I've wanted to visit this bar for years since I last lived here, but I only got the chance now. The…read moredecor is very much in the London trendy/hipster style and I absolutely loved it. I decided to get a pint of beer which was good as I expected and my boyfriend got the strawberry milkshake, which he really enjoyed but ended up drinking way too quickly. I think a bigger portion of that might be better. I think this is a great place to stop when out drinking or to have your last pint before going home if you've been out all day and it's getting late. Definitely a must go.

Twee down to the neon heart in the back room, the resident cat and the anatomical model behind the…read morebar. If you are a fan of tweeness then you deserve to make a pilgrimage to this bar where the clientèle is Norwich's hipster population, infact it would be a safe bet to say that between this bar and the Norwich Arts Centre is the epicenter of hipsterville in Norwich. Saying that it is super-friendly and quirky. The staff are very nice and the selection of live music and cabaret is very typical of Norwich's music scene (mostly acoustic guitar sets). There are stacks of Vice and various other fashion magazines hanging around as well as a pile of boardgames in the corner (Ive played many an intense game of Scrabble here). The drinks are a little expensive but this is balanced out by the fact it's genuinely a nice place to drink and some nights there is a cover to see bands but this is usually "optional". Conclusion; hipstertastic but ultimately nice.

A nice pub along the river in Norwich, but a strange name. Especially since I didn't see any ribs…read moreanywhere. It was nice and quiet with several open tables for a late night half on the way home. Amazingly, this pub has been here since the 14th century and a few of the original walls remain. They'll be happy to share the history with you if you ask!

A lovely proper pub by the river serving many real ales. Unusual name, that vaguely appealed to me…read morebut I can imagine confusing a hungry carnivorous American. Went for Bure Gold from Woodfordes. I find their more commonly found Wherry bores me somewhat, but this Golden ale was really rather nice. Of hilarious note was another of the beers called Goatbusters, from the brewery Elgood!

Cracking little pub opposite the cathedral, with plenty of outdoor seating on a sunny day, and…read moretasty guest ales. They had an offer on prosecco when I was there - £3 a glass, and it was proper tasty stuff too. Good lunch and dinner menus - we went for burgers from the bar snacks menu, mine being the stilton and mushroom, for £4.95, and it was tastier than any of them fancy ones from GBK, fo sho. And it's been there for ages. My dad used to frequent it when he was a young 'un and there was a dance hall down the road. Happy days : )

A lovely looking authentic pub with a good selection of beers. Lacons Encore is a delicious golden…read morebeer and I took the beer name's advice and ordered myself a second drink of this good stuff. Also tried Mad Wolf by the Wolf Brewerry. Unfortunately it was not as interesting as it sounds

Recommended by at least three different taxi drivers as the best beer in Norwich. I was a little…read morebut off because this place is just beer. No proper dinner, which makes it hard for us to justify three taxi rides as opposed to just two. But I managed to convince the gang to give it a try and as luck would have it, we were able to catch a ride later to a proper restaurant. Lots and lots and LOTS of beer choices here. Not only a few of the mass produced types, but they had a few cask ales on tap. And of course, their own Fat Cat Brews. I started off with one of the real ales - something called "Bitter & Twisted" which I'd never seen before. Good stuff. But who comes to a brewery pub and has something from somewhere else? So for number two, it was Fat Car's Honey Ale. Hand-pulled and absolutely lovely! Inside tables and some outside in their beer garden. They do have nuts and crisps, but again, no proper food. We'll be back. I really want to try their Cougar (a pale beer with lager malt) and the 8% "La Chouuffe".

All though I don't live in Norwich I do try to go there as often as possible as the atmosphere is…read moreamazing, and they sell some wonderful ales, and best of all it not that expensive (about £4.20). The railway station is about 30 mins walk is away and is well worth the walk, 11&12 busses from Tombland goes past, and the stops are just outside.

One of the prettiest pubs around and conveniently located opposite pay and display car park. Fixed…read moreprice parking after 6. Great local and national beers and Smokey atmosphere even now no smoking allowed. One of the oldest pubs in Norwich as noted in lonely Planet and so high on tourist to-do list. So worth going but not actually worth going if you follow me. We went Thursday night in November and it shut at 9 pm as it does except weekends. When I asked they said busy during the day ( presumably with tourists and legal people from nearby courts). Guy behind bar very polite and helpful given last orders at 9 so get out!

Good beer. Good food. Amazing location. What more can be said? I would certainly recommend it to…read morelocals and visitors all year round.

Hmmm, interesting reviews, however I really enjoyed my visit to this brewery/bar serving amazing…read moreales and drinks. Friendly welcome on arrival, found a table straightaway that overlooked a lovely church with spring flowers, liked the faux shabbyesque decor, cocktail menu was inviting and the food going past looked and smelled amazing. Pity we had just had lunch an hour prior. We sampled 3 x halves of different ales, all excellent, and a half of their rhubarb cider. Be still my heart, what exquisitness, cider forward with a tart zingy rhubarb afterbite. It was the star and so unusually lovely to drink and quench your thirst. I would definitely recommend this brew house for brews and booze.

Home of St Andrews Beers brewed on site in a microbrewery . Good selection of real ales . Found…read moreinterior which is traditional and very comfortable . Meals on site too described as a smoke house .

