Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Norwich

"Great open mic event every Wednesday and now with a REAL piano. The pub is nothing short of amazing and has an awesome crypt and upstairs area too..."

Alasdair Willett

Es Dubya

"This is a lovely Riverside pub and restaurant. A short walk from Norwich Station, Cathedral and City centre. Good selection of beers and ciders...."

Michael Stevenson

"Excellent food and friendly service. Lovely pub on the riverbank, with lots of outside seating including cover and heating for when it gets cooler...."

James Walker

"Lovely pub. By the river. Ultra dog friendly (judging by my visit it’s probably obligatory to have a dog!!) . Friendly staff, nice beers, super..."

Charles Devereux

"Love this place! Right on the river, good selection of beers and ciders. A nice place for a quiet after work drink! I'm sure the food is great but am..."

Robert Mc

"On the hottest day this year , I couldn't be more amazed with the food. Fantastic fish platter . Fantastic atmosphere. Will be back soon..."

Jo Faulkner

"Lovely pub situated by the river past the cathedral. Good food and excellent atmosphere. Great place to stop at when walking around the grounds and..."

Richard Twydell

"In 2022 the pink gin was served in a lovely gin glass with ice and a garnish. This time (4.8.23) my gin was served in a regular tall glass and after..."

rebecca

"Great pub, great location lovely staff and good beer ! Sheltered garden area with heaters and gas burners. It's my go to and I'm fussy as..."

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The Beehive

"Attended monthly curry night, twice now, by Gee. Great food at an excellent price, and brilliant venue and service. What more could you..."

Rohan De Silva

"A great range of ciders. The day I went was a charity BBQ weekend. The burgers and the sausages were..."

stephentheposhman

"A bit off the beaten track great cider selection and four real ales, friendly..."

Kevin Roe

"One of the best pubs in Norwich, marooned in the suburbs rather than being in the centre. Don't be fooled though, this place has a very rapidly..."

Alfie Robinson

"Great local pub. With well kept ale. On Fridays the most amazing pies & sausage rolls are available (the locals buy the pies to take home to go with..."

Tyson Dundas

"A treasure trove! Lovely atmosphere and a proper..."

Roger M

"Great traditional friendly pub. With wide selection of drinks and good..."

Daz Gooch

"Great pub just off the ring road, well supported by local clientele. Good range of real ales, regular beer..."

Ray Parker

"Great local pub with real..."

Paul Yaxley

"Great place to have a beer and a chat. Two rooms, one traditional and one like your Mum's front..."

Angus Matthew

The Pig & Whistle

"Absolutely wonderful little pub full of character and very local and amusing Norfolk characters. It was quite an experience in my short time there...."

唐興明

"Great atmosphere, lovely bar staff, clean toilets, cheap drinks, great karaoke 🎤..."

ellie rumball

"Bit of a locals pub but good find. Quick bar staff and looks like recent refurbishment. Beer prices so so..."

Sid Valley Boy

"Great place to have a drink. First time visit for me and was made to feel welcome by staff and customers alike. Add good choice of beers at decent..."

Tony Baker

"Great atmosphere and good..."

Chris Balding

"Can't beat a craft union pub lovely girl running the boozer cheap drinks whats not to like..."

Karen Emmerson

"Made very welcome and dog friendly..."

Steve Watson

"Pig and Whistle is one of my favourite pubs! It's quaint and comfortable with kind staff. Massive choice to drink and they cater for everyone. I..."

Shai Balding

"Loved this pub,well worth a..."

Steve Burnett

"I love this pub. Great atmosphere. Love the background music.and very good prices beer .its my favourite..."

Susan Martin

"Great night in here on the Kareoke. All the staff where lovely and very welcoming. The photo really does say it all. Thanks for a great evening 😀..."

Debbie Radley

"John Smiths at £2.40 and lager at £3ish a pint. I can't see how they can do it but I'm certainly not complaining. I'll certainly be calling in for..."

Martin W

"Very friendly pub with great selection of..."

