The Lawyer
Situated in the central, historical Tombland area of Norwich, near to the stunning landmark that is Norwich Cathedral, The Lawyer successfully sees the traditional combined with the contemporary.
Housed in an historic building that has been modernised and carefully refurbished to offer a welcoming and relaxing environment, the bar is stylish and comfortable, with excellent service and a great atmosphere (think London style wine bar). Continue reading
Café Restaurant @ Norwich Theatre Royal
Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am until the end of the last show interval and Sundays open 2 hours before a show, Norwich Theatre Royal's ground floor Café Restaurant Bar is an ideal stop-off if you’re shopping in the city, popping in for tickets or fancy a leisurely lunch. It also offers the ultimate in convenience for pre-show dining in the evening. Continue reading
Mambo Jambo
Predominantly a Mexican-style restaurant, Mambo Jambo also offers a variety of non-Mexican dishes, from steaks and burgers to healthier options such as jacket potatoes and salads. Vegetarians will be spoilt for choice. There is a 'Junior' menu for the under-12's and kids eat free between 4pm and 6pm Sun-Fri (one child per Adult). Mambo Jambo's well-stocked bar serves a wide range of beers, wines and spirits. Continue reading
The Gardeners Arms Free House
For beer lovers and real ale fans, The Gardeners Arms features 9 real ales and around 11-18 cask ales each week. It is a regular in the Good Beer Guide (one of only 16 Norwich pubs to feature in the Good Beer Guide 2012) and holds it’s own Beer Festival each autumn. Continue reading
Bar 11
Bar 11 has gone all out to offer an ‘up market’ experience, while retaining a healthy sense of humour. Do not be fooled into taking it all too seriously - ultimately the aim is excellent eating and drinking, and good nights out in a fun, relaxed environment. Continue reading
The Garden House
Throughout the day, the atmosphere is calm and peaceful - ideal for a working lunch or catching up with friends over coffee. The Garden House serves excellent homecooked food throughout the day at very reasonable prices. On Sunday, enjoy a delicious Roast with all the extras for a mere £7.50 (veggie option available). Wash it all down with a great selection of wines and ales. Continue reading
Frank’s Bar
If we had to sum up the vibe at Frank's Bar, we'd say hip New York café meets Paris (artists quarter) brasserie, with just a tiny sprinkle of 1980s (the good bits). You'll love the food and the atmosphere will make you'll feel like you've come home. A rare find indeed. Continue reading
Bedfords
A much-celebrated Norwich haunt since the 1980s, when cocktails were where it was at and Bedfords themselves came up with the ‘Terminator’ and the ‘Spider’, Bedfords today still represents of the most colourful characters on Norwich’s going-out scene. Continue reading
Bar Tapas
Bar Tapas, found upstairs above Brambles in Norwich City Centre, celebrates the philosophy and spirit of Spain and South America and specialises in a wide range of delicious tapas dishes. Notable highlights are the Beer battered Jalapenos Mozzarella fingers, homemade soup and Chilli dishes. The omelettes are also very popular. Bar Tapas is also one of a very few venues in Norwich to serve the refreshing Desperados tequila-flavoured beer. Continue reading
The Reindeer
Traditional, spacious and inviting inside, with plenty of wood (including proper bar stools – a prerequisite for any real pub!) The Reindeer is a ‘bona fide’ pub with progressive tendencies. If a genuine atmosphere, good food and great beer are your thing, what more could you want? Continue reading
St. Giles Bistro & Bar
Whether you are resident at the Hotel or not, the AA Rosette-recognised Bistro-style Restaurant and Bar are well worth a visit. Continue reading
The Playhouse Bar
Describing itself as hosting ‘gigs, DJ's, art, film showings, vintage clothing sales’, the Norwich Playhouse Bar is much more than just a decent, lively watering hole (though it is very much that as well). It boasts a regular Cinema Snug, showing free film classics to a sofa-seated audience, with tea or something stronger if you prefer. The Playhouse Bar is also host to regular bands, singers and DJs. It’s a great place to discover new talents and sounds from far and wide. Continue reading
The Last Wine Bar
There are more than 100 carefully-chosen wines available, with many offered by the glass or carafe. The extensive wine list has a bias towards Europe and France in particular, although the New World is by no means overlooked. Continue reading
Café-Bar at Norwich Arts Centre
With its open, chilled-out vibe the Café-Bar at Norwich Arts Centre is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the City Centre. On the mezzanine first floor the homely leather armchairs provide an excellent place to catch up on the daily papers, while the walls are adorned with regularly changing works of art. Continue reading
The Hog In Armour
The Hog in Armour is conveniently based in the City Centre, only yards from the eclectic shops of the Norwich Lanes, arts venues such as Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich Playhouse and the Theatre Royal, and all the other attractions that Norwich has to offer. Recently refurbished and extended, The Hog is part of the family-run Richardson’s Group (who also own the popular Racecourse Inn on Salhouse Road in Norwich). Deceptively traditional from the outside, The Hog successfully combines the warm, friendly feel of a public house with the fun, modern styling of a bar. Continue reading
