Three Swallows

4.4

308 Reviews

£25 and under

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Dog-friendly

A charming village pub nestled in the small market town of Holt, just a short drive from the un-touched Norfolk coastline. This coastal gem offers a quintessential British menu coupled with classic beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our styling, traditional country setting.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Breakfast, Pizza Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
01263 802552
Website
https://www.thethreeswallows.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer a buffet menu or a menu can be designed using our current menu.
Private party facilities
We have a comfy area where we can use for a group booking of no more than 10 people.

Location
Newgate Green, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7TT
Area
Blakeney
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bus stop located opposite the Three Swallows
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £46pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year in style with our sumptuous 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.
Festive Set Menu - £36pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
20 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Join us for our sumptuous three course (£36) or two course (£32) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, pan-fried British lamb rump and clementine & orange baked Alaska 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.

Lemon & herb grilled chicken wings£2.50
Tempura vegetables, hot honey, miso mayonnaise£2.50
Pork belly bites, red chilli, apple sauce£2.50
Southern-fried chicken strips, garlic mayonnaise£2.50
Hummus, ras el hanout, toasted flatbread£2.50
Pea, mint & ricotta arancini, lemon mascarpone£2.50
Baked Camembert, caramelised onion chutney, toasted sourdough£16.50
Sharing Platter, for two to four Prosciutto, coppa & salami, mushroom & spinach frittata, olives & marinated tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, hummus & toasted breads£29.50

starters

Smoked salmon, toasted sourdough, capers£10.50
Salt & chilli calamari, miso mayonnaise£9.50
Wild mushrooms & garlic on toasted sourdough, spinach and buffalo mozzarella£9.50
Crispy beef salad, sesame & sweet chilli, dressed leaves£8.80
Crispy plant beef option available
Chicken & apricot terrine, toasted sourdough, golden beetroot piccalilli£9.00
Goats’ cheese & beetroot tortellini, garlic butter£8.80
French onion soup, rarebit toast£7.50

mains

Mature aged, British Aberdeen Angus sirloin, best served medium-rare, skin-on chips, your choice of sauce, Peppercorn or Stilton & garlic£31.50
Pan-fried lamb rump, new potatoes, asparagus, garden peas, green beans£22.50
Double beef burger, smoked cheese, bacon, house sauce, skin-on chips£17.00
add extra cheese or bacon for 1.50
Crispy chicken burger, pickled red cabbage slaw, skin-on chips£17.00
Double 'Beyond Meat' plant burger, smoked vegan Applewood cheese, red onion chutney, skin-on chips£16.50
Chicken schnitzel, garlic butter, skin-on chips£17.00
Beer-battered fish & chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare£17.50
Scottish loch trout, garlic prawns, buttered greens, sautéed potatoes£19.50
Grilled chicken breast on the bone, pappardelle pasta in a white wine & Parmesan cream sauce£17.00
Crispy beef salad, sesame & sweet chilli, dressed leaves£16.50
Crispy plant beef option available
Cheese, mushroom & spinach frittata, aioli, green salad, choice of dressed new potatoes or skin-on chips£15.50
Slow-cooked shoulder of lamb shepherd’s pie, buttered vegetables£20.50
Handmade chicken & ham hock pie, mash, buttered vegetables£17.00
Handmade steak & ale pie, mash, buttered vegetables£17.50
Plant-based wellington, sautéed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy£16.00

sides

Skin-on chips£4.50
Buttered vegetables£4.00
Dressed green salad£4.00
Crispy potato tops, Parmesan, truffle oil£5.00
Choose any tea or coffee and one of the below£6.50
- Mini chocolate brownie£0.00
- Mini apple & raspberry crumble, custard£0.00
- Mini salted caramel profiteroles£0.00
Cheese plate£10.50

lunch

Proper club sandwich£11.00
Fish-finger sandwich, homemade tartare£10.00
Honey-roasted ham, egg, chips£11.50
Beer-battered fish & chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare hunch size£12.50
6oz rump steak open sourdough sandwich, caramelised onions, mustard mayonnaise, skin-on chips£13.50
Wild mushrooms & garlic on toasted sourdough, buffalo mozzarella, spinach, poached egg£11.00

puddings

Proper sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream£7.80
Apple & raspberry crumble, custard or vanilla ice cream£7.50
Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream£7.50
Lemon & honey mascarpone cheesecake, popcorn£7.80
Morello cherry sundae, coconut ice cream, Belgian waffle£8.00
Salted caramel profiteroles£7.50

tea & coffee

Brew Tea Co.
- English Breakfast£0.00
- Earl Grey£0.00
- Apple & Blackberry£0.00
- Moroccan Mint£0.00
- Decaf£0.00
Cotswold Coffee Company
- Cappuccino£0.00
- Espresso£0.00
- Macchiato£0.00
- Latte£0.00
- Flat White£0.00
- Americano£0.00

