Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Fakenham
10 restaurant menus in Fakenham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Decided to try the Crown in Fakenham as they do a Carvery on a Sunday, but what swayed us even more to go there was they allow dogs and there is a..."
Kurt Spindley
"Had a beautiful carvery lunch and hot pudding here. The food and service were first..."
Alex Curran
"The room was very big with a very big bathroom, comfortable and warm ,it was room two plenty of hanging space and drawers coffee and tea making ..."
Christine Stubbs
"Fantastic customer service, I had ordered takeaway carvery only to have left behind half my order, one message later Ali is in her car and driving..."
Lisa Black
"Booked for Sunday lunch with family that had come to visit us, my nephew is autistic and doesn’t really eat anything. I mentioned this when booking..."
Becky Harrison
"Great carvery lunch, excellent beef and first class..."
Brian tugs
"Great place to stay. The customer service was outstanding, and the food was excellent.
Highly recommend..."
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"Visited for a Sunday carvery as hadn’t indulged in one for some time.
It’s a nice pub and service was good.
There was a selection of 3 roasts..."
EmC Photography
"Went for Sunday carvery today. Our 1st ever visit. What a beautiful place this is! Walked straight into the bar, which felt very welcoming.
The..."
Cheryl Pullat
"Lovely staff and atmosphere, liked the music choice behind the bar but absolutely loved chef Kaiya’s street food…. and his homemade chilli sauce..."
Richard Ward
"Lovely olde world Inn.
Great atmosphere,friendly staff and great selection of..."
David Popely
"We were double booked at a different place & the crown came to the rescue! Thanks so much for your kind hospitality & saving our bacon (and the..."
Zubaida Lazim
"Came to The Crown for dinner at the restaurant. Lovely food, everything was cooked really beautifully. The rosemary chips were large but still..."
Abs Vli
"We are on holiday and found the Crown experience so good we have had 5 meals here. The food/ menu is excellent. The staff charming and helpful...."
Fillet of Salmon with Cockle and Garlic Butter Mash Potatoes and Wilted Spinach
Fish & Chips
Burger Chips and Hard Coleslaw
Juice
Cod
Curry
Fish and Chips
Burger
Chocolate Brownie
Puddings
Cake
Bass
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Dog Friendly
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Called in for a drink after visiting Binham Priory, ended up staying for lunch!! Menu was varied and food delicious. We found the pub welcoming and..."
Liz Tunney
"wonderful pub...food was top notch. Staff were happy and helpful nothing too much trouble. would definitely recommend eating here...we had the..."
Betty Molloy
"Ate here yesterday. Lovely food warm & friendly staff eoykd highly recommend. Thank you to Lucy & Simon Mum & I had a lovely..."
Julie Adamson
"Great staff, food and beer (including local offerings). Unbelievable gin selection. It's our number 1 pub to go whenever we're staying in the area -..."
Simon Ballard
"Myself an a freind thought we would pop in and have a look. The service and staff could not of done more for you. And the food was fantasic i even..."
Elliott Krull
"Ate here tonight, have to say what a breath of fresh air. Never been here before, what a lovely welcome, was told there was no tables inside but we..."
Peter Leggat
"Food was very good, staff very friendly and informative great..."
Bob Mckie
"Wow! What a lovely place! The food was delicious 😋, the service above and beyond, and atmosphere exceptional. Only fault is that it's not nearer..."
Linda Challis
"Pork belly was superb...best meal I had in 2016.
Burgers are the best,..."
Barry Hunter
"Somewhere that makes real Yorkshire puddings
Seems to be a rare thing around here
Lovely meal on Saturday night
Back on Sunday for Sunday lunch..."
Joanne Ranson
"Came here whilst on holiday last year and had a super meal in a really friendly (including the dogs) pub. Decided to see if a return visit was as..."
Sarah Wilton
"the chequers inn binham is our local very good company with my son and daughter in law on sunday we really love the chequers very good food and staff..."
Brenda Cooper
"Had a lovely meal there yesterday with my family. Great food and friendly service. We will be..."
Steven Ward
"On holiday for a few days, frequented this inn. Excellent bar staff. Excellent beer. Excellent food, shame it's not our..."
