The Best Pubs
in
Norwich

If you’re a real ale enthusiast, this legendary pub is an absolute must-visit, having been crowned National Pub of the Year twice and Good Pub Guide’s Beer Pub of the Year a record-breaking eleven times! Tucked away on a quiet side street, it boasts an incredible selection of ales, ciders, and even its own delicious cat-themed brews, all served in a wonderfully dog-friendly space with outdoor seating. Whether you’re gathering a group for a pint or just popping in for a top-notch Guinness, the welcoming vibe and unbeatable beer range make every trip feel like a proper discovery.

Head to The Brewery Tap, a multiple award winning pub on the outskirts of the city that feels like a permanent beer festival with 33 ever changing draught lines! The sunny garden is perfect for groups and your four legged friends are more than welcome, making it a brilliant spot to relax with a pint or a glass of wine. With live music, a resident kitchen serving up dangerously good loaded chips, and a cozy tap room for gravity poured ales, this is a must visit for anyone who loves exceptional beer and good times.

Get ready to discover your new favourite local, The Rosebery! This modern traditional pub is a true gem, boasting a fantastic selection of real ales, craft beers, and wines, all from a welcoming team that treats everyone like a regular. The incredible food from Blues NR3, especially the legendary Sunday roast, is a must try, and with a huge outdoor space, live music, and a dog friendly policy, it’s the perfect spot for groups and four legged friends alike.

Welcome to The Black Horse, a wonderfully warm and welcoming local where the Sunday roasts are legendary and the pies are truly life changing! This dog friendly gem on Earlham Road serves up fantastic beers, wines, and cocktails, with a lovely outdoor seating area perfect for groups. Whether you’re bringing the family for a hearty meal or settling in for a pint with your pup, the friendly buzz and incredible food make every visit feel special.

Tucked away on a quiet street, The Weavers Arms is a true hidden gem where a crackling wood fire and genuinely friendly service create the perfect spot for a relaxed catch up with friends. The food is simply outstanding, from a perfectly cooked halibut to a show stopping rump steak, with homemade delights like a root vegetable wellington that even meat lovers will envy. Their Basque cheesecake with rhubarb compote is the ideal finish to a hearty meal, and with a full menu served daily, a tempting selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus a dog friendly policy and outdoor seating, this is the kind of place you’ll never want to leave.

Since 2000, this Pottergate gem has been delighting Norwich with authentic Belgian beer and cuisine, boasting over 80 varieties and an ever changing draught menu. The famous mussel pots are a must try, perfectly complemented by Flemish inspired dishes and an extensive wine list. With a welcoming bar, outdoor seating, and a space perfect for groups, it’s a brilliant spot to explore genuine Flemish delights.

Step into one of Norwich's oldest, fiercely independent pubs, a family run gem that has been proudly serving the city since 1841! This award winning spot, crowned the Best Pub to Watch Sport in 2024, is a haven for groups and sports fans with a huge selection of 10 traditional ales, plus wine and cocktails. Bring your four legged friend along to enjoy the outdoor seating and live music, or settle into one of the quirky nooks for a righteous pub feed served all day long. With a fun dice game that could win you a free round and a wonderfully welcoming energy, it’s a classic, proper local you’ll want to return to again and again.

A brilliant community local that’s a proper haven for sports fans and ale lovers alike, The Garden House serves up an incredible range of cask beers, craft ales, and ciders alongside excellent value pints. The huge beer garden is perfect for groups, and with plenty of screens showing everything from the World Cup to the darts, you can catch every match while your four legged friend relaxes by your side. Whether you’re gathering a crowd for a big game or just popping in for a reasonably priced cocktail or glass of wine, this dog friendly spot delivers a warm welcome and a top notch drinks selection every time.

Nestled between the river and the cathedral, this stunning 750 year old pub is a true hidden gem with a blossoming terrace that bursts into life in the summer. Step inside for a pint of Woodforde’s ale or a glass of wine, and soak up the incredible history from Saxon wells to medieval monks. With plenty of cosy nooks and a peaceful patio perfect for groups, it’s a genuinely special spot for a relaxed drink with friends.

The Unthank Arms is the beating heart of its neighbourhood, a wonderfully welcoming local that has been perfected over 35 years and given a brilliant modern refresh. This is the kind of place where you can settle in for a top notch Sunday roast, catch the big game with a pint in hand, or gather a group in the sunny courtyard with cocktails and your four legged friend by your side. With a menu full of seasonal British classics and a legendary pasta and wine deal that’s simply too good to miss, every visit feels like a proper treat.