Reviews of The Red Lion Bishopgate. (Pub) in Norwich (Norfolk).
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Information of The Red Lion Bishopgate, Pub in Norwich (Norfolk)
On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.
This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Reviews of The Red Lion Bishopgate
P. Y.A lovely delightful lunch we had on a weekend. The outdoor seats are all fully booked. We had a table in the conservatory area by the window which was a little warm. Service was prompt and attentive. We had the steak and battered haddock and chips. Both taste fantastic. Really love the food and would love to come back for another visit. Highly recommended.
S. D.Lovely setting by the river, pleasant staff, quick service however we ordered fish, chips and mushy peas, peas were stone cold and the fish had a translucent bits that looked as though it was under cooked, huge chunky chips were lovely. Also ordered the crab burger, very tasty, lots of french fries, a bit of salad would have been good and it would have looked better presented. Lovely burger though.
C. D.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 atmosphere. Food looks good but I didn’t have any. I think this pub was closed for a while but it is a super spot now
B. Y.From the moment I walked through the door I could tell immediately the experience would be a good one.
I was greeted by Elle who gave me a very warm welcome, professional and courteous, a sweet young lady indeed. She went the extra mile to accommodate giving me a great seat by the river just where I like to be the most.
Moving on to the food… wow, absolutely blown away! The portion size was definitely a belly filler. Flavours well balanced with succulent meat and perfectly cooked vegetables. If you are a Yorkshire pudding lover then you will love these ones. Even the mint sauce was home made. Presentation gave the impression of a well trained chef and after eating, I can assure you the chef talents shines throughout his food.
The establishment it’s self, is clean well decorated and has fantastic river side seating areas outside.
Lastly… the toilets, this matters a lot to me, I can confirm they are clean and well maintained.
Thank you to all the staff for your hospitality and for a great meal. Quite obviously a very well run pub.
T. P.We will definitely be back to try the food! The new Red Lion is lovely, fab decor, great coffee and friendly and attentive staff. We sat outside by the river, looking across to the historuc Lollards Pit overlooked by the site of the Ketts Rebellion camp, such history to enjoy with a coffee.
We had brunch today, it was fab! Smashed Avocado on sourdough with bacon and a poached egg was superb, perfect egg, quality bacon, my lady had the American style pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, they were so light and the bacon, again was great. Recommended
B. H.Have now been here a couple of times; previously in 2021 I like the Eton mess cheesecake, as the seeds on that are a great touch. Attentive but not pushy service. Clean toilets. Nice outside space all done up. New parking area v nice looking too.
Top tip from then was (and would still be) to book by phone, not internet, and request a "proper" table, as the one time we booked online, we were offered a high table on bar stools with no back (declined) or a low table on cafe chairs - which was fine but uncomfortable by the end, and only marginally more comfortable than a primary school parents evening.
I most recently visited April 2022, and the good things about this place from last year are still true now - good outside, good service, good access with the parking. Nice decor inside, and a good range of alcohol free beers for this visit, including an 0% Erdinger (but it's £4.20!)
My constructive criticism/ feedback would be to the to chef/ menu designer. There isn't much at all on this menu for somebody trying to eat healthier, and nothing for a light lunch. The menu is really missing a salad bowl, particularly as we head into sunnier weather. I ordered the Veggie Grazing Board and the seasonal greens to try to achieve a "build your own salad" but it wasn't the most successful.
My mother-in-law lives round the corner and would come in at lunch times if they did jacket potatoes. I do feel they are missing a trick by not having lighter options.
K. R.The staff were so friendly and their timing amazing. The food was fresh and perfectly balanced in flavours and textures...❤🙏 Don't even get me started on their desserts....A Must if want fresh wholesome interesting food and the best service...
P. R.Amazing pub with water views and great food. Large car park and lots of outdoor seating. Table service currently. Toilet lids falling on you are a problem in the ladies!
J.I'd like to thank the Red Lion for what was probably the best roast dinner I've ever had in my life. I just thought it was going to be like every other roast in the city, but you've got a chef that isn't afraid to kick the quality up quite a bit.
It's absolutely incredible and, coupled with the excellent service that we received, makes the Red Lion somewhere I'd love to visit again and again.