Jackie Hughes
"We have finally discovered Binham and the Chequers. Had lunch twice this week, brilliant. Great food, great beer, great staff. Well done. Can't wait..."
Julie Jordan
"Visited The Chequers tonight for a meal followed by live music. The Food was lovely & my steak cooked perfectly,
a great choice of drinks, 3 or 4..."
Annie Lane
"I loved this place! Always a little apprehensive about going into a local pub when I'm not a local however, the staff was friendly and amazing...."
Caraline Sampson
"Fabulous meal & drinks there . Called in on Sunday of Bank Holiday weekend, it was quite busy but they fitted us in despite not having booked. No..."
Keith Henderson
"Only had drinks so can’t comment on food, but if you want a ‘proper’ English pub then this is it! Simple and no frills, but a great pub with..."
M G
"Such a warm friendly place in a sleepy village. Log burning fire and board games. Serves food, real ale, everything else you'd expect, and a good..."
Graham Wilson
"What a lovely friendly pub. Staff were fantastic so helpful I unfortunately got bitten yesterday and had no antihistamine treatment with me. The..."
Alison Sutcliffe
"Fab village pub, great food, lovely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend..."
debbie berwick
"Great traditional pub serving delicious, reasonably priced food with a good selection of ales. Staff were very welcoming and had a lovely evening..."
William Kentish Barnes
"What a lovely find. We are staying about half an hour away and wanted somewhere to eat with our two children.
Staff were lovely and found us a spot..."
Sarah B
"Lovely village pub, very friendly staff. Will definitely go..."
"Decided to have a drive out Saturday night, some place different to our normal haunts, and found this place on google, so glad I did, we had set meal..."
Ian Turnbull
"Fantastic place for a meal, always a friendly warm welcome. Thank you Tham and Kim for a great meal..."
Tracy Jarvis
"Having tried the other Chinese take aways in Fakenham & not been impressed with the food (either over cooked ie burnt to a crisp or uncooked meat..."
Nicki Clipston
"Have been going to Thams restaurant now for over 7 years. Never had a bad meal. Always made welcome by Tham and his wife. Staff always polite and..."
Christine Deadman
"Love the Dukes Head. Have eaten here many times and had numerous takeaways. Staff always friendly. Nothing too much trouble. Food..."
Clare Annand
"Great food, great place even if you only want a pint,friendly staff,also very good takeaway..."
Robert Hales
"We had a lovely evening in Thams Restaurant. The food was amazing... best Chinese we have ever tasted. Look forward to visiting again when we are..."
Karen Hubball
"Great Food - Fantastic as always Tham!..."
Robert Ives
"First time we have been to the Dukes Head since its been Tham's but we had a great meal and great friendly service and look forward to going..."
Alan Rockley
"Fantastic food and lovely company. Made to feel very welcome. Always go back when we stay at my sisters..."
"Had a lovely time here. I was struggling to find a Thai place and randomly picked this one as it was on my route home. It has managed to keep the..."
Lirin Cyriac
"Incredible dishes and a very friendly atmosphere. Nothing is too much trouble.
Cannot recommend highly..."
Tim Margereson
"Such a lovely visit tonight, we went in on the off chance after travelling all day. We were made very welcome, fantastic food, service. All the staff..."
Stevo Browne (stevo01)
"Title: Exceptional Dining Experience at The Duke's Head
Rating: ★★★★★
I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Duke's Head, and I..."
Tor Rezon
"Quiet but nice and old fashioned interior. Food was lovely and the waiter was a very polite and helpful young..."
Mark Froggett
"Delicious, pleasant and welcoming. Enjoyed the vibe and welcoming publican Tham makes you at ease.
Locals as well as tourists like myself are..."
c s
"Excellent food and service, the interior could do with a bit of a..."
Andy Hutchinson
"Delicious food from a massive menu and a friendly atmosphere as..."
Graham Hubball
"Great restaurant with good food and lovely staff, have enjoyed the evening here and would definitely go back..."
Dmitrii B
"Wonderful place with good food (as verified by my Chinese wife), very reasonable prices and hospitable service. Owner operated and everything is done..."
Oddi Aasheim
"A Thursday lunch time visit, with friends.
