The Lifeboat Inn

Thornham, Hunstanton, UK

Verified · Aug 2026
46 wines analysed
82/ 100
Accredited
MARGIN17 / 25
CROWD SCORE19 / 25
GLASS TAX21 / 25
DISCOVERY25 / 25
Avg Markup+177%
Avg Vivino★ 3.9
Avg Glass Tax+8%

Raw Averages Extracted:

  • Menu Average Mark-up: 177% (Lose 1 pt for every 10% above 100% across the menu)
  • Menu Average Crowd Score: 3.9 (Lose 1 pt for every 0.1 decrease below 4.5 across the menu)
  • Menu Average Glass Tax: 8%(Drops 1 pt for every 2% of glass tax applied. Benchmarked exclusively on the standard 175ml pour.)
  • Menu Discovery: 25 / 25 (AI extracted: 46 bottles (5 pts), 32 grapes (10 pts), and 30 regions (10 pts))

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Savvy's Verdict

"The Lifeboat Inn wine list demonstrates exceptional terroir-driven focus and classic Old World elegance. Highlighted by iconic Champagne houses and rare gems from Bordeaux and New Zealand, the curation balances prestige with vibrant natural wines. No glass offerings undercut bottle pricing per millilitre on this list. It stands as a refined, well-balanced selection tailored for diverse dining experiences."

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2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Vielles Vignes Sylvain Debord | Burgundy, France

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Vivino★ 4.3
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Half bottle - Chablis, Gérard Tremblay | Burgundy, France

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Vivino★ 3.7
Markup+115%
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Magnum - O Rosal Albariño, Bodegas Terras Gauda | Rías Baixas, Spain

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Vivino★ 4.2
Markup+115%
List£86.00
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El Pinto Palomino, Hacienda la Parrilla | Andalucia, Spain

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Vivino★ 3.8
Markup+164%
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2023 Pouilly-Fumé Château de Tracy | Loire, France

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Vivino★ 4.2
Markup+169%
List£70.00
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Catarratto Ciello Bianco | Sicily, Italy

Sicily, Italy

Vivino★ 3.9
Markup+173%
List£30.00
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Vin Orange, Frédéric Garrabou | Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Vivino★ 3.8
Markup+173%
List£30.00
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Gavi di Tassarolo La Fornace, Bergaglio | Piedmont, Italy

Piedmont, Italy

Vivino★ 3.9
Markup+180%
List£42.00
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Mâcon Chardonnay Les Cadoles | Burgundy, France

Burgundy, France

Vivino★ 3.9
Markup+180%
List£42.00
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Albariño Abadía de San Campio, Bodegas Terras Gauda | Rías Baixas, Spain

Rías Baixas, Spain

Vivino★ 4.1
Markup+181%
List£45.00