Funky Chicken

"The staff are superb. F1 style service, you'll get your round as fast as Hamilton goes from medium to soft only with a beautiful smile. Tehya will..."

Benjamin Errington

"The pub has improved, got a lot better, ever since changed hand's. as for that Simone ,(previous owner)all her bar staff Left, having to have her..."

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Revolution

84/100 (2422 ratings)

Not a Dish Just Bugs on the Table

Iced tea

Panang Chicken Curry with Rice

Martini and a Long Island

Afternoon tea

Chicken with Chipotle

corona

Duck Pizza with Beetroot

Chicken Burger with Cheese

"Came here for a cocktail afternoon tea to celebrate birthdays/engagement. The staff were so lovely and helpful. Even decorated our table for us after..."

Zoe D

"Cocktail making class was great, lovely place, food was good with friendly staff. Highly..."

Lisa Morgan

"Great location, we went for a hen party, cocktail making experience was fab we had a great time and the staff were lovely the girl teaching us how to..."

Kim Adamson

"My work colleagues and I attendee the music bingo which was such good fun from 8pm we stated until 11pm. It was such a good night. Great music...."

Rebecca Louise

"Great friendly service , 2 for 1 on cocktails 🍸..."

Tray

"Turned up after our booked table elsewhere was awful - TEN ladies at the door wanting a bottomless brunch, they had like two staff on but they did..."

Hannah Butcher

"I attended a "Masterclass for mixology (Cocktail Crafting)" and was taught by Tom. The lesson was around 2 hours and within that duration we made..."

Georgia Murphy

"Great service, food and atmosphere. The team went out of their way to provide the best experience for us all - Even bringing our dog some water..."

Ella Scott

"i came to visit here with my family on my birthday just for some light drinks. the service was spot on; we were greeted by the manager who was head..."

auty florence

"I went for a bottomless brunch with some friends on Saturday, really great atmosphere. Music was at a good volume, loud enough that everyone could..."

Charlie Baldwin

"Delicious mean girls cocktail and see on the beach. Side of fries. Great service and super friendly waiter. Great after work wind..."

Em guy

"Absolute 5* bottomless brunch we definitely got value for money will be booking again..."

Shona Pottle

The Golden Star

84/100 (1124 ratings)

Slow Cooked Pork Belly with Apple Puree Braised Leeks Wholegrain Mustard

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Reservations

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Wheelchair Accessible

"We've had best roast dinners today and great bacon and Brie baguettes yesterday. Very nice pub! Well done to all the staff of the golden star👍Ps..."

John Faint

"Great food and great service, went for a family Sunday roast dinner. Booking is a must as it’s not a huge pub but it’s very..."

Stephen Parker

"Best pub in Norwich. Fact. A 'must' visit for anyone in Norwich or visiting our fine city because it's a mighty fine pub..."

Lex Kaye

"First rate pub with a,warm welcome always. Great food (really inventive menu) and well kept beers - great place to watch the world go by from...."

Charles 'Chaz' Heal

"This pub is an extension of my lounge! I love it very much. The staff are amazing and very welcoming. The food is also out of this world. This is the..."

Rae Harris

"Always thought it was a bit of a hipster pub , but in fact it was an ideal place to finish off the evening , plan to start and finish here on the fab..."

Paul Roper

"Such a lovely place, inviting and just so cozy..."

Adele Mcrae

"Amazing food! Best cooked steak ever. The chips are lush, hand cut and plentiful. Would highly recommend a visit for dinner. The lunch menu looks..."

Gemma Margetson

"Best pub in Norwich. Friendly atmosphere and great staff. Love the..."

Mark Gimelli

"Still miss this place and all the great friends I made there ..."

Matt Good

"Great place for a drink or dinner. Lovely sunny pavement tables. Interesting quiz nights. Unusual old bar billiards table in the..."

Marcus Dickey Horley

"You cannot go wrong here, trust me on this! Best pub in the..."

Alan Marsh

"The food is great! Moules frites were truly scrummy as was the steak and ale pudding..."

Jenny Hartt

"Great pub. Great music = StarFunk. More soon..."

