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Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub with a dedicated vegan menu, ask for it as it is separate to the main menu. Includes lots of choice and a variety of dishes such as a jalfrezi, shepherd's pie, lasagne and more. Also has vegan ice-cream and sometimes a vegan fudge cake. Open Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00.


9 Reviews

First Review by AmyJay

just1me

Points +88

Vegan
04 Sep 2025

Nice food

Good vegan options
Forgot to take a pic but at least 4
I had shepherd pie
Good home cooked food massive potion and nice to have vegetables 😋

LouisePickering

Points +42

Vegan
31 Jul 2025

Great shepards pie!

We came here twice when staying in Hemsby, it was so worth it! They have a vegan specials board with maid and some vegan deserts too. We had the delicious shepards pie, huge portion and great price! Staff were very friendly and nice atmosphere, would highly recommend!

Pros: Shepards pie

ClareMayo

Points +161

Vegan
04 Jul 2025

Old fashioned pub - good varied vegan options

Lovely old fashioned spit and sawdust type pub. The food is freshly cooked, exactly what you want/expect.

So far I've eaten smokey vegan chilli, cauliflower and red pepper curry and lasagne. All exactly what I needed - comfort food after cycling.

Off peak season mid week the menu is restricted and there's early closing so please check to avoid disappointment.

Pros: Fresh, real, chunky chips., Decent choices for vegans., Wide choice of local beers.

Cons: Check mid week opening hours.

VickyTaylor

Points +54

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Lovely vegan meal

We visited on a Saturday lunch time. They were very welcoming. The vegan menu was on a separate board which I was shown to when I asked what their options were. It was lovely to see lots of options and some that were different to the usual mainstream stuff. I had the shepherd's pie which was so good! My partner had the burger which was OK. Will definitely visit again. They also do the shepherd's as part of their carvery which we plan to visit. A real bonus that they are dog friendly too. They also have a lovely garden with sea views. Thank you.

Pros: Good variety of dishes, Shepherd's pie, Welcoming and affordable

kayleighkempster

Points +40

Vegan
28 Apr 2024

Very welcoming pub, with separate vegan menu and very dog friendly

This was a great find thanks to Happy Cow. There is a separate vegan menu (on a board), which isn't on the main menu, so be sure to ask! We both opted for the Shepherd's Pie and it was very tasty! The portion sizes were big and the waitress even kindly offered to blend some food for our daughter, who has a disability. Our dog was welcomed warmly and they even serve a dog roast dinner on a Sunday!

Pros: Vegan menu has a range of choices, Dog friendly, Welcoming and friendly staff

Cons: Not many vegan desserts , Vegan menu not obvious to customers

LizWall

Points +20

Vegan
20 Sep 2023

Great food

Like the fact they have a vegan menu. Had the keralan cauliflower and red pepper curry which was very tasty. Hubby had the vegan shepherd’s pie which he also enjoyed.
Would recommend.

Pros: Plenty of vegan options , Friendly staff, Reasonable price

Cons: No alternative milk

Llainey

Points +505

Vegan
20 Aug 2023

Nice pub food

We had a nice pub lunch here on a Sunday. I had the Shepherds pie and chose to have carvery veg with it. They offered veggie gravy too which was a great addition. Nice to see plenty of vegan options. 3 curries though! Even a vegan option on the kids menu (Sausages) which my son had. Busy on a Sunday so book in advance.

Pros: Separate vegan menu

Cons: 3 curries!

martink

Points +40

Vegetarian
29 May 2022

Vegan menu available

Vegan menu is good.

Pros: Seperate vegan menu and veg nut roast

Cons: None

AmyJay

Points +78

Vegan
24 Jul 2021

Lots of vegan options

Ask for the separate vegan menu board, very tasty food with lots of choice

Pros: Lots of options




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