Broadshaven Tavern

[Chelsea14Ian]

Someone on Facebook said the pub is reopening at Potter.Does anyone know any more info?

[JennyMorgan]

Re-opening for Easter, allegedly.

[JohnK]

They’ve had a couple of private events already.
A lot of work has been done on the inside.
Everyone local who’s said anything to me says its opening.
I was told there’s a dispute over material to be used on the outside hence the outside not being done yet but I don’t know if that’s true.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Seems like good news,I  wish them well.

[ExMemberBobdog]

Outside still looked really tatty today, but somebody told me there’s a thriving delivery service of pizzas and burgers etc operating from the kitchens for several months; people phone and order and they deliver.  Also heard the story of at least one private event there recently, and that the target is to open for Easter.  Hopefully the tatty outside will not put visitors off.

[Guest]

I certainly will be making an effort to go check it out this week and see how it fares.

[KatieR]

7 minutes ago, Jayfire said:

I certainly will be making an effort to go check it out this week and see how it fares.

Ooh do let us know how it is- I'll have to give it a go myself in a couple of weeks but a heads up would be good 

[Guest]

Will certainly do my best to let you all know how it is 

[Oddfellow]

As a local, but perhaps without his ear to the ground, I know nothing of any food service from the Broadshaven, but I am aware that the place has been occupied in some way for some months. 

Be good to get it open again. 

 

[NorfolkNog]

1 hour ago, FreedomBoatingHols said:

I know nothing of any food service from the Broadshaven

I heard from a couple of sources locally that they were running a pizza delivery service but for delivery only i.e. you couldn't collect.

But otherwise I can't confirm either way.

[JohnK]

I heard from a couple of sources locally that they were running a pizza delivery service but for delivery only i.e. you couldn't collect.
But otherwise I can't confirm either way.

I’ve heard that too.

[ExMemberBobdog]

3 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

I heard from a couple of sources locally that they were running a pizza delivery service but for delivery only 

Yes.  I’ve heard that from a friend who has taken advantage of the delivery service, and recommends the pizzas. I live outside the delivery range so cannot personally verify.

[johnm]

I was passing today and noticed their own opening schedule displayed on the wall 

[JohnK]

I was passing today and noticed their own opening schedule displayed on the wall 

Hope that’s true.
John, do you mind if I copy your picture and post elsewhere?

[BrundallNavy]

VIP Lounge, I wonder what happens in there.

[NorfolkNog]

9 minutes ago, brundallNavy said:

VIP Lounge, I wonder what happens in there.

Ice and a slice with the Stella??   

[johnm]

2 hours ago, JohnK said:

 

Hope that’s true.
John, do you mind if I copy your picture and post elsewhere?

 

Feel free 

[JohnK]

Feel free 

Thanks John

[JohnK]

What do successful pubs and restaurants on the Broads do over winter?
Shut down? Reduce costs and tickover? Draw local custom? Something else?

[Chelsea14Ian]

Depends on and or where they are.Surlingham ferry house is open 365 days,others  reduce there hours.The yare is open all year and most times is busy.This may be an idea for a link to add for information?

[JennyMorgan]

3 hours ago, johnm said:

I was passing today and noticed their own opening schedule displayed on the wall 

For their own sakes I hope that they paint the fascia and modernise the outside, like get rid of that tired 1970's blockwork and the white plastic garden chairs. Good luck to them but it has to look inviting.

[Broads01]

Roof terrace bar could be nice if it comes off. I can imagine a good view along the river in both directions. 

[LondonRascal]

5 minutes ago, Broads01 said:

Roof terrace bar could be nice if it comes off.

I think it would be nice if it stayed put

[ExSurveyor]

2 minutes ago, LondonRascal said:

I think it would be nice if it stayed put

If the roof comes off they would need skyhooks

[Bexs]

15 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:

For their own sakes I hope that they paint the fascia and modernise the outside, like get rid of that tired 1970's blockwork and the white plastic garden chairs. Good luck to them but it has to look inviting.

 

I couldn't agree more!!!! It has never looked inviting, or a place I would enjoy my surroundings, even though it's next to the river.