The Red Lion Blundeston…read more This is what one would call the village pub, the sort of place that if your not a local and you walk in there on a Saturday night everyone would stop drinking and the place would go deadly silent. Then every one would carry on as normal as if you didn't exsit In the summer on can sit outside and watch the world go by although in Blundeston there is very little happening apart from the No 29 bus which runs every 45 minutes. The village is a quiet place, there may be the odd dog walker pass by and stop for a natter. But the Red Lion is the centre of business and night life in this sleepy village where one can enjoy a drink in the old fashioned way B

Just been taken over, ie new management. I live down the road and this really was a local pub with…read morethe occasional game of pool against retired gentleman on a Saturday night. Now it has been taken over, it really offers opportunity to the younger generation, and everything inbetween, with plans to include childrens games and activities. As currently the competition down the road 'The Plough' is currently been refurbished/redeveloped, this should be the place to go for locals right now.

Very nice pub, right by the river or Broad. Has it's own moorings. There are seats right by the…read morewater. A very nice place to visit.

The Lord Nelson has recently been updated and is now a lovely place to enjoy a drink…read more Set by the river it has fantastic views across the marshes and is a good place to watch the world go by.

The Blue Boar is a lovely place to eat - it was totally refurbished a year or so ago and changed…read morefrom a pub to a restaurant with bar. They have two menus - a full menu which is available lunchtimes and evenings and a 'lite bites' menu which I think is available only at lunchtimes. One really good thing about the full menu is that instead if offering the normal kids meals (sausage and chips, chicken nuggets and chips etc.) they actually offer all of the adult meals in 'piglet portions' at half the price of the adult meals. The food, the wine and the service is all excellent! In the summer there is a lovely outdoor are with huge bench tables under huge parasols and individual tables aswell. I have eaten there many times and will continue to do so. They also have a private dining room 'The Piggery' which can be used for large groups - I haven't actually been in there but I assume that it is of the same high standard as the restaurant, bar and garden.

The last thing I expected when we called in here was a decent meal. I have been passed this pub on…read moreand off for the last 50 years and have never called in untill today. The beer selection is a bit sparce but I was offered a taste of the guest befor committing which I turned down and went straight for the pint. Well impressed for a room temperature beer. I quess if it had been a hot day I would have to have gone for one of the cold lagers. Whilst looking at the menu board and not finding anything to suite us (and there was a massive choice), the chef happened to walk past and offered assistance. We told him what we would have liked for lunch and he said he would oblige, it would just take a few extra minutes. I have very rarly had such good service. On top of that the food was well presented and tasted second to none. I wont be driving past without stopping again, unless it closing time.

Recently renovated. Open plan but 3 areas. Bar to left, lounge to right and "Galley" restaurant to…read morerear. Staff friendly and helpful. On my visit there were 4 beers available. Mostly unusual ones. Served at room temperature. Bar and lounge both very pleasant and bright with wooden floors. Restaurant tables spread out almost to the point of sparse but good thing if you don't like being too snug! Food not particular cheap given the location - Sunday lunch £9.50, desserts £4.50. However, it is very nicely presented and tastes great too. Desserts where very good also. Chef said hello as he passed through and asked if the food was OK. Also they are child friendly. I would say the only niggles we had is they wouldn't serve a glass of milk and we had problems paying by card because of a faulty terminal. And rather than trying to sort it out or using a back up system we had to pay cash. No idea what would have happened if we hadn't the cash!! Highly recommended though.

This pub/restaurant seems to be trading on its past glories. The quality of the fish was very good…read morealthough the chef would seem to be less commited to detail than the person who selected the fish. The decor was 'fisherman' inspired which may not appeal to all - although we do like it. However, it seems best to avoid anything that is not fish or vegeterian as the other dishes can be of variable quality. The price of the food is expensive for Lowestoft but reasonable for those used to paying City prices. We will go back, but will stick to the fish.

This gastropub has recently won the National Award of the Sea Fish Assoc for excellence of its…read moremarine cuisine. I visited on a lunchtime with my wife and two friends, and certainly the quality of the food was first class, we all had a different fish (salmon, sea bream, sea bass and cod). However on arrival we were standing around for some minutes before any attention was paid to us. We hadn't prebooked, yet there were plenty of tables available. We were made to go back into the bar area to be allocated a table number. There as a feeling of general 'surliness' and 'coudn't care less' attitude from several of the staff, making us feel we didnt really want to return, despite the excellent food. What a pity ! Come on - get your act together.

The Village Maid…read more Is your typical country pub, opposite there is a duck pond, and I believe the pub itself dates back to the early 18th century. Here you can try out some fine beers from local breweries with strange names like Broadsword which is quite strong. The meals are very good and enjoyable plus they have quite a selection to choose from and there is always a vegetarian option. This place gets quite busy at the weekends though so if your think of eating here book early. A good place to enjoy a meal and quite reasonable priced as well.

Just been there for lunch. Had a great meal at a very reasonable price - £60 for four people!…read moreService was also great. Only concern was that the portions were rather large, I'm still stuffed, hopefully this pub won't become a statistic.

Great pub with a good selection of lesser known beers. Food…read morewas a real surprise and would definitely eat there again. Staff were friendly, attentive and faultless. Superb spot right on the river.

Great little pub on the Norfolk broads in an idyllic location. Best appreciated on a Summer's day…read more Loads of outdoor seating and frequent music event, Morris dancing, etc.. Very rustic but that's all part of it's charm. A broad range of beers, ales and ciders. Competent service. The food is not great though.

Nice ambiance, good service, but I must have picked the wrong meal the night I visited. Over £11…read morepounds for a burger (included a sauce). The chips where from frozen (I guess not very local) and the sauce was needed to flavour the burger. The beef could have been from a better cut for the mince, (the most gristly mince I have ever had). Reviewed. Now under new management and new chef. I am pleased to say I have changed my rating from a 1 star to 4. New menu and good tasty food.. I will now be happy to return. I would have changed to 5 stars, had it not have been for no soap in the toilets.

I have eaten at the three horseshoes several times. On every occasion I have found the food to be…read moreexcellent. The prices are a little high for a pub, but the food makes up for it. I love the venison burger. The staff have always been friendly.

Home cooked food and fresh fish available. Can be a bit tight parking, but well worth it when you…read morefind somewhere. Woodfordes beer on tap and now my my third pub on the Ale trail (only 57 more to go). The pub is next to Pakefield Cliffe top and offers uninterupted views to a bit of the coast. It was a bit hazy yesterday, but still nice views. Good service but a few smiles wouldn't go amiss.

this is a lovely small family pub/restaurant in nice quiet area of pakefield. The atmosphere is…read morehomely with a real sense of community. Great for people with children as it's located next to a childrens play area right next to the lovely views of Pakefield beach.