The White Horse in North Norfolk

I ate here on consecutive nights during my weekend in Blakeney, since my first visit was excellent in almost every respect. The waiter was very helpful when I complained about the sticky table, explaining that it was due to over-use of sanitzer and moving me to another table with a glass top. My simple haddock and chips was perfect. Thin crispy batter, a generous helping of tartare sauce and deliciously minty pea puree. On the second night the starter of smoked mackerel pate and the seared tuna and cucumber salsa of the mains were similarly excellent. But the bed of couscous was drenched in a shoyu-based dressing that was inedibly salty. I do not mean just a bit salty. I mean heart-attack salty. A professional chef should obviously not make such a simple error and at the very least should taste their creation before passing it for service. I duly complained (though did not just send it back as I should have). The waiter deleted the service charge without my asking, but I left gasping for water despite having eaten barely 10% of the cous cous. On reflection the waiter should have apologized and returned it to the kitchen themself. The incident marred what would otherwise have been a 5-star review.

We have dined here on many occasions over the years, and have always enjoyed the excellent cuisine and service. Our latest visit was no exception, overall it was a most enjoyable dining experience. We look forward to returning next time we are in Blakeney.

Another 'boutique' type of business, which basically means nothing. Half a pigeons breast (more like a quarter) cut up finely with a few extras (basically 2 small mouthfulls) just under £10 - I wus jizzled! Mediocre service with a discretionary 'service' charge on the bill. I would have questioned payment of it but paid so I could write this revue. Why do businesses think so highly of themselves when they really do not meet that standard? I was not impressed with any of my food, but having made the choice......

Menu looked good so our family booked for a Friday night. Table was good and the pub respected our booking wish for a corner table which was nice. Decor is good and welcoming atmosphere. But the food was at best average, and generally overpriced for what it was. On the plus side the braised rib was decent, but the butternut squash curry was more like a soup with a few (I’d say 8 or 9) small dice-sized cubes of butternut squash. Poor given that it’s not an expensive item. Would have expected better. It wasn’t a bad meal overall, but we all left feeling it should have been better.

No complaints at all. Food was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. The dishes we had were Slow Cooked Beef Rib, with Mash and Spring veg, and Pea & Asparagus Risotto. Decent portion sizes too, so no going home hungry. Prices about standard for the area.

The atmosphere was good and the service prompt and friendly. Pub was very dog friendly. However the crab mayonnaise and rocket sandwich was poor value for money- expensive and hardly any crab in it - we would not recommend this.

Great location for Sunday lunch after walking the coastal path in blustery weather. Really friendly staff. Food perfectly acceptable but more than justified by staff and location.

Been coming here for ages so booked for Easter lunch. So disappointing. Food was below average, cold and congealed. My friend’s pie was swimming in a pool of watery sauce. Clearly cooked by someone who doesn’t give a damn. Slow service. During lunch, a pair of cleaners wandered through carrying cleaning stuff and a bag of bathroom rubbish! The furnishings are ripped and worn. It’s like no one cares at all.

1st time staying here, though we have eaten here a few times, our room is super cosy and cute. Lovely furnishings and looks like it's all been renovated. Friendly, helpful staff. Dinner tonight was very nice. Mama got the haddock which was a whale of a fish that hardly fit on the plate! I had the beef blade. We were too stuffed for dessert, even though the choices were yummy, so we went for a Bailey's Coffee, which was made perfectly to our taste! (Best Bailey's coffee I've ever had btw!) Look forward to our beds and a second night tomorrow. Recommended

We visited this venue early evening during a break in the area. It is quite large and offers accommodation on site. It is modern and well cared for, the staff are friendly and attentive. Because of its popularity I would suggest booking before considering dining as we observed the bar fills very quickly with guests enjoying pre dinner drinks. Worth a visit.

Had lunch here - fish and chips ok but vegetable burger was very processed and bland. Chips undercooked and coleslaw vinegary. Very expensive for below par experience. Would not return or recommend.

