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Lifeboat Inn, Thornham

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Chestnut Group
Ship Lane, Thornham, PE36 6LT (View on Google Map)
(01485) 512236
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A busy pub just off the North Norfolk Coastal Path on the edge of unspoilt expanses of salt marshes. There are timber beams, large fireplaces and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore with an enclosed garden at the rear. The interior has been tastefully renovated while retaining the atmosphere of the smugglers' inn it undoubtedly once was. Food is served throughout and there is also a large separate restaurant, and a more recent addition of an outdoor restaurant The Sail for al fresco dining. Accommodation is available in 16 rooms.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Norfolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
25/03/2025
Last surveyed
18/02/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
KLN/1085
Asset of Community Value
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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
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice.
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Lifeboat Inn, Thornham.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Woodforde's - Wherry TasteMatch Prediction

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Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once.
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Lifeboat Inn, Thornham.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Terrace at rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (1100m)
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Directions
Signed from A149 Coast Rd

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