Louise’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a great Thai restaurant in the heart of the historic Medieval Tombland part of the city literally in front of and a stone's throw from the 1000 year old cathedral.
12 locals recommend
Giggling Squid
24 TomblandThis is a great Thai restaurant in the heart of the historic Medieval Tombland part of the city literally in front of and a stone's throw from the 1000 year old cathedral.
A great Indian restaurant just minutes walk from the Quayside apartments and cottage.
15 locals recommend
The Merchants of Spice
30-32 ColegateA great Indian restaurant just minutes walk from the Quayside apartments and cottage.
My favourite 'gastro-wine bar' in Norwich just a few minutes walk from the Quayside apartments and cottage. Wonderful wine list and fresh, seasonal produce - delicious.
14 locals recommend
Last Wine Bar & Restaurant
70-76 St Georges StMy favourite 'gastro-wine bar' in Norwich just a few minutes walk from the Quayside apartments and cottage. Wonderful wine list and fresh, seasonal produce - delicious.
Micro-brewery and restaurant serving great food at reasonable prices and a range of craft beers brewed on site.
St Andrews Brew House
41 St Andrews StMicro-brewery and restaurant serving great food at reasonable prices and a range of craft beers brewed on site.
Brewdog Norwich
1 Queen StGreat food and craft beers
Mainly vegan/vegetarian inspired food in a quirky and quite individual setting - very popular
24 locals recommend
The Bicycle Shop
17 St Benedicts StMainly vegan/vegetarian inspired food in a quirky and quite individual setting - very popular
Chef/Patron Richard Bainbridge won the BBc's Great British Menu a few years back. A popular restaurant so booking well in advance helps.
26 locals recommend
Benedicts
9 St Benedicts StChef/Patron Richard Bainbridge won the BBc's Great British Menu a few years back. A popular restaurant so booking well in advance helps.
Roger Hickman's Restaurant
79 Upper St Giles StPossibly Norwich's best fine dining experience
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Norwich
11-15 Timber HillGreat Steak!
Carberrys
18 Wensum StreetA great dog-friendly cafe with lovely, fresh and local produce serving all day.
One of the best cafes in Norwich serving snacks and meals, wine or coffee. Always queues to get in but well worth it. I am reliably informed they serve the best cake in Norwich!
16 locals recommend
Cafe 33
33 Exchange StOne of the best cafes in Norwich serving snacks and meals, wine or coffee. Always queues to get in but well worth it. I am reliably informed they serve the best cake in Norwich!
Turtle Bay
8 Swan LnSpicy food open-grilled for that Caribbean flavour
A franchise from the famous London Ivy in a former old bank.
14 locals recommend
The Ivy Norwich Brasserie
30 London StA franchise from the famous London Ivy in a former old bank.
Bishops Dining Room & Wine Bar
8-10 St Andrews HillSelect, fine dining cuisine using Norfolk produce
Historic original Assembly House. Does a wonderful afternoon tea with all the trimmings. Also regularly hosts art galleries and exhibitions.
16 locals recommend
The Assembly House
Theatre StreetHistoric original Assembly House. Does a wonderful afternoon tea with all the trimmings. Also regularly hosts art galleries and exhibitions.
Lovely pub on the outskirts of the city which does a great Sunday roast in an idyllic setting
11 locals recommend
The Kings Head
24 Station RdLovely pub on the outskirts of the city which does a great Sunday roast in an idyllic setting
Set in a wonderful old bank serving a wide range of food from tapas to thai curry and burgers. Very popular.
7 locals recommend
Cosy Club
45-51 London StSet in a wonderful old bank serving a wide range of food from tapas to thai curry and burgers. Very popular.
Fans of the novel Tombland will see where Shardlake spent much of his time during the Kett's rebellion
24 locals recommend
The Red Lion
52 Eaton StFans of the novel Tombland will see where Shardlake spent much of his time during the Kett's rebellion
Sightseeing
Visit this thousand year old Norman keep right in the heart of the city. The additional 'dungeons tour' is well worth it.
204 locals recommend
Norwich Castle
24 Castle MdwVisit this thousand year old Norman keep right in the heart of the city. The additional 'dungeons tour' is well worth it.
visit our 1,000 year old cathedral and the surrounding 'cathedral close' with its ancient buildings, and old canal walk (not a canal any more) down to 'Pulls Ferry' where the stones to build the cathedral were shipped along.
217 locals recommend
Norwich Cathedral
65 The Closevisit our 1,000 year old cathedral and the surrounding 'cathedral close' with its ancient buildings, and old canal walk (not a canal any more) down to 'Pulls Ferry' where the stones to build the cathedral were shipped along.
A lovely riverside walk with the ancient 'cow tower' monument standing proud in defence of the city
Cow Tower
Cotman FieldsA lovely riverside walk with the ancient 'cow tower' monument standing proud in defence of the city
St Helen's is just round the corner from the rear of the cathedral and is the former old hospital. It also has one of the smallest cloister gardens in the UK. A very special place
St Helen's
St Helen's is just round the corner from the rear of the cathedral and is the former old hospital. It also has one of the smallest cloister gardens in the UK. A very special place
Wonderful 11th Century historic church where St Julian lived her life as an anchoress
St Julian's Shrine
Rouen RoadWonderful 11th Century historic church where St Julian lived her life as an anchoress
One of the last remaining early Medieval streets in Norwich. Saved from demolition in the 1920s and regularly used as a film location (the latest was a Netflix Christmas musical call Mr Jingle Jangle).
32 locals recommend
Elm Hill
15 Waggon and Horses LnOne of the last remaining early Medieval streets in Norwich. Saved from demolition in the 1920s and regularly used as a film location (the latest was a Netflix Christmas musical call Mr Jingle Jangle).
A small cinema located in a 14th century baronial hall. You don't have to see a movie instead you can eat in their cafe or restaurant and soak in the history.
59 locals recommend
Cinema City
Saint Andrews StreetA small cinema located in a 14th century baronial hall. You don't have to see a movie instead you can eat in their cafe or restaurant and soak in the history.
A large shopping mall with all of the famous brands you know from Apple, to Zara and Hotel du Chocolat. Also has a large food court.
49 locals recommend
intu Chapelfield
40-46 St Stephens StA large shopping mall with all of the famous brands you know from Apple, to Zara and Hotel du Chocolat. Also has a large food court.
Entertainment
Norwich Theatre Royal
Theatre StreetMaddermarket Theatre
Norwich Playhouse
42 - 58 St Georges StWalk-in Medical Centre in the city
drop in medical centre for anyone with issues - no need for an appointment or to be registered with them.
Norwich Practices Health Centre
Rouen Roaddrop in medical centre for anyone with issues - no need for an appointment or to be registered with them.