The Woolpack in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

What can I say- went to this place as a final farewell to the last resident at Burman House....granted there were several of us but we had not intended to stay long, apart resident and chaperone, were told they couldnt accommodate us and that basucally we would be in the way...people bang on about keeping it local...well let me tell you, not one of us would step foot over that threshold ever again even if we were paid

Decided to give this pub a try as I drive past it everyday with my job . Landlady very friendly, food was fantastic I had the home made steak and ale pie , dessert I had jam Roly poly with custard , 2 big slices which had me well and truly stuffed , very restricted on the lager choice but then it is only a local village pub , but will be back

A must call in this proper PUB. It’s lovely inside and serves delicious food with plenty of choice & deals…. Sunday carvery is very popular ❤️ Super lovely staff tooooo Homemade desserts YUMMY XXXX

Came here with the Mr, kids and mother in law for a Sunday roast a couple of weeks back. It's a local pub so thought we would try what was on offer. The roast dinner was very average. Reasonable selection of vegetables of which you can go back for more of. Meat was lacking in flavour a bit and no stuffing! OK if you can't be bothered to cook but I probably wouldn't return on a weekly basis for the roast. I am very fussy though and hate frozen reheated substitutes. What the pub lacks with the food it makes up for with good friendly and helpful staff and a nice atmosphere.

The positives..... great friendly staff...well they were when we went! The food, well to be honest above average, but not very good!!! so good is the one I would pick. The food is most kinda certainly pub grub, with almost everything served with chips, peas and coleslaw!!!! The steaks, apart from the ones ordered rare, were all overcooked, especially the ones ordered medium rare, but then to be honest that happens in lots of places!!! No starters on offer, which is a shame. My meal which was a beef ale pie. ( Puff pastry topping) was to be honest very tasty....but would have been so much better if there was something other than chips!!!. So nice place, food was ok, price very reasonable, but unfortunately not good enough to take me back

We spent 20 minutes travelling to this pub and we were in plenty of time for their lunchtime food orders at just before 1:40pm, however the barmaid refused to take a food order as she said her boss was upstairs. Their published serving times for lunch are 12-2pm Monday-Saturday, but obviously that didn’t apply today (Thursday)!

Having visited this ‘pub / restaurant’ today, (arriving in the pub at 1338hrs) we were turned away on the basis they stop serving at 1345hrs…we pointed out that it was not yet 1345hrs but the bar tender could not find the owner, who does the cooking, so was unwilling to take our order. This establishment advertises’ food served’ from midday - 1400hrs Monday to Saturday…well not today it seems. We made the 20 minute journey based on the advertised opening times on the internet so we were not at all impressed when they turned out to be a misrepresentation of their actual times. We have been before but will not be back again!😡😡😡

When we entered The Woolpack we were warmly greeted by Michaela who then served us our drinks and showed us to our table. There were 4 of us dining at lunchtime today and at least two of us are fussy (yes that would include the author of this review, namely me) however, Sophie, our server, was an absolute star she was extremely helpful and attentive throughout our visit and nothing was too much trouble for her. Our food arrived and was piping hot, delicious and plentiful. So a big thank you to The Woolpack for a lovely and entertaining afternoon.

If you want classic good pub food with enormous portions, eat in this good village pub.sunday roast carvery also unbelievable value. Been a few times but thought about time we told people how good you are !

A basic menu with specials on the board. Vegetarian and Gluten free options. Large portions and value for money. Dated surroundings. Friendly staff. Not much atmosphere on a Saturday night. Car park available.

Welcome in an area with pubs. Good friendly welcome. Interesting menu reasonable prices. Just off the :A47 on the old road. Worth finding. I mention Monday opening as we found nowhere when travelling home one Monday

I have to speak as i find the staff here are so friendly we have had 3 sunday lunches here in the past weeks the staff are faultless keep up the good work . Will become a regular place to eat from now on thankyou

Nice location and lovely people, very friendly and good service, however, the Carvery was a great disappointment. The food had no taste, very lack lustre. The potatoes had no crunch and were hard inside. Vegetables were tasteless, the cauliflower cheese looked good, but again no real taste. Meat was very bland. So to sum up - Staff 8/10, Carvery 3/10 but the crackling was good 10/10.

Overall a nice pub serving good sized portions. We opted for the carvery which tasted nice, however, what upset me was that another customer who stood in the queue behind me, helped himself to the pork crackling using his fingers. Obviously this should not be happening, least of all because of hygiene. I did speak to the customer, but it was obvious he was a regular from the way in which the woman serving the carvery spoke to him.

Eaten here twice recently, for evening meal and also Sunday carvery. Food good quality, good choice and decent sized portions. Friendly welcome and efficient service. Would certainly re-visit.

