The Lifeboat Inn

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  David Cory

  ·2 weeks ago

  “As others have said, the Inn has bags of character, (log fire, beams, etc), staff were nice and friendly. Bedroom was nicely decorated, modern & clean, & everything worked as it should! Food was very tasty, with good portions though we would have liked a more extensive menu. I am a dog-lover but there were a few too many dogs there for my liking, great if you a dog owner. 2 different owners let their dogs sit on the chairs in the bar area, which I don't think is acceptable & I let the receiptionist know on check-out (perhaps provide some appropriately placed signs).”

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  Laura Graham

  ·2 weeks ago

  “‘Best lunch ever’ - my 6 year old daughter. She loved her spaghetti bolognese. Service fabulous. Adults enjoyed the soup and sea bream. Nathan the chef 5 stars!”

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  Ros Burgess

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Great food, quick service and friendly staff. Angela was lovely, happy to chat and sorted a problem when someone sat at our table when they hadn't booked. She was very professional and dealt with all the tables efficiently. A very happy and pleasant experience 😊”

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  simon bonfield

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Stayed in our camper so can’t comment on the rooms. We ate in the bar area and the atmosphere was lovely. Great and attentive service by Chloe. My fish and chips were really great. My wife was a little disappointed with the wild mushroom tart. Definitely will return.”

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  richard white

  ·3 weeks ago

  “I visited with just my dog and I, this must be the most dog friendly pub in Norfolk! The beer is excellent with a good choice, the haddock and chips is outstanding!.., I was served by Hanna, who was friendly and professional and had a smile on her face constantly. I can absolutely recommend this place., in fact the whole village of Thornham! Outstanding”

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  Kathy Barton-Kane

  ·1 month ago

  “I took my cousin, his wife, my son, his partner and my granddaughter out for Sunday lunch. We all had a fabulous roast, well cooked and very tasty. There was plenty of choice on the menu and a wide range of desserts. We were given very good service by our waitress Kate and nothing was too much trouble. Will definately go there again when I am next in Norfolk.”

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  Sally Shaw

  ·1 month ago

  “Had a nice couple of nights at The Lifeboat and the staff were ultra friendly and helpful. The room was nice and clean, but the bed was smaller than we expected for a King size and the mattress did feel a little tired. The bathroom was very nice. The worst thing for us was all the dogs - dogs everywhere! I actually do like dogs, but it was too much. We pre booked a table on our first night and were really disappointed. We were seated in the conservatory right next to the kitchen, at a lower level than the table right next to us on our left, so our eye level was at their feet level. They had a large shaggy dog, which kept moving around right next to my head, so I had a shaggy tail and a dog’s backside right next to where I was sitting. I asked to move, but was told there were no other available tables. Not a pleasant experience and we didn’t eat at The Lifeboat on our second night. It would be a good idea to offer a dog-free zone for those who don’t have a dog.”

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  Kaye Nichols

  ·2 months ago

  “A beautiful spot and a very beautiful pub! Thanks for a lovely stay. The pub is super dog friendly and they are well catered for in the rooms. Great choice of drinks on offer and it’s a very welcoming and cosy place. The room was small, but expected as that’s what we chose, loved the addition of the fan being set up and on when we arrived in our room and the bed was really comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. Delicious food, but I found the menu quite limiting and would have expected to have more fresh fish on the menu given the location of the pub. It would be nice if they offered a specials menu for those dining in the evening. I had the steak which was delicious and cooked perfectly and the fried courgette sides were super yummy. Breakfast in the morning was excellent and plentiful. We look forward to visiting again.”

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  Richard Scott

  ·2 months ago

  “We stayed for a few nights in our motorhome for £20 per night, redeemable against lunch or main meal. overnight parking with no facilities but away from the Main Road, quiet and very dog friendly. our family were staying close by at a holiday lodge so ideal for us. We were made to feel welcome right from the start even though we weren’t staying in the pub. All 10 of us had dinner in the restaurant one night. Haddock and chips were superb! Enjoyed breakfast on one of the mornings which I highly recommend. The Lifeboat breakfast is a must do!! . Debra and Debs front of house were both amazing, so very helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to visit again sometime soon. Will definitely be high on our list in North Norfolk. Thornham is wonderful. A gem on the north Norfolk coast.”

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  Mark._. Nut

  ·3 months ago

  “We love stopping overnight at The Lifeboat in our campervan. Thornham is a lovely Norfolk village, with plenty of great walks along the stunning coastline or inland. The staff have always been really friendly, hospitable and attentive. Lovely pub grub too! Would thoroughly recommend.”