Really top work all round , right ahead of summer it's great to see this once-loved and well-situated pub in the hands of team who want to see success.
C. L.Initially not given the table booked but we were moved to correct table.
The roast dinners were nice but my beef was tough and grizzly. Very little flavour.
A pity no crackling with the pork, this is usually included.
Vegetables good although my broccoli stems were not fully cooked and hard. Unable to eat them.
Staff polite and good service although took a while waiting to pay.
A. S.I was blown away by the food. We were 4 for lunch and their loaded chips, fried gnocchi and grazing boards😋 were fabulously tasty. On top of that we had fabulously mouthwatering desserts. Light. Not too sweet. Fresh. Strawberry pannacotta was the best.
C. O.We had a perfectly cooked Sunday lunch there today. Asked for the beef as rare as possible and that's what we got. The waitress was lovely too. Nice setting in the conservatory and can't wait to sit outside by the river soon
C. W.Came in for lunch as a first time visit and ordered the burger. Was a little gutted by having to pay an extra £1.50 for cheese but this was soon forgot about after some superb service by the barlady named Paige. Not very often you come across someone as polite as this lady. Credit to the business. Wish my staff were half as good as her, very well done to her.
J. M.After a long time without visiting Norwich due to lockdowns, myself and two friends booked a table at the Red Lion for a brunch and few pints. Awesome food, so well cooked, beautiful produce (black pudding is wow!). Beer also great. Very friendly staff, and the recent renovation work has brought back to life one of Norwich's most scenic riverside pub to life. Well done. We also like the Unthank Arms - same owners.
C. W.Firstly the staff are absolutely amazing, very attentive. Thank you.
On this occasion our visit for a Sunday Roast dinner was not so good, saying that the Sirloin was very tender. The Roast potatoes were hard in the middle, the Greens were raw, we do like aldente! Over loaded with Red Cabbage!
It was obvious it was not just our dinners, on the table beside us, they had said exactly the same thing!
S.Lovely pub situated close to the river. Shame about the aloof barmaid. (dark hair)
S. J.Lovely pub, cosy and inviting. The staff were welcoming, attentive and very helpful by asking chef to extend the food order period for us as we had arrived late. Our reunion group visiting Norwich for the weekend really enjoyed our Saturday night spent here. Excellent quality food but the charming staff are the real pub asset.
M. M. P.The place is nice, they did a terrace on the back that has tables next to the river so it is very pleasant to have a drink there while you see people canoeing or on the paddle boards. That also rent paddle boards there. It is a very cozy terrace perfect for summer days
I. Y.Three of us came here for the City of Ale Festival. There was a wide range of beers available and the ones we had were very pleasant. We sat outside, where the attractive view of the nearby Bishops Bridge and the slow moving Wensum running under it, framed by a blue sky and fluffy clouds, was a picture of tranquillity.
M. P.Lovely atmosphere. Great outdoors space. Good selection of ales. Didn't try the food but it looked good. Great location.
C. T.Great beer & drinks selection. Perfect location for a sunshine riverside pint.Proper good classy city pub vibe...Love it.
D. K.Popped in for a quick drink before lunch.
If you want alcohol without food before 11 this is not the place for you. Other than their time issues it was lovely.
A. M.We had a lovely family get-together meal at the Red Lion pub yesterday evening food was lovely atmosphere was spot on sat next to the river so relaxing and mostly the staff were lovely and very friendly and attentive thank you 😊
D. M.Nice pub, good service. Sometimes it's hard to get the outside seating, but when you do its a lovely stop for a pint in the sun.
A. S.Good choice of real ales and nice food. But shuts at 10, 9 on a Sunday? I guess that's the post Covid world for you, but I'm looking elsewhere next time!
Visited again the night of the ton John concert at Carrow Road. Place looked like a plague of Locusts had gone through it, used glasses piled up on the bar. The menus were very limited, possibly to cope with huge demand, so unfortunately we went elsewhere.
Visited again 11th August 2022.