A really satisfying Chinese feast.
Pleasant surroundings, a lady fainted in the car park, from over..."
paul mccarthy
"Just an amazing dining experience! A lovely welcome, accommodating service, clearly fresh ingredients and delicious menu choices. They were so..."
Nichola Keir
"Great local pub , run by a Chinese family. SUPERB FOOD, very reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful..."
Mike Still
"Absolutely wonderful food and good value. Would always recommend. Very good for gluten..."
grant harrison
"Tam & his wife provided and excellent venue for local pub atmosphere, so lacking in North Norfolk. The food was superb, quickly cooked and very..."
Robert Kilbourn
"Everything's lovely! We will get..."
Alice Constantin
"Lovely food and a very friendly service. Would love to visit..."
Simon Cooper
"Excellent Thai food at sensible prices. Friendly owners and very simple online ordering app. Also very comfortable old pub to sit in and eat. Highly..."
Weasenham Parish Council
"Best Chinese I have ever had! Food was fresh and wasn't greasy at all, as I've found majority of Chinese restaurants to be. We were a party of 9 and..."
"Found this gem of a pub on our recent travels, situated in a little village the hosts are warm and welcoming. On the Friday night we had the..."
Liza Fairclough
"I didn't eat but went to see some live music there. I had forgotten what a lovely, friendly welcoming pub it is and plan to revisit lots..."
steve norris
"14 of us went there for a family Christmas meal. The choices were excellent. The portions were generous Very friendly owners and staff. A couple of..."
Andrew Babicz
"Went here for a quick meal on the 1st night of our holiday. Nice, honest locals pub. Us and our 2 pups were immediately made to feel welcome. Good..."
Tina Stockwell
"Proper and decent village pub. Locals are lucky to have such a nice place nearby, bit of a trek for me! Good to see lots of local real ale and a..."
Jp Russek
"Fantastic small pub with a nice character to it. Lovely warm welcome from the staff. The food is home cooked very tasty and a nice..."
karl Williams
"After spending a week in the village I would say this is one of the most friendly pubs I've been in. Owners, staff, locals and dogs all made us feel..."
Mike Colmer
"A traditional village pub that we found to be equally welcoming to visitors as they are to the local community. A very good range of drinks is..."
James Fogg
"Oh what a fabulous local hostelry for us to have in this lovely village! Brian and Christine are superb hosts and are trying so hard to make this..."
Kathy Marsh
"This is a friendly pub in the charming village of Colkirk, just south of Fakenham. Dogs are welcome. Tourists are welcomed by locals and publicans..."
"This is definitely the best food we have eaten in Dereham/Fakenham. The food was absolutely amazing and I recommend that you go there and try it..."
Severine Haenel
"Truly an outstanding experience. Staff incredibly helpful and food is amazing. Had them as a takeaway as well as dined in today. The effort and..."
James Baldwin
"Delicious food, great staff & service. Lovely place to..."
Sue Gray
"Amazing, such a wonderful dining experience. The lady running the restaurant is so elegant and beautiful in mannerisms and style.
The food was..."
Sunny Hourican
"Delicious food, incredibly friendly, helpful and polite staff. Would hugely..."
Henry Thoday
"Had the pleasure of dining here a few times, very friendly service, lovely food. Highly..."
nick marshall
"Three of us had a wide variety of dishes, that took into our likes and dislikes. Large portions which allowed us to take home enough food for a..."
Melisa Ford
"Really love it here, food is excellent and staff friendly. The Thai food is really..."
Sally-Ann Hewitt-Coleman
"From the outside and as you enter it appears to be a quaint country pub, but once you walk a little further the gorgeous smell of fine Thai cuisine..."
Lee Cheesmur
"Authentic Thai food, worth the price. Very small but super friendly team. Reserving is a must as it gets very busy. Will definitely go back if we are..."
Kristin Fuchs
"After failing to secure a booking at a popular pub, we were desperate for anywhere to eat. What a pleasant surprise this place turned out to be! ..."
Tony Frangello
"Superbly welcoming pub with excellent beer and food.
We visit this place when on holiday in the area every year and have not had a negative thought..."
Trev Woodhall
"Quirky pub/restaurant specialising in Thai food. Small restaurant but tables are well spaced. Service was friendly and prompt considering there was..."
