Norwich is not a city that is particularly well known for its ‘night-life’. It does, however, have some fine restaurants, pubs and cafes with charm and history that you wouldn’t encounter in other cities. Being the home town of Delia Smith, a popular TV chef, a visit to Delia’s Restaurant and Bar would seem an obvious thing to do and at £30 for a three course meal, excellent value..

Bars and Pubs
The Gardeners Arms, on Timberhill to the south of the castle, is one of the older pubs in Norwich with a licensing history that can be traced back to 1850. The building itself dates back to 1542 and incorporates The Murderers Café, so named after a stabbing in the building in 1890. Adam and Eve’s on Bishop Gate is a serious beer drinker’s pub. Complete with a stone floor it’s the sort of pub that you can rarely find these days in that it is quite simply a pub! Having been in the Good Pub Guide for over 25 years should be sufficient testament to the credentials of this pub to make it worth a visit when you are in Norwich. On West End Street, not far from the hospital, is the Fat Cat Public House which has twice won the prestigious award of CAMRA Pub of the Year. The Fat Cat has its own micro brewery and is famed for its excellent selection of 19 regular and other guest beers. Opening hours are generally 12 noon to 11pm, during which they serve also serve a fine selection of ciders, wines, lagers and food. The Billy Bluelight on Hall Road serves beers from the local and small Woodforde brewery. This pub is the venue for monthly meetings of the Norwich Poetry Society and takes its name from a local character. Around 100 years ago Billy Bluelight used to run along the footpath, racing the Wherry boats as they plied their trade along the river. However, if you’re looking for a pub that’s a bit livelier, ie one with music, a large screen TV and a noisy atmosphere; try the Ribs of Beef on Wensum Street or the Wild Man on Bedford Street. Both of these pubs are popular drinking haunts for both residents and students in the city. » Read more: Entertainment, Restaurants and Bars in Norwich