Places to eat and drink in Lowestoft, Kirkley and Pakefield
Breakfast with a sea view, a pub lunch after a walk or fish and chips back at the space. There are plenty of ways to enjoy a meal during your stay at Crown Cove House.
You have your own kitchen for the days when you fancy cooking. For everything else, here are some places to try around the seafront, Pakefield and further across Lowestoft.
Breakfast, coffee and something sweet
Sunrise at Marty Boys
Jubilee Parade, Lowestoft seafront · Breakfast, light lunches and coffee
This family-run beachfront café is a lovely excuse to make breakfast part of your morning walk. Stop for a meal, coffee and cake or an ice cream, with indoor seating and a terrace overlooking the beach. Dogs are welcome too.
The Thatch
Kirkley Cliff · Breakfast, lunch and tea
The Thatch is a handy daytime stop on Kirkley Cliff for breakfast, lunch or a cup of tea with a sea view. It’s an easy addition to a day around the gardens and seafront. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area only.
Gardens Tea Rooms
Kensington Gardens · A tea or coffee stop
Take a break from your wander around Kensington Gardens at the tea rooms overlooking the bowling greens. There’s seating indoors and outside, so you can pause for a cuppa and enjoy a little time in the gardens before heading back towards the beach.
East Point Pavilion
Royal Plain, Lowestoft seafront · Coffee, cake and drinks
Make East Point Pavilion a stop on a seafront stroll for coffee and cake, or visit for a drink from the bar. Its programme includes live music, markets and other events, so have a look at what’s on during your stay.
Pubs and restaurants
The Jolly Sailors
Pakefield Street · A pub meal overlooking the beach
The Jolly Sailors pairs views across Pakefield beach with a menu of pub favourites and lighter lunch options. It’s somewhere to work into a walk around Pakefield, whether you’re stopping for a meal or taking your time over a drink.
The Ship Inn
Stradbroke Road, Pakefield · A local pub meal
A family-run pub in Pakefield, with a bar, restaurant and garden. The Ship Inn is an option for lunch or an evening meal away from the seafront. It welcomes dogs; mention yours when booking so the team can advise on suitable seating.
The Commodore
Oulton Broad · Food and drinks by the water
If you’re spending time at Oulton Broad, The Commodore gives you somewhere to stop for a meal or drink with views across the Broad. There’s a waterside terrace as well as indoor seating. Plan this one as part of an outing to Oulton Broad.
MarkG
High Street, Lowestoft · Fish and seafood
For a meal built around fish and seafood, take a look at MarkG on Lowestoft’s High Street. The restaurant draws on British and European cooking, with a seasonal menu. Check its current food service times and book ahead for the evening you have in mind.
Takeaways for an evening in
Pakefield Plaice
Pakefield Street · Fish and chips
A seaside stay is a good excuse for a fish-and-chip supper. Pakefield Plaice is on Pakefield Street, ready for those evenings when you fancy bringing something back to the space and putting your feet up.
Pakefield Tandoori
Pakefield · Indian takeaway
If a curry sounds more like your evening, Pakefield Tandoori offers Indian takeaway dishes, with a menu and ordering link online. Choose your supper, then settle in together at the space. Check collection or delivery options for your address when ordering.
Eating out with your dog
Sunrise at Marty Boys and The Ship Inn welcome dogs, while The Thatch allows them in its outdoor seating area. For other venues, check directly before setting off, especially if you need an indoor table. Dog access can vary between bar, restaurant and terrace areas.
Dogs can’t be left alone at Crown Cove House. If you’re planning a meal without yours, speak to us in advance about whether we can help with dog sitting.
Make a meal of your seaside break
Follow the venue links for current menus, opening hours and bookings. If you’re choosing somewhere for a particular occasion, we’re happy to help with suggestions.