Mike Reeve
"We love this little place, always really friendly when you go in, we have got takeaway a few times and its fairly consistent. The garlic rice is..."
Burnzy 378
"Best Thai food I’ve had in a long time! We got takeaway from here last month and were very impressed with the food; everything was great quality..."
beatrix thompson
"Arrived early on a Tuesday thinking it would be less busy. So glad we booked, the bar and the restaurant were busy and eventually full. The menu..."
Gammon Steak with Pineapple Included Peas or Egg if Wanted
Fish
Café
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
British
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Digital Payments
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Television
Free off-street parking
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Seating
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Food was exceptional! And well worth it!
Only pain point was you have to use an app, which in a world of apps is another one to download and it kinda..."
Jon Hayman
"I gave 2 stars for service. Bar was great, girls lovely. But food coming out was so slow. Everyone got serviced at the tables, before us, I feel it ..."
Jane Groom
"Popped in after a visit to Langham Glass , I had the mix grill which is a 4oz rump steak, gammon, chicken fillet and pork sausage with a free range..."
JASON BACON
"First time to this pub/ restaurant.
Very friendly staff and great food thankyou. Really enjoyed it. Brilliant prices for both food and..."
suz gillingham
"There was one woman ahead of me at the bar, with a very lengthy food-and-drink order. Eventually the employee called in colleagues, and things then..."
Fr Neil Bryson
"Oh my word, what a lovely pub. The food is superb, cooked with care and tasty. We enjoyed the whole experience and will definitely be returning in..."
Sharon Wilson
"Went last night. Staff were friendly, food was delicious and prices were reasonable. We both had hunters chicken skillets. The chicken was lovely and..."
Debra Hearnden
"Lovely staff really welcoming..food was great value and quick...we really enjoyed our meal and they allowed my son to sit where he felt..."
Vicki Clarke
"Visited after being told the food had gotten much better than when it was a hungry horse and boy were they right! Food was delicious! Service was..."
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"100% the best place to eat and drink in Fakenham. Bar service is tremendous. Highly recommend... Also choose the Double Pints!!!
Olivia the bar..."
"We dropped in for a snack and coffee
A few days ago .
All good including the cleanliness throughout 👌friendly staff
Nice coffee at the right price..."
Trevor Tjx
"As wetherspoons go this is by far the best I've been in. The atmosphere was great and the decor is lovely. The staff were very friendly and polite..."
Karl Hammond
"Went here for a Sunday lunch, nice decor and not too busy when we arrived at 12. Staff were friendly and there was plenty of seating inside and out...."
Ames
"Lovely and air conditioned on a very hot day. Drinks and food both tasted fresh and were speedily delivered. What's not to like really... plenty of..."
tom allen
"We visited here with approx 24 other people for food and drinks, and were pleasantly surprised that we were all able to sit in (across twp tables)..."
Eric Delamere
"Usual standard Wetherspoon pub, with usual menu and usual selection of drinks. Very clean and spacious inside. Pleasant staff. Food was..."
Graeme Walton
"It is what it says on the tin. Always good food and good selection on drinks at a price no one can complain about and if they do then stay at..."
S1 Builders Norfolk
"Never been here before was very nice food was lovely and the atmosphere was very good,staff very helpful will go..."
Mark Nicholls
"This place is what a wetherspoons should be I have visited lots of them and this one is by far the best all round with staff on the ball and getting..."
James Mower
"What's not to like? Compared with other establishments in the area this is insanely cheap. Two decent sreaks with chips and a pint of Abbott and..."
Alf King
"It is what it is .. cheap and cheerful ..food is fast coming out ..havent had to complain in a few years ..breakfast is awesome lots of choice for..."
"We were so impressed with how much brighter the sports centre looked. We went to the Lancaster room for a quiz night, and dinner before hand. The..."
Mary Covey
"Great place to go, they have so many different things to do ( indoor bowls, squash, golf and they do archery on a Thursday night ). Staff are really..."
Andrew Gibson
"Staying at the racecourse and took the opportunity to have a Sunday lunch at the attached sports club. The roast beef was excellent, the staff..."
