King's Lynn Restaurant Guide

“Absolutely superb in every way” – the “amazing seasonal food from a one-man kitchen” at this famous former coaching inn on the north Norfolk coast is “a real treat”. Owners Kevin & Jackie Margeolles are celebrating their twentieth year here, and many dedicated fans regard a visit as “our annual event, despite the distance” – “Kevin’s refined touch and constantly changing flavours keep you coming back, while Jackie’s friendly and knowledgeable service complements his cooking to a T”. A “reasonably priced wine list” and “comfortable bedrooms” complete the picture.

“A little away from the coast”, Aga & Lewis King’s small venue in a former coffee shop is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2026. They offer the option of a Shorter menu on Wednesdays and Thursdays (five courses for £65 per person), but it’s the Longer version that’s always available with seven courses for £85 per person. “The ingredients, cooking, presentation are superb” and Aga’s wine pairing is exceptional. (“Good thing it’s got an outside loo (due to lack of space) because the food’s so good I couldn’t afford it otherwise!”).

“Atmospheric old building in a pretty village not far from the coast”, with “very well cooked food – way beyond gastropub level” from Fred Clapperton (ex-head chef of the Clock House in Surrey), and “a good wine list” to match, although “you can still pop in for a pint” (or of course a gin). Dating from 1668, the former coaching inn joined East Anglia’s Chestnut Group in 2024, and has 13 boutique rooms for overnight guests.

“New and praiseworthy venture which brings the Hackney vibe into deepest Norfolk, serving some attractive dishes in an impressively converted cattle shed”. It’s an open-kitchen venue incorporating a bar and five King-size bedrooms, and “in the summer, eating on the deck is a delight”. The à la carte menu is the ‘main event’, but there’s also a set menu available at certain times and also a snack menu served during the afternoon.