BINHAM.

Located in the picturesque village of Binham in beautiful North Norfolk. Not easy to get to, but if you follow the A148 out of Fakenham and continue along for about 6 miles then turn left at the Crawfish Restaurant following the signs for Hindringham, you are on your way. Continue on this road for 2 or 3 miles and you’ll be in Binham. Easy! The Chequers Inn (owned by the village charity) is towards the end of the village on the left. The Chequers Inn offers a welcoming atmosphere and a range of good quality food and drink in a traditionally comfortable Public house. The beers on at the time (they are installing their own brewery there soon) were Woodfordes Norfolk Nog, Nethergate Suffolk County, St Peters Golden Ale and Nethergate Umbel Magna. All were served well and tasted great (a real cider is often available on draught). The long thin bar has a no smoking end and the other original end has the real fire and beamed ceiling. The Chequers does food and has a regularly changing menu including items like Butternut squash & roast pepper soup, warm goats cheese salad, olives & sun dried tomatoes, deep fried whitebait & lemon. The main courses are more substantial like half a fresh lobster thermidor, sea bass with sweet potato mash & pimento cream, etc. Prices are to match and between £8 & £10 for a main course. Unfortunately children are welcome in the gardens but as they don't have a children's certificate they are not allowed inside, even when eating. There is accommodation here, but not seen on this occasion. Disabled access is possible with full disabled toilet. Nearby is the English Heritage Binham Priory.