King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Wellington Pub, Inn

The Wellington Pub, Inn

27-29 High Street, IP26 4AF, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British


"It was late lunchtime (1.45pm today), when we arrived at The Wellington hidden away in Feltwell a mid West Norfolk village. In truth perhaps arriving late on a mid week day our expectations might have been rather low. However everything about this popular pub/restaurant is a little bit exceptional. Firstly the establishment is a shrine to the Wellington WW2 Bomber Plane I don 't expect you would find more memorabilia anywhere else outside the Imperial War Museum! That said there is a really comfortable bar and a separate restaurant which is very much upmarket 'officers mess ' perhaps a little old fashioned but impeccably furnished and like the rest of the establishment incredibly clean and well presented. So interesting, comfortable, welcoming, made us fell welcome, How about the food? They have a really good menu with basics you would expect from a pub, sandwiches, burgers, ham eggs and chips, sausage and mash, etc, to more adventurous daily specials. This makes it sound ordinary but the care, quality ingredients,and execution of these basic dishes set the Wellington well above its pub grub competition. In some respects very Tom Kerridge! I had an excellent Steak and Kidney Suet Pudding, perfectly done really tasty filling outstanding in fact, (choice of veg and gravy on the side) My wife ate every scrap of her Smoked Haddock Fillet with Horseradish Mash on a bed of Spinach, topped with a poached egg and Hollandaise Sauce she is quite a fussy eater and again I have to repeat that word it was excellent. Well done Wellington! Keep up the good work. Thank you."

The Dabbling Duck Pub Great Massingham

The Dabbling Duck Pub Great Massingham

11 Abbey Road, PE32 2HN, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British


"Booked in advance for a meal for three on a Friday evening. The pub was absolutely rammed. Noisy and lots of people standing around hoping for a table. So the pub must be doing something right unless it is the case it is one of the only pubs nearby. The staff were seriously working hard and I was unsure there were enough staff to cover tables. Considering we were told we had to vacate our dinner table after two ours, our starters didn't arrive for 30 minutes. It was unfortunate that there were was a loud (I mean loud) party of people standing at the bar near our table and they were quite simply shouting. Shouting so loudly, I heard everything including the expletives which wasn't ideal for my daughter. I wondered if the staff would ask them to move out of the bar area as clearly there are diners. I wish we had been placed in the dining room at the back which appeared to be quieter. The food was good. Portion sizes ample and they accommodated my request to have dairy-free chips and not in the beef dripping. Good value for money. It was just a shame that there doesn't appear to be enough staff. Long waits between courses and I had to beckon over a waitress to order drinks twice. All staff friendly and polite but just looked completely over-run with punters and diners at the same time. Pub is in a beautiful village and clearly very popular."

The Barn Restaurant

The Barn Restaurant

2 School Road, PE14 7SE, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian


"Tonight was a meal out to celebrate my fiancées birthday, and having heard so much about this restaurant and their outdoor dining pods, it made sense to book a meal there. We received a lovely warm welcome from Megan, who was to be looking after us for this visit, and then shown to our pod, where she had already put the heater on so it was lovely and warm when we entered. We ordered our drinks and then looked through the menu whilst waiting for them to arrive. When our drinks arrived, we gave Megan our order and for starters I ordered chicken strips coated in the Barns own seasoning with their home made barbecue sauce and, my better half ordered halloumi in the Barns own seasoning and chilli jam. We both then ordered the 10 oz ribeye steak to be cooked medium to well done. As an extra, I ordered the peppercorn sauce to go with mine. The starters arrived quickly and looked so good that it was a shame to eat them. Having had the starters, the main course arrived, and we were not disappointed. The steak was so tender it just melted when you ate it, there wasn't an ounce of fat on it, and it was cooked perfectly. After 2 courses, there wasn't a single thing I could fault. Next were the deserts which we had chosen from the menu, but when Megan came back to see us, she had a list of specials that she read out. This made us change our minds, and in the end, we ordered the Double Decker cookie dough with custard and the Kinder Bueno mousse in half an Easter egg with cream. These were definitely the right choices; they were the best. During our meal, we had a couple of glasses of wine, a shandy and coffee, and spent just under 2 hours there. The food was phenomenal, the service was exceptional, the atmosphere was fantastic, and a birthday girl was very happy. It wasn't the cheapest restaurant I've been to but, you do get what you pay for and if you don't believe me, take a trip to the Barn, Terrington St John, you will not be disappointed."

