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Stiffkey Red Lion, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Stiffkey Red Lion

4.5
4.5
272 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
44 Wells Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1AJ

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Comfortably laid back without being pretentious, The Stiffkey Red Lion offers an eclectic mix of comfortable modern with the classic welcome and honest value of an iconic British Pub

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Additional information

  • Area
    Wells-next-the-Sea
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 272 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Overall

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Service

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Ambience

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Value

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gastro Pub

  • North Norfolk

    Best Overall

  • North Norfolk

    Best Food

  • North Norfolk

    Best Service

  • North Norfolk

    Best Ambience

  • North Norfolk

    Best Value

  • North Norfolk

    Great for brunch

  • North Norfolk

    Good for groups

  • North Norfolk

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Norfolk

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stiffkey Red Lion is an exquisite blend of traditional charm and modern culinary delights. Guests consistently praise its "lovely atmosphere," "fantastic food," and "friendly staff." The menu offers thoughtfully prepared dishes with local ingredients, like the "excellent Sunday roast" and "superb mussels." An ideal spot for a cozy meal in North Norfolk.
272 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    Bath4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely old English pub serving good food with a good selection of draught ales.

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  2. Dani

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spectacular and staff were so friendly and helpful. Don’t miss out on this little gem

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  3. Elizabeth

    Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, very tasty and nicely presented. Lovely atmosphere in the pub dining area.

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  4. Quentin

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed my dinner, excellent, lovely place, nice people, I had the pie, my wife the fish. Top Draw . . . Will be back.

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  5. Jane

    Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were really welcoming and the food was delicious.

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  6. Hannah

    Cambridge5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fantastic pub with really good food and friendly and attentive staff

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  7. Hannah

    Cambridge5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stayed here for a couple of nights so ate in the bar both nights and the food, service and staff were fantastic again. I would highly recommend

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  8. Steve

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Roast beef for Sunday lunch and lovely staff

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  9. Jeremy

    Caribbean2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely evening, the background music was chilling, the service was very good and the food was wonderful. If the prices had been a bit lower it would have been 5 stars all round…

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  10. Tanya

    Norfolk/Suffolk10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The girl behind the bar was fabulous; good manners, a bright smile always goes a long way. Bravo!👏🏼

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Stiffkey Red Lion is rated 4.5 stars by 272 OpenTable diners.

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44 Wells Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1AJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Wells-next-the-Sea
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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