The Red Lion has a very different vibe from The Trafford Arms, run by the same management. The Red Lion is a bustling Riverside pub, not the friendly local. 6 real ales on though, some from local breweries. Music in all bar areas, sometimes obtrusive (thumping drum and bass), making it very difficult to have a conversation. Yet again piles of used glasses stacked up on the bar. Not surprisingly they had run out of straight glasses because after the first beer our beer was served in thick dimpled mugs, didn't realise these were still in use. Very busy bar (which we were next to) as it is serving a huge amount of seating outside. They called last orders at 9:30, and there were still quite a lot of people drinking. When we left 10 mins later (which to be fair is when we had intended to), 4 people went in but were turned away! This is on a Thursday evening in the middle of August - the height of the tourist season - during a heat wave - what is going on?
D.Just took a pee next to joe wilkinson in the bogs. He didn’t sing the happy birthday song while washing his hands.
Oh plus food was good and lots of beer choice
I. M.Friendly, quiet local pub overlooking the river (at lunchtime anyway). Lovely staff and customers, nice food, good selection of beers. The bar tender was incredibly helpful when I was trying to get a taxi (big event on, busy day). I couldn't get one. One of the regulars was finishing his cup of tea and overheard, and gave me a lift 10 minutes out of his way home. I'm so grateful.
J. B.Lovely staff - really knowledgeable and very accommodating. Plus they all seem to genuinely get on, which can truly make or break the atmosphere in a pub. The food was lovely and reasonably priced. Dog friendly!! Brilliant.
K. R.Great to see this place refurbed and busy. Nice spot on the river for a drink
p. h.Great location, right next to the river, in a surprisingly quiet spot too. Well in the afternoons anyway. If you get a chance try the steak and wine night, very tasty. Failing that just sit outside with a cold drink and watch the world pass by.
R. H.Lovely atmosphere by the river sunny day helpful bar staff what more could you ask
J. W.Under cover outside eating, paddle board and canoes for hire and a nice menu great service
G. R.Drinks outside on a warm spring evening. Really good selection of ales and lagers. Clean. Great service. Really enjoyed going!
P. T.Good service and open until 10pm, great location and choice of drinks
S. J.Lovely setting esp on a sunny day to sit by the river with a few drinks. Staff friendly. Nice to get away from the city hustle.
D. D.Came in on sat 23rd... met up with a friend.very busy as norwich football were at home.lovely pub..we sat outside. Service was fantastic. Until next time .thank you
C. “. W.Lovely clean pub, with relaxed atmosphere, sunny beer garden by river. Excellent service from friendly staff.
D. B.Quite a busy pub with good beer. Was doing a good trade in food. In a nice location.
R. S.Nice pub by river, friendly staff and good selection of real ale and gin.
Food looked good.
K. P.Very homey atmosphere, the cheesy chips are the best I've ever had. However, I ordered a veggie pizza and it's literally a puddle. My boyfriend tipped the plate and liquid literally poured off. Should've been served with a spoon! 😂 The server said its not oil, but it's water from the vegetables on top, which confirms to me that the vegetables are put on top of the pizza whilst they are still frozen. Not much of an issue, still tasted okay, but should be taken into account if ordering any of the pizzas with veggies on it.
A. S.Amazing what they have done with the place. Good vibes and nice outdoor seating, shame there isn't a bit more as gets very busy.
J. M.Great venue by the river watching the paddle boarders and canoers, and a great menu washed down with some lovely options
A. M.Arrived for a booked table at 12 was given menue only to have them taking back bought another menu 12.30 waitress rude food didn't arrive till 1.15 wasn't that great .
O. S.Nice to sit by the river near Bishopgate's Bridge on a hot summer's afternoon. Well run pub and restaurant.
J. S.Lovely meal, very relaxing atmosphere. Would highly recommend
R. H.Great location by the river, to eat and have a cold drink. Friendly service.
L. p.Lovely pub by the river, serves food and a wide variety of beers and cocktails staff is very polite and friendly. Dogs are allowed.
M. B.It's ok. Quite cramped, so if you like cosy it's great, but if you like space it's obviously not. I'm not a drinker, but they only had one cider available which was around £4.50, so not expensive not cheap. One male cubicle if that's relevant to you. Would be good for a quiet mid-week get together, not for peak days.
G. L.A large pub by the river.
Lots of beers to choose from.
Comfortable seating inside and a nice garden for when the weather is better.
