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Dining at The Cliff Hotel, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Dining at The Cliff Hotel

4.3
4.3
1003 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to the Cliff Hotel in Gorleston-On Sea, a hotel and restaurant with unrivalled views of the Norfolk and Suffolk coast.

The Cliff Hotel dates back to 1890 when the original hotel was opened, in 1915 the building was ravaged by fire and demolished. The old staff accommodation was renovated into a new hotel, the building that we currently occupy today.

We have a vast selection of dining options from our relaxed art-deco inspired MUSE restaurant, our vibrant bar dining area or one of the biggest outside dining terraces in Norfolk.

Wherever you decide to eat our menus will give you a huge variety of choice from fresh fish to steaks and grills. Alternatively we have lighter snacks and a range of classic dishes to delight all tastes.

Why not join us for a traditional Sunday roast or a quintessentially British afternoon tea?

Our food is prepared in our kitchens to ensure the best quality and taste reaches your table.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01493 662179
  • Website
    http://www.thecliffhotel.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have adaptable spaces that can cater for gatherings of all sizes. We have the experience and expertise to make any event, conference, party or family gathering to run smoothly. Please call and ask for one of our dedicated team who will discuss your requirements.
  • Location
    Cliff Hill, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk NR31 6DH
  • Area
    Gorleston
  • Cross Street
    Cliff Hill, Gorleston-On Sea, Norfolk, NR31 6DH
  • Parking details
    We have a small private car park, as well as on street parking.Please be aware that during high season and busy periods parking is at a premium and that we cannot guarantee parking. Disabled parking is available.
  • Public transit
    The hotel is situated 2 minutes off the main A47 road, 17 miles east of Norwich. Nearest train station is in Great Yarmouth, a 10 minute taxi ride away. There are regular bus links to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, the nearest bus stop is on Avondale Road. Domestic and international flights can be arranged from Norwich international airport.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea £21.95 (24hr booking notice)

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our delicious afternoon tea! Choose from, £21.95 per person or £25.95 per person with a glass of prossecco IMPORTANT: We are able to cater for gluten free, vegan and vegetarian so please let us know of any allergies or requirements in your booking notes. Your deposit will be deducted from your bill.
    Afternoon Tea £21.95 (24hr booking notice) photo

  • Festive Bottomless Brunch - £35 per person

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    7 Dec 2024 only
    Join us at The Cliff Hotel for our festive bottomless brunch! £35 per person (your £5 deposit will be deducted from the bill) Bookings from 12pm till 4pm, enjoy bottomless cocktails and drinks for 2 hours from our selected drinks menu when you order one main dish from our brunch menu! T&C's apply
    Festive Bottomless Brunch - £35 per person photo

  • Festive Bottomless Brunch - £35 per person

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    21 Dec 2024 only
    Join us at The Cliff Hotel for our festive bottomless brunch! £35 per person (your £5 deposit will be deducted from the bill) Bookings from 12pm till 4pm, enjoy bottomless cocktails and drinks for 2 hours from our selected drinks menu when you order one main dish from our brunch menu! T&C's apply
    Festive Bottomless Brunch - £35 per person photo

Menu

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What 1,003 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for brunch

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Child-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dining at The Cliff Hotel offers a delightful experience with "amazing food" and "friendly staff." Guests rave about the "lovely views" from the terrace, making it perfect for special occasions. While some mention service delays, the "excellent location" and "pleasant atmosphere" often win diners over.

1,003 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bar at the Cliff has had another refurbishment and looks amazing, gorgeous gold & teal colours. As always, the view is spectacular though it did take me a while to convince my fellow diners that we were looking across at Great Yarmouth Port! Having reserved a table we were seated immediately and our orders taken promptly, efficiently and politely. The food was great (only negative was a little heavy handedness with the salt on a couple of the dishes). Generous portions, piping hot and, as for the puddings, seriously yummy. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very impressed- thank you.

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  2. Kathy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've had breakfast, lunch and just a coffee several times at The Cliff. Service and food has always been good, though, if busy you may have a wait of around 20 to 30 minutes. Staff are always courteous and helpful. Kathy, Norfolk

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  3. Carol

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff. Great choice on menu for food and price range. Quick service. Food arrived hot, generous portion and delicious. Highly recommend

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  4. Jane

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, food and service are good. As much tea or coffee refill with afternoon tea

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  5. Esther

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vegetarian roast, beautifully presented and 5 star service checking in with us regularly.

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  6. Dale

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, really polite staff and the food was good

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  7. Mickayler

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service at first but then once we had got our food we were forgotten about! Didn’t get asked for desserts or drinks and we had to go to the bar to ask for the bill.

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  8. Tony

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The roast chicken was very good, but the chicken would have been better served sliced rather than chunks and still on the bone 🦴.

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  9. Kelly

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Pulled pork was disappointing and extremely vinegary. Also service was very slow and lacking.

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  10. Nikki

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for afternoon tea today, and was very happy with the food and service. I would definitely recommend and will visit again.

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FAQs

Dining at The Cliff Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 1003 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dining at The Cliff Hotel

Cliff Hill, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk NR31 6DH

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cliff Hill, Gorleston-On Sea, Norfolk, NR31 6DH
  • Area
    Gorleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a small private car park, as well as on street parking.Please be aware that during high season and busy periods parking is at a premium and that we cannot guarantee parking. Disabled parking is available.
  • Public transit
    The hotel is situated 2 minutes off the main A47 road, 17 miles east of Norwich. Nearest train station is in Great Yarmouth, a 10 minute taxi ride away. There are regular bus links to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, the nearest bus stop is on Avondale Road. Domestic and international flights can be arranged from Norwich international airport.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.thecliffhotel.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01493 662179
  • Private party facilities
    We have adaptable spaces that can cater for gatherings of all sizes. We have the experience and expertise to make any event, conference, party or family gathering to run smoothly. Please call and ask for one of our dedicated team who will discuss your requirements.
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