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Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Fakenham. Fakenham is a market town and civil parish in Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Wensum, about 19 miles (31 kilometres) north east of King's Lynn, 19 miles (31 kilometres) south west of Cromer, and 25 miles (40 kilometres) north west of Norwich.
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10. The Gallow
Overall Ratings
3 based on 21 reviews
The Gallow (Fakenham Sports Centre) has Indoor Bowls, Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Squash Courts, Archery and Bridge. We also have a relaxing lounge/restaurant where you can meet with friends for coffee or a meal. Functions & Business meetings are availabl
Reviewed By John K
Visited the Gallow on New Years Eve with my wife, children and in-laws. My wife is gluten free so we told the restaurant in advance. When we arrived the staff were very attentive and had made gluten free cauliflower cheese, gravy and Yorkshire pudding. The carvery was very good and the desserts were excellent. Ok it is never going to be a Michelin star venue but the staff made an effort and made us feel very welcome and when visiting the in laws again we are very likely to go the the Gallow. Thanks for great customer service.
9. Blue Boar Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By 99neilm
We went to this pub for an evening meal on the recommendation of, and with, a friend. There was an extensive menu of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes together with several daily specials. We only had maincourse meals and drinks though both starters and desserts were available. Service was very good. Total costs were reasonable for what we ate (approx £60 total for the three of us). Worth a visit if you are in the area around Fakenham.
8. The Crown Inn
Overall Ratings
3 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Colin A
The Crown Inn Colkirk has a new chef, and boy is he good. Specialities, 14 different types of pure meat beef burgers, freshly cooked home made lunches. Good real ale,and pleasant company, what more could one want? Beer garden, bar games, restaurant, a nice country pub.
7. The Crown Fakenham
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By stephen m
The crown fakenham was a friendly pub offering good value meals very well cooked and good value drinks.Food is italian based with english dishes. Excellent pensioner lunchtime menu and good evening menu. If we visit from cromer again will definitly visit crown again.
6. Black Lion Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 377 reviews
Reviewed By Tracey M
Amazing place to stay the customer service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they were always smiling. Neil has to praised for his initiative at breakfast when he couldnt find any pads so he used a till roll to take the breakfast orders. Will be definitely visiting again for the amazing food and atmosphere of the place
5. The Barsham Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By Claire D D
I had high hopes for this pub after reading the reviews however I felt disappointed with our stay. The rooms themselves were quite nice, a few interesting touches and quirky features. Clean and modern considering the age of the pub and a style that complimented the building. On booking it took several attempts to pay, using different cards only to find that there wasn't a problem with our cards, it was operator error with the card machine. I emailed to ask for a receipt and to inform the restaurant that I am gluten-free but we never got a reply.On arrival, we checked in but our restaurant booking at 8.15pm hadn't been made, luckily there was a capacity to fit us in.3 our of the 4 main meals were good but I ordered Lamb rump only to find the piece of meat nearly unediblle as it was tough and chewy. I told our waitress about the meat however the manager told her to tell me that it wasn't his fault, it was just a bad cut of meat. I then ordered a cheeseboard and made a point of mentioning that i am gluten-free only to be sent regular crackers. I had to ask if it was gluten-free, only for them to then change the crackers. This could have made me extremely ill had I not noticed.The next morning at breakfast, there was food on the floor from the night before. We poured our milk for the tea to find it had gone off.Throughout our stay the only person who made feel welcome and seemed happy to be working there was our waitress for our evening meal. Even on checking out I was met with the same glum face that met us at breakfast. I think it's fair to say I won't be returning.So I gave you a generous rating of average.
4. The Running Horse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 709 reviews
The Running Horse Fakenham is a Marstons Two for One pub. We offer fantastic value on our main menu and specials boards with deals throughout the week.
Reviewed By Ocean_Adventure_97
The service was slow and poor. There were a very small handful of tables in - our waitress came over to take a drinks order but then never came with the drinks so we asked a young lady who was very lovely, she was nervous but will grow to be an asset to the team. After we got our drinks we waited 20mins to order food - in the end we had to go up to order, we then had a 38mins wait for food although tables who ordered after us got their food earlier. Once we had finished our meal empty plates were sat in front of us for 29mins until a lovely young lady who had just started her shift came over to take them away, she also came back promptly to take our dessert order as well.We visited at 3.30pm, tables were quiet, the manager and a trainee were in and due to other tables being annoyed by the service other staff members got called in early. The food itself was good, the reason many people go is because it's good for the low cost of it. The steak was supposed to be medium but was well done. The quick bite bbq and cheese is a new favourite and the chunky chips are delicious.This is the 4th time we've visited as it is close to us, usually food is cremated and it has shown that some staff lack training.Would not advise.Visited on Wednesday the 30th.Gosh, just for the benifit of Trip Advisor readers, I have reported this review for 2 reasons, 1. The dishes you say are your "new favourite and chunky chips deliciou"s (despite after stating food is cremated ?)However we serve neither of the above, what we do sell is clealy advertised on our online web site.Plus additionally I am GM and unfortunately collect my son at 3.15 every day and I am only person that collects him, I was most definately not in the business.So thank you ocean reviewer, apart from being writing a review for the wrong business, if you are going to rate a "do not advise" I would say seems a little harsh as you named a new favourite and how lovely team were.Also, despite writing over 66 reviews and you live local, its the first for whichever running horse it was that you visited?The team here at the Running Horse Fakenham, jump hoops and work really hard to ensure our guests are happy.However on a personal note if after 4 visists, you still don't like?
3. Sculthorpe Mill Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By R4319XLgrahamb
Booked for dinner on a weekday evening. Upon arrival greeted by a sign saying 'order your drinks at the bar'. There was no sign of anybody to greet you and take you to the restaurant. The young lad behind the bar was serving two customers who arrived before us. It took him an age to serve two drinks and by this time a few young lads had arrived and stood at the bar. Once the barman had finished serving the couple he ignored us and started chatting and serving his mates. We walked out immediately. Cannot comment on the food as we didn't get that far by the bar looked very shoddy and uninviting. We won't be returning here.Hi Graham,I'm really sorry for your experience. As you can see from our reviews we are highly rated for our service, food and ambiance so my sincere apologies for what you say. If you can let me know what evening it was and I will investigate who was on shift as that shouldn't have occurred and hasn't before as we focus a lot on our guest service training so something went wrong on that occasion, apologies. We always take guests through to the restaurant and that would've happened. It's a shame that you didn't bring it to the manager's attention as we could've dealt with it then, all would've been resolved and you would've enjoyed our excellent food. I do disagree with your personal point though that the bar looked 'shoddy' and uninviting, I don't see how you can make that comment, most guests love this old 18th Century riverside mill and it's beams, flowers, cosiness, gardens and our range of beers, wines and local spirits is second to none. Are you local? I do hope that you return and please introduce yourself to me so we can help to correct your view. Many thanks, Ian
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2. The Chequers Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By beginningtotravel1
My husband and I visited the Chequers Inn a couple of times during our stay in a Norfolk.The staff were really friendly and very accommodating.The portions were a good size and good quality.
1. The Hourglass Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Traditional English Restaurant catering for parties up to 70. Ample Parking. Wheelchair access. Open 7 days a week for Lunch (served 12 - 2pm) and Dinner (served 6.30 - 8.30pm)
Reviewed By EastKentBilly
We ate in this restaurant mid week while on holiday in Norfolk. Luckily we had booked - it was busy with mainly local families. Service was friendly and prompt and the food tasted home cooked; I had the Lasagne and my husband a gammon steak, pleasant change to fish and sea food. Reliable restaurant and useful for self catering holiday visitors.
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