Superb atmosphere. Cracking ale selection. Also, the staff is knowledgeable and personable. After a very steep climb up from the football ground, we found this pub and I'm glad we persisted - it was excellent with good Bateman's beers and some interesting guest ales (we all enjoyed the very aptly names "Worth the Wait"). Friendly and efficient staff and a nice atmosphere. Good little pub - to be recommended.Viewed BITE before visiting and I was correct to do so. Friendly helpfull staff, good selection of real ales and a good atmosphere. Only ten minutes walk from the city centre and well worth the trek as the beers were varied and excellent. Def worth a visit.

Visited on 19th and 20th Feb and enjoyed the vibe in the one small bar that was open. Apparently a new tenant should be moving in in March and it is being temporarily managed until then. Good crowd of locals, wonderful open fire and welcoming landlord with excellent Adnam's Bitter & Woodforde Wherry on tap. No food in evidence but a generous range of Sunday lunchtime bar snacks provided. Looking forward to going back in the summer to find it still open.... Visited on 29th January 2011 and it was open again. Modern furnishings inside and welcoming staff. Three ales on (two Adnams and a guest). Food looked quite pricey but I don't know what it was like. After a recent change of hands, approx 6 months ago, this pub has now shut.

Contrary to Smithjones' review below, the food was far too expensive given the competition in the area.

Billywitch had a point, not that it matters now. I just hope that it re-opens in the not too distant future.

I love this pub and have been going back for years - not too posh - although a bit too modern and samey compared to the characterful place it once was. It lacks history now - everything odd has gone but at least the customers include locals and thank goodness the recent refurb left the main bar area untouched. The locally brewed beers are fantastic and 'The Wreck' recently won some award. Food is reasonably good with large portions - vegetarian options are a bit disappointing but you can always opt for pizza or veggieburger.Tried three beers. All were not up to standard. Food was poor and not cooked. First visit in several years - and the beer, food and atmosphere were as good as ever. Not disappointed - would warmly recommend.

Closed from 8th to 27th Feb - Possibly because the fair is in town - pathetic, we've got enough closures without voluntary ones.Bit of a give away this, of the last 5 super dooper reviews 4 are one time wonders,`Every picture tells a story don`t it`.Our first visit to Kings Lynn would not have been half as good if this pub was not there. It was warm, clean, friendly and had 6 or 7 great beers. Would like to have stayed longer.... It is full of real interesting items including a model train set that used to deliver beer along the bar..... would loved to have seen this running.

Fat Cat does have immense selection of ales all in top form, but the selection is fairly regular and usually find only a handful that are new to me. Also have never seen this place short of rammed and often have trouble getting a seat. The staff is extremely efficient and polite, but don't really have a chance to interact with customers. More like a busy beer bar than a pub.We made a special effort to get out to this pub as we had heard so much about it - and we were not disappointed. What a fantistic place,loads of beers on including their own brews; fabulous old breweriana everywhere and rolls at 60p ! We had no problem getting a seat but it does get very packed around the bar especially where it is narrow, but we never waited long to be served. This must now rate among my all-time favourites - absolutely brilliant. Beer on handpump and straight from the cask and even the lager selection was out of the ordinary. Just shows what can be done when so many pubs are closing down - this one is not exactly on the tourist route either!This is an absolutely fantastic pub and with the fine selection of ales it's no wonder that every known and again you might have to wait a few minutes to get served!

iv always had decent fresh cooked food here tbh n its not THAT much more expensive than most pub restuarants. it does lack atmosphere tho, pool bar needs sum backround tunes!!If you are looking for very poor but over priced food and absolutely appalling service then this is the place for you. If like the rest of us you expect a little more from a pub/restuarant then GIVE THIS PLACE A MISS!!!We called in at lunchtime for a pint and a light snack - the pub was spotless with a nice olde worlde timber-framed decor. The barmaid was pleasant, the beer excellent but the food only so-so and a bit pricey. I think pubs must be more competitive in these recessionary times, no wonder so many have closed and are continuing to do so.

The 'local' ale is apparently brewed by the owners wife in a micro brewery and was very nice. It is a hotel and i think the bar area and lounge lacks atmosphere as people tend to be waiting for tables etc and it appears to be void of locals but the beer was good and worth a visit to try a local brew.Gastrofied to the nth degree. Used to be rambling coaching inn, now targeted at the weekend/sailing market.

Decent food, reasonable beer. Nothing to get excited about.Gastrofied to the nth degree. Used to be rambling coaching inn, now targeted at the weekend/sailing market.

Decent food, reasonable beer. Nothing to get excited about.