Gamekeeper, Old Buckenhamback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
After a trip to the King's Head in New Buckenham (not listed on this site), we headed to the Gamekeeper in Old Buckenham. We were expecting the pub to close at 5pm on a Sunday. But we were a touch surprised to find it already locked up at 4:30. They did see us trying to get in though and allowed us in for a drink, as we promised it would be a swift one. Landlord was the only real ale available. Whilst the interior of the building was quite impressive, with lots of wood, we weren't overly impressed. Apparently new owners have taken over recently. This is primarily a food pub. For drinkers it has little attraction. Worst pub of the day.
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LOVELY FOOD!!!!
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Choose this country pub from the CAMRA Beer Guide 2008 as it had a house brew produced by a local brewer. Sadly, the house brew (Wolf Brewery) was not on when I visited on 27/05/2008 but they did have Timothy Taylor - Landlord and Adnams - Broadside. The Broadside was in okay condition. Nice beer garden and eating area inside. Found the food menu to be very pricy and had many unusual dishes. Could have done with a few more traditional dishes to provide a good varied selection. Having said that the landlady was very welcoming and was able to accomodate our child with a variation from the menu at half-price.
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Visited this one on Friday 6th. July, arrived at 9 to find the place very busy, mostly diners, asked if we were O.K. for food, no problem, last orders at 9:30, had a pint of the house brew from Wolf, Superb, my friend went for the Adnams and found it excellent, Wife had red wine and was offered a reasonable choice, We were alloted a table and menus arrived before we were settled, not rushed to make our selections but our order was taken within about 5 mins, our meals, all different, arrived within 15 mins, all hot, no delays, everything we needed with no drama or fuss, my Cesar Salad with Char-grilled Chicken was excellent.
In all a very pleasant experience, will certainly call again when this way.
They must have read the previous reviews and have risen to the challenge.
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Unfortunately for me this pub has gone downhill under new ownership. Not realising it had changed hands My wife and I took two friends to eat there based on fantasctic previous experiences. From quality food reasonably priced with good service - it has degenereated considerably. We shall not be calling again.
anonymous - 2 May 2007 14:24 |
The Gamekeeper's reputation locally has been reported as having gone down over recent months following a change of ownership. Nonetheless, my organisation (50 people) held its Christmas 2006 dinner there recently(menus prebooked). Service was extraordinarily slow (over a hour's wait between the starter and the main courses starting to be served, the food was indifferent (several colleagues were not amused by the shoe leather-like qualities of the roast venison). The range of beers on offer has also diminished. The local real ale on offer (from Wolf, a very fine brewery) was "off"; indeed the bar staff who tasted two of the returned pints commented that the beer tasted like vinegar.
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Visited many times. The food is excellent and also the surroundings. Leave room for a dessert. Always a good banker on a Sunday.
Ashley Upperton - 24 Oct 2004 10:28 |
Been to visit a couple of months ago - and returning tonight.... Food is simply superb !!! I dont drink, so cant comment.... but the diet coke is just fine :-)
Sarah-Jane Nash / Banham - 8 Oct 2004 15:54 |
Recently met up with a group of people for sunday lunch. The food was excellent especially the lemon meringue pie and the atmosphere is very relaxed. I would highly recommend a visit
marie dunn - 10 Sep 2004 09:00 |
mmmmmmm I wonder who wrote this Richard!! I'm not saying who I am, but your pub is great! Keep up the good work....Well worth a visit!!!
A Customer - 26 Jul 2004 21:19 |
Situated on Norfolk's Largest village Green, this gem of a pub dates back to 1639 and offers everything you'd expect from a Traditional Country Inn.
A genuine warm welcome always awaits you along with a roaring log fire in the Inglenook and Barney the crisp loving Chocolate Lab..!
Good, honest food is the order of the day which is all freshly prepared & cooked to order, so you may have to wait that bit longer, but it's well worth it.
Excellent range of Real Ales ( 4 at the moment, but soon to be 5.. ) with 2 ever changing Guest Ales served straight from gravity behind the bar. They also stock a wide range of bottled Belgian Beers - for the more adventurous beer drinker! The Gamekeeper is also Cask Marque Accredited.
All in all a lovely 17th Century Country Pub offering something for every visitor - a must see!
Richard - 28 Feb 2004 16:19 |
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