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The White Horse Inn is gloriously situated on the marshland coastline of North Norfolk at Brancaster Staithe, an area of outstanding natural beauty, with its big blue skies, spectacular sunsets and salty sea air. The coastline is a magical area to explore with breath-taking panoramic views across tidal marshes and endless sandy beaches.

Our award-winning restaurant makes the most of shellfish from our village fisherman. Our sun-soaked restaurant and terrace overlook the lobster pots, oyster beds and saltmarshes out to Scolt Head Island and the sea beyond. We have 15 cool and comfortable bedrooms you can call home for your stay, our garden bedrooms have their own terraces just yards from the coastal path and our ‘Room at the Top’ offers spectacular views unrivalled on the coast with its own viewing telescope.

This is a special spot to be enjoyed all year around with each season bringing new elements of the coast into life. We serve drinks outside all year around with heaters and baskets of blankets to hand for chillier evenings. During the summer we host special events at the edge of the marsh such as gin cocktail evenings and lobster BBQs. Throughout the winter you will be welcomed by roaring fires and steaming bowls of mussels.

The area is ideal for walkers, sailors, golfers, cyclists, paddle boarders, kayakers, birdwatchers and dog owners as well as holidaymakers and families. Pop into the bar for a drink with the locals to hear the news of the coast over a drink and a bar snack or join us to dine in the restaurant. We serve food from breakfast through till dinner, a warm welcome awaits you.

Weddings - We host bespoke weddings from October to May. Please contact reception to arrange a meeting to discuss your fully bespoke plans.

Staithe Smokehouse is open for business selling a delicious selection of high quality smoked produce. Run by Phil & Fran Hartshorne the smokehouse is situated at the bottom of our garden at The White Horse. Call by and and see what's on offer.

SUMMER 2022

Restaurant & Bar

Reservations required.

Breakfast 9-10:30 Restaurant Breakfast, reserved for residents / Bar Breakfast - call reception on 01485 210262 to make the reservation

A la Carte Menu served 12noon to 9pm Monday to Saturday, 12noon to 8pm Sunday

Dogs are not allowed in Restaurant. However, to book a dog friendly table in the bar please contact reception

The essence of north Norfolk 'Al Fresco' dining - Eating options

All outside eating areas have been designed to welcome and encourage happy times and we’ve ordered lots of sun shine to accompany your experience at The White Horse! A great choice of options for you to choose from to meet with family and friends.

Front Courtyard Garden with new gabion style tables filled with Norfolk blue flint, benches and parasols. Heated Walled/open lean and Courtyard Summer kitchen purpose-built service area with a scrumptious Courtyard menu. No need to book, first come first served - 12noon to 9pm, Sunday till 8pm

Marsh View Terrace adjoining conservatory restaurant overlooking breath taking views of tidal marsh, Scolt Head Island and the sea beyond, serving an award winning a la carte menu. Stylish parasols to shade from the summer sun. Bring your Binoculars. Booking essential from beggining May - 12noon to 9pm, Sunday till 8pm

Marshside superbly newly restyled for comfort and furnished to give a taste of outdoor living. Taking advantage of the tidal marsh and the stunning panoramic view beyond. Menu serving the freshest seafood, cooked over coals. Open sided see-through marquee and ponchos for when the weather let’s us down. Sun shade parasols, deck chairs and viewing benches complete the picture. No need to book, first come first served - 12noon to 9pm

Marshside Bar will serve summer cocktail specialities as well as ‘sparkling’, local wines and beers. No need to book, first come first served.