Pubs by Boat · River Waveney
The Duke's Head, Somerleyton, riverside pub with moorings on the River Waveney
On Slugs Lane at Somerleyton, a 10 to 15 minute walk up the track from Somerleyton Staithe on the Waveney, near Somerleyton Hall and the railway swing bridge.
Mooring by boat
Moor at Somerleyton Staithe, which takes 28 boats with double-mooring allowed and offers electric hook-up and waste disposal, free for 24 hours. Then it's a walk up the lane to the pub.
Allow 10 to 15 minutes on foot up from the staithe; it's a proper leg-stretch rather than a step off the boat.
About the pub
A gastropub owned by the Somerleyton Estate, with much of the produce coming off the estate's own and neighbouring farms. CAMRA-recognised real ales, a bare-boards bar with woodburners, a garden-room restaurant, beer gardens with marsh views, music events in a converted barn and a dog-friendly welcome.
What visitors tend to say
Seasonal, flavour-led estate cooking, a characterful country-pub interior and gardens looking over the marshes make this the high-end dining walk of the Waveney, and reviewers consistently say the climb from the staithe is worth it.
Nearest hire base: Beccles or Oulton Broad.
Find it on the water
Navigator Lite puts every riverside pub, mooring and slipway on one friendly map, so you can plan the day around lunch here and know exactly where to tie up.
Guidance Only
Opening hours, food service, mooring charges and mooring condition change often on the Broads. Check with the pub directly before building your day around it, and always read the water on arrival.