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Places to Stay Near a Pub in Norfolk

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Places to Stay Near a Pub in Norfolk

A holiday cottage is improved immeasurably by a pub you can walk to. These Norfolk stays all have a local within about a mile — pub dinners, real ale and no designated driver required.

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What “near a pub” can and can’t mean here

Our facility data doesn’t record how far each stay is from the nearest pub, so we can’t promise that any listing is a short stroll from one. What it does record is which stays have a bar on site, and that’s a useful starting point. Of the 567 places to stay we list in Norfolk, 38 have a bar and 36 have a restaurant. If a drink at the end of the day matters to you, filter for those first. Then check the listing itself, or ask the owner, about what’s within walking distance.

Transport is the other thing worth looking at. 268 stays are near a bus stop and 217 are near a train station, so a good number of options let you leave the car behind for an evening out.

Choosing an area

The stays we list are concentrated in a handful of places, which gives you plenty to compare:

  • Cromer has around 100 listings in total (some are filed under “Cromer” and some under “Cromer, East Anglia”). It’s a strong choice if you want a coastal base with lots of options.
  • Great Yarmouth has around 90 across its two listings. This is where most of the hotels with bars and restaurants in our examples are.
  • Norwich has 53. It suits couples or friends who want a city break with places to eat and drink close by.
  • Horning, East Anglia (52) and Wroxham, East Anglia (41) put you close to the Norfolk Broads, which suits countryside and waterside trips.
  • North Walsham, East Anglia has 43, mostly self-catering.

Hunstanton is also within the region, though we have fewer listings there than in the towns above.

What the example stays tell you

Cottages make up most of what’s available (375 of 567). There are also 92 hotels, 56 caravanning sites, 39 campsites and 5 holiday parks. If you want a bar under the same roof, a hotel is your most likely bet.

In Great Yarmouth, the Imperial Hotel lists a bar, a restaurant and evening entertainment. The Furzedown Hotel has a bar, a restaurant and sea views. For a bigger group, Beachside House in Great Yarmouth, East Anglia sleeps 9 and lists a bar, disabled access and pet-friendly status, which is a rare combination in our data. If you’d rather arrive by rail, King’s Lodge Hotel and The Georgian House are both near a train station.

Self-catering stays don’t list bars, but several are near a bus stop. That makes it easier to get to and from an evening out without driving. Couples might look at The Beehive in North Walsham, East Anglia or The Green One On The End in Brundall, East Anglia, both of which sleep 2. Families could consider Landers Mews or The White One in the Middle, which both sleep 6. On the coast, Sandy Den (sleeps 4) and California Cliffs (sleeps 8) in Winterton-on-Sea, East Anglia are near a bus stop and have EV charging nearby.

Dog owners

Only 39 stays in this set are marked pet friendly, so your choice is narrower if you’re bringing a dog. Beachside House is the clear example among the stays above. For anywhere else, check the listing carefully before you book.

What to do once you’re there

Plenty of days out pair well with a relaxed evening meal:

  • Waterways and windmills: the Norfolk Broads, Horsey Windpump (National Trust) and Woodbastwick Forge near Wroxham.
  • Gardens and grand houses: Sheringham Park (National Trust), Sandringham House and East Barsham Manor.
  • With children: BeWILDerwood in Wroxham, Pleasurewood Hills, Pleasure Beach and Pettitts Animal Adventure Park in Great Yarmouth. Africa Alive in Southwold is also an option.
  • History: Sheringham Museum at The Mo and The Muckleburgh Military Collection, both listed under Cromer, and The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum near Norwich.

When and how to book

Stays with a bar are a small slice of the total. Larger self-catering houses are scarce too: few of our examples sleep more than 6. If you need either of these, or a pet-friendly stay, book early, especially for school holidays and summer weekends. With so many cottages in Cromer and Great Yarmouth, you’ll usually find more flexibility there than in smaller villages.

Before you confirm, check three things. First, whether the bar or restaurant is open to residents on the nights you’re staying. Second, how late the nearest bus runs. Third, whether parking is included, since only 43 listings mention it. If you drive an electric car, 276 stays have EV charging nearby, so it’s worth filtering for that as well.

Frequently asked questions

How many places to stay in Norfolk have a bar on site?

38 of the 567 places to stay we list in Norfolk have a bar, and 36 have a restaurant. Most of them are hotels.

Which Norfolk hotels in your listings have a bar and restaurant?

In Great Yarmouth, the Imperial Hotel lists a bar, restaurant and evening entertainment, and the Furzedown Hotel lists a bar, restaurant and sea views.

Is there a large group stay with a bar that allows dogs?

Yes. Beachside House in Great Yarmouth, East Anglia sleeps 9 and lists a bar, disabled access and pet-friendly status.

Can I get to an evening out without driving?

Often, yes. 268 of the stays are near a bus stop and 217 are near a train station. Examples include Landers Mews and The Beehive in North Walsham, East Anglia, which are both near a bus stop.

Which areas of Norfolk have the most places to stay?

Cromer has around 100 listings across its two entries, and Great Yarmouth has around 90. Norwich has 53, Horning, East Anglia 52, North Walsham, East Anglia 43, and Wroxham, East Anglia 41.

What is there to do near Wroxham?

BeWILDerwood and Woodbastwick Forge are listed near Wroxham, and the Norfolk Broads are close by too.

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