Bank House

Bank House

King's Staithe Sq, King's Lynn PE30 1RD, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

Steak • Hotels • Cheese • Seafood


"Me and my family decided to have a meal at the bank house as we saw on Instagram they had a Prix Fixe Menu and we are currently on holiday in Kings Lynn. We had a lovely meal at the bank house last year and when we saw the menu of 2 course for £16 and 3 courses for £20 advertised, we thought this was such a good deal! However, we arrived at the Bank House and when seated we’re only given the normal menu. I then asked the waitress if we could have the Prix Fixe Menu. The waitress then said we don’t do that and a lot of people have been asking about that. I then said to the waitress that it was posted on their instagram six days ago and then reposted two days ago. The waitress then said oh I don’t think it’s on today and I then mentioned how it said that it’s from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. The waitress then said she will go and ask the manger. They then came back and said that it shouldn’t have been posted yet due to issues with the chef and said they we won’t be offended if we leave. We decided to look at the menu but then left to eat somewhere else after feeling disappointed. I do feel that they should remove the posts advertising for the Prix Fixe Menu (on Instagram and I presume on Facebook too) as it could encourage people to book but then to found out it doesn’t actually exist and may be too embarrassed to leave. Also this is a bit unfair on people who may be on a budget who are looking for a nice meal as a family treat. Hopefully they can sort this issue out as it would’ve been lovely to try this menu, but it should be taken down as it is still posted on instagram."

The Red Lion

The Red Lion

114 Main St, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • British • European


"I've been to the Red Lion many times since Jake and Lindsay and took over, and have not been disappointed once. The draught beer is cold every time and they have plenty of options. They had a few oktoberfest beers that were really good. It was exciting to have a bigger selection for that time. The food is well- prepared, cooked, and served. The soup is always piping hot, but not too hot! Their tagliatelle dish is to die for. I've even given a chance to some of their vegetarian options although I'm not vegetarian myself and they were delicious! The menu has options for everyone, even the kiddos, without being over or underwhelming. Dessert is a must at this pub! Their sticky toffee pudding MELTS in your mouth. The staff are always warm and welcoming and ready to accommodate. The wait staff are friendly and keep themselves available to customers throughout their meals. The bar staff are friendly and entertaining. I usually show go alone but having someone to chat to whilst I drink my pint is a treat! I will go back time and time again! Highly recommended! Vegetarian options: The vegan mushroom burger is a MUST for anyone who enjoys a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. It is breaded and cooked to perfection! I myself am not a fan of mushrooms but I ate that burger and thoroughly enjoyed it ! Kid-friendliness: The pub welcomes kids of all ages! Out back of the pub is a beer garden that hosts a lovely play area for children and plenty of space to run in the grass. They've included kid size meals on the menu and keep their fruit shoots stocked! Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Sunday Roast from Carvery, Pudding"

The Filling Station

The Filling Station

13 Norfolk Street, PE30 1AR, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian


"Absolutely delicious! The Filling Station Cafe: I have been to the Filling Station very many times over the last 5 years that I have lived in King 's Lynn. The premises; facilities, staff and food throughout that time have been consistently superb. The high quality of the food/beverages never changes. Always superb. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients and all meals prepared and cooked on the premises, makes for a lovely experience these days when we live in world full of coffee shop chains offering mass produced pre packaged foods. The staff are cheerful, professional, helpful and friendly the staff don 't change either which for me speaks volumes about how they feel at work too there is always a calm yet cheery atmosphere in the Filling Station. The value for money is excellent. Afternoon Tea: In addition I chose the Filling Station for the Catering for my 60th Birthday 'Afternoon Tea ' delivered to a local village hall and for 30 people. It was absolutely superb. Delicious finger sandwiches (5 different fillings); home made individual mini quiches, cheese scones with various toppings sausage rolls. This was all followed by a special request for variety of lemon cookies, Viennese fingers; millionaire slices and flap jacks alongside plain scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. This was all delivered to a venue some 10 miles away and was absolutely superb! Fresh, delicious and beautifully presented! The quality was magnificent and it was superb value for money. I would highly recommend the Filling Station for it 's consistently superb quality; beautiful café; wonderful staff; equally excellent catering service and value for money."

White Horse

White Horse

40 Kirkgate Street, PE36 6LH, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British


"Up in Norfolk for a few days and looking to enjoy the wonderful area and hospitality. This Restaurant/Pub is definitely WELL worth swerving around. It’s so apparent in its attitude of the customer being a bother and it stands out how they make you feel that way from the minute you enter the pub. Just went there for a drink to start with, then thought we might have a quick bite to eat. I asked the rather ‘ unapproachable Landlord’ if we could eat, it was before 2 00pm do you have any mussels yeah, how are they served, mariniere ? After a grunt, said we serve with white wine and cream, ok fine. A little strange, we were perched on a table in the middle of a very busy bar, my wife and I stood up with a view to going into the restaurant, a lot calmer and better place with a lot of space to have a calm and relaxed atmosphere he looked at me strangely, I said let’s go into the restaurant, is that alright? in a very irritated way said, if you really want to ! Long story short, if you want to be made to feel a nuisance and causing a problem go here. We are away to have a chill time and not interested in having issues over a lunch, just a bit of time to enjoy, a lot of places up in this area seem to believe that the customer is a real pain but somehow has to be contended with. I’m Surrey where we live, the hospitality business has had such a difficult few years, they have a very welcoming and pleased to see you attitude. I just don’t think that this sort of establishment helps the customer or their trade. Hope that helps someone."