Pubs in/near Blakeney
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matt21

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4,357 posts

220 months

Wednesday 30th July
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Hi all

I will soon be going to Blakeney, Norfolk for a special birthday weekend. Are there any good pub recommendation nearby. Cost not an issue, but don’t want to have to drive far. Would be 6 adults and ideally dog friendly!

Mr Magooagain

11,765 posts

186 months

Wednesday 30th July
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It’s a while since I’ve been but a pal was there last year and bumped into my niece there. They both said it’s still good.
https://www.kingsarmsblakeney.co.uk/

Blib

46,196 posts

213 months

Wednesday 30th July
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Though I've not been there myself, The Blakeney Hotel has a bar.

It is well regarded by some of my neighbours who enjoy its old world charm.

https://www.blakeney-hotel.co.uk/

nvubu

600 posts

145 months

Wednesday 30th July
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We went to The White Horse last week and thought it had changed for the worse since we last visited. Food (except for the fish & chips) was poor and there was no pub atmosphere. I wish that we had gone to The Kings Arms instead.

The Wiverton Bell is close by and we've enjoyed going there.

Andy_290

141 posts

55 months

Wednesday 30th July
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Another vote for the Wiveton Bell here, it has a dog-friendly section, too.

MesoForm

9,530 posts

291 months

Wednesday 30th July
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I don't know if 15 minutes drive counts as too far but The Pigs just south of Holt does good pub food and is very dog friendly.
Similar distance to The Pheasant in Kelling and it's also good, I think you need to specify dogs when booking as they put you in the bar area.

MattS5

2,036 posts

207 months

Wednesday 30th July
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This place also worth a look https://www.salthouseduncow.com/

Nice garden overlooking the salt marshes is a bonus (if the weather is nice)

moffspeed

3,128 posts

223 months

Wednesday 30th July
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Beautiful place.

Whilst you re in Blakeney maybe visit St Nicholas Church and pay your respects to two time Le Mans winner Sir Henry “Tim” Birkin. Sir Henry died in London in 1933 - a burn to his arm sustained in the Tripoli GP became infected and he died of septicaemia.

The Bentley boy s wish was to be buried in Blakeney with his feet pointing out to sea. Unfortunately the Bishop felt otherwise and ruled that his grave was dug parallel to all the other residents.


Edited by moffspeed on Wednesday 30th July 10:10

595Heaven

2,884 posts

94 months

Wednesday 30th July
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Love visiting but couldn’t live there!

The Manor hotel does a great Sunday lunch and has some great views from the front garden
Kings Arms does a good trade in simple pub grub and has good beers
White Horse always feels a bit overpriced but does make a nice lace so sit and have a drink. They have everything Adnams produce
Two Magpies - Best coffee and cakes in the village
Blakeney Hotel - never tried but meant to be good

Wicetone Bell very good and walkable from Blakeney

Further out The White Horse at Brancaster Stairhe is excellent

If all else fails, go to Wells-Next-The-Sea and buy chips from French s over the road from the harbour

Huzzah

28,101 posts

199 months

Wednesday 30th July
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My vote goes to The Kings Head at Leatheringsett, pleasant 10-15 min drive.

Quality pub, dog friendly better than the options in Blakeney (but I've not been to the Blakeney Hotel because of dog policy)

Booking in season is advised anywhere decent.

Mr Magooagain

11,765 posts

186 months

Wednesday 30th July
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MattS5 said:
This place also worth a look https://www.salthouseduncow.com/

Nice garden overlooking the salt marshes is a bonus (if the weather is nice)


Sat outside that pub 54 years ago whilst I ate a sandwich. I was camping up on Salthouse heath. Woke up one morning with 5 inches of snow on my tent.

paul.deitch

2,214 posts

273 months

Wednesday 30th July
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The old stomping ground of my youth in the 60s/70s. Used to sail my National 12 and later Enterprise there with friends. Then into the pub to warm up. A mate of mine had a traditional fishing boat there and we'd go out, catch a few macherel, fry them in the boat to eat and sell the rest at the quayside when we got back. Happy days. Still try and get to Norfolk once a year.

matt21

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4,357 posts

220 months

Thursday 31st July
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Thanks folks, some great tips. Really appreciate it.

Kwackersaki

1,545 posts

244 months

Thursday 31st July
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We visited a couple of weeks ago. I love the area and could happily retire there.

We ate at the Kings Arms which was good and a more traditional pub. I was also impressed with the Manor Coastal inn which had a very nice beer garden.

If you like a glass of wine though, apart from the Kings Arms it was expensive, around £13+ per glass.

Edited by Kwackersaki on Thursday 31st July 06:59

srob

12,166 posts

254 months

Thursday 31st July
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Morston Hall is just up the road and Michelin Starred I think if you want really fancy. Not sure if it's dog friendly though...

Or you could do a North Norfolk pub crawl on the Coast Hopper. Stops at pretty much every pub along the coast road, why limit yourself to one pub biggrin

MattS5

2,036 posts

207 months

Thursday 31st July
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Mr Magooagain said:
MattS5 said:
This place also worth a look https://www.salthouseduncow.com/

Nice garden overlooking the salt marshes is a bonus (if the weather is nice)


Sat outside that pub 54 years ago whilst I ate a sandwich. I was camping up on Salthouse heath. Woke up one morning with 5 inches of snow on my tent.
The area hasn't changed much in 54 years, but the pub certainly has.
I used to play darts pretty regularly in there 35 years ago, the toilets were outside and the place was a typical local pub.
It's far from that now, the food offering is great, but like all old pubs, it's lost a lot of its soul.