BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 So, a couple of weekends ago whilst out and about on the rivers we visited reedham. The Lord Nelson was open for what seemed like the first time in a age in glorious sunshine. We just had to go in for a look-see. What a lovely welcoming surprise it was too. They really have done a proper job, none of your chrome and plastic here, although all is apparently new, fresh, clean and bright they have retained that traditional old pub feel. They have not just 'Made Do' either, this is more than just papering over the cracks. Presently they have no operational menu but that is their next priority to get kitchen staff up and running. There ain't a dartboard up at present but they stated there soon will be. The pub is dog friendly too so that's a welcome tick in the box. This will now be once again a regular visit for our annual 'Lads Week' when we do the Yare transit. Overall the place gets a big thumbs up from me - Recommended Griff #01 - The Bar. #02 - TV Area. #03 - Sit Down 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 #04 - Lounge Area. #05 - Nelson the dog used to live here. #06 - Good for the winter Griff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 #07 - Mrs G. #08 - Lounge. #09 - Lounge Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 #10 - New Door. #11 - New Door. #12 - Gents, New Everything Griff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 #13 - Gents, new everything. #14 - Ladies, posh basins. #15 - Ladies, new everything Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 #16 - Like It. #17 - 'My' crew enjoying the sunshine. #18 - The riverside area. Griff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looks good. Thanks for the update Griff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 The young couple that are charged with running the place (Most couples seem young to me nowadays) is Jamie and Izzy. Jamie is the manager whilst Izzy is the managers boss of course as is always the way. They seem very nice and keen to do well Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Intending to visit Reedham on one of our weekends away soon so very good to see that this is open and looks really nicely fitted out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looking good thanks Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We paid a visit on our holiday too. I fully agree! Lots of happy memories of this pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I saw BA pulling into Reedham, I think it was Sunday the week before last. We couldn't get into Reedham when passing on our last trip but will definitely be visiting the Lord Nelson as soon as possible. Looks good.Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 hour ago, BroadAmbition said: Presently they have no operational menu but that is their next priority to get kitchen staff up and running. That's been the story for nearly (maybe over, I can't remember when it opened) a year now, I've heard about 3 different excuses for it not yet happening so I'm starting to think the guy's a bit of a plonker seeing as there is a big cafe sign outside. We've been in a few times thinking of eating and ended up back in the ship all night, our nights bill is rarely much below £80-100 so how many others have done the same? (I know we drink too much) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 'The Guy' - Jamie is the manager not the owner and from I gather the menu / kitchen is not his decision / responsibility until it's up and running Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looks like they have TWO Humpty Dumpty on, definite improvement on the Greene King last time I called in. May just get up there today.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Quite correct, Charlie. I heard a lot about the owner when talking to an old guy in the Strumpshaw Huntsman last week and it is him who's dragging this out. My sympathies go out to Jamie and Izzy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Glad to hear it. Jamie did not come over as a 'Plonker' Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I think it's the same one who has/had the Rising Sun and I think a pub in Sheringham. Quite well known locally if its the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 It's the Robin Hood in Sherringham Howard,enjoy your " sampling " on your trip ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I'm not calling the manager a plonker as he can only do as he's told to some extent, I think it was the owner/leaseholder that was in there last time I got the excuses, it seemed food was coming very soon each time and never happened. How long has Jamie been managing it? We walked past last year and it was empty but open and went to the ship, they were surprised it was open as it had just had it's winter closing party the weekend before, no wonder it was empty if the locals thought it was shut???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 In the Ship now, so I'll wander along later. I think the Ship steal s march anyway by opening at 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We were in reedham last month was told they did not have a chef.For the pub to thrive they need to get a chef soon.Otherwise summer will be gone.Now is the time to build up trade. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Jamie and Izzy are only too aware of that Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I see that the Lord Nelson has just scored 5 in its food hygiene rating. Mrs Nog and I called in last month and were very impressed. Seems to be new management and massive improvement IMHO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGoffen Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Hi All; I'm a stranger here, so thanks for reading, but know that the pub was owned by members of my family back in the 19th century and possibly up to the early 20th, ( tho I might be confusing the latter with a different Reedham pub ). So; I was wondering whether anyone had any historical information on the Nelson, going back any further? Or I anything to do with the Goffen family. They lived in Reedham until about the second world war and were a presence there for at least a couple of hundred years. Thanks again for reading, as I know that this is a little left field for the forum. Al Goffen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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