Everyone seemed to be at the water's edge and it was really busy but, 2 mins up a slight incline in the High Street was the White Horse. Very stylish and a very reasonably priced menu. The staff are friendly and the food was extremely good. Would highly recommend a short stroll for this bar.

Superb food, excellent service and a fair price. We visited for an evening meal - we hadn’t booked but were accommodated despite the restaurant being busy. The food was really good quality, as described in the menu, and plentiful but not over facing. The desserts were sublime. A lovely atmosphere and great attentive service - we will return

We had been here before shortly before Covid and it was an excellent experience. However our recent visit was quite the opposite. When arrived in Blakeney the quay carpark was full and it was a hot sunny day. At about 12:30 we entered the White Horse, we were then very surprised to find it completely empty. After a while a rather disinterested member of staff appeared and we ordered some beers. At £5.50 a pint for a local beer we found that expensive, but the real shock was when we went back to buy two packets of crisps at £2 a packet! When we queried the price we were told that it was correct. We sat in the garden, which was also empty of customers, drunk our drinks and left. We had intended to eat there but could only imagine that the meals were also excessively priced, so we did not even bother to look at the menus. We are here for two weeks but The White Horse is crossed off our list of places to eat and drink. I suggest you save yourself some time and do the same.

Would highly recommend this pub for a meal. We had the venison sausage and mash which was absolutely fantastic! Staff were super friendly. Brilliant stuff

Delightful evening meal, Venison sausage and sea bass both done to perfection. Desserts were up to the same standard. It was our fist night in the area, and we thought the price a little high, but as the week progressed we realised it was actually towards to lower end for food of this sort of quality.

Just walked fro Cley round the coast path, looking forward to eating something, but not too much as we have to walk home after. Ideal! Great sandwiches, my wife said they were like the ones she would have made (that's a good thing!). Pleasant service, good beer, not expensive.

Fabulous lunch in the garden with friends. 3 x fish and chips and asparagus and poached egg starter. All well presented and tasted great. Always a great welcome. Sadly the pub and restaurant are both pretty quiet considering it is a Bank Holiday weekend. Could I suggest a review of your pricing which probably excludes many from coming.

We had a great stay at The White Horse, the room was clean and comfortable. We had dinner there one night which was great and the breakfast was superb. Friendly staff and a great service.

Popped in for a drink late afternoon, not many customers and no one behind the bar. The man who turned out to be the barman was on the customer side of the bar, chatting away with someone and looking at a laptop, took quite some time before he bothered to get behind the bar and serve me. Then £8 for a glass of standard wine, that’s nearly £3 more than the other pub nearby and more than the Blakeney Hotel just round the corner. So, not good service and very expensive wine, won’t be back.

We stumbled on this place because we saw the sign saying they had a car charging point. As we were on our first long distance trip since buying an electric car, we were greatly relieved to spot this.So, we charged the car - just a bit - and went in to have lunch. What a treat! Very good food and cheerful service. We both had the lamb rump. This was tender and tasty and served pink as we like it. Only later did we discover many others had recommended this place on trip advisor. Quite right too.

Little delay being seated but we were early. Nonetheless seated in sunny conservatory and food choice was excellent. Usual choice of great Adnams beers and staff very cheery. This week while dining a number of venues are using the new camera onto QR code on the table and I was surprised the White Horse hadn’t switched to this or at least offered it. Does make things more efficient than trying to find or waiting for the busy waitress at the end of the meal. (Globe in Wells & Cliff Hotel Gorleston)

What a lovely find this was. We only wanted a drink, but the chap who greeted us couldn’t have been more welcoming. Ordering by app was a first for us, but it worked like a dream – within minutes, we were served with two perfect pints of Ghost Ship.Sitting in the pretty courtyard was a lovely way to end an afternoon.

Booked online good COVID standard,you could even order from the table,a lovely lunch Service prompt & friendly,prices good as was the quality of food A few steps from the quay

We booked online which worked fine. On arrival we were taken through the conservatory to the courtyard garden, which was quite sheltered.In fact so sheltered I managed to take my coat off in the sunshine.You view the menu and order via the QR codes on the table.Unfortunately what we intended to have was on the pdf viewable general menu but had been taken off the QR code menu and was therefore unavailable, so we were slightly disappointed.The menu is Very Limited, so it’s a good idea to see if there is anything that appeals before booking.But a pleasant time was had by all.

