The Bowling Green is a lovely pub situated on Church Street, part of the main road that runs…read morethrough the back end of town. There's a gravelled car park to the front and rear so parking isn't a problem and a small courtyard or mini beer-garden out the back where you can sit when the weather is fair. The flag-stone bar area inside is fairly small and it can be difficult to find a table in busy times but the food is lovely and well-priced with a range of daily specials displayed on a blackboard plus a normal bar menu too. Beers are well-kept tending to come from the Woodfordes stable (Wherry and the like) and the range of wines is decent too. Service is swift and friendly and they have live music some nights too. A bit of a hidden gem.

The Edinburgh is a decent pub situated in the middle of town, near Staithe street the main shopping…read moreroad and just round the corner from the Buttlands, the town green. It's frequented by tourists and locals alike and there's usually quite a buzz, particularly on a weekend evening. The food is decent pub-grub at a fair price and the beer is well-kept and supplemented with a range of lagers and a decent wine selection. The décor isn't exactly state-of-the-art and seems rather stuck in a time-warp but the service is friendly and swift and there's a little courtyard area out the back which is a real sun-trap on a warm day. Recommended.

The Albatross is a 100 year old Dutch clipper ship that now resides permanently in the harbour at…read moreWells-next-the-sea. It operates as a floating pub selling a range of Woodfordes real ales, ciders and wines below decks in the main cabin. A truly unusual place to drink but utterly lovely and a real gem in the area. You board the boat via a gangplank from the quay and climb down the rather steep steps to the bar area below - it pretty much unchanged since it was a sea-faring vessel with North sea charts stuck around the walls a a tiny bar area seling ales directly from the barrel. Access would be tricky for the very old or infirm but children are very welcome and there's a range of colouring books and games available. They sell a huge range of tasty Dutch pancakes at reasonable prices, all cooked on the ship's galley and service is very good. A unique treasure in this area of the country and not to be missed if you're in the vicinity.

Aye aye shipmates this is not to be missed the live music with the atmosphere of the old ship is…read moretruly enchanting, Ton Brouwer the captain is very approachable & will share a glass with you too Martin Brown Leicester

Gorgeous views of the water. Warm welcome and good pub food. Sat in the bar area next to the…read morewindow (bit chilly but it was a cold and windy day). Pan fried sea bass with chorizo patatas bravas, basil vinaigrette, black olive tapenade and roasted vine tomatoes. Wonderful flavorful dish. In my opinion did not need the chorizo as it overpowered the dish. Fish cooked perfectly. Veggie club sandwich huge! Could have used more hummus. Reasonable prices. Parking across the street. Take the time to walk to the beach. Amazing views you will be rewarded.

The 'Fleece' as it's known locally it the best located pub in Wells next the sea. It's right on the…read morequay front with great views over the harbour and salt marshes beyond. It's always lively with a mix of locals, fishermen and tourists all mingling amicably. They do a decent range of real ales and don't mind if you want to take a pint outside and sit on the quay wall to watch the shipping come and go. My favourite is to combine fish and chips from French's or Plattens down the road with a pint of Abbot ale from the Fleece and just sit on the wall watching the world go by. The Fleece is also a great place to watch football and other sport.

Pubs don't come any better than this. Great beer is sold from the barrel and never tasted better…read more The food here is also terrific with local specialities including cockles. The pub is split over several rooms of real character and can get a little busy at times. There's always a board full of specials as well. There is an accompanying bed and breakfast and it's ideal for exploring the North Norfolk coast.

This is an absolutely classic Norfolk country pub. It has changed little over the decades I've…read moreknown it and most likely over a longer timespan than that. Characteristic of such pubs, it has no bar but instead drinks are served from a serving window with the beer poured directly from casks lined up in the serving room. The beers are local, Woodforde's but also new brewers too, and are all expertly taken care of and are the definition of perfection in cask conditioning and serving. The food is also excellent and features many local products and comes in ample servings. The pub still retains the flagstone floors, small rooms, and real open fires and absolutely no superfluous decoration or tarting up. This is everything you want in a country pub and a remarkable survivor.

