Pubs by Boat · River Bure
The Kings Head, Coltishall, riverside pub with moorings on the River Bure
On Wroxham Road in Coltishall, next door to the Rising Sun and close to the common at the top of the navigable Bure.
Mooring by boat
Use the same free 24-hour Coltishall Common moorings as for the Rising Sun: a 230-metre local-authority stretch, first-come, first-served, no booking.
As with all of Coltishall, you'll need to clear Wroxham Bridge first; hire craft use the bridge pilot.
Check before you go: Current official website address needs confirming with the owner.
About the pub
A 17th-century inn with distinctive Dutch gables, a restaurant and B&B rooms. This is the finer-dining option of the Coltishall pair, with an award-winning chef, locally sourced produce and a strong seafood showing, plus an outdoor patio and an extensive menu.
What visitors tend to say
Known among boaters as the special-occasion meal of the northern rivers: well-executed, higher-end cooking in a characterful old building, and a quieter alternative to its livelier neighbour.
Nearest hire base: Wroxham, about an hour and a half upriver.
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.