We had a lovely 2 night stay .Really loved the room . Lovely views of the harbour .From the moment we arrived we were made welcome and all the precautions were in place to keep us safe . The dinning room was well spaced .We had evening meal both days the food was excellent.As was the breakfast .Blakeney is a quiet beautiful coastal village .

So it was a cold day today, and we decided to stop after how long walk in his pub.The very kind gentleman saw that we were carrying our two month old child, and we could really do with being in the warm so we could feed her and feed ourselves! He made space for us and gave us some recommendations on some top quality drinks that they had in. However very well at the food here is very good. We ordered a perfectly cooked a scotch egg which came with a truffle mayonnaise, and a classic fish finger sandwich where you can tell the fish fingers were cooked fresh.Both delicious and well worth stopping for!

For the first time in 7 months due to restrictions of Coronavirus, we pre-booked a table and joined two friends for drinks and supper. Impressed with the organisation, provision of sanitisers, the QR Code, well-separated tables snd staff all properly masked. The whole environment felt safe so we could relax and enjoy a very pleasant meal.

Lovely place and very friendly staff, great food, great service, lovely atmosphere and dog friendly. Highly recommended, thank you x

Evening meal for two in one of the 2 pubs in the town. We were first told that it was fully booked but the Manager squeezed us in.Ate on a table in the bar area.Very clean and swish modern pub. One waiter was too chirpy but the second was a lovely chap.Meal average for high prices. Wifes steak was a bit cold and not cooked as requested.To be fair it is very difficult to generate much atmosphere with current covid restrictions.

Very attractive pub in the village of Blakeney which is friendly and Covid safe. Food was excellent with decent portions however the menu on offer was lacking in options for those with a gluten intolerance. Improve this and it’s a 5 star meal.

Easy internet booking. Arrived on time, shown to table and drinks order taken. Bear in mind this is an Adnams brewery chain pub so everything is adnams brand. Good choice of beers. Excellent menu .

We looked at the menu outside and thought we would try the cheese on toast @ £10 thinking it would be something special for that price.When it came it was a small round of toast or a ciabatta with small salad garnish and chutney. The cheese was a teaspoonful of cheese sauce thinly spread in the middle of the slice. It didnt even go to the edges ABSOLUET RIPP-OFF for the price. We sent it back uneaten. Didnt stay for anything else just had the drinks we ordered

Stumbled across this lovely pub after a 8 mile walk, staff & service brilliant. Clean, effective and very safe. Lovely burger & beautiful fish and chips. Toilets one in system very clean. Lovely manager talking to all guests & seating them nice touch. Relaxed and brilliant We rebooked!!

This was our first visit to the White Horse restaurant and it was well organised with regards to the Covid-19 situation. The crab linguine main course was really poor, as the pasta was well overcooked and then dish was watery when served. The crab meat was also questionable as it left us feeling slightly under the weather the following days. The starter and dessert were fine, chocolate brownie is definitely a great choice. Service was good. The lager had a peculiar smell which was off-putting but the gin was nice.

I was disappointed with a limited menu in part my fault I was expecting a supplementary specials board but there wasn’t one which left our choices limited. We were given a table in the conservatory which was fine on arrival but with both doors open it became rather cold our table was adjacent to the double doors constantly getting up to close the door after someone left was getting a tad tedious and frustrating. Towards the end of our meal I went to the bar and asked the young man in charge if we could be moved to another area due to it being chilly I personally didn’t think it would be a problem looking around there was only two other tables in use, the young man quickly replied - no I have no other tables that have been sanitised/cleaned now I’m not an authority on the cleaning of tables but I assumed a cloth and antibacterial spray would suffice to do the job, feeling not like a valued customer in these strange times I paid our bill and left - we had a further table reservation for Sunday Evening which I have today canceled a nice venue but sadly on this occasion the customer service was non existent

