The Recruiting Sergeant

The Recruiting Sergeant We are an award-winning pub, restaurant and B&B located in the village of Horstead, near Coltishall, We look forward to welcoming you!
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The Recruiting Sergeant is an award winning Pub and Restaurant with Rooms 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.

Christmas is coming to the Recruiting Sergeant! 🎄We're delighted to share our 2025 Christmas Menu with you, which is now...
17/10/2025

Christmas is coming to the Recruiting Sergeant! 🎄

We're delighted to share our 2025 Christmas Menu with you, which is now available to book from 1st December.

Full menu and booking details are now available on our website. ✨️

Receiving any kind of award or recognition is always lovely, but it's especially rewarding when it comes from our custom...
26/09/2025

Receiving any kind of award or recognition is always lovely, but it's especially rewarding when it comes from our customers.

Thank you for all your wonderful reviews on Tripadvisor, which have placed us in the top 10% of all listings – quite incredible, really! 💕

See you next week! 😊
18/05/2025

See you next week! 😊

You may have heard the rumours… and we’re delighted to say they’re true!We’re excited to confirm that the Colchester fam...
05/05/2025

You may have heard the rumours… and we’re delighted to say they’re true!

We’re excited to confirm that the Colchester family will soon be opening a brand new venture – The Swan at Ringland.

This lovingly restored pub in the heart of the Wensum Valley will bring together all the things you love about our other establishments, along with a fresh new menu and a beautiful riverside setting.

We can’t wait to welcome you through the doors very soon. Keep an eye out for updates – we’ll be sharing opening dates and more in the coming weeks!

***If you are interested in working for us at The Swan, please tell us about your experience and the type of role you're looking for via email to [email protected] and [email protected]***

Two years ago, we were thrilled to be named Best Destination Pub at the Muddy Stilettos Norfolk Awards - and it would be...
07/03/2025

Two years ago, we were thrilled to be named Best Destination Pub at the Muddy Stilettos Norfolk Awards - and it would be amazing if we could take the crown for another year! ✨️

If you would like to nominate us, all you have to do is:

🔗 head to the Muddy Stilettos Norfolk website - https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/nominate/

📧 Enter your email address to get your voting link

🤩 Select Best Destination Pub and nominate The Recruiting Sergeant

Thank you so much! 💕

Spring is almost in the air, and we're looking forward to longer days and warmer weather, which means we are recruiting ...
19/02/2025

Spring is almost in the air, and we're looking forward to longer days and warmer weather, which means we are recruiting across our group! 🤩

We’re on the lookout for passionate, energetic, and friendly team members to join us, including
👨‍🍳 Chefs and
🍷 Front of House staff

If you have a positive attitude and thrive in a lively, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! 🌟

Send your details to Nicola at [email protected]

In your email, please let us know:
✔️ Which restaurant you’re interested in
✔️ Your availability (days & hours)

We can’t wait to hear from you and welcome some new faces to our team. Please tag anyone who may be interested! 🙏

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas! We'll be open tomorrow lunchtime for some festive drinks and would love to see y...
24/12/2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas! We'll be open tomorrow lunchtime for some festive drinks and would love to see you there. 🥂🎄🎅

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
10/11/2024

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

25/10/2024

Please note that we are closed for lunch today, due to hosting a funeral. We will reopen at 4pm.

Thank you for your understanding.

Head into the weekend with our pan-fried tikka-marinated breast of chicken with Bombay potatoes, spiced confit chicken t...
19/10/2024

Head into the weekend with our pan-fried tikka-marinated breast of chicken with Bombay potatoes, spiced confit chicken thigh & spinach croquette, and butter chicken sauce. 👌

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Please note that on Friday 25th October, we will be closed for lunch due to hosting the funeral of a very dear family fr...
16/10/2024

Please note that on Friday 25th October, we will be closed for lunch due to hosting the funeral of a very dear family friend. The pub will open at 4pm, and we will be serving evening meals as normal.

We apologise in advance to anyone who may have been planning to visit us on this date, and ask that you share this post to help spread the word.

Thank you.

Address

Norwich Road, Horstead
Norwich
NR127EE

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+441603737077

Website

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