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About Vernon Arms
Vernon Arms is a pub on Church St in Norwich that serves local real ales alongside a restaurant menu. The kitchen cooks a Black 'n Tan pie made with beef and a venison steak made with Norfolk venison, and a seafood platter is also on the menu. Homemade puddings finish the meal. A separate Sunday menu covers roast beef, roast pork, nut roast and chilli. Behind the bar, the ales come with a choice of other drinks. The restaurant takes bookings, including online. The pub opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention venison steak, seafood platter, black 'n tan pie and homemade puddings.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention venison steak, seafood platter, black 'n tan pie and homemade puddings.
Customer Review Summary
Food draws the most praise at this village pub, led by a Norfolk venison steak described as tender and full of flavour and a Black 'n Tan pie with beautifully cooked beef. Close behind are a seafood platter that one diner's wife loved and a Sunday menu where the roast beef, pork, nut roast and chilli all went down well. Homemade puddings are called rare in a pub these days. Reviewers also single out well kept ales and a quality pint, and describe the staff as friendly, helpful and quick, with a warm welcome from the owners. A few mention good value and generous portions. One reviewer took a fully booked restaurant in a small village as a sign of good food. One party that arrived late was given a later sitting and was allowed to bring in a small cake to celebrate two birthdays.
Customer Review Summary
Food draws the most praise at this village pub, led by a Norfolk venison steak described as tender and full of flavour and a Black 'n Tan pie with beautifully cooked beef. Close behind are a seafood platter that one diner's wife loved and a Sunday menu where the roast beef, pork, nut roast and chilli all went down well. Homemade puddings are called rare in a pub these days. Reviewers also single out well kept ales and a quality pint, and describe the staff as friendly, helpful and quick, with a warm welcome from the owners. A few mention good value and generous portions. One reviewer took a fully booked restaurant in a small village as a sign of good food. One party that arrived late was given a later sitting and was allowed to bring in a small cake to celebrate two birthdays.
Featured reviews
- john Isherwood
“Visited 18 August 2026. Busy with mix of locals and summer tourists [us] Very good food and beer. Excellent service. Also good value for money. Recommend highly and would definitely return.”
- Matt C
“Nice quality pint. Friendly staff and quick service. Restaurant was fully booked which in a small village like this must mean only one thing! Good food!”
- Brita-May Hawes
“Very helpful and attentative service team. Food was super tasty and presented well.”
- Mike H
“We love this place. Second time we have stayed in Southrepps and we always visit the pub for at least two evening meals. Fantastic quality, well cooked food, staff are amazingly friendly, as are the clientele. Looking forward to the next time.”
- Samantha Fletcher
“If I could give the food 6 stars I absolutely would. Delicious from start to finish plus all the puddings were homemade. Rare in a pub these days”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“A traditional village public house in the North Norfolk countryside serve local real ales and traditional pub fare.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Arms | 4.7881 | — | — | venison steak, seafood platter, black 'n tan pie |
| The Foundry Arms | 4.61,062 | 1.8 mi | — | crab linguine, sunday roast beef, fish and chips |
| Shoreline Bar & Lounge - CromerGood for kids | 4.7419 | 4.1 mi | £10–20 | cocktails, pizzas, dog friendly |
| The AlbionWheelchair accessible · Takeout | 4.4702 | 4.1 mi | £10–20 | tuesday night live music, guinness and moretti, welcoming landlady |
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