Visited for drinks. Quite pricey and the service was slow. However the garden is a nice place for a drink

It could be so much better, typical chain pub. Ticks many boxes but just feels a bit corporate and dullPros: Nice decor, friendly staff, clean, good location and good food but not excellent Cons: silly QR system on phone (every other pub/restaurant I have been to in North Norfolk offered normal table service and excepted cash)Pretty expensive for what it is

We stayed here during our Norfolk Coastal Path Walk. It is a true gem. The rooms were clean, spacious & well equipped. The staff were amazing, everyone we dealt with was friendly and helpful. The evening meal was very good and the breakfast was excellent. I would totally recommend this as a place to stay and/or eat when on the area.

Decided to book a table here for Sunday lunch as Blakeney was at overflowing point (it was August) and the menu looked to have a good range of local dishes.I ate a Thai crab cakes dish which was very well presented with a nice balance of flavours. I then had traditional haddock and chips. The portion size was generous. I have a good appetite but couldn’t finish it all. I may be in the minority but I still feel that going down the American route of portions that are too large doesn’t benefit anybody, especially as everything else in the restaurant is leaning towards something more chic.My wife ate an excellent Cromer filled crab and then a very good salade niçoise. The local crab dishes in particular are high quality.The only minus points personally for me are the fact that the chips that came with the haddock were already salted with sea salt and it was too much. Secondly, and probably imposed from above by Adnams and the management and staff were trying their best to make it work, there was an overly complicated ordering and payment system using a QR code on the table and mobile phones. I can see the logic as it is designed to limit contact for staff, but most of the people eating either couldn’t or didn’t want to make it work which meant that the staff had to come to the tables anyway to explain. Don’t let that put you off though because the staff are very helpful and worked through it with everybody.Two starters, three mains and two glasses of wine plus some soft drinks came out at £90 which is about what you might expect in this corner of London-on-Sea.

Visited this pub many times but left feeling a little disappointed after this visit. Sat in the small but pretty garden to the rear. I ordered the Greek meze dish. The chicken strips were very overcooked and dry, the lettuce was yellow, suggesting it was old and not the freshest. Hummus was tasty though but I felt that the dish wasn’t really worth the price(around £17 I think). That said, my son’s fish and chips were fantastic. Staff were also friendly and organised. So a bit of a mixed review really, maybe I just ordered the wrong dish.

Lovely pub in the village of Blakeney. Delicious food and friendly staff. We visited with 4 dogs and they were very accommodating. Crab linguine highly recommend. Book if you’re in the area!

Extremely accommodating. We popped in for drinks just as it opened and staff were lovely. Even had a delicious shortbread with our coffees. Thank you

Dinner booked well in advance and during “Eat out to help out”. Strictly enforced CV19 regime (mask required to walk from reception 20m to the restaurant, staff wear masks, view menu online) and food was passable, just. Macaroni cheese could have come from a tin & steak was passable with a bit too much fat and gristle. OK meal, especially with the govt. discount, but won’t rush to return.

Visited Monday evening good social distancing but everything else was poor. I ordered a steak burger which arrived cooked on the outside and raw in the centre.

We went here for a quick drink as we was early to see the seals. Ordering from the table and paying on the phone. Simple but effective. The toilets have a notice on to let you know if you can go in. As it was an Adnams pub it was slightly dear than other pubs but there drinks are premium and I didn’t mind.

This was the best place we ate during our first break away after lockdown. Efficient friendly staff and safe environment with social distancing on tables, one way system and sanitiser everywhere. We had a great crab sandwich and fries in the lovely sunny walled courtyard garden, perfect.

We stopped by here to get a well deserved drink after walking five miles. Hubby went in, gave our contact details and got our drinks. We sat outside, had table service and enjoyed our drinks and the view. The staff member was very polite - thank you.We were interested to hear other patrons saying that the pub was booked up for lunch for the next two weeks. I think that says it all.Maybe next time.