G. B.Very nice breakfast by the river friendly staff
J. H.Nice food but utterly terrible service. After being seated with menus and being told to wait for table service we waited half an hour before asking a waitress if we could have a drink order taken. They then asked us to pay for the drinks rather than taking our food order. Our meal was interrupted very quickly by a waiter asking us to pay our bill before we had more than a few bites. Very bizarre as they were only serving food to booked tables, so can't blame being unexpectedly busy.
A. C.Had a nice vegan breakfast here today and oat milk latte. Alcoholic drinks here are a bit pricey. There's a big outside area too with heaters on some of the tables. Pub has recently been refurbished and is under new management.
L. R.Fab location. Fab food. Great outdoor eating in the sun. River views. Staff friendly. Good service. Minor issues rectified immediately (a drink missed). All clean and tidy. Parking very handy. Looking forward to returning.
V. C.The food was incredible (highly recommend the Chilli Bowl!), The customer service is excellent and the decor is on point! Not been before, will definitely go back!
J. B.Great food, great location on the river.
B. C.Good old school pub, only one slight issue, when the barmaid called last orders she could have said please.
C. J.Next door to the place I had training in, busy and vibrant, good food and drinks, really nice place to be out in the sun.
S. H.The cat was so lovely! Apparently they found it in the garden when it was a kitten and it was so lovely and asleep in the chair. I had a local pint of ale and the staff were really nice too! The cats name is madam shebee by the way 😁
J. R.Lovely pub right by the river Wensum right by a very old and attractive bridge, pedestrian only though. Just had a drink, think there was about 4 real ales on offer and mine was spot on. Very nice outside area overlooking the river, whats not to like!
P. H.A warm welcome as always from Elle and her staff, great beer and nice atmosphere
R. F.I'm so grateful for the new owners and renovation. This lovely pub delivers on all fronts: lovely food with plenty of offerings for veggies, friendly staff (especially the cheery and attentive manager), great position, fab music and tasteful decor. The Sunday roast today was wonderful. Thank you Red Lion :)
P. B.Nice pub with good selection of food and drinks, in a very pleasant setting by the river. The interior presents a nice clean modern setting. There are plenty of seating options both inside and out (by the river bank).
M. C.Good food. Excellent staff. The location is great!
R. R.Very busy for a late Friday afternoon meal (around 4:30), attentive staff, good selection of draught beers and the food was excellent. Maybe a little heavy on a pumpkin theme for food (can't knock them for that!), but the classics were still available and very good quality.
J. J.Fabulous afternoon sitting outside by the river/bridge. Spontaneous decision to order food. Burger and superfood salad mains was the best I've had, ever, and I told the staff so, too. This pub holds a very special place in our hearts (first place we met) the building work improvements recently finished here are noticeable. Lovely.
T. D.Friendly and attentive staff and a good selection of drinks. We did order food, unfortunately both duck orders had been overcooked but everything else was good, it was very busy though so we were probably just unlucky. It definitely didn't stop us enjoying our evening and we would go back.
H.First time being here since it reopened, I'm so glad I came back.
Nell was looking after us on a table outside and they were absolutely amazing. We were made to feel completely at home with some incredible food and a brilliant selection of pints to choose from.
It's busy but well worth the wait (if you have one). It's a pub I pass frequently and I'm looking forward to stopping by again, and again, in the future.
R. N.This place is absolutely remarkable the changes over the last few months after it’s new opening is outstanding. The young lady Elle has done an outstanding job managing this place, her professionalism shines throughout. Incredible food and staff.
H. G.Great pub, love it, food is good too
M. H.Bloody good food! Sunday roast was epic. Service was brilliant. Can't knock it. Look forward to coming back.
C. R.Went there recently to meet some friends that arrived earlier in the day. Upon arrival, was shown to their table but as 6 were already seated, I asked for a chair. The waitress did bring one over and I sat there for around an hour. At this point, someone else arrived and joined our table. Someone then came over, irate, insisting that I left and that the law was that only 6 were allowed. I believe this is their own rule rather than government advice as we were seated outside so the rules had been relaxed. That said, I didn't want to argue and was only drinking cola anyway so no loss so I left. My other friend was never questioned or approached in spite of being perched rather than seated. I left. After the numbers had dwindled, I returned as live local. By this time, the other staff member had left and I enjoyed the rest of the evening and the food that was ordered. Its a shame about a certain staff member but assume she was just having a bad day
J. B.Friendly pub, good service and lovely food
G. P.Very exciting extensive menu with meals of different sizes. Extremely varied and original. If you'te lucky you might get an outside table overlooking the river with its medieval bridge but worth a visit for excellent food and a fine selection of craft ales.
