The Gamekeeper

4.5

628 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Nestled in the heart of South Norfolk, The Gamekeeper is a destination countryside gastro pub operated by the locally renowned Woodfordes brewery. Serving up the best seasonal local dishes with award-winning Head Chef Alan Leech, the pub is a friendly and warm place to enjoy time with friends and family.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01953 528552
Website
http://www.thegamekeeper-norfolk.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Hall at the gamekeeper is available for private hire and seats up to 60 guests. Please get in touch for more information.

Location
The Green, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 1RE
Neighbourhood
Attleborough
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Attleborough train station is located 3 miles from the pub
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Gamekeeper delights with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff," creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise the "beautifully presented" dishes and "great value" offerings, including the popular "steak night." The ambiance is enhanced by cosy fires and spacious seating. Some diners note occasional service delays, but overall, it's a "lovely venue" worth revisiting.

628 Reviews

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Lucy
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place - the big dining room is stunning, staff are charming and attentive, food is delicious and well presented. Highly recommended.
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Jo
VIP
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy visiting this lovely pub. The welcome and the food are great
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Marian
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely friendly welcome. Cheerful helpful servers. Food good value and tasty. Warm room and clean facilities. A good choice for a family lunch. Thankyou very much.
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Gemma
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another lovely meal, wonderful friendly staff as always.
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Nick
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very tasty Service was a bit slow but was busy 8 o'clock Saturday value for money not to bad Cosy surroundings
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Sharon
London
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What a gem of a pub. Food excellent, dog friendly and a lovely atmosphere.
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Daniel
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place to eat! First time, cute place Definitely will come again!
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Andrew
Cambridge
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My first order did not make it to the kitchen so was an hour before we got are starter and when my main meal came out the potatoes were not cooked
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Diana
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and location were great. I will definitely be returning .
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Trevor
Cheshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, service and beer. A really good local pub. Will certainly be frequenting regularly.
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The Gamekeeper is rated 4.5 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

The Green, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 1RE

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Attleborough
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Attleborough train station is located 3 miles from the pub
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thegamekeeper-norfolk.co.uk/
Phone number
01953 528552
Private party facilities
The Hall at the gamekeeper is available for private hire and seats up to 60 guests. Please get in touch for more information.

The Gamekeeper

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Popular dishes

Sirloin steak

Tomahawk beef steak 24oz

Flat iron steak

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What 628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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