Top 5 Traditional Pubs in Norfolk

Traditional pubs have a great, relaxing and homely feel. Having your local being the kind of place you can walk into after a hard day’s work and relax with a pint with friends is something that most Britons these days enjoy. Rather than visiting some of the more popular commercial chain pubs, why not put your feet up in a good old fashioned British public house – like one of these that we’ve found – the best of the traditional pubs in Norfolk.

Located on the A149 near Brancaster Staithe, you’ll find a very well established pub in the Jolly Sailors. Good prices, great food and warm and inviting staff make The Jolly Sailors worthy of a visit. Décor in the pub lends towards creating a warm atmosphere that can have you feeling relaxed and at home in minutes with a focus on dark wood and stone. For those who enjoy an afternoon in the sun, there is a big sunny beer garden too. On tap, along with your selection of popular beers, you’ll also find a large selection of Brancaster Brewery beers. The food is great too – with everything from traditional pub grub to seafood and pizza available.

The Rose and Crown won the East of England Pub of the Year award in 2012 and anyone who has visited will tell you it deserved the award. Everything about the place screams out traditional Norfolk Village Inn style and the pub offers food, drink and accommodation for all ages. Boasting an interior and exterior as well as a kids’ jungle gym, the whole family will be kept entertained. In the colder weather you’ll find a log fire burning and heating up the inside of this amazing British pub.

The Lighthouse Inn opened its doors 22 years ago and today is one of the most prominent pubs in Norfolk. Located in Walcott, Norfolk and renowned for being an almost dictionary definition of a countryside pub, the Lighthouse Inn is another pub that is well worth a visit – not only for the fantastic food and great beer but for the atmosphere. The staff really go out of their way to create a welcoming vibe and it shows because everyone in the pub is friendly and conversation flows between strangers and good friends alike.

The Recruiting Sergeant is located in Horstead, Norfolk and is known throughout Norfolk for its food quality. It has an exciting food menu as well as some of the best beers the country has to offer. The Recruiting Sergeant has earned a reputation for being a fusion of all of the great pubs in the area – a reputation well deserved as anyone who has been there will gladly tell you.

While not strictly traditional, the Orange Tree does require a special mention because it is one of the pubs setting the standards in the North Norfolk area. The stylings of the interior of the pub are contemporary and it is set up to be a dining pub, which is playing to its strengths – its food. The Orange Tree is well worth a visit for one of the best pub lunches you’ll ever experience.