L. F.Food is very good.staff are excellent and the atmosphere is chilled
K. W.I. Visited the Red lion today for the second time since the pub reopened, my friends and I were looking forward to a Sunday lunch. Unfortunately I was very disappointed with my roast beef or should I say un roast beef, my knife couldn’t cut the beef and the meal was less than hot. I asked to speak with the manager and the lovely Elle came to our table she listens to my disappointment and was more than helpful. Not only did Elle take on board what I said but did everything to make good our visit to the pub..Elle not only gave us a bottle of wine but also produced a beautiful platter of fresh olives and yummys . I would like to say as a local I would definitely go back to the Red Lion and be glad to use it as my local place to have a drink in a comfortable environment also will eat there again.
I. H.It's great to see the Red Lion reopen. The location by the river is a real asset on sunny days and the work that's gone in to smarten the place up make the most of it.
The pub is in really good hands, it's now in the same group as the Unthank, William & Florence, Trafford Arms and Chambers Cocktail Company. So expect the food quality to be good and a decent wine list.
G. P.Lovely staff, good pub food. Great atmosphere.
G. S.Friendly, lively atmosphere with good food and great service
S. B.Delicious food , friendly People, eating outside. Great
O. T.lovely!!! the atmosphere was just wonderful.
had a really nice Sunday roast and a beautiful dessert. Will definitely come again
R. C.Interesting pub by the river, with a range of good real ales
S. J.Very positive experience.
Great service, great local pub vibe, really great food at a fair price. I'll go back.
K. D.Nice bar with a small conservatory and good outside space near the river. Good selection of beers, ales and spirits. Very good Covid measures and adherence. Very polite, friendly, efficient staff. Didn't try any food but it looked good.
J. G.Only went in for drinks but its clear they've spent some good money on renovations. Lovely compared to how it was. Great selection of drinks and beer, and food looks very good. Will be returning for a meal very soon.
L. H.Nice pub with a good choice of beers, wine, gins etc. Lots of outside seating for warm days or evenings overlooking the river Wensum and the Bishop's Bridge. Staff were nice and friendly.
Y. I.Lovely pub down by the river. Great staff who were very attentive, accommodating and friendly. Great prices for a Riverside, city-centre pub and a lovely setting and establishment! Thanks Red Lion and we will be back! 👍🏼
C. G.Nice place, in a great location right by the river. There is even a launch ramp for boats etc on the property. The food I has was good and the staff were friendly. There are picnic bench tables outside right by the river. Worth a visit.
R. F.In an unexpected thunderstorm with hail the waitress went above and beyond getting soaked to come out, check we were ok, got us drinks several times. The service is always good and friendly but I can't believe many would be so cheerful and attentive whist getting pelted with heavy rain! Thank you.
S. W.Lovely food. Great service. Staff very friendly. Enjoyed the real ale. Would definitely recommend it
O. B.Under new management (thank the beer gods!)
New menu is a bit posher, I had a baked camembert and was stuffed.
On 2nd visit, sat outside with a group on a lovely sunny day by the river. It was busy but the table service was 100%. Working hard and friendly with it, so a great location, good food and brilliant service
S. E.A lovely afternoon by the river with great food and great service.
L. S. L. P.Great service..
Food...
Had a lovely evening ☺
L. H.A lovely location and very efficient service. We had English breakfast for two which was delicious. I don't know if I look dodgy but I was asked to pay for the coffee and tea first and wasn't allowed to add them to our breakfast order which we also had to pay for as we ordered. All abit untrustworthy really, shame.
L. A.Lovely pub, with great food and friendly staff. We are visiting Norwich with a view to moving here, and can see this becoming our local! Pretty walks along the river nearby too. Would heartily recommend a stop here!