We were in Blakeney for the weekend and wanted somewhere to eat on Friday evening. Friends recommended this place so we decided to give it a try. I ordered the Adnams battered fish and chips, with crushed, minted peas. It was absolutely delicious. And being an Adnams pub I had to have my favourite, the Blackshore Stout. Unfortunately, the interior felt too bright, a little ‘cold’, and any lacked atmosphere.

Really clean and crisp appearance, which I like, but some would say that it doesn't feel like a proper pub. Food and drinks were all good and prices reasonable. You can't go far wrong with Adnams!

Had a meal last week after trying two previous evenings , The first after ordering drinks to then be told they weren’t going to be serving bar meals that night. Even though table numbers were out. Maybe a sign at the bar or a heads up before ordering drinks could of helped , second night we asked first before ordering drinks, got told again no walk ins , so booked a table for the final night , I had the haddock which came out with burnt batter , so stripped it all off and just had the fish inside which was nice as well as the chips. For £16 you do expect better , kids food was good and scoop of ice cream they got ( which was given as a sorry for burnt batter tasted ok ) , all in all slightly disappointed for a £50 plus meal and the experience the other evening. God knows what it will be like when the summer trade starts up if they won’t do bar meals last week. Place itself is decorated nice and staff were friendly enough

4 of us visited on a Monday lunchtime before starting our return journey to the East Midlands after a long weekend in North Norfolk. The food and drink we sampled was excellent. The restaurant was busy but the service was spot on. The men even described the gents loos as the best they had ever visited - high praise indeed!

I recommend you book if you want to dine here as they didn’t do walk in’s last night. I started with the mushroom risotto which was excellent followed the pork burger which was ok. Good service & a small car park if you are driving. Didn’t go for a dessert as not much floated my boat.

A long friday lunch on a cold winter's day was just what we needed. We were a little surprised by there only being 4 or 5 starters and a similar number of mains on the menu yet we all found something of interest. My fried cockles for starter were nicely cooked without having gone tough ad my fish and chips were the nicest in a long time. ALl my dining companions were equally satisfied. The staff were smiley attentive, bar the somewhat grumpy barman, however I can forgive him that if it is him that keeps the Adnams in tip top condition

We booked in the white horse for one nights dinner bed and breakfast. We love Blakeney and for some reason the white horse hadn’t made it onto our radar before but we are so glad we’ve now discovered it!An old 1800’s pub that has been beautifully refurbished by Adnams. We had room 3 which is really high end. Big room with King bed and a huge bathroom with bath and shower. We saw a few of the other rooms which are all lovely too. Probably one of the best nights sleep we’ve ever had in a B&B. Lovely bedding and pillows and the room lovely and warm. A great hospitality tray and plenty of other little touches.There are 3 separate areas for dining which are equally decorated to a high standard.Staff are lovely and very attentive. Food was actually quite a bit ahead of what we anticipated. Really lovely local produce, cooked well and beautifully presented.Breakfasts were very very good and every component of the Full English was spot on.Really impressed by everything about the White horse and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.A great location too that is virtually on the front. Great parking facilities too with free electric charging point for Eco cars.I cant praise it enough - Do give it a whirl, I’m confident you’ll not be disappointed

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and drink here in this family and dog friendly pub ,Lovely atmosphere and staff . Will be returning soon

Just had a very simple dinner of crispy cockles and mussels. Wow! Both were amazing! The mussels were beyond delicious, they were plump, fresh and local and so tender and steaming hot. We received great service and the pub, bar and dining area were all delightful and warm and welcoming. Everything was spot on, couldn’t fault a thing!

Fantastically renovated and modernised pub owned by Adnams. Outstanding wine selection in addition to the Adnams beers and spirits on offer. The bar area is set up with almost a lounge feel with radiators and was a great comfortable stop after a walk from round-trip to/from Cley. New menu looks great as well look forward to coming back.

Ate there twice last week. Interesting choices, excellent food good service, nice ambience. We would recommend it.

We arrived on Friday afternoon a tad earlier than expected. We were greeted by a pleasant gentlemen who without hesitation took us to our bedroom.