Alun Edwards
"A well equipped and friendly sports centre, home to golf, tennis mat bowls and other community sports. Lunch at the clubhouse bar and restaurant was..."
Mike Smith
"Great facilities. Shooting Clout on the inside of the racecourse so not a lot else to..."
Ian Downham
"Attended as part of a wake following a funeral. Was surprised at the facilities. We were welcomed warmly by the staff and the members we spoke to..."
John Davis
"You can get a drink and something to eat here it was nice and clean staff were friendly, the food was not to..."
Helen Gidlow
"Fantastic service. Food we had was awesome. Trout wow. Crispy chilli beef..."
Peter Davies
"Lovely and helpful, hospitality good , good venue for rosemary rooms..."
Josephine Smith
"Was here to give a talk to the Fakenham Society. Great welcome and very well organised..."
Paul Dickson
"A very friendly club with lots going on. Food good and excellent..."
Jean Ferguson
"Large bar and restaurant, serving great food especially the..."
"We come here every 6th friday when our Dog is at our groomers. I have had the chicken, ham and mustard pie its lovely, fish and chips really nice..."
Mary Riddell
"My friends loved coming here . Food were so good, the staffs were helpful and approachable, and their 2 for 1 all day everyday offer were..."
Ariel Cairo
"Couldn't fault anything meal good value and staff very polite waited a little while but had a drink time soon went thank..."
Dinah Symonds
"We have been here on holiday this week staying at Beeston. And had a lovely dinner. All of us enjoyed our meals. Very nice place. Thank..."
Chris Hare
"A good atmosphere and the staff are trained very well and I've never had a problem with the..."
Jason Lamb
"Excellent value with their 2 for 1 menu. The mixed grill was..."
Stephen Bounds
"This is my regular when it comes to lunch breaks and come here on a daily basis. The thing that keeps me coming back time after time is the staff...."
Thomas S.
"We enjoyed our first festive menu at The Running Horse this year. The staff were very attentive & on the ball from showing us to our table, serving..."
Linda Warmer
"Running horse has got to be the best place in Fakenham had a meal for 4 and it was fresh and tasty will definetly be back the staff were very polite..."
Carla Lees
"We had lunch twice here. 7 people first time and 3 the second, plus a large German Shepherd! All staff welcoming and friendly. Good joice of menu...."
Jo Rawlings
"Excellent service from all staff. Made to feel most welcome especially Hugo the dog!! Food was well presented, very tasty and good sized portions...."
Darren Cobbold
"My wife and I eat often here with our little boy and nearly always take our dog.
Saturday we booked a table for 7 people at 13:30 and as always it..."
sam rayner
"Lovely evening tonight, we bought our 14 week puppy in as his first venture into our social life and we were made so welcome. We will be back, thank..."
Emily Franks
"Excellent service, along with excellent food at a very reasonable price. Thank you to all the team. Won't be long before we visit again. Many..."
Alan White
"When we arrived, we were advised it was a 45min wait for food as some large parties in & checked that was ok, which it was. When we ordered, the chap..."
Mrs Bear
"We wanted to pop out, with our dog, and grab some lunch. We managed to book a table online, with no fuss, even with a tick box to say the dog was..."
Di Buchanan
"Always enjoy our visit here. Food good and competitively priced. Staff were very busy, probably could do with a few more? Not a critiscm of the..."
Jack Askew
"As a family having a Christmas meal together is important. Fakenham were so good at the order stage. Arrived and had table ready for Christmas. We..."
Christine Hill
"The staff were lovely, friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The venue was very warm and cosy and had a lovely festive atmosphere. It was full of..."
Fiona Applegate
"We booked in for a Christmas Breakfast with the elves. The kids were very excited, when we got there they were not disappointed. We were met by Donna..."
owen watkinson
"The place is spacious and great for family & friends meal. The food is good too. Excellent choices of pub food. The staff were nice.
However, I..."
Gladys Sope-Acanto
"Greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. All the staff from the barman to the waitress were very attentive. The food was really good and would not..."
Lynette Webster
"Food is ok, reasonable fare for the price, not much of a vegetarian selection, but fairly typical.
Dad always has the gammon, I alternate between 3..."
Karen Keen
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