It's not one of those gastropubs that you might find in North Norfolk - what you get is good pub food. The menu is fairly unimaginative with pub favourites dominating, fish and chips, gammon, steaks and the like, and some might think it a tad expensive. However on a dark and cold December night, the place was bright and light and warm. The portions were large and tasty and while the only cask beer on offer was Greene King IPA, it was pretty good. The best thing about the place was the service. The young ladies behind the bar were pleasant and efficient and had personality. I think it is well worth a visit.

There was a group of 4 of us who went to this pub last night for a meal. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the meal portions, and the quality was good too. Although the menu isn't large, there is a great enough range so that you'll be able to find something of interest - and they have a copy of their menu on their website that you can look at beforehand. The pub itself has a cosy atmosphere, and the lady who served us (Jade) was nice and friendly.

Called in here for a meal after not being able to get a meal next door at the barn(NO MEAT) The food was very good and tasty ,well worth a visit

on driving back from a day out we decided to stop off here which we were pleased we did we had a look at the the menu and decided to eat here the menu was full of choices once decided on what we were having we did not have long to wait for our food all 4 plates were plentiful & really tasty.the staff were very pleasant & helpful also the real ales went down nicely when passing again we will call back in

when arriveing at this establishment my wife and i were pleased with the greeting we had a very nice carvery and enjoyed the the pleasant manor that we were asked if every thing was ok, all staff at front of house very pleasant and frendly ,highly recommend that you book for the carvery, nice setting ,pleasant staff, good food,will return again

Lovely food, meat always nice!y cooked, mash as well as roast potatoes (don't seem to find many carverys that do mash), very pleasant staff, been 3 times and consistently good.

On entering no greeting then asked if we were eating in not a pleasant manner. We only had a drink and went elsewhere

Had an extremely lovely evening meal at this establishment after a long day in Cambridge, very friendly host's and our complements to the chef and kitchen staff. We can also highly recommend the Sunday carvery, but you need to book as it gets very busy.

Esta es mi tercera vez de ir al Woolpack. la primera vez fue en 2009 por mi padres estela. El buffet ponen era fabuloso y no podría haber sido más servicial.

He estado en el Woolpack bastante en el pasado, siempre tienen comida encantadora. La casera es muy grosero y brusco. Mi madre y yo fuimos a almorzar hoy, esperando a pagar alrededor de £12 cada uno para nuestras comidas y nos ofrecieron la oferta para 2 cursos para jubilados £6. 95, aunque son 21 y 45, así que ganaban (así que pensamos! Nuestro pequeño) pedimos pollo asado, y para mermelada desierto roly poly pero no como natillas, siempre tengo mi jam roly poly seco porque no me gusta, que natillas, me gusta. Me avisó con antelación por la primera dama que sería un poco seco, me dijo que está bien que así me gusta. Mientras estábamos esperando nuestros platos principales, otra señora vino y nos dijo que era de negarse a servir la mermelada roly poly sin natillas porque de la presentación, que no creo que parecía aceptable sin crema pastelera y sería demasiado seco. Hice mi punto de decir que me gusta y no me gusta, pero dijo flan de ella que se negaba a dar. Así que ambos tenían que optar por el pastel, que fudge Alabama he tenido antes y no nos gusta. Así que de nuevo, aquí es otro comentario de alguien que nos dijeron cómo deberían tener su comida! Parecían tan molesta sobre la presentación, pero el patrón de mi madre mat lugar estaba medio estafado, así que no me molestó realmente son!

I have been here several times over the last 3 months and the food is nice.The place can be very quiet to a point of making you feel a bit uncomfortable.That said the staff are very friendly and will try there best to accommodate you even if they have stopped serving dinner.

Went here on Monday for a Ladies Club lunch. The main courses all arrived at the same time, nice and hot and plenty of it. The Hunters Chicken was lovely, served with plenty of chips and peas (I left the peas as I don't like them). Near me other ladies had plaice goujons, steak pie, cheese and broccolli pasta and they all said how nice it was. Half the plates were taken up with salad or veg or chips. The lemon cheesecake was really lemony. I hadn't been there for a while but we are going back next week as our friends are vegetarians and there is more choice for them at the Woolpack than in some local restaurants.

We eat and drink at this pub regularly , we were given a complementary voucher for an evening meal, we decided to go and not book a table. We were reperanded for asking for the voucher menu, which ok we took because we hadn't booked. But to our disbelief we were reperanded again like school children that the chef hadn't prepared for us on a voucher as we were leaving, such a shame as the food is excellent but the service is disgusting

We have not been in here for a while but decided to give it another try. It was early in the week, and only 3 other people were in. We both ordered pies. The plates of food were very large but the food was not of the best quality in my opinion. The lad serving was friendly enough but the pub is rather outdated and really needs a bit of a makeover. I like old pubs but this one is rather lacking and not very inviting all. The surroundings do not have that " let's stay longer" factor for me.

