S Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3DD

About This Pub

Ah, the Great Yarmouth Seafront Beefeater – it's one of those places that feels like a reliable old mate for a meal out, especially if you're popping in for their tempting lunch deals or a relaxed breakfast near the sea. From what I've gathered from the chats online, folks often rave about the bright, pleasant atmosphere and how the team can whip up some tasty dishes quickly, like their summer specials or that highly recommended peach Melba mocktail. It's got that classic pub charm with a view, and the value for money on offers like eight mains under £8 is just brilliant for keeping things light on the wallet. But, let's be honest, it's not all smooth sailing; there are times when service stumbles, with a few tales of waiting ages or items mysteriously vanishing from the menu, which can leave you a bit frustrated. Some meals haven't quite hit the mark either, like bland nachos or desserts that don't quite satisfy, so it's worth going in with realistic expectations. Overall, if you're after a straightforward spot for good-value food and drinks without the fuss, it's worth a visit, but maybe check what's on offer first to avoid any letdowns – it's all about that balanced pub experience, really.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The atmosphere is really bright and welcoming, making it a lovely spot to relax and enjoy a meal by the seafront.
  • They've got some cracking deals, like the daytime lunch offer with eight mains under £8 – perfect for a budget-friendly bite from Monday to Friday.
  • The staff can be spot on when they're on form, with quick service and helpful recommendations, like that peach Melba mocktail that's worth trying.
  • Food options are varied, from hearty breakfasts to summer specials like honey sriracha pork ribs, and some dishes really hit the spot for a satisfying meal.
Cons
  • Service can be a bit hit or miss, with stories of long waits or getting food before drinks, which throws off the whole dining experience.
  • Menu items aren't always available, like missing blueberry muffins or pancakes for breakfast, which is disappointing if you're set on something specific.
  • Some dishes fall flat, such as the nachos lacking flavour or certain meals not living up to expectations, leaving you wishing for a bit more effort.
  • It can feel a tad chaotic at times, especially during busier evenings, making it less relaxing than you'd hope for a casual pub visit.

Contact Information

S Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3DD
+441493808796
Pub
Open Now

Opening Hours

Monday (Today)06:30 - 23:00
Tuesday06:30 - 23:00
Wednesday06:30 - 23:00
Thursday06:30 - 23:00
Friday06:30 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:30

Location

Recent Reviews

Visited here for breakfast whilst staying in the premier inn but to be honest it was a big let down. Unfortunately there were no blueberry muffins both days, and no pancakes on the first day despite these being listed as being available on the menu. I don't think it was a case of they had some out but had ran out by the time we had breakfast (which was 9am, which is not late considering breakfast is available until 10.30am) I don't think there had been any available the entire time because there were no empty trays for them. Even if there had been some out earlier and they had all gone, then more should have been replenished. I don't think this is very good for the price you are paying to have 2 items just not on the buffet and nothing up to say why or offer apologies. The cooked breakfast was barely hot. The first day it was buffet style and the second day cooked to order. Both of these days everything on it was luke warm except for the sausages which were fairly hot. This effected enjoyment and was disappointing. I have stayed in other Premier Inns where I have had both buffet style and cooked to order breakfasts and they have not been as poor as this.
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Charlotte King
very bright and pleasant atmosphere, the staff knows what to do, we didn't have to wait long for lunch, and everything was delicious, even the water.
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Tine Antanovica
Stopped at the premier inn next door so decided to eat here rather than walk up town plus menu looked OK here too. Tbf we got seated straight away and as for first impressions, it looks good with an open kitchen, chef shouting orders out and restaurant full. I decided to order drinks at the bar from a lady that was so nervous and shakey I had to grab my pint incase she spilled it, the soft drinks btw are free refills. On to the food. we had starters which were the chicken wings and breaded mushrooms. Half way through the 4 wings you get, I had to stop as one was froze still in the middle, immediately i sent them back, they did offer to change but i said no as its put me off. My wife said mushrooms wasn't too bad though but luke warm. Mains came and I had the mixed grill and wife had fish and chips. The chips we cold on both meals and so were the eggs on the mixed grill. Oh and if you like grey skin on the mini fish, they serve it here. It looked a small mini fish even though the picture and cost say different, not sure i could eat it tbh. considering all the noise from a nice looking kitchen the food was quite poor. The staff also look like they haven't been doing the job for long either as no one had the plates taken away, they never ask how food is or even smile. The next morning we went for breakfast as we had paid for this on booking, and oh dear even this was poor. Coffee machine broken and limited choice on continental and It says unlimited breakfast on the cooked so you can ask for what you want, so I asked for 3 bacon, 3 sausage, 2 eggs, beans, mushrooms and a hash brown. They got this wrong as It came with 2 bacon, 2 sausage, 2 eggs, raw mushrooms and the rest. Omg how can you get my order wrong and not cook mushrooms? I Won't ever go back here again and wouldnt advise anyone to try it either. It's been a long time since I've been to a place this bad.
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Sam
We had a table at just gone 5pm on a Friday night, the whole evening was worse than faulty towers, we had to ask twice if anybody was serving as we appeared to be just left at the table, when we finally got served we got our food before we even got a drink! They didn't see a problem in this. I ordered the bbq ribs, I've had them before and they had been nice, now these were spicy, I don't do spicy! Pointed out to them, that you could see chillies on them, manager came and said lots of people have complained and that they are now coming in marinaded in chilli, before they add the bbq. Admittedly they offered to cook me something new, but my group would have been finished before I got my meal, I took it home in a doggy bag for my partner! He loved it though agreed that it would be too spicy for me! When we finally got the bill, it was wrong! The cocktails were on the menu as 2 for £12 yet they charged full price, when we complained they took the bill away and only took 72p off, I had to explain to them again that this was still not right! Food and drink was overall very nice, but don't expect to be served quickly or very efficiently.
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Tamsin Pynegar
Fantastic place, Please ask Lynne to do your peach Melba Mocktail (in the picture) was lovely I ended up ordering 3. The food is good, however I wouldn't order the nachos didn't have any flavour to it and I didn't really like the cheesecake but that's just personal preference because I have a sweet tooth. The service is slow unfortunately, however the staff were fantastic always willing to help you in terms of food allergies, more ketchup for the kids or drinks or if you need to order more food etc always have a smile on their face. Thank you to Lynne for telling me and the kids about the fireworks otherwise we would have missed it. If you have kids the kids meals are nice and great price. Overall I will be coming back again.
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Christine Apea-Agyei

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