Latest News - Bed & Breakfast Rooms
We are delighted to announce the opening of our new guest bedrooms! Bookings now being taken. Please see B&B page for further details.
About Us
The Recruiting Sergeant is an award winning pub and restaurant situated in the village of Horstead, near Coltishall, in Norfolk.
Matthew and Nicola Colchester and their dedicated team have developed an enviable reputation in the area and the pub is well known for its food quality, friendliness and attention to detail.
Further information:
- Pub bar open all day from 11am (noon on Sunday)
- Monday to Friday - food served lunchtime and evenings
- Saturday & Sunday - food served all day
- Real ales, cocktails and large choice of wines by the glass
- Garden and covered heated outdoor patio area
- Booking essential. We look forward to welcoming you
Awards
2012 Awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor.
2010 Finalist, Norfolk Food Awards, in the category "Norfolk's Best Dish".
2009 Winner of the Norfolk Local Food Heroes Award in the category "Best Use of Regional Food". For judges comments click here.
Have you visited our new shop?
Just across the road - see website Farm to Fork and Fish.
Gift Vouchers
An ideal present, we sell gift vouchers to spend on food or drink. Valid for 12 months. Please purchase from the bar.
Our other family businesses (further details on Links page):
The Ship, South Walsham
Black Boys Hotel, Aylsham
Red Lion, Eaton
Dell Holiday Cottage, Mundesley