Updating my review - with actually no significant update. There's not really anything to improve…read more This restaurant is my favourite in Wells (in Norfolk, actually). The ingredients are local, the menu is seasonal and the daily specials are well considered, fresh and all-round delightful. Though I don't drink, I understand the gin (and tonic) selection to be incredible. Whilst definitely not the cheapest place to eat locally, it is more than reasonable with the fresh, local ingredients and the skill obviously put into making them. Most recently I visited and between three of us sampled (read: devoured) some cod cheek tempura, scallops with an avocado purée, sesame tempura prawns, fish & chips and a double-serving of seafood chowder. These were mainly daily specials and so I had requested earlier in the day that they didn't run out of chowder for me. It honestly is the best thing ever. Saying that - as much as I adore chowder - the cod cheeks are amongst the best dishes I have ever tasted. The food is seasoned perfectly. The fish is so well respected in terms of being just-done and the service is so friendly and familiar without being over-bearing. I would always ALWAYS recommend it here. (new photos attached)

Stumbled upon this place by accident when walking into Wells and it was one of the best meals of…read morethe week. Fresh locally caught fish & seafood, excellent quality and very good value - Lobster Sandwich with salad & kettle chips for £7, rollmops with salad for £6 (and too much to eat..) Lovely setting (if the weather is nice!) in a small courtyard behind the Golden Fleece pub, just off the harbour, a white building with blue tables and sheltered from the sea breeze.

This pub is one of a dying breed for real ale connoisseurs. Casks of the brown stuff are lined up…read moreon the bar, served very fresh and the local Woodfordes brews are sublime. Try the Wherry and then have another. Great traditional pub food is served well but as a previous reviews says, it does get busy at peak times and the staff remain friendly.

This is one of my favourite pubs in Norfolk, located in the charming village of Stiffkey on the…read moremain A149 just to the east of Wells. This pub is a joy to visit anytime of the year but does get busy in the summer as it is the only pub in the village. There used to be 3 at one time but they all closed down, only a lot of effort from the locals ensured that the Red Lion reopened and it has probably never been so popular. I found this pub by chance driving along the coast road some years ago and have been back many times since. It has that old world charm and has one of my favourite beers straight out of the barrel usually, Wherry as well as other local real ales on hand pump, (the way it should be) like Nelsons revenge. The food served here is all homemade and I have never had a bad meal, there is also a childrens menu so obviously famillies are welcome not like in the fake Irish bar O'Neills which are adults only, but they only tell you that after taking your money. In the main part of the pub there are not 1 but 3 real fires which are a real joy in the winter months. The pub has been extended and has additional space to the back, partly in their conservatory and partly in another extension. There is also seating outside. From the main bars there are lovely views across the stream and the fields beyond. They have this year added accomadation by way of a number of self catering chalets which all have the views you get from the pub. I have always had a warm welcome when visiting this pub and the locals are friendly as well. I can't rate this pub highly enough. Well worth stopping off if you are in the area or well worth a detour if you're not!!

The Lord Nelson is my favourite pub in the whole Norfolk coastal area. Situated in the pretty…read morehamlet of Burnham Thorpe where Nelson grew up (his father was the local vicar) this pub is actually one that Horatio himself used to frequent. It's novel in that there is no bar as such beer is served from a hatchway in the front room. Beers are mainly from the Woodforde's stable, Wherry etc, and very well-kept. Novelties include Nelson's Blood a spirit made on the premises which is worth a try if you're not driving. Food is excellent and there's a fantastic large beer garden out the back with a great children's play area. They also run a BBQ when the weather is fine and various gastronomic events throughout the year. Top class and a hidden gem.

Good honest pub food with a welcoming smile. The staff were all pleasant and efficient. We sampled…read morea number of the dishes from the menu including the specials, all of which were to a high standard. The Chequers is also the Front Street Brewery Tap, a Binham micro-brewery. Their ales and stout were equally good. Phone to check for space if you're dining. Oh and they have 2 pint take out carton for the home drinker wanting to enjoy a draught. Would return again and again.