal, a very relaxed atmosphere. The staff are very friendly, polite and helpful. Great service, didn't have to wait too long for the food to come to the table. Food was piping hot and beautifully presented on the plate. Had a window table with a lovely see view.

Excellent service amazing food mother's day was excellent. 14 of us we were all very happy with what we had

Really nice food, but had to wait nearly an hour to get our food, it wasn't because they were really busy as there were a few empty tables, service was very lack lustre and both waitresses seemed to know people eating and so were paying particular interest in those tables. Our waitress did not seem happy when I did not leave a tip, but if you do not care for or look after your customers then don't expect a tip.

Very nice rooms, comfortable and cosy with fantastic views of the sea. Restaurant was OK staff friendly and welcoming the only thing that let down slightly was the menu very much pub grub which was fine but expected a bit more from somewhere calling itself a restaurant.

I'm a local, very clean staff amazing

In an age of "order on the app" it was lovely to see that some restaurants still understand what customer service should be. My wife and I went in for lunch on Saturday and we were both really impressed. We were met at the door by the lovely Jenna who saw us to a table, took a drinks order and talked us through the specials. The food was absolutely top notch and the service was first rate. We had read on Facebook that the pub had recently had a rather expensive refit which is why we went in. I must say the decor was very nice but it's the staff here that make the place. A final note to the chef, the homemade quiche I had is the best I have eaten. Look forward to visiting again soon Dan and Helen

Had excellant meal there yesterday, mid week and off season. Food hot and delicious, serving size generous, waitess service attentive.Would definitely go back again. Highly recommended.

Lovely place to stay and superb meals from an excellent Chef. Lisa and Claire so helpful and welcoming.

Just stopped in for a pint, but felt a bit awkward so sat outside for a while, but bit too chilly so had to come inside. Not really a pub for a drink, really a food and drink house.

It's great place to visit, very nice staff and not too expensive, the food is served lovely too

Had Sunday roast c£20 per head. Very good service, very tasty roast. Very dog friendly. Highly recommended.

Cracking spot in Sheringham for a drink and a decent bite to eat. The terrace overlooking the sea is fabulous all year around and our dog is made to feel as welcome as we are.

Excellent,food plentiful and very good,service excellent would definitely recommend 👌

Updated review: Feb 2024. We were so impressed on our last visit, we returned twice on this mini break. We would like to make a special mention to Olivia (again) and Jenna, who were super attentive and very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The food was amazing, as always. The atmosphere is relaxed, cosy and friendly, we cannot recommend this place highly enough and will definitely be back. . They are also doggy friendly and they even get their own bowl of treats, always going the extra mile. Thank you all again making our holiday extra special. Sue and Chris. Original review: Had a few days in Sheringham and had a meal here… Went for the 42oz tomahawk steak, chips, dauphinois potatoes, shallots, tomatoes, onion rings and peppercorn sauce, (for two), absolutely fantastic, served by Olivia who was attentive and professional throughout our visit…. Would highly recommend and thank you..

Great food fantastic friendly Staff

Absolute Gem of a place, right on the sea front, dog friendly. The most amazing meals, fish n chips the best ever, the pie was gorgeous too. Perfect service, so very friendly A must if you are visiting Sheringham

Just popped in the restaurant on a rainy day. Nice welcome. Clean. Food priced OK. Didn't wait long for the food. Good sized portions. Nice and tasty.

Had our Christmas Day lunch here, and it was AMAZING!!! The staff were wonderful, the food was amazing and we weren't made to feel rushed.

Food good service a bit slow but still worth a visit..

We had an enjoyable meal here in a pub with a great atmosphere but unfortunately so much was off the menu can't help but feel a little disappointed. What we ate was nice though and the staff were friendly and attentive. Dog friendly also

Really good food and friendly staff. Dog-friendly inside and out, and plenty of outside seating round the side.