Had dinner here during Norfolk's Restaurant Week and chose from the relevant menu. We both had the green thai curry but were not particularly impressed, not a very generous portion and needed more sauce. We asked for mango chutney, not everybody's choice with this curry but nevertheless would have expected an establishment like this to have some in stock, but no! Asked to see the dessert menu and were told most items had sold out! This was at the start of the Norfolk Restaurant Week!!!! We were offered something from the main menu but again not much choice. Staff very pleasant but the food side was a let down. Surroundings very nice. Perhaps we called on a bad night?

We usually have good food here in this attractive old pub and hotel. The last time was disappointing because they have taken Sunday lunch off the menu. The food was ok this time, but not up to the usual standard.

A very pleasant pub, but veering rather towards restaurant - except that you still have to order food at the bar. A mix of couples and families were eating there when we visited. A good range of draught beers (and many kinds of gin, if that's your thing), and excellent food.

Tasty good local British food.Nice atmosphere. Pleasant staff. Would be happy to eat here again. We did enjoy the belly of pork.

We ate at the White Horse twice during a short holiday in Blakeney. For our first visit, my wife and I chose the fish and chips, which we greatly enjoyed. For our second visit, we both chose the pork belly, which although nicely cooked would I feel have benefitted from at least some bread to accompany it; I did not feel that the dish was sufficient on its own to fill me. The lemon tart with clotted cream we had for dessert was delicious, but the portion size was on the small side for £7.

We visited on our first night in Blakeney and had an average meal with our 6 month old...the only disabled/pushchair friendly access is a fire door which is in a corner of the bar area where people sit to it and it cannot be opened from the outside!! Very impractical so we had to lift pushchair up and down approx 6 steps to get in and out...one young bar staff member did kindly help on our way out. On our second visit we just wanted a quick drink as had a sleeping baby...we were met with a very rude woman who pointed us down to the bar area..we explained we were only having a quick drink and didnt want to lug the pushchair down the stairs...she said the seating on entrance level (already up three steps!) was fully booked for eating..we asked to sit at one of the tables until the reservation arrived but this was declined. The lady was very rude and abrupt so we turned and left! Very disappointed.

Had dinner here last night, first time we have been up to the coast for a couple of months, but this is one of our favourite places to dine, lovely food, beautiful wine and very good service. Thank you all at The White Horse.

Booked a table on a Saturday night. The restaurant is very bright and lacks atmosphere. The menu is OK but the food on arrival was generally tasteless, unseasoned and one of the meals was so poor they agreed to take it off the bill. The service was poor with the waiting staff being both unable to explain what was on the menu or what sauce was supplied with one of the meals.

After a long day we were looking for an early dinner. We eat outside as we had a dog. Water for the dog was a plus. Fish and chips was average compared with others in the area.

The White Horse is popular pub situated near the bottom of the High Street, which makes it a convenient place for locals and tourists alike. We ate here twice during our stay and found the staff friendly and efficient on both occasions.

I love this pub and it’s food, but tonight they excelled themselves! We had rib-eye steak, dauphinois potatoes with smoked bacon (more subtle than you think), wild mushroom sauce and seasonable vegetables. Cooked to perfection, loved the way it was presented to show you how it was cooked, (I had rare and Carey had medium/well). Our last night and really glad we made this our last stop. Cheers!

Blakeney is such a lovely little place and the white horse serves as the nicest, cleanest steadfast pub in the area. Offers a fantastic selection of drinks from Adnams & more. The food is also very good, although not quite fine dining.. does the job for a reasonably priced meal out. There is also a beer garden that is great in the sunshine!

We usually eat here when in Blakeney, and have always had a great meal. I admit that this is only once or twice a year, and on this occasion we again had an excellent meal. We arrived at about 12.30pm and were met by a pleasant staff member. As it was a reasonable day, we opted for the sheltered court yard, and we were brought menu's etc.

For Christmas we received some Adnams vouchers from our daughters which we decided to put towards a weekend away to celebrate our anniversary.As we love Blakeney area we managed to book a superior double at the White Horse. We arrived early and luckily room was ready so we ordered some sandwiches which we ate in their conservatory room.

