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Brook St / Tucker St, Cromer, NR27 9HD (View on Google Map)
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  • Historic Interior

** Branch Rural Pub of the Year 2022 **

Splendidly situated with views of Cromer pier and the sea, the 19th-century Red Lion has retained many of its original features including panelling, a Victorian tiled floor and open wood fires. The work of local artists decorates the walls of the two bar areas.

Six or seven ales are usually available, mostly from local breweries such as Mr Winters, Beeston and Green Jack. Beer festivals are held in the summer.

The award-winning restaurant offers an extensive menu, and serves breakfast 7-10.30.

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/03/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NOR/142
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

A Victorian hotel overlooking the sea. The main bare-boarded bar on the right retains many original fittings but suffered major changes in the 1980s. The Victorian vestibule entrance on the far right has two doors, one of which served a now-removed snug separated by a wood and glass partition. It would also appear that an off sales near the servery has been amalgamated. The counter is definitely Victorian but the mirrored bar-back has some modern additions. Wide openings lead to a second room which also has an old counter and 1930s brick fireplace, this one with a non-working bell-push next to it. This room has a good Victorian colourful tiled floor but the counter is modern and this part of the pub was opened up in the mid 1980s. The dining room across the corridor has an excellent 1930s fireplace. The panelling around the reception area dates only from c.1985.

General information about historic pub interiors

Victorian hotel overlooking the sea. The main bare boarded bar on the right retains much of its original fittings but there were major changes in the 1980s. There is a Victorian vestibule entrance on the far right with two doors indicating there was a separate snug separated by a wood and glass partition - now removed. Also, what looks like an off sales near the servery has been amalgamated. The counter is definitely the original Victorian one but the mirrored bar back has some modern additions. A second room also has an old counter and both rooms have 1930s brick fireplaces. There is a good Victorian colourful tiled floor but the counter here is modern and this part of the pub was opened up in the mid 1980s. The panelling around the reception area dates from c.1985 rather than Victorian times.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 10 changing beers (From Winters, Grain, Moon Gazer, Woodforde's, Shortt's, Tindalls, Oakham, Panther, Wildcraft & Wolf) and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Shortts - The Cure TasteMatch Prediction

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Shortts - The Cure
Shortts - The Cure Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted twice
Shortts - The Cure
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Shortts - The Cure

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 21 hours ago at Red Lion Hotel, Cromer.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Shortts - Two Tone TasteMatch Prediction

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Shortts - Two Tone
Shortts - Two Tone Mild • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Shortts - Two Tone
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Shortts - Two Tone

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Red Lion Hotel, Cromer.

ABV 3.8%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
They have bar snacks hot and cold also full menu for starters sides etc on top of a main meal which is constantly changing
Evening Meals Evening Meals
The same
Garden Garden
Has several inside areas in the garden area from a cosy lounge to outdoor seating also a barn conversion which is available for hire
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
At Rear
Parking Parking
Residents only car park
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dog friendly across bar, lounge and restaurant area, must be kept on lead.
Accommodation Accommodation
Fourteen rooms
Camping Camping
Campsite approximately 15 minutes
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Large range of board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Several ciders available, changing seasonally
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LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Sanders: CH1, X44
Nearby Station (700m)
Cromer
Directions
S of Church on cliff top

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