Places to Eat
Beach Road Cafe
www.holkham.co.uk/stay-eat/beach-cafe
The Beach Café at Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea is in an idyllic location backed by mature pinewoods and a stone’s throw from the beach.
2026
Frenchs Fish and Chips
www.frenchs.co.uk
10 The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AH
Telephone: (01328) 710396
Award winning, family run Shop, on the Quayside at Wells. We have been serving Fish & Chips since 1921. Wells Carnival is a great tradition, like Fish and Chips, we all enjoy.
2026
Plattens
plattens.co.uk
Wells-next-the-Sea
Family run since 1966, Platten’s is Wells-next-the-Sea’s home of award winning fish & chips, dog friendly dining, coastal holiday lets and warm Norfolk hospitality, creating memorable seaside experiences for generations of locals and visitors alike.
2026
The Bowling Green,
Church Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1JB
www.bowling-green-inn.co.uk
A traditional English pub serving home cooked food, fine real ales and a comprehensive choice of wine – with warming log fires in the winter and a secluded patio area in the summer. We also have B&B accommodation plus one self catering cottage available.
2026
The Crown Hotel,
The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1EX
www.thecrownhotelnorfolk.co.uk
A former coaching inn that overlooks the quiet, tree-lined green known as the Buttlands. The hotel was refurbished in 2002 to retain its character whilst creating an atmosphere of classic elegance.
2026
The Edinburgh Inn
The Edinburgh FB page
The Edinburgh Inn in Station Road, Wells-next-the-sea, is a pub with tradition and friendly staff. The beer is excellent and the food wholesome, delicious and locally sourced.
2026
Wells Crab House
www.wellscrabhouse.co.uk
38 Freeman Street , Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1BA
A small and intimate Restaurant with an ethos to create a friendly, welcoming and amazing dining experience centred around beautifully prepared local and seasonal seafood dishes, although we will be offering a smattering of ‘landlubber’ dishes on our monthly menu offering to make sure every taste is catered for.
2026
Hook some Seafood
(Sister Venue at No 14 a few doors away)
Wells Crab House
wellscrabhouse.co.uk/takeawayseafood
Just along the street, Hook Some Seafood offers a relaxed alternative to our Restaurant. Whether you take away or dine in, you’ll enjoy the same quality seafood in a more casual setting – and dogs are very welcome here. No bookings, walk-ins only.
Fully licensed stocking local beers, wines and more….