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The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

The Golden Fleece

3.5
3.5
131 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea. Here at The Golden Fleece, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01328 801682
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    Join us for our traditional three course (£30.95) or two course (£26.95) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, British lamb rump and proper sticky toffee pudding to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit) Photo
  • New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year in style with our three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit) Photo
  • 3 Course Christmas Day Menu- £85pp (£25pp deposit)

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join us for our traditional three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from a selection of our perfectly prepared dishes alongside our turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25 per person.
    3 Course Christmas Day Menu- £85pp (£25pp deposit) Photo

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.5
3.5 based on recent ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for scenic views

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Lively

  • North Norfolk

    Great for brunch

  • North Norfolk

    Kid-friendly

  • North Norfolk

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Norfolk

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • North Norfolk

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Golden Fleece boasts a "great location" with "fabulous views of Wells estuary." While it offers "good pub grub" and a "warm friendly atmosphere," recent management changes have led to inconsistent service and food quality. Despite some hiccups, the staff remain "friendly" and "welcoming," making it worth a visit for its scenic setting.

131 Reviews
  1. Lesley

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Christmas Eve family meal. I asked for a table with space for our dogs and a high chair and it was perfect. The service was fast and the staff all very friendly. Thank you all, we had a great time.

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  2. David

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for Xmas lunch at the pub. The turkey Xmas dinner was very disappointing, the roast potatoes were hard on the outside, and the veg seemed a bit soggy and limp. The pigs in blankets had a funny twang taste to them that nobody could identify and the balls of stuffing were rock hard. On discussing we all felt like the food had been plated for some time and microwaves to serve.

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  3. Mandy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Good service. Nice and warm with the fire going.

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  4. Ann

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked for Sunday lunch for a birthday. Would not recommend. Food took an hour to arrive and was lukewarm, beef was chewy, vegetables were tasteless and roast potatoes were clearly from a packet and not at all nice. Server apologised & told us that they had a new chef. Let’s hope the food improves as todays visit was very disappointing. Such a shame as our visit in September was very good.

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  5. Dale

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We're yet to have a good experience here and our third time of trying was no exception! This time we were seated, ordered drinks and pulled some crackers. We waited and then someone came to take our order, but we hadn't been given any menu's. Menus came and we were ready to have our order taken a few minutes later. There was 1 vegan in our party (me) and we were told that the mushroom vegan dish wasn't available. We asked what the alternative was and nobody knew. We noticed a burger meal that offered a vegan option, but that also wasn't available. The manager came, offered no solution, so we left. 3 strikes and we're out!

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  6. Joanna

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, as the new owners had taken over the pub, the service was extremely poor. We waited about 45 minutes to be seated and eventually received food about 1hr 30 mins after we arrived. the main course was a longer wait. We were not late in arriving for the table. There were no structures in place to wash glasses, the pub was in disarray and staff were overwhelmed. We had pre ordered for some meals but this took time to acknowledge. The gentleman serving us was wonderful and tried his very best but he was not a trained waiter nor did he know the systems as this was not his primary role in working for the Golden Fleece. We were extremely disappointed with our experience and would urge guests to check that systems and processes are now in place to ensure that customers are welcomed and served in a timely manner, especially guests with children. Our children in the party were older than other children in the pub which helped.

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  7. Lewis

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, great meal. Good luck with your new venture.

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  8. Peter

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff & Service was great, Ambience good, but average food. My Burger with cheese was solid and dry and definitely wasn't freshly cooked. Would have sent it back if not time limited

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  9. Debbie

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very slow which we appreciate they were busy when we first arrived but the pub emptied out significantly and the service if anything got worse as we seem to get forgotten about. We had to remind them of our desert and drinks order. The food was just ok

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  10. mr chris

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Been coming often since opening after the flood. (So for many years) Always get a lovely pint but the food seems to go down in quality. Especially since Steve left.

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FAQs

The Golden Fleece is rated 3.5 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Golden Fleece

The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1AH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wells-next-the-Sea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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