D. F.Been twice now and lovely meal each time. First time we went didn't get served for 20 minutes ,though they were very busy and apologies were forthcoming in the form of 20 o/o off meal . Wouldn't put us off going again .
D. F.Amazing fish and chips.. service fantastic
Loved it 😍
J. R.A favourite place to go for a drink by the river and just watch the world go by.
j. r.Lovely pub
Great location
Fab pint of Porter
O. L.The food was amazingly delicious and the staff were very pleasant.
p. i.Very good, just reopened under new management. Friendly, slightly upmarket. New patio
M. M.Always lovely to stop here for a pint and nibbles while out walking our dog
M. S.A lovely lunchtime. Excellent service. Great food. Interesting menu with food presented cleverly. The dog in our party was welcomed and well looked after.
R. G.Lovely staff, burgers were tasty, however the ploughman's lunch was a little disappointing compared to a traditional ploughman's. COVID secure and ample pleasant outdoor seating overlooking the river.
s. n.Great historic location next to the river, good grown, lovely views.
C. H.Not bad. Bit of a wait but lovely
D. H.Good food in a great location and dog friendly too!
M. F.I love this place. Smack bang next to the river with plenty of outdoor and indoor space. Great selection of food and drink! Service is excellent too. Highly recommended.
L. D. D.Lovely menu here. Nice experience all round. Good selection of beer and ale on tap
M. L.Food not bad ladies and gents need a upgrade
F.Myself and husband David love this place. The food is great. The venue lovely. As for the staff...... they are professional but not stuffy - enjoy having a chat - look out for Claire lovely girl 😀
V. V.Wow, so pleased that this place reopened because such an ideal spot next to the river. Brilliant service, amazing menu, only tried 2 so will be back to try others. Thank you
P. J.Lovely setting excellent service. Could do with steak knives for some dishes. Puddings really tasty. Gone up in price but it is worth it for the service
G. B.The food here is so much better than it has any right to be. The place looks like your standard local pub but seriously, give the food a try! If an item on the menu can be homemade then it is. Pizzas are excellent, pie is superb and the burgers may be the meatiest I've ever had. If you just fancy a drink this is a lovely spot by the river with good local ales.
A. A.Great place to drink by the river.
M. J.Good pub, good food and good beer
J. S.Excellent, food was good, staff very friendly, can't fault it
M. L.Good beers and friendly service.. Very clean and tidy right by the river side but shaded and calm.. The menu looks good too..
C. S.Excellent food good beer's good atmosphere and friendly staff
M. G.Very cosy pub , local clientele amiable enough . Food ticked the box .
T.Had a fab Sunday lunch, fantastic service and very dog friendly. Thank u xx
D. C.Nice make over, terrible loud background music... and not very good beer! maybe I went on an off day? but Im guessing the music is there to stay so I wont be trying it again unless warm enough to sit out.
K. A.Friendly atmosphere and lovely food.
D. P.Great service at table. Brilliant location on the river. I saw the staff cleaning every table thoroughly. Worth a try.
J. C.A honest little pub right next to the river with a homemade roast on a Sunday which reminds me of how your parents might make it.
Friendly staff and a good selection of beers round off a perfectly pleasant place to have a bite to eat with friends.
Don't be caught out by the carpark - staff are happy to show you how to enter your details so you can avoid any trouble.
B. T.A good pub. It was quiet when I went in but it was early. Friendly staff and a good place for a natter.
M. L.Slow service on the occasion we were there. As is the case with most outdoor pub seating, adjacent smokers are a turn off. Left early as a result
N. W.Good choice of beers, good food, satisfactory service
E. h.The beer was lovely, the staff pleasant. The updates on the interior are outstanding and it's always pleasant to sit by the river
P. H.Great refurbished pub, great location, great staff, though could do with more. Food, great. But potions a bit tight. Good selection of local gins too.
m. c.Nice pub beside River. Only had drinks but food being served looked good.
