About Us
The town of Fakenham has undergone somewhat of a revival over the last few years. There has been some very tasteful regeneration of the town centre as well as changes to the surrounding transport infrastructure. Some of the drive for these changes has come from the fact that Norfolk as a county has been getting a lot more publicity, but also through the hard work of people like Vince and Ian who run the Fakenham Bull.
Free House
Vince and Ian took over the Fakenham Bull as joint patrons in early
2004. They undertook a complete restoration of the premises including
some expansion of the bedrooms upstairs.
Not being tied to a brewery means that the team can bring in interesting guest beers. Some of the ales and beers are from local breweries with awards and national recognition. Being a free house also means that the Inn can make policy decisions to suit the Town of Fakenham and the people who live there, rather than for the brewery bottom line.
They have decorated the interior with a modern contemporary but sympathetic, furnishings and style. There are plenty of lounging sofas downstairs, as well as seating at the bar and tables for eating and drinking.
Our background
Bar10der was originally setup in 2001 to provide bar facilities in the
new prince of Wales Grandstand at the Fakenham racecourse. Vince and Ian
had been long standing friends with a mutual interest in rugby, both
having been involved in in Fakenham rugby club as players and committee
members, with Vince also being chairman.
Alongside race meetings they also organised social functions in the Stand including New Years Eve parties and Harley Davidson Rallies. they also organise outside bars for both large and small events all over norfolk.
Fakenham
Racecourse
We have a long standing relationship with the racecourse. Please use
this link to view the
Fakenham Racecourse
website.