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Three Swallows, Holt, Norfolk

Three Swallows

4.3
4.3
328 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Blakeney
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus stop located opposite the Three Swallows
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five-Course Menu

    £40.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu with a glass of champagne on arrival to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five-Course Menu photo

What 328 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Child-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Norfolk

    Best Food

  • North Norfolk

    Best Value

  • North Norfolk

    Child-friendly

  • North Norfolk

    Good for groups

  • North Norfolk

    Healthy

  • North Norfolk

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Norfolk

    Great for fine wines

  • North Norfolk

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Norfolk

    Romantic

  • North Norfolk

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • North Norfolk

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Three Swallows offers a delightful dining experience in a "lovely homely pub" setting. Guests praise its "excellent food and service," highlighting the attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Many appreciate the "fantastic location" and "great value for money." Notably, the "delicious home-cooked meals" and "lovely decor" make it a memorable visit.

328 Reviews
  1. John

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very slow, and not very attentive. We did arrive 10 minutes early, and told there had been a rush on tables, so the food order would be slow. He served our drinks and said he would be back to take our order. He came back 20 minutes later. When the food came, the veg was cold, and the carrots were inedible. We heard him saying to another customer that they were in between tenants, and it showed. We have been visiting north Norfolk for over 40 years, and visited the Three Swallows dozens of times. When I booked, I mentioned it was my 70th birthday on that day. I wanted it to be special. I left dissatisfied and disappointed by the overall experience. I didn’t leave a tip as I normally would.

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  2. Sue

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite pub in that area when we visit family. Always very good in every way. Extremely good service, lovely food and dog friendly.

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  3. Jane

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wednesday night summer club good value Food good as always

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  4. Adrian & Debbie

    Leicestershire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting today despite it being so close and after several recommendations - Sunday Lunch Menu and food was excellent, service professional and friendly and the place was lovely - parking right outside too, def return and can not recommend highly enough My wife enjoyed the slow cooked pork which she commented was the best she had had for a long time and I thoroughly enjoyed the mushroom pie - both served with all the trimmings, lashings of delicious gravy too - well done to the whole team
    Three SwallowsResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Adrian & Debbie, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. It's wonderful to know that the slow-cooked pork and mushroom pie hit the mark. Your kind words about our service and atmosphere mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Three Swallows Team

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  5. Victoria

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food served by friendly staff in a very convivial atmosphere
    Three SwallowsResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Victoria, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our food and found the atmosphere convivial. Your kind words about our staff are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Three Swallows Team

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  6. Martin

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious meal in a very pleasant environment with excellent service. Thank you .
    Three SwallowsResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Martin, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal and the service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Three Swallows Team

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  7. Martin

    Bath1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Plenty of choices. Reasonably priced. Staff pleasant. Would recommend.
    Three SwallowsResponded on February 26, 2025
    Dear Martin, Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, found our menu varied, and appreciated our reasonable prices. It's great to know our staff made a positive impression as well. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Three Swallows Team

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  8. Heather VIP

    Oxford9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    What a shame. My favourite pub on N Norfolk Coast but if today had been my first experience, I wouldn’t be back. Your staff are a credit to you, v friendly and hard working but spent a lot of time today apologising to every table for the wait. If you aren’t able / willing to hire additional staff, then don’t accept so many table bookings! We arrived at 12.50 for a 1pm booking. Order taken at 1.30… mains arrived 2.20pm… and when it arrived, the food was tired and over-cooked.
    Three SwallowsResponded on February 26, 2025
    Dear Heather, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet your expectations. It's great to hear that our staff were friendly and hardworking, but we regret the delays and the quality of the food you experienced. We appreciate your comments and will certainly look into improving our service and kitchen efficiency. Off the back of your coments we have reviewed our staffing levels for a Sunday and added an extra person. Your loyalty means a lot to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best regards, The Three Swallows Team

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  9. Anne

    Leicestershire2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very poor service. Waited for someone to take our order. Ended up going to the bar and placing our order. After half an hour the same person asked if we’d ordered. We said yes. They checked the til and said they hadn’t placed our order by mistake. They would rush our order through. Waited another 10 mins. Someone else said had we ordered. I explained the situation. Waited another 10 mins. Got our order. In all, we waited another hour for two roast beef dinners.
    Three SwallowsResponded on February 26, 2025
    Dear Anne, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're truly sorry to hear about the delays and confusion with your order. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide. We will address this with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Best regards, The Three Swallows Team

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  10. Joanna

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon spent over lunch. We were running quite late but the pub still accommodated us and even helped out by allowing us to sit at a different table than they had allocated to help with the fact that we had our dog. It was lovely and warm and clean. The food was lovely, menu was good, although the website says pizzas which weren’t on the menu but maybe they’re only a certain day.? The sticky toffee pudding was fabulous! Staff were polite and friendly. I would certainly visit again. Thank you for having us.
    Three SwallowsResponded on February 26, 2025
    Dear Jo, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and found our pub cosy and comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Three Swallows Team

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FAQs

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

Three Swallows is rated 4.3 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Three Swallows

Newgate Green, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7TT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • 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.
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