The seating area at the back of the pub is a great place for a sunny lunchtime drink and meal. We found all the staff to be very friendly and helpful and our meals were excellent pub fare. Highly recommended.

Been here a few times now and the service is always friendly. Bar staff are all lovely and helpful. Food is really good especially the fish and chips-fish beautifully fresh and tasty. A definite place to visit whether for just a drink or food too. Dog friendly too.

When we arrived yesterday evening the pub was a bit noisy and we asked for a quiet table then the waitress gave me a kids menu and I was like I’m not a child I’m a adult so my mum asked for the adult menu but the pub is dog friendly and got told they weren’t serving outside anymore I think they serve food outside at lunchtime only I was a annoyed

Comfortable, well-appointed and quiet room, professional and good-humoured staff, great location and nice restaurant - more of a restaurant than a pub atmosphere I should add.

Modern decoration and relaxed atmosphere with a very attractive outside terrace for fine weather. The menu was varied with plenty of seafood and the meal was very pleasant. However they have a very strange approach to customer service. We were not allowed to open a tab for drinks and our food order. When our meal was brought to the table the waiters could not take orders for additional drinks but we were told to order at the bar. Had the pub been busy it would have made for a very cold dinner! We asked for a jug of water to be told the waiter could take the order but we would have to go to the bar to get it ourselves.

Busy and friendly pub, where we stopped for a meal on a Monday evening. Sadly both main courses we were wanted to order were sold out by 7.30pm (& as you have to order at the bar this only becomes apparent when you've spent time making your decision, which is doubly frustrating). They told us they'd been extremely busy - but at the height of the summer season I would have expected a pub which is part of a chain to be prepared for busy nights and stock up accordingly. The food we did have was fine, but we enjoyed better meals elsewhere in Blakeney.

A pastiche restaurant designed to cater to the passing tourist trade in Blakeney while masquerading as a gastro pub. It's awful. Over branded (is anything NOT by Adnams?) and utterly lacking in authenticity, flavour, or any reference to local ingredients. This is North Norfolk, absolutely overflowing with great local ingredients. The White Horse was once a good reliable and authentic place for pub food. It has been overstyled and stripped of character. It lets down Blakeney but worse it cheats its customers. The service was entirely robotic. When asked how our meal was, we replied that the service was ok but the food was terrible. 'Good, Thank you and have a good evening' was the vague response which about sums it up.

We visited this pub on two consecutive nights & both nights there was no crab & no spicy beef & not all available ice cream flavours; very poor as this is meant to be a good restaurant/pub but is obviously under new management or not being run in an efficient way. Very disappointed. Why not print a daily menu so people will not be disappointed, it was only 7 at night both nights so not exactly late dining.

We have visited the White Horse on many occasions - as residential guests and as visitors to the restaurant and bar. We have never been disappointed.

In one of the busiest periods of the year - a sunny summers day in the school holidays - this place doesn’t serve food after 2.30... The chef was asked by the manager to provide a sandwich or something but refused. The best he managed in the end was two scoops of ice cream in a bog standard pudding bowl... It’s not as if he had been busy earlier on because the place was virtually empty and I’m not surprised.

We stayed two nights at the White Hotel. Fantastic experience. Everything is high quality, excellent food, great service. Plenty of attentive staff: they clearly enjoy what they are doing because they are always cheerful and friendly. Both our breakfasts and dinners were second to none. Thoroughly recommended.

Another outstanding evening meal, food delicious, this pub has become our go to when we have our family come to visit as we have never been disappointed with the quality of the food or the service of the staff. Always a pleasure to visit.

