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Barking Smack, Great Yarmouth


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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Named after the famous Short Blue fishing fleet (the largest in the world at the time) that moved from Barking to Gorleston in the 19th Century. An ex-Lacons pub, it has an elegant carved wooden bar, a smart modern interior with a large patio opening onto Marine Parade and the sea front.

Close to the award winning Hippodrome Circus and serving a range of Grain beers. Barbecues are held during the season, and real cider is available.

NOTE:PUB REOPENS END OF JULY 2023. Check with pub for food .

Historic Interest

Prior to 1845 was called Jacobs Well.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Norfolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Great Yarmouth District (B)
Last updated
02/04/2024
Last surveyed
03/03/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NOR/385
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Lacons (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Paying car park opposite
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Grain, Lacons
Transport
Closest station (1500m)
Great Yarmouth

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