P. H.Good place to visit to have a quiet drink at the Riverside.
Good knowledgeable staff, who are happy to discuss the products on offer and allow you to sample before you buy 🍺🍺🍺
C. M.Great pub by the river, excellent choice of beers and wine with knowledgeable staff. Definitely worth a return visit when in Norwich
L. L.Cosy atmosphere, not too busy and a good range of drinks! Perfect for a chilled out night in :)
J. S.Really great food. The Sunday roast was one of the best I've ever had. Really well balanced and tasty.
P. H.Went on the very last day for the previous tenants who were going to be missed. Hence no keg beer and roasts only. Good feel to the place though and very light and airy. Best wishes to whoever takes it on.
D. H.Had the Sunday carvery and it was delicious, the service was quick and friendly. The food was well cooked and there was just the right amount, enough to fill you up without adfing to the obesity epidemic. Really good value, especially when you factor in the kids eat free.
S. H.Came here for Father’s Day and everything was lovely! The food and and service were on point. Super impressed with how much effort and work they have put in since reopening
V. S.The location is gorgeous, right beside the river and on a day as nice as today it was perfect. The staff were friendly and helpful however I felt the carvery was over priced at £8.95 for what we got. Paprika in the gravy, not enough potatoes and the meat was not high quality, combined it made for a poor eating experience. I won't be recommending it in future.
T. T. T.Nice drinks, friendly staff and overall great atmosphere.
Quick service, outdoor seating; picnic tables and parasols.
e. p.Beautiful spot for lunch by the river
J. R.The pizza was absolutely fantastic. Chunky cheese chips are wonderful. Beers not cheap.
R. B.Lovely staff and a lovely Riverside garden.
N. H.Nice food and friendly service
G. B.The pizzas here are amazing. Thin crispy and way bigger than the plate. Good choice of different pizzas with top notch toppings.
On Tuesday and Thursday if you buy 2 pizzas you get a free bottle of wine. We took to bottle home with us as we had beer with dinner. When the sun in shining you can sit and eat outside by the river.
The chips here are big, I mean really big. 😆
Thank you Red Lion
R. B.Friendly, historic, and dog friendly Norwich pub in an idyllic setting. Have visited several times with friends and the wife & dog for drinks, and it's always a pleasure. Fair selection of beers. Nice cost bet garden with a view over the river. It is also right next to the 'pub & paddle' hub. It's just over the road from Lolards Pitt too, if you want to do a mini crawl, and a short pleasant walk from the cathedral. Highly recommend ed.
R. T.A proper pub. Friendly service, plenty of choice of drinks, lots of space to sit and chat, and pretty good carveries on a Sunday. It's also a lovely spot for a drink in warmer weather, with its outdoor seating allowing nice views of the River Wensum.
r. w.Lovely pub in a very pleasant setting. Great service. Food was delicious. Will be back…..a lot
M. W.Beer was good and well kept. Food took a while to arrive and chicken was overcooked and very dry. Friends pizza was not as ordered . We were hungry so couldn't be bothered to return food. When friend pointed out at end of the meal the pizza was served different to request, got a confusing response as to why it had to be done incorrectly to what was originally ordered, as would have been to dry. This, despite order being taken, then served differently, and friend having previously received the correct requested pizza when ordered on another occasion! Very odd...
J. G.Went on the spur of the moment as we were walking past one Thursday evening. Happened to be their 'Pizza night' with special deal of free bottle of wine so quite busy but still plenty of room. Initially sat outside overlooking the river but moved into the conservatory when the midges started to bite. Waited about 50 minutes for our food but the waiter explained that it was all hand prepared from fresh which certainly appeared to be the case when it arrived. We had an authentic, thin-crisp pizza and a chilli burger with chips. The food was excellent and worth the wait. We just wished we'd been warned about the likely delay when ordering. Friendly staff. Decor a bit tired. Doors to lavatories could have done with a door closer to avoid the constant banging. Midges out of their control!
I. C.I love this pub! Lovely decor, friendly staff, stunning locale and nice Menu!
r. s.A superb lunch at the Red Lion on Sep 17th! Perfect riverside setting, prompt and friendly service, excellent food! Impressed!
A. H.Nice old pub on the river in the middle of Norwich. Close to mooring for boats.
Good choice of ales and lagers.
Food was OK, we all had sandwiches which were a bit basic side on sliced supermarket bread with a bit of salad. Filled a hole but for the money would have expected more.
R. L.Lovely location. Currently, you probably need to book a table.
Nice beer, good service.
