Superb real ales (inc. Old Perculiar), fantastic, fresh, home cooked food (best steak burger I have ever had) and wonderfully old and petite. Well worth a visit if you are in the city (next to the law courts).
If you haven't been, you must! Rita and her staff are so welcoming. Food is great. Best pub in Norwich.
This small, wonderful, historical pub is located in Bishopgate, close to Norwich Cathedral, the Great Hospital, and Norwich Law Courts. It is widely claimed to be the oldest pub in the city, with the earliest known reference made in 1249.
The staff were great, helpful friendly, and keen to chat about the extensive history of the pub. The Real Ale was fresh and in good condition. Spend a bit of time here exploring the photos and literature on the walls. It was the last pub in Norwich to serve ale from the barrel, until a bar was installed in 1971.
Lovely cosy pub! Would obviously recommend people to come over..... It might not be huge and full of party animals but a perfect place for a calm pub might, date night or outing with your loved ones! 💛💛💛💛
Lovely old pub with great photos of Norwich on the wall from back in the day. Staff were friendly.
Putatively the oldest pub in Norwich. It claims it was created to provide ale to the Master Stone Masons who built the Norman Cathedral which is only 400m from the front door of the pub
Had to have a pint in the oldest pub in Norwich. Quaint, beautiful building with lots of original features. Nice atmosphere and beautiful flowers decorating the whole front. X
Visited from Canada. It's not everyday that you can have a brew and great meal in an establishment dating back over 700 years. Rita was charming and so welcoming as were her patrons. Rita made sure that this would be a visit I would not forget and this was definitely the pub highlight of my visit. Norwich is an amazing historical city and the people are very friendly to an over talkative Canadian like myself. Thank you so much for everything Rita. You are a gem.
Great place to unwind and enjoy a beer. Loved it!
Great pub! Tasty beer and lovely atmosphere on a late summer evening.
Titchy, but a genuine gem. Great selection of beers on tap. Friendly service. Cosy.
Pretty cool place. Its not real big, but its nice for a pint and to sit outside and enjoy it. Big car park right next to it too, which is handy.
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