David Albutt

"Really enjoyed the pop up by Bun Heritage a few weeks ago. Initially they gave me the wrong meat. Then a plate of beef arrived which I ate as well as..."

David Honor

"Lovely Sunday roast. Great pub. Looks a bit scruffy outside but it is delightful..."

Marco Capasso

"Golden Star is an excellent traditional street corner pub. The front bar has nice wooden floors with an unspoiled interior. There was a good..."

Andrew Nell

"Amazing roast dinner on Sunday with delicious..."

Melanie Gorman

"Love this place, proper old school local. Not a huge selection of drinks, but changed regularly. Dogs welcome. 2 small bars. Bar billiards! Pretty..."

Rhos Lawrence

"Lovely Sunday dinner. Tasty food and friendly service. Highly..."

Dan Wood

"Really nice traditional pub. The starters / tapas were amazing. Would highly recommend for a laid back drink and food outside of the city centre...."

Jason Greenwood

"New roast dinners launched today. Outstanding quality and service. A must for any food lover. Weekend menu available..."

Christine Woods

"Great pub. Friendly staff great beer and always interesting people to chat with in the sun while enjoying a..."

John Doughty

"The beers we had were well kept and service was prompt. If you are on the City of Ale trail it is certainly one worth putting on your..."

Ian Yates

"Lovely staff, good variety of beers on tap, fun clientelle. Well worth a..."

Amos Diegel

"A really friendly, well kept old fashioned pub. Best Sunday lunch ever with all the trimmings. Great value for money. Real ales on tap. A welcoming..."

philip cousins

"Tasty roast with very friendly staff, nice chilled out music selection too. Good value at £12.95 for 2..."

Jason Gough

"Great selection of local beer. Also has a welcoming open fire. We'll behaved dogs and children also welcome. They also have good beer festivals and..."

Jason Coombes

"Loved the pub. Visited 3 times in the last month. Made to feel very welcome. Table service at the moment. Very attentive..."

Philip Clay

"They do a great small plates menu, ideal if you want a selection of things to try, food was excellent and good value for money, they are also dog..."

Tony Jones

"Great little pub friendly and staff great told us they don't do cocktails. Guess what ? We had them making us cocktails 🍸 🤪 Doorman a great..."

Stu

"Really delicious meal - fantastic Sunday lunch, the staff couldn't do enough for us, especially on a very busy day. Slightly annoyed that we couldn't..."

Lauren Morton

"A fabulous little find. It felt just like the 'local' pubs of old with lovely staff and customers. A special mention of Simone who was friendly,..."

Miriam Record

Brick Kilns

84/100 (1201 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We booked this last minute, it was an ideal place for visiting the Norfolk broads. It was a lovely place, nice, clean and comfy. Had a meal in the..."

Mandy Cooper

"Perfect place to stay for a few nights. Very quiet rooms, you couldn't hear the restaurant below despite being full and load downstairs. The..."

Mark Harrington

"A great little Public House. Three rooms above the restaurant/pub that closes at 10:30 so no loud noises at night. Peaceful surroundings. Very..."

Rhonda Lynn

"Lovely meals here, service is a bit slow, however and had finished drinks by the time the food..."

Rebecca partridge

"Great Sunday evening meal large portions well cooked with crunchy veg and lashings of gravy. Super steak pie and roast..."

Sally Stocker

"Walked here whilst staying locally. The first time I've eaten here and was impressed with the food and service. The interior is larger than we..."

Martin Brooks

"Excellent food. Enjoyed the meal with our friends. Lovely location. Staff were really friendly. We all were impressed. Will definitely go there..."

Reginald Malham

"We had a meal for my mum and dads 50th wedding Anniversary last Sunday. Our group was pretty large. They catered really well with all the orders and..."

Loz

"We ate there. Delicious food, served on hot plates by friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. I'll definitely go..."

Sue Dunning

"Had a two night stay. Room comfortable clean. Stairs were very steep. Shower worked but think shower head could do with a limescale clean..."

Reg Hunt

"Nice place for a drink and meal. Food was very nice with a varied..."