We arrived in eager anticipation of a nice dining experience. We were rather underwhelmed by the menu and did contemplate leaving and going elsewhere. However with Cromer crab on the menu we decided to stay. We thus ordered a chilled bottle of white to share. The waiter subsequently brought this with only two glasses out of 4 required as in his words too many people had been ordering wine and they were waiting for a dishwasher programme to finish (The restaurant was in no way full and in the middle of the peak holiday season should be able to cope with the influx of additional customers). When the missing glasses were delivered they were hot and not the ideal way to enjoy a crisp chilled Sauvignon Blanc. Still we had the crab to look forward to but this was not to be as it was off the menu as it had not been delivered that day. I would have preferred to be informed on that before ordering drinks ( we would have certainly left). Our second choice of food was then served. All of us agreed that the chips were underdone. In addition the table top was sticky. We were then offered the dessert menu but on being handed it we instead received the breakfast menu. With such careless attention to detail we decided it was time to leave feeling rather discontent with our time there. Very disappointing.

We came here on the first night of a four night break, weren't sure what to expect, we tried the earl grey lager which was light and refreshing and I had the humous, absolutely delicious, followed by sea bass with samphire. A fabulous meal, couldn't fault it, a nice relaxed atmosphere and a very enjoyable evening. One minor gripe, the waitress failed to inform anyone about to order that one of the dishes was no longer available.

We had dinner by chance as it looked nice from the outside, really enjoyed the food service was good (ish), the staff seemed to be mostly students but were attentive on the whole. It could be a bit disturbing in the conservatory as you get people moving to and from the garden area but for what we needed at short notice it was fine.

Delightful sunny terrace. Pretty interior. Dog friendly. Light bites & tasty sandwiches for our lunch, excellent fries (no crab though, seems to be a Monday problem in a number of places). Very much Adnams themed and branded. Set us up for our afternoon pottering about.

Lovely little court yard outside, very dog friendly. Excellent food and service. Doesn't look much from the outside but go in and try it!

Nice staff, beautiful pub and great food. Dog friendly so if you don't like them beware! We had the fish and chips which were so tasty and the puddings were lovely.

First night of the holiday, can't go wrong with Adnams! Food & service excellent as you'd expect. The local crab was beautiful & the desserts are worth the calories!

A real treat! Had a lovely meal at the White Horse, very fresh fish & chips for my wife, very tasty pork (bacon) & beef burger for myself, one of the best I have had. Friendly staff and great ambiance.

Like this place, been a couple of times after walking the dog in the area around Blakeney. Once for just a coffee yesterday for lunch. Both times been greeted with a great welcome including for the furry friend. Nice food...all good!

Stayed a few doors away for a long weekend and went to this restaurant for 3 evening meals. Good value in clean and modern restaurant. You don’t have to book for the pub area, which we thought was nicer than the restaurant part.

This is a great pub (restaurant, hotel) right next to the harbour. We called in for a sandwich and the staff were helpful and courteous. Food was prompt and tasty, and the beer was great. Perfect. What more can I say?

My wife and I ate here during half-term, while our kids were staying with their grandmother. Really impressed by the pub / restaurant.

Visited here on our recent stay in Blakeney and it does what it says on the tin. If you like the Adnams brand then this is for you. We didn't eat here as wanted to try different places for a change, but some of the food that came out looked good although in the half hour we were there we did notice 2 dishes were sent back as they had come out cold! As soon as we walked in and sat at the bar we were asked if we were eating there which is always a bug bear of mine, If I want to eat there I will ask them or book ahead, it makes some people panic as they are in a strange environment and being English they feel obliged to stay and eat, PLEASE pubs don't do it, it can have the opposite effect and people wont return. The beer was ok, again over the last decade or so Adnams like many brewers has become so mechanical in its brewing process that although they will tell you different, the beer is not as good as it was purely because of the mass production they do now, saying that it is still as good as most and better than many. A bit lively on the price side of things £4.00 a pint which is fairly standard (cheaper than in Southwold where they brew it, work that one out),but the spirits and mixers seemed expensive to me. A lady ordered a gin and tonic and a pint of Mosaic and it was around £11, like the old days of Marks and Sparks everything is own brand (gin,Vodka,Whiskey) and that includes the wine. Nice and comfortable and clean though and service was pretty good and staff friendly.

I have been to The White Horse several times over the years when visiting Blakeney. and I have always enjoyed it.