My siblings and I had a day out in Norfolk (from Ipswich) and I booked for lunch. It was excellent, ham egg and chips twice and haddock fish cakes. Dessert was lovely, two crumbles and I had the frangipan (the only very slight suggestion is that maybe that could have been warmed up a bit). Otherwise extremely nice and wouldn’t hesitate to come again.

This is our go to place in sheringham. Staff are absolutely amazing, can't fault any of them at all. Food we've had has always been very nice and not taken long to get. Kids meals are perfect size with plenty of options. Lovely decor and atmosphere. We will be back.

Wonderful place, excellent service, brilliant setting and amazing food and drink. Visited numerous times now and every time we have not been disappointed, often looked after by the amazing Jenna, a credit to the business, simply brilliant, as are all the staff who work there. Best place to dine in Sheringham and cannot praise enough! Well done to you all, and thanks for always looking after us.

Staff very friendly on arrival and decor good for Christmas, but unfortunately the same can not be said of the food. I ordered “ Norfolk ham egg and chips” . When the food arrived the plate was covered in skinny fries and no sign of any ham . On scraping the fries to on side I found some very thin sandwich ham which did not seem to be of good quality. I put in a napkin to take home for my dog. The fries were obviously the end of the packet as they were hard and any mostly inedible. I raised this with a waitress and all she said she would tell the chef. Compleat wast of money. Plenty of other places nearby who do descent meals.

What a great place. Me and my friend was staying in Cromer but drove over to Sheringham 3 times to have food and drinks. It's a lovely building from outside very inviting. The inside was very nice too and very clean. The food we ordered was very nice and we didn't have to wait long for the order at all. Now on to the staff....This is where the INCREDIBLE title comes from. We dealt with 4 members of staff and all of them was excellent and a credit to The Two Lifeboats. - There was a young girl who worked there, didn't manage to catch her name but she was lovely, always smiling and prompt with our beers. - Olivia was very nice, helpful and always answered our questions regarding the menu. - Then there was Jake, what a legend he was. We dealt with Jake the most as he took most of our food orders. He was excellent at clearing our table whether that be plates or empty glasses. We always had a good laugh. - Jenna was Fantastic we seem to think she wasn't a real person because we've never seen anything so pretty in our lives, but that wont help anyone reading a review so apart from her being stunningly beautiful she was brilliant at her job, very helpful, polite and welcoming making time to interact with us and bought the dog little treats 😁. We will definitely be back. Danny and Scott

Great food staff and surrounding The choice of food is second to none tasted like all fresh produce freshly cooked. The staff were very friendly and nothing too much trouble,

Visited this place on a weekend visit to Sheringham. Jenna and Daisy were just amazing people who made sure our visits an absolute pleasure. Management should be extremely proud of the front of house staff they have, and full credit to the kitchen team for some amazing food. We’ll done all and I’d thoroughly recommend this eating establishment. 👍👍👍👍

Review based on trying to book Christmas Day meal for December 2023. We have been trying to contact for over a month and a half. Rang the restaurant three times and emailed three times, before being acknowledged and responded to. Firstly being told incorrect information. Finally had a response and menu was emailed. I responded a further four times via email and a further twice via phone. Being promised twice a call back to take order and deposit - this has still not happened. Decided to give it two more tries a week ago, with another promise to contact me back, nothing. I except people are busy with their businesses, as we are with ours, however this amount of time is unacceptable. This is not the way I’d expect to be treated as a potential customer. Who would not only be eating Christmas Day but over the whole festive period whilst on holiday. Having used this establishment many many times over the years, this is extremely disappointing. Previously being excellent for food, staff and especially service. Maybe two adults for Christmas Day and more is not what they are looking for. We will be giving our business to the other excellent pubs and restaurants in the area next month.

Last minute decision turned out to be the best. Walked in, got seated straight away even though the place was busy. Table service so no waiting at the bar. Friendly staff took and served our order. We both chose roast beef. Received a big plate full, plus extra dish of cauliflower cheese. The taste was amazing, extra flavours added to the veg, good size Yorkshire, beef melted in the mouth and gravy you could have eaten a bowl of. Certainly recommend.