Bars in Norwich

Restaurant @ St. Giles House Hotel

Whether you are resident at the Hotel or not, the AA Rosette-recognised Restaurant and Bar are well worth a visit. 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

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

11 | Bar & Kitchen

11 Bar & Kitchen 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

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

Bar Tapas

Bar Tapas, found upstairs above Brambles in the 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. The omelette dishes are very popular. Bar Tapas is also one of a very few venues in Norwich to serve the refreshing Desperados tequila-flavoured beer. 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

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

The Wine Cellar

Tucked away below stairs in a convenient location near the Guildhall in Norwich City centre, The Wine Cellar is the perfect venue for a pre- or post-theatre drink or to meet with friends in an intimate, chilled out environment. Continue reading

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

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