We had a lovely lunch time meal there was more than enough food and the service was excellent . we had a very enjoyable visit

Fourth time I've been here for a meal, and fourth time I've been offended by rude senior members of staff. The poor young girls working there are lovely but so terrified of making a mistake they can't do their job properly. The owner and her assistant is rude beyond belief. My friend ask if she could pay extra to swap a starter on the 3 course set menu due to dietary requirements , answer was a simple NO. The place was empty - no surprise. Soon as you've eaten plates are gone, next course is out , message clearly is pay up and clear off. Such a shame as this could be such a lovely addition to this area - but the owners ruin it. If you don't want to be in the business, sell up and let a proper landlord take over

Meal was cheap & that's the only good bit, like feeding time @ the old folks home, food stale & mostly inedible, veggies soft limp, tasteless, meat average & not enough, roasties tough, will not be repeating visit at any price.

we are regular visters at this pub, Bar staff were very rude on a Sunday evening visit,we definitely wont be going again, when we visted friends near by the following week we mentioned it to them, and surprisingly enough they to were too very rudely spoken few weeks before to by a member of staff named nevile,bar staff have to be learnt people skills and respect for custermers

We visited Sunday lunchtime for a carvery lunch. The ambience & staff were good and the food looked great - I had roast pork & the others beef. The plates were cold and, although the meat was carved from a hot joint, it and the vegetables were cold in minutes. Nobody asked our comments on the meal.

We had a really excellent lunch and well kept beer, served by friendly attentive staff.. My jacket potato and tuna came with a lovely fresh salad. Recommended

It was last week end Saturday night..We had a voucher out of the newspaper we ate at this pub/restaurant ..3 course meal for a tenner ..Cant be bad we have been before so we know what its like ..Good portions quick service bit to quick taking plate away as soon as you put your knife and fork down its gone same with glasses,,They seem to want you to empty bottle on table so they can take it away,,If the owner is reading this tell you staff to slow down its not a race on Saturday night ..In all very good..THANK YOU...

A group of us went here on Sunday evening. The food is good English pub grub nothing fancy. It is good value for money. There was a set menu 3 courses for £14.95. The portions are large so no need for extra sides. It just lacked a bit of atmosphere as there only a few people in the pub.

Visited on a Saturday night on the off chance as hadn't booked a table. There were 4 adults and my 2 children. Have visited before and always enjoyed, however menu had changed and every single child's meal was served with chips. My children do not like chips so asked the waitress if it was possible to have something else eg mash or new potato? Only to be told 'no' in a very rude manner, we do not deviate from the menu. Waitress was very rude and we left and went to the Coach and Horses just down the road who were more than accommodating.

The Carvery was really very good, and quite sufficient for a Sunday Lunch. Used to go here some years ago when it was in the hands of Barrie and Lucille, who ran it very well as a Restaurant without a Carvery

For various reasons we hadn't eaten here for nearly a year but we ate here tonight on their 3course for £9.95 voucher offer. There's a restricted choice but it is good, garlic mushrooms or pate or soup, main course was 2 chicken dishes, vegetarian lasagne, scampi, sweets were chocolate fudge cake and 3 others I didn't notice! We both had the breaded mushrooms with garlic mayo and side salad, that was a meal in itself. Himself had scampi - a huge plateful of scampi, chips and peas and a bowl of tartate sauce. It was enough for 2 of us. I had chicken and bacon ceasar salad, again a huge bowl, lots of chicken, lots of bacon, lovely dressing on the salad and all covered in parmesan - scrummy! We cancelled himself's dessert as he couldn't face any more food. I managed warm chocolate fudge cake with ice cream - fabulous. Diet coke, lager and lime and a coffee all for £25. What a bargain. Service was just as good as before, very friendly people. On leaving we were given a voucher for a bargain Sunday lunch offer in June or July so I think we may try and get back again soon. Well worth a visit, they have quite a good 'normal' menu and they do pensioners lunches on Mondays which are just smaller portions than normal - thank goodness.

We booked on a whim were very pleased with the service the waitress was super most attentive and helpful,the food is proper "pub grub"the portions are generous and reasonably priced will be going again to try a la cart menu but the set menu at approx £15.00 a head will take some beating!!A nice pub and its handy to us!!!

