12 Gastropub Restaurants near Wells Next The Sea

We found 12 Gastropub restaurants within 22 miles 22 miles of Wells Next The Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea is a small port town along the Norfolk coast, which is something of a hidden gem for in the know holidaymakers and city expats. The town’s population may be very small, but there is plenty here to keep you entertained, including a handful of gloriously untouched beaches and epic nature reserves, and a truly flourishing restaurant scene.

If you are wondering about the curious name, Wells-next-the-Sea got its moniker from the various spring wells which used to exist in the town, rising through the chalk of the area. In the fourteenth century, the town became known locally as Wells-next-the-Sea to help differentiate it from other places with similar names and the title has stuck ever since. Restaurants in Wells-next-the-Sea offer a wide range of cuisines, so check out all of the Wells-next-the-Sea restaurants you should know about below, to find a dining establishment that is best suited to your needs.

Gastropub Restaurants near Wells Next The Sea
Gastropub Restaurants near Wells Next The Sea
Gastropub Restaurants near Wells Next The Sea
Gastropub Restaurants near Wells Next The Sea
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The Hoste Arms

The Hoste Arms

King's Lynn, PE31 8HD
5.2 miles
£30 - £49Gastropub
What we think
"Over the years, this handsome 17th-century inn hard by gentrified Burnham Market’s village green has been transformed into that rare combo of sty ..." Read our full review
The Duck Inn Norfolk

The Duck Inn Norfolk

Kings Lynn, PE31 8QD
7.5 miles
£30 - £49Gastropub
What we think
"Snuggled in the hamlet of Stanhoe, this local boozer (formerly the Crown) is now owned by the people who run the well-regarded Wiveton Bell a few miles ..." Read our full review
Wiveton Bell

Wiveton Bell

Holt, NR25 7TL
7.9 miles
£30 - £49Gastropub
What we think
"Standing right by the local church, directly opposite the village green, the 300-year-old Bell personifies North Norfolk’s pubby heritage – ..." Read our full review
Sculthorpe Mill Norfolk

Sculthorpe Mill Norfolk

Fakenham, NR21 9QG
8.3 miles
£30 - £49BritishGastropubPubs
Sculthorpe Mill, is a pretty country pub and hotel located in the heart of rural Norfolk. Surrounded by rolling fields and a babbling stream, Sculthorpe Mil ... Find out more
The Kings Head Letheringsett

The Kings Head Letheringsett

Letheringsett, NR25 7AR
9.6 miles
£30 - £49BritishGastropub
The stately looking former manor house, is set back from the road in acres of grounds surrounded by the beautiful Norfolk countryside. The Restaurant offers ... Find out more
The George Hotel - Holt

The George Hotel - Holt

Holt, NR25 7RN
10.5 miles
GastropubUnder £30
What we think
"Set in an enviable position overlooking expanses of unspoilt salt marsh, Cley is a ‘twitcher’s’ paradise, which the George duly ackno ..." Read our full review
The Hunworth Bell

The Hunworth Bell

Melton Constable, NR24 2AA
11.0 miles
£30 - £49Gastropub
What we think
"The Hunny Bell is one of the new breed of food-focused pubs that are springing up outside better-known hot spots such as Burnham Market and Cley-next-t ..." Read our full review
Gin Trap Inn

Gin Trap Inn

Hunstanton, PE36 5JU
13.1 miles
Gastropub
What we think
" Built as a pub in 1667, and still in business, this cosy white-painted coaching inn is a popular drop-in for holidaymakers en route to West Norfolk’ ..." Read our full review
Rose and Crown

Rose and Crown

Snettisham, PE31 7LX
15.3 miles
GastropubUnder £30
What we think
"It’s all set in a rambling, extended 14th-century cottage that has had an unfussy, rustic chic makeover, but keeps in tune with the age of the bu ..." Read our full review
The Walpole Arms

The Walpole Arms

Norwich, NR11 7AR
16.6 miles
£30 - £49BritishGastropub
A folksy country pub buried in the heart of the Itteringham countryside, just four miles north west from the market town of Aylsham and just two miles from ... Find out more
White Horse Overstrand

White Horse Overstrand

Overstrand, NR27 0AB
20.8 miles
£30 - £49Gastropub
What we think
"From the outside, this village inn looks like just another traditional Victorian boozer, but inside it has been thoroughly rejuvenated & gently rem ..." Read our full review
The Gunton Arms

The Gunton Arms

North Walsham, NR11 8TZ
21.3 miles
Silver £30 - £49BritishGastropub
What we think
"A “rock ‘n’ roll pub” in the middle of an historic 1,000-acre deer park – that’s how one visitor describes this han ..." Read our full review
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Wells-next-the-Sea restaurants range from classic small town pubs and bistros to smarter hotel restaurants and bed and breakfasts. There are also multiple cafes in the town, where you can head for a catch up with friends over the likes of soups, sandwiches and freshly-baked pastries after a morning of beachside strolls.

Come evening, restaurants in Wells-next-the-Sea provide relaxing backdrops to dinnertime meals, with diners able to choose from their pick of cosy gastropubs, stylish joints or restaurants with rooms (perfect for those who prefer an early night). Whether you are using Wells-next-the-Sea restaurants to fuel up for a day of exploring or relaxing after a long day of seeing the sights, there will be a restaurant in the area for you. Aside from plentiful restaurants, Well-next-the-Sea is also home to the Holkham national nature reserve and historical sites like Holkham Hall, so there really is something for everyone here.