With the summer sunshine finally here, we will be spending as much time outside as possible - including dining alfresco.
From pubs and cafés to seafood restaurants, here are seven of the best places in north Norfolk to dine outside.
1. Whitewater Cromer
Where: 1 Marine View, Cromer, NR27 9HE
From lunchtime, gourmet burgers and handmade pizzas are on offer - with the option to order straight from your spot on the beach via the Whitewater app.
The café also has an alcohol licence so visitors can enjoy a glass of something cold in the summer sun while sitting on the prom and looking out to sea.
2. Rocky Bottoms
Where: Cromer Road, West Runton, NR27 9QA
Found between East Runton and West Runton, Rocky Bottoms is famed for its seafood dishes but also has multiple choices for vegan and vegetarian diners.
Husband-and-wife team Ali and Richard Matthews, a local fishing family, took on the "simple shellfish canteen" in north Norfolk in 2008.
Mr Matthews, who has been fishing for 46 years, catches all the crab and lobster off the coast of Weybourne with his son Winston, before it is served up just hours later.
The outside area is partly covered by an open-sided tent and you can enjoy dishes on the lawn, a stone's throw from the beach.
3. The White Horse
Where: Main Road, Brancaster Staithe, PE31 8BY
Seafood lovers can enjoy panoramic views of the marshland coastline while tucking into the catch of the day.
There is a marquee and lots of umbrellas for plenty of shade on the attractive decking and lawn.
The White Horse in Brancaster Staithe ranked 34th out of the country's top 50 gastropubs in 2023.
Additions to the menu this year include a spiced watermelon cocktail and a Bloody Mary with an added oyster on the top.
4. The Recruiting Sergeant
Where: Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EE
The popular Colchester Inns-owned pub has a large, partly covered garden around the back of the premises.
Sit on the lawn in the sunshine, or on the covered patio - which even has heaters for cooler evenings.
The watering hole, which serves a seasonal menu with a big focus on seafood, was recently named the best destination pub in the 2023 Muddy Stilettos public-voted awards.
5. The Ship Inn
Where: 21 Beach Road, Mundesley, NR11 8BQ
The Ship Inn, run by The Original Collection group, overlooks the golden sands of Mundesley Beach and boasts panoramic sea views.
There are plenty of seats and umbrellas for shade as you look out to sea.
The pub was ranked at number eight in Big 7 Travel's list of the best beer gardens in England.
6. Kings Head
Where: The Kings Head, Holt Road, Letheringsett, NR25 7AR
The Kings Head in Letheringsett beat off competition to be named the best pub in Norfolk for 2023 in the National Pub & Bar Awards.
The pub's garden is often heralded as one of the best in Norfolk.
On the outskirts of Holt in the peaceful village of Letheringsett, The Kings Head is an ideal spot for outdoor dining with a spacious beer garden and plenty of picnic benches.
Enjoy a pint or glass of wine with a dish from the seasonal menu and The Garden Shack is open at weekends during the summer serving snacks and summer salads.
7. Priory Maze and Gardens
Where: Cromer Road, Beeston Regis, NR26 8SF
Featuring 10 acres of beautiful gardens, a café and a hedge maze, Priory Maze and Gardens is situated in a mild micro-climate, with the Beeston Bump sheltering it from harsh northern winds.
The 50-seat café has views of the gardens and an outdoor dining area, as well as a children's play area.
There is a covered area should there be a drop of rain during your visit and plenty of outside seating to enjoy the sheltered garden.
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