Best Bars near Wig & Pen

A sophisticated cocktail bar in Norwich's city centre featuring expertly crafted drinks with globally-inspired ingredients, stylish decor, and attentive service. The menu is organized by continent, offering creative flavour combinations at reasonable prices. Perfect for an evening out with friends or a special occasion.

Beer Hatch is a premier craft beer bottle shop and bar in Norwich's vibrant Wensum Street area. Offering an extensive selection of local craft beers, real ales, IPAs, sours, and more for drinking in or taking away. Perfect for beer enthusiasts seeking quality brews in a welcoming atmosphere. Highly rated with 5 stars from 61 reviews.

Nestled in Norwich's historic Tombland district, Louis Marchesi is a characterful pub blending traditional British hospitality with live music, quality real ales, and hearty pub fare. Housed in an old building with a cozy crypt venue for entertainment, it offers steaks, seafood, burgers, and ox cheek stews amid a bohemian vibe. Open afternoons to late, it's a local favorite for relaxed evenings.

A historic riverside pub in Norwich's city centre, The Ribs of Beef has earned its reputation as 'the City's favourite local' over three decades of warm hospitality. Located on the banks of the River Wensum near Tombland, this Free House serves up to 9 real ales and craft beers, delicious pub food prepared on-site, and hosts regular live music and pub quizzes. With a riverside terrace perfect for summer afternoons and a cosy main bar for winter evenings, it's an ideal spot for drinks, dining, or simply soaking in Norwich's riverside charm.

Tucked along Norwich's historic Fye Bridge Street, The Mischief is a beloved local pub offering great prices, a welcoming atmosphere, and classic British drinks in a cozy setting. Open daily from 11am to midnight, it's perfect for casual pints, pub grub, and lively evenings in the heart of the city.

Nestled in Norwich's historic Tombland district, The Edith Cavell is a welcoming pub and bar offering a lively atmosphere, hearty meals, and drinks with views of the iconic cathedral. Recently revitalized under new ownership, it serves as CHOP, a contemporary chophouse specializing in superb steaks, vegetarian options, and sharing platters in a cozy, well-decorated space. Open daily with extended weekend hours, it's perfect for casual lunches, dinners, or evening pints in a vibrant neighborhood near Edith Cavell's memorial.

A traditional two-bar cask ale pub located in Norwich's city centre, serving up to 14 hand-pumped real ales and ciders, predominantly from East Anglian microbreweries. This welcoming free house has been a cornerstone of Norwich's ale scene since 2005, earning CAMRA Pub of the Year recognition five times. No keg beers, food machines, or music—just quality beer and conversation in an authentic English pub atmosphere.

Bond No.28 Tombland is Norwich's premier ultra-premium cocktail bar and restaurant, blending Neo-Georgian elegance with contemporary flair in the historic Tombland district. Nestled beside Norwich Cathedral gardens, it offers specialty cocktails, sharing tapas, bottomless brunches, live music, and exclusive spaces like a whisky and rum lounge and beer garden. Perfect for stylish nights out, events, and celebrations with exceptional service.

Tucked beneath Bond No.28 in historic Tombland, Whisky and Rum Norwich offers an intimate speakeasy-style bar specializing in premium whiskies, rums, and cigars. Open select evenings and weekends, it provides a refined tasting experience with private hire options for up to 30 guests. Perfect for whisky enthusiasts seeking a cozy, laid-back vibe in Norwich's medieval heart.

Nestled in Norwich's historic Tombland district, Melville & Sons is a stylish wine bar, cocktail lounge, and restaurant blending creative drinks with small plates from local fine-dining chef Roger Hickman. Featuring an open kitchen, marble terrazzo bar, and industrial accents, it offers pre-batched cocktails, fresh fruit drinks like Avocado Daiquiri, extensive wines, draught beers, and cozy ambiance for evenings out. Highly rated at 4.6/5 with 54 reviews, open late on weekends.