Paul Vinten

"Called in on the off chance of getting a table. Very welcoming and menu was very varied. We both enjoyed our choice on the..."

Diane Rout

"Had a excellent roast beef dinner today, Really good service Staff very polite and no fuss, we will be definitely going..."

Dawn Dorrington

"Quite evening meal out. A different selection from the norm. You'll find no burgers on the menu here. My partners fish was nicely cooked and Mt..."

Martyn Oakley

"Had a lovely lunch at yhis lovely country pub with a group of good friends! Had a great meal with great..."

Tristan Stopps

"Excellent pub lunch and excellent service, thank you! Nice little garden area overlooking the..."

Ella Ferguson

Wig & Pen

84/100 (1645 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chips with Mozzarella and Chorizo

Brownie with Hazelnuts

ham egg and chips

Chili

Scratches De La Pork

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Chocolate Brownie with Hazelnut

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely lovely food! Cater well for gluten free. Knowledgeable and friendly..."

Kellie Patterson

"What can I say, it’s my local and since becoming a regular I’ve made many friends and had numerous great times. You won’t find better or more..."

Chris Carter

"Great beer and that's what they do well.. staff a good laugh and good food .. chips bit over done .. but hey the beer is..."

Chris Hull

"The staff are great and well managed, the beer is really well kept.I cannot comment on the food but if it is half as good as the ale it will be worth..."

Paddy Holden

"Great service .. amazing homemade food and ooohhh the chocolate dessert ;) lovely pub close to city..."

Denise Morgan

"Have visited here several times and the food is always good. The staff are friendly and helpful. long may it stay as it..."

Sue Marriage

"Wonderful pub close to the Cathedral and law courts, fine range of locally brewed real ales to go with delicious home cooked food, and very friendly..."

Timothy Spitzer

"Very good selection of real ales and continental lagers,the food looked good,but didn’t try on this visit. Nice open area Out front with plenty of..."

Mark Howes

"Very friendly staff. Large outdoor seating area. Cheesy chips and nachos made a great light lunch shared between..."

Sharon Brown

"Just what a pub should be good ale good selection of wine very good food and great service from all..."

John Fulton

"Great pub with friendly staff and a lovely scooter club on a..."

Lee Hylands

"We love it and always go when in Norwich. The ladies who served us were just lovely efficient and so friendly,made to feel so welcome.What a..."

Lynda Wiggins

"A most brilliant drinking den! Real boozerdom. A great place for a bunch of mates to drink beer and chew the..."

Andrew Willet

"Great pub with lovely food, good selection of ales and staff are very friendly. Also their accommodation is..."

Louise Rice

"Location is nice with parking nearby, food selection was more designed for a lunch rather than a dinner but was still very good for a Pub. Members of..."

David Scott

"First time we've visited the Wig & Pen. Amazing food with great service. Reasonably priced and good range of beers. Highly recommend their Sunday..."

B L

"Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food reasonably priced. Quick service. And dog friendly too. I can highly recommend it. The burger was moist..."

Patricia Phillips

"Lovely pub with friendly staff, great food and a nice atmosphere. The fish and chips were excellent. Highly..."

Richard Hartley

"Really lovely older pub near the cathedral. I visited in the evening and there were plenty of people but the service was quick and it wasn't too loud..."

Connor Scott-Gardner

"Fantastic!! Amazing!!! Brilliant place, the food was outstanding and the service was second to none. The staff could not do enough to help us..."

Phil Flaherty

"Last minute choice for Sunday lunch. Service was exceptional with table service and hello with an allergy. Real ales on tap. Roast dinner looked..."

Mark Burgess

"We tried this pub for the first time on Sunday for food and drinks. The service was excellent and friendly, with a good choice of beers and local..."

Craig Richards

"Pie and fish and chips, pint of IPA and a medium Sauvignon, £41 - look no further! Fabulous inside (as far as we went) and lovely outside seating..."

Heather Carr

"Great service and beer. The food was good too but their roast potatoes seem to be deep..."

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