The Lord Nelson – Burnham Thorpe

Great place. Haven't been for some years, but decided to pop in as Nelsons Shantymen were singing. The front half of the Pub is very traditional and very old. We like it. A huge and modern extension has been put on the back. Impressive and totally understandable from the business point of view however we were initially a little taken aback. If you do visit, please ensure that you see the old part alongside the new 🙏 Good Menu. Good service Good Food (although priced more than we would normally pay) Will certainly return 👍

It is with a heavy heart that I have to write a bad review, but The lord Nelson at Burnham Thorpe deserves it more than anywhere I have ever eaten in my life. The starter of the beef short rib, was pretty good, but as far as my food went, that was where it ended. I ordered the steak, and for £28 I expected it to be something to look forward to. I asked for rare, the chef, who is clearly inexperienced at cooking meat, must have used an almost cold pan. The fat hadn't seen any heat so it was raw, and the meat itself was pale grey. I asked for another one, and when attempt number two came back, the chef had put the same piece of steak back in a Luke warm pan, and cooked until it was completely over done (but still hadn't shown any heat to the fat). The third attempt, was worse then the first, and clearly cooked in a pan with no heat once more. My partners pie was burnt, and the mash was lumpy, but at least her food was passably edible. For the price the food costs here, you would expect decent food. The only saving grace of our evening, was the front of house staff, who were very apologetic, gave me a free espresso Martini (which was incredibly good) and gave us free desserts. My advice to anyone reading this is to avoid it at all costs. There are many amazing places to eat in the area, the Chequers at Thornham does truly amazing steak, and is far more deserving of your money than The lord Nelson.

Folks, this fine pub needs support!!! Lord Nelson lived in the village and frequented the pub. Closed for a number of years, re-opened recently after a very expensive refurbishment and now leased to Woodfordes Brewery of Norfolk. It has been bit hard by the impacts of covid and also omicron over the Christmas holiday period. The food is superb AND I MEAN SUPERB! The staff are excellent, friendly, diligent and attentive; cellared ale is wonderful. Decor is great- a combination of 18thC and contemporary which works really well. It is clean too. Get yourselves down there for lunch, an evening meal or Sunday roast. The roasties are the best pub roasties I have sampled for many years and I don't say that lightly either! So to remind you make a point of visiting soo er rather than later. We need more pubs like this...

Stopped by the pub on a walk from Burnham Market. Had a well kept pint of real ale in the old part of the pub. Interesting museum on site with an audible history of Nelson and a giant map of old Norfolk on the floor.

Have stopped here a few times for a drink and the selection of draft ales and cider is great and the staff are really friendly. We recently decided to come back for a meal and were not disappointed. The beef and Stilton pie was delicious. Served piping hot with really fresh and tasty new potatoes and veg (my partner had mash which was also great). The cheese board that followed was just as good. Delicious local cheeses and great selection of accompaniments. Will definitely be going back for more.