I have visited this pub twice in one week and whilst the food is what you would hope for in a pub menu and very good portions I can't help but feel that they let themselves down with the attitude of some of the staff. Last week I witnessed a customer being told that she could not have her Ceasar Salad without dressing "as Chef won't send it out without a dressing", the customer had chosen what appeared to be the only item without chips on the menu and surely Chef,if asked, could put the dressing in a dish for the customer to add as much dressing as she wanted. Afterall she was paying for the meal couldn't she have it as she wanted it?Yesterday we were booked to eat very early in the evening (6 pm) as we had our 4 year old granddaughter with us. She was given the menu and chose egg, bacon, chips and beans only for us to be told that that option was not available in the evening as Chef can't cook bacon on a busy evening service. We then asked if we could have the egg,chips and beans only to be told that Chef couldn't fry an egg because he was far too busy on a Saturday evening.There were at that time four other diners in the restaurant and surely the fishcake that was offered instead of the egg takes just as long if not longer to cook.It is such a shame that the very good food and beer are being let down by such a poor attitude towards paying customers. I feel that in neither case the customers requests should have been beyond the capabilities of Chef - if indeed he was ever asked if he could send out a salad with a separate pot of dressing or fry an egg.I shall, in future, drive past my local and go elsewhere to eat.

I had to organise a breakfast meeting for our team who are spread from Norwich to Peterborough and from St Neots to Sleaford. So I was looking for somewhere central. I had tried around Wisbech but without any luck. Some venues weren't right and some couldn't be bothered. I started to work my way from Wisbech towards Lynn. I saw the notices for Terrington St John on the bypass and thought I would see if there was pub on the old A47 who might fit the bill. I am so glad I did. The Woolpack is a little gem. The Landlord listened to my requirements and said he could do it within our budget. We arrived on the day with tea and coffee on tap. The breakfast was served buffet style and was plentiful and the very best. Many of the normally hard to please guys said what a good meal it was. I was thanked for finding such a good venue but that was the easy bit. The Woolpack made a success of the event for which I am very grateful.

we went here for my wife's 60th birthday, we where a party of 14, nothing was to much of a problem the staff where very helpful all the food for each course came out at the same time, piping hot, the wine was at a perfect temperature, and I asked to pay all the bill which was very acceptable and very reasonable, we will definitely go again

We have dined at the Woolpack a number of times including Sunday Lunches, midweek and weekend evening meals. The food is always very good and prepared as required. Sunday is a carvery and always well attended. Often vouchers are available for reduced prices. The drinks are very reasonable.

We took family here at short notice after we had a cancellation elsewhere. There was a good atmosphere, the service was excellent and the food was well presented and very plentiful. Its not 'gastropub' but as the title suggests. We will return soon I'm sure.

Arrived at the pub on Sunday about 6.20 p.m. knowing very little about it. It had been open all day but staff were still smiling and ready to serve us. There was a good choice of menu, The food was fresh,salad crisp, dressing light and the turkey succulent and tasty. My husband had turkey and leek pie with a generous serving of fresh vegetables. This was food of the best quality and we plan to return later in the year.

The food here has significantly got better than it used to be and is now well worth the visit. The restauranat is very good value

Have visited a number of times. good beer great welcome and excellent food and value for money. I recommend this establishments.

4 of us visited the woolpack and had a starter and a main. I had a steak, which I ordered medium rare and was cooked perfectly. I would have liked to exchange the chips from my order for something of equivalent value (such as garlic bread), but I was not allowed, a little more flexibility would have been nice.Overall a very good experience though, warm and welcoming staff. I will be returning.

We spent a lovely evening here.Had the 3 course deal,which was worth every penny,huge portions that none of us could finish....going to try Sunday lunch

We have used this restaurant many times whilst under it's current ownership. The food has always been good and plentiful and the service attentive but not over the top. Sunday lunch is excellent, especially if you're lucky enough to have a voucher. It was 2 for £10 but it's gone up to 2 for £12 prebooked (as at March '14) - still a bargain as it would normally cost £18. Very lean meat, a choice of turkey, beef and pork (I usually have turkey and beef) and a yorkshire is served then you help yourself to crackling, roast potatoes, mash and a variety of 3 or 4 other vegetables, gravy and the relevant sauces. We have sampled the pensioner lunch on Mondays for £6.95 - slightly smaller portions and also, with a voucher, the 3 course dinner offer (Fridays and Saturdays only prebooked) for £9. There's a choice of 3 starters, 4 main course and 3 sweets. With generous portions a 3 courses meal is tough to get through but someone's gotta do it! There's also plenty of parking both sides of the pub and it's on the main road so it's easy to find.

we spent a very pleasant evening at this Pub/ Restaurant last eveningfood was first class plenty of it & we had the deal of Quote:Three course dinner buy one get one free: lots of choices for starters, Mains, & deserts.The hard working staff were pleasant and very accommodating.Without doubt it was an excellent meal enjoyed by both my husband and myself. We certainly will be making a return visit in the very near future. Well done the Woolpack

This is the second time we visited for a pensioner lunch on a monday and I have to say that the food was lovely. We fully intent to return. Home cooked lasagne for me and Chicken for my husband. We both had desert too and for £6.95 each it was very good value. A warm, friendly and clean pub. The lady behind the bar dealt with food and drinks, was very attentive and timed everything right. Thankyou very much for a relaxed lunch. Ann