What 308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

North Norfolk
Best Food
North Norfolk
Best Value
North Norfolk
Neighbourhood gem
North Norfolk
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Three Swallows shines as a "gem of a pub" with its "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests praise the cozy atmosphere and delightful menu options, including standout dishes like pork belly and fish and chips. Despite occasional waits, visitors enjoy the relaxed setting and "great ales," promising a return visit.

308 Reviews

G
Galit
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I think there must’ve been very busy in the kitchen or short staffed because we (seven of us) waited 1h 40 for food from arrival time. Also, the portions of chips with the adult meals were remarkably small but on request they provided us with an additional bowl of chips. Lots of the things we requested like garden peas instead of minty peas and garlic sauce on the side instead of on top, no ice in the drinks were forgotten/omitted. The food was nice and the staff were polite, but the evening was marred by the extremely long wait for food.
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David
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Christmas Dinner for 10. Food was very good and the service was OK.
Three SwallowsResponded 2 days ago
Dear David, Thank you for choosing Three Swallows for your Christmas dinner and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food. We appreciate your comments on the service and will strive to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, The Three Swallows Team
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Heather
Oxford
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great festive menu choices. The staff work so hard, v friendly, excellent service. Good value for money.
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Nicola
Norfolk/Suffolk
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was excellent as normal, only thing we felt let down by was no effort done with christmas decorations on our table , specially as was a christmas meal.
Three SwallowsResponded on 22 December 2024
Dear Nicola, Thank you for your kind words about our food. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Christmas decorations and will certainly take it on board for future festive occasions. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, The Three Swallows Team
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Monica
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely, quiet pub. The food was delicious and they were able to flex to my dietary requirements. The service was good... attentive without being overly intrusive.
Three SwallowsResponded on 17 December 2024
Hi Moncia thank you for your lovely review we hope to see you again soon Dan & Team @ Three swallows
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Jo
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visit every month it’s our favourite pub around. Staff, ambience and food are amazing. Thank-you guys xx
Three SwallowsResponded on 17 December 2024
Evening Jo, Thank you for your reciew we are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope you see you again soon Dan & Team @ Three swallows
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Bev
VIP
Norfolk/Suffolk
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service , very good menu, food was delicious. Would certainly recommend
Three SwallowsResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you for your reciew we are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope you see you again soon Dan & Team @ Three swallows
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Danielle
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely little find. We arrived early but were seated straight away. A lovely warm greeting and a beautiful old world style venue, a few other people eating, and some locals drinking in the bar for 4 in the afternoon, it still had a lovely atmosphere. I can only imagine what it must be like on a Sunday afternoon when it's buzzing with more people. A fantastic choice of food on the menu to suit a variety of tastes. And all very reasonably priced. The leek and potato soup was delicious, as was the homemade steak and ale pie. Not a soggy bottom in sight! The chocolate brownie and ice cream was a hit with my daughter, and my apple and raspberry crumble was to die for. A starter, 3 main courses, 2 desserts and 3 drinks just over £90 which for a beautiful setting and nice full content tummies, I personally thought was great value for money. They have a wonderful undercover garden area out the back, which we will definitely be making a visit to in the summer months. Overall a very pleasant visit to celebrate my husbands birthday and a lovely start to an evening spent at the Thursford Spectacular.
Three SwallowsResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you for your reciew we are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope you see you again soon Dan & Team @ Three swallows
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Mike
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and friendly efficient staff. Thanks
Three SwallowsResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you for your reciew we are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope you see you again soon Dan & Team @ Three swallows
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Lindsey
Buckinghamshire
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic little pub with cosy tables inside and out. Food was excellent and service was exceptional. Lacking in customers on a weekday night which was sad to see.. Did need a few Christmas decs to make it feel more in keeping with the time of year. On the whole a little gem of a pub. We will be back.
Three SwallowsResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you for your reciew we are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope you see you again soon Dan & Team @ Three swallows
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FAQs

Three Swallows offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01263 802552.

