The Chequers Inn - North Norfolk

After a long overnight flight from New York and a nearly four-hour drive from Heathrow Airport, my wife and I received a very warm welcome at the Chequers Inn. We were looking for a traditional Sunday pub lunch in Norfolk before heading to our nearby AirBnB, and the hospitality we received was exceptional. The food was amazing and, as a British expat, I thoroughly enjoyed the beer. The staff and patrons at the pub made us feel like part of the family, and we couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the UK.

I highly recommend this pub if you are in the area for the Thursford Spectacular. During our visit, the pub was quiet and we had no trouble getting a table. It was curry night, but the full menu was still available along with a specials board. We started with a simple potato and leek soup and then enjoyed the scampi, which was satisfying and delicious. The staff were friendly, the service was good, and we would definitely return again.

Went for evening meal on curry night. But full menu was still available. Went for the curry but a bit disappointed to find that by 7pm one of the three curries was sold out. So left with one meat and one veggie choice. But that aside it was a great experience. Curries were very tasty. Staff really helpful. It still retains the feel of a proper country pub. Many pubs in the area have gone all out on ‘gastro’ and so not a place to go for a drink any more. Was there midweek in November but pretty busy. Overall had a nice feel. Would definitely add to pubs to go to when in the area

We had a good meal with good, friendly efficient service. It was curry night when we visited and the place was full, which is a good sign. One of our party had a curry, which was classified as mild, but was quite hot. It was very nice but hotter than expected. Others in the party had fish and chips or falafel burger, all of which were well cooked and presented and tasty. Deserts were very good. The ice creams and sorbets were full of flavour and the gin and lime custard tart was excellent.

Not been here for many years mainly because not passing by but were in village and food was being served all afternoon. Nice pint of a guest seasonal ale. Friendly service happy to ‘fine tune’ menu swapping things around to suit our taste/s. Food came in reasonable time; was hot and tasty as well as priced reasonably … not sure you can ask for more in one of few pubs in North Norfolk that has not gone all ‘gastro’ and ‘Masterchef’, thus retaining some sanity of having good ‘pub grub’. Be back …