I had heard many good things about this pub before finally walking through the door one Sunday…read moreevening for a pint. The first thing that struck me was the amazing range of beverages displayed on the board above the bar - how can one choose? The crowd this particular evening was about 60 strong, the atmosphere was jovial - unoccupied seats were nonexistent. I manoeuvred through the heaving mass and into the small gap between two punters to place my order at the bar - a gypsy-like barmaid appeared to take my order. Sullen faced and visibly disinterested she grunted in my direction, I took this as my cue to request my desired frothy. "A pint of La Chouffe please" I asked. The response I got back from her was drenched in a thick Norfolk accent, unintelligible to anyone other than her ilk. After twice excusing myself and asking her to repeat her response I gathered that she was telling me that the La Chouffe was off. I went for the Budvar instead, it was served in a straight non branded pint (as was every other drink being drank in the bar). The Budvar was refreshingly cold and tasted brewery fresh. I looked in vain for a free seat inside, but after getting a nostril full of the vomit-like smell at the back of the pub near the toilets I was happy to venture outside and perch at one of the tables. Due to living in close proximity I have been back a few more times sampling many of the stouts on gravity which seem to change quite frequently. The range of beers continue to impress, but the staff continue to disappoint. If they could put some focus on to improving their customer service for anyone who isn't a known customer and also liberally apply some Febreze to the floors this place could live up to its reputation. There is a sense that the owner/staff are resting on their laurels. Watch out, the competition is surely coming.

You know it has to be good pub to thrive outside the centre of town, off the main street on a…read morerelatively quiet road. This is a generally a busy, noisy placein fact I want to break out the adjective raucous to describe this one. Yet at the same time we were able to find a seat in a quieter room over to the right. I had a couple of their quality beers, namely the Hell Cat and the Marmalade Cat. I was also very pleased to see them selling rolls on the bar. They were at such a reasonable price that we bought some to take with us for later in the day!

Well this is a lovely little place. Actually a reasonable…read moresize bigger than it looks from outside. A friendly crowd, a roaring (gas) fire and some warmth on a freezing Norwich night. (At least it's stopped raining for once, I suppose) The menu is the only reason that I have docked a star one of the right on pulse, fruit and rabbit-food mash-ups of normal dishes .. steak and kidney pie au braised Somalian rhubarb flowers, seagull's tears jus and a soupcon of freshly ground organic love. (I made that dish up by the way. Though, to be fair, I only saw the specials on the board this could actually be in the menu). The staff were really friendly, the vibe was really friendly. The lights were low so I couldn't read my Kindle without my eyes watering. A lime and soda cost £1. Definitely worth a punt.

Every time I visit my friends in Norwich, Take 5 is pretty much the first place we go for drinks…read moreand snacks. The atmosphere is cosy when the weather's crap and there's a lovely but tiny courtyard for when the it's sunny (it does happen once in a while). Whatever the weather situation, we always manage to have a great time. Though I'm not anything close to being a vegetarian, I have always quite enjoyed their veggie burgers. They are obviously made in-house (or at least they used to be... haven't been in a while) and are hearty, well seasoned, and rather delightful. If that doesn't appeal, they've got plenty of other veggie options to choose from and a few things for those with more carnivorous tendencies as well. We've always had very friendly/efficient service, there's always some good people watching to be done, and I'm a bit jealous whenever I hear that my friends have gone without me (which apparently, they do quite often. pffft!). Looking forward to my next visit in September. Hurrah!

An independent pub in the center of Norwich, the Lawyer has a good selection of wines and several…read moretaps of the usual beers - Kronenbourg, Heineken, etc. Lots of seating on two floors, they are oddly linked to the Sugar Hut, a Norwich-based Thai restaurant. Comfortable and modern surroundings, the service is speedy and friendly. We were here with about 40 workmates to celebrate a project milestone. The staff was great at refilling drinks and the trays of Thai appetizers went down really well.

You get what you pay for here! The food was very good. Good portion sized for us Americans; but in…read moreall seriousness, the food felt authentic and a bit different (in a very good way). The drinks were nice, and the service was quick and friendly. Our server was a British man who knew how to make us smile, which made the meal that much more enjoyable! Definitely a nicer pub/spot than an average pub; but you get what you pay for here - no doubt! Hurry in!

Having heard about a great selection of beers in Norwich, I had to give it a try. I wasn't…read moredisappointed. The name gives it away - a massive selection of Belgian beers. Well over 30 different drafts and bottles on offer, all neatly organized and listed on the wall by price, style and alcohol-by-volume for easy ordering. I had also checked their website, so I knew that they also had a decent food menu, with a rather large and strange section focused on mussels. My friend and I arrived in the peak of the dinner hour. Most of the tables had reserved signs on them, but we were able to find one that was still open. Standard UK ordering system - pay and order at the bar, your food will be brought to your table. They have a two-for-ten deal with a six or so meals. My friend and I both went with the mussels and fries special. The mussels arrived in a large stock pot with about 20+ mussels in a heavenly cream and onion stock. Very delicious. The fries were a little soggy, but they were hot and good, served with a small pot of mayo. Other sauces were available, but instead I tossed them into the soup to soak up the stock, then fished them out with the mussel fork. :-) Hard to choose which ones, but we enjoyed three delicious Belgian beers. Starting with a weissbier, then a blond and for me, ending up with a pilsner. All were excellent selections, but the weiss was definitely my favorite. Draft beers are only served in half pint glasses, bottles are 300 or 330ml depending. Tip: Book ahead.