Three Swallows is rated 4.4 stars by 308 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Newgate Green, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7TT

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Blakeney
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Breakfast, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bus stop located opposite the Three Swallows
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
https://www.thethreeswallows.co.uk/
Phone number
01263 802552
Catering
We offer a buffet menu or a menu can be designed using our current menu.
Private party facilities
We have a comfy area where we can use for a group booking of no more than 10 people.

Three Swallows

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £46pp (£10pp deposit)

Festive Set Menu - £36pp (£10pp deposit)

bar snacks & sharers

Lemon & herb grilled chicken wings£2.50

Tempura vegetables, hot honey, miso mayonnaise£2.50

Pork belly bites, red chilli, apple sauce£2.50

Southern-fried chicken strips, garlic mayonnaise£2.50

Hummus, ras el hanout, toasted flatbread£2.50

Pea, mint & ricotta arancini, lemon mascarpone£2.50

Baked Camembert, caramelised onion chutney, toasted sourdough£16.50

Sharing Platter, for two to four Prosciutto, coppa & salami, mushroom & spinach frittata, olives & marinated tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, hummus & toasted breads£29.50

starters

Smoked salmon, toasted sourdough, capers£10.50

Salt & chilli calamari, miso mayonnaise£9.50

Wild mushrooms & garlic on toasted sourdough, spinach and buffalo mozzarella£9.50

Crispy beef salad, sesame & sweet chilli, dressed leaves£8.80

Chicken & apricot terrine, toasted sourdough, golden beetroot piccalilli£9.00

Goats’ cheese & beetroot tortellini, garlic butter£8.80

French onion soup, rarebit toast£7.50

mains

Mature aged, British Aberdeen Angus sirloin, best served medium-rare, skin-on chips, your choice of sauce, Peppercorn or Stilton & garlic£31.50

Pan-fried lamb rump, new potatoes, asparagus, garden peas, green beans£22.50

Double beef burger, smoked cheese, bacon, house sauce, skin-on chips£17.00

Crispy chicken burger, pickled red cabbage slaw, skin-on chips£17.00

Double 'Beyond Meat' plant burger, smoked vegan Applewood cheese, red onion chutney, skin-on chips£16.50

Chicken schnitzel, garlic butter, skin-on chips£17.00

Beer-battered fish & chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare£17.50

Scottish loch trout, garlic prawns, buttered greens, sautéed potatoes£19.50

Grilled chicken breast on the bone, pappardelle pasta in a white wine & Parmesan cream sauce£17.00

Crispy beef salad, sesame & sweet chilli, dressed leaves£16.50

Cheese, mushroom & spinach frittata, aioli, green salad, choice of dressed new potatoes or skin-on chips£15.50

Slow-cooked shoulder of lamb shepherd’s pie, buttered vegetables£20.50

Handmade chicken & ham hock pie, mash, buttered vegetables£17.00

Handmade steak & ale pie, mash, buttered vegetables£17.50

Plant-based wellington, sautéed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy£16.00

sides

Skin-on chips£4.50

Buttered vegetables£4.00

Dressed green salad£4.00

Crispy potato tops, Parmesan, truffle oil£5.00

Choose any tea or coffee and one of the below£6.50

Cheese plate£10.50

lunch

Proper club sandwich£11.00

Fish-finger sandwich, homemade tartare£10.00

Honey-roasted ham, egg, chips£11.50

Beer-battered fish & chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare hunch size£12.50

6oz rump steak open sourdough sandwich, caramelised onions, mustard mayonnaise, skin-on chips£13.50

Wild mushrooms & garlic on toasted sourdough, buffalo mozzarella, spinach, poached egg£11.00

puddings

Proper sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream£7.80

Apple & raspberry crumble, custard or vanilla ice cream£7.50

Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream£7.50

Lemon & honey mascarpone cheesecake, popcorn£7.80

Morello cherry sundae, coconut ice cream, Belgian waffle£8.00

Salted caramel profiteroles£7.50

tea & coffee

Brew Tea Co.

Cotswold Coffee Company

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Three Swallows offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Three Swallows restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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