What Norfolk and Suffolk pubs are there to stay in right now
Norfolk and Suffolk have superb pubs for short breaks, great food, beer and wine
We're beyond the summer, the days are getting shorter, the nights longer and now's the time to settle in for evenings in front of real fires, with meals made from local produce, great regional beer and wine... a cosy atmosphere that takes you away from your day-to-day life. Enjoy a walk or cycle in Norfolk's and Suffolk's lovely rolling countryside of pastureland, heaths and forests, or along a coastline of marram-backed beaches, soaring cliffs, tidal estuaries and creeks and saltmarshes from which we take tasty seafood and shellfish. Enjoy the stars in our dark skies. Kick back and relax in Norfolk and Suffolk in charming, characterful pubs.
Countryside pubs for a relaxed short break
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The Kings Head - Letheringsett
Situated in Letheringsett, near the market town of Holt in Norfolk, The Kings Head is a cosy pub that blends original features and modern-day comfort.
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Elveden Inn
The Elveden Inn is a warm and welcoming country inn, in the heart of East Anglia, where a pint of Guinness tastes just as good as it does in Ireland!
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The Guinness Arms
A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham.
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The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast
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The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
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The Bildeston Crown
A 15th century former coaching inn at the heart of Bildeston, Suffolk.
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The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa
Located in the Suffolk medieval village of Lavenham, the 4 Red Star 15th C Swan at Lavenham is steeped in centuries of history.
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The Packhorse Inn
The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that inspired its name and a short trot from all that Newmarket has to offer.
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The Crown in Stoke by Nayland
Welcome to our traditional village pub with rooms situated in the heart of Constable country, nestled on the Suffolk border.
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The Black Lion Hotel
Proud to have been voted Best Place to Stay in the East by The Sunday Times, we offer ten individually styled bedrooms each designed with comfort and character in mind.
Coastal pubs for a stay with salty sea air
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The White Horse
The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe is an award-winning coastal gastro pub, 2-AA-rosette seafood restaurant, and 4-star country hotel in North Norfolk
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The Crown Hotel
A boutique hotel on the North Norfolk coast
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The Globe Inn
The Globe Inn is perfectly placed for an adventure on the North Norfolk Coast
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The Westleton Crown
Housed in a 12th-century coaching inn, this pub, restaurant and hotel offers rooms in both the main building, and in converted stables and cottages.
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The Anchor
Gastro pub with 10 cosy bedrooms, just a stone's throw from the beach in the charming village of Walberswick
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The Golden Lion Hunstanton
Hotel in Hunstanton.
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The Bell Hotel Saxmundham
Boutique 4-Star Hotel located in the heart of coastal Suffolk, with easy access to Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings & Southwold
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The Crown and Castle
In the heart of Orford you will find the Crown and castle, a restaurant with 21 rooms.
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The Victoria
The Victoria is ideally situated just a few minutes walk from the beautiful Holkham Beach and at the gates of the magnificent Holkham Hall. It is perfectly placed for discovering the county's windswept coastline, seaside towns and villages.
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The Two Lifeboats
Situated on Sheringham's picturesque seafront, The Two Lifeboats offers a charming blend of historic character and modern comfort.
Frequently asked questions
- What pubs are there to stay in in the East of England
There are a wide range of charming pubs to stay in when you visit Norfolk and Suffolk, ranging from the traditional in the countryside to those by the coast.
- Are there pubs to stay in in Norwich
The Georgian Townhouse is an excellent Norwich pub to stay in, with good food and large beer garden. Just outside the city is The SugarBeat.
- What pubs are there to stay in on the Norfolk coast
There are a good range of pubs to enjoy a short break on the Norfolk coast, including The White Horse Brancaster, The Globe and The Crown in Wells-next-the-Sea, The Golden Lion Hunstanton, The Chequers at Thornham, The Victoria and The Two Lifeboats at Sheringham.
- What pubs are there to stay in on the Suffolk coast
There are a number of excellent pubs to enjoy a short break on the Suffolk coast, including The Westleton Crown, The Anchor at Walberswick and The Bell at Saxmundham.
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