Proof, it it were ever needed, that it's not the food or the furniture or the carpet or the snazzy bar area that makes a place. It's the vibe.
You could walk into the Marine Bar and be understandably perturbed by what confronts you. 70's carpet, DIY bar, school dinner food, rickety furniture.
But something about the place has an enduring attraction to locals and visitors alike. It's intangible. Maybe it's the darkness, the bar set as it is below ground level. Maybe it's the friendly welcome. Maybe it's the chuddy decoration - old ale posters which sell beer by telling you it will get you pissed -those were the days. Or the warm cosy feel of the place. Maybe it's just that you're most likely on a short break, somewhat relaxed and have finally found somewhere in Hunstanton with a bit of life. Whatever it is, it adds up to 'vibe' or buzz'.
It's the sort of place you could quite happily hunker down in and spend the evening people watching and drinking yourself into a merry old state and still having change at the end of it for one more bag of Scampi Fries.
Smart this place isn't. Good old fashioned fun it certainly is. Leave your pretentions at the door with the raincoat and order a Babycham from the camp as Christmas bar staff. It's gonna be a good night. read more