A. R.Enjoted our visit here. Good service and friendly.
j. r.Having recently moved to Norwich, my partner and I have been exploring the city on foot and checking out the city's pubs. After a second visit, the red lion has become a firm favourite for a quiet pint with friends in the sunshine. Located on the western edge of the Norwich Cathedral Quarter, we found a friendly atmosphere and enough seating both inside and out. We took great delight in watching the world go by on the river, canoeists and day-trippers as well as the wildlife. Right next to the riverside garden is Bishop Bridge the bridge was built in 1340, and is still in use, making it one of the oldest active bridges in England. Great friendly little pub, I would recommend a visit!
C. M.We're always warmly welcomed by the staff at this traditional riverside pub and the locals are extremely friendly too. The pizzas looked so good last night while we were having a pre-dinner drink, that barman Glen very kindly booked us a table for tonight so we can try them for ourselves. Also, the beers and wines are very well chosen which is why The Red Lion is our "go to" pub whenever we're in Norwich.
I. J.Brilliant pub. Great choice of beers, really nice food and staff lovely. Excellent
C. M.Ypu will find excellent beers and wines as well as a lovely pub grub menu at this pretty pub set alongside the River Wensum. You will always receive a warm welcome from Amanda, Glenn, Wren and the rest of the team. The locals are very friendly too!
G. F.Was told it was an ok pub but was pleasantly surprised when we got there. Slight wait for food but oh my god! Worth the wait. Red Lion Burger is the best burger i’ve eaten and i’m not even exaggerating. Quality of ingredients was evident in every bite. Nice selection of beverages and enjoyed the atmosphere. I don’t give star a pub lightly. Well done guys keep up the good work!
J. W.Tasty food, excellent beer and a wonderful staff. This is a top Norwich pub next to the river.
J. A.Very friendly landlord, decently priced drinks and excellent pub food. Lovely location, especially in the summer as its right on the river so the outside seating area is perfect.
L. J. F.Really nice pub, quiet but not dead, great able service and good beers and food.
R. W.It's a nice pub in a nice location. I haven't had problems here myself but I've noticed the bar man gets a bit flustered when he is busy and is quite rude to people. Most people understand when a bar is busy that it might take a little longer to get served.
J. S.Very nice would definitely go back
J. A.Very cosy pub situated right by the River Wensum not too far from the cathedral. Good selection of ales at decent prices and I also had a very tasty steak and kidney pudding while I was here. It was my first time in Norwich, but would definitely come here again when I come back to the city. Just a very friendly, cosy, good old-fashioned boozer.
J.Good classic pub food with a friendly atmosphere. The service could have been a little quicker, but the food and the location are great.
If you have a tastecard take note that these aren't valid at weekends, though the tastecard app doesn't detail this.
F. F.The food was great. They do some very interesting food, as well as the classics.
N. T.Really nice pub and super friendly and flexible staff and management. Will be returning and recommend.
K. F.Excellent food and service. They were very busy (sunny saturday) but nothing was too much trouble.
J. B.Didn't go in, only spent time in the calm outside area by the river/car park. Polite bartender and fresh beer
M. G.Great location for lunch. Unhurried, decent food and friendly staff
K. P.Love this pub. Great location on the river, albeit close to a hostel so you can get some interesting visitors outside. Great staff and good beer selection
J. A.Brilliant no messing about pub. Friendly staff. Dog friendly. Good food. Lots of good beer and ales. Close to river with lots of space.
S. L.Great beer and friendly staff. Lovely sitting by the river.
P. S.A nice pub in nice surroundings and only a 2 minute walk over the bridge from the yacht station. Have been here many times before while on boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads. Only stopped for an hour this time because of the prices. Four pints of beer came to £14 (between 4 of us) and 3 small portions of cheesy chips was £9. A real shame about the expensive prices as it is a nice pub.
J. C.Lovely food, lovely staff. Garden looks like it will be a great little spot in the sunshine
I. B.Excellent food and service but most importantly also great wine list
S. P.Lovely beers and great choice of food glad to see this place back open
N. D.Always a good ale available here and a very decent Steak deal on a Weds ND Friday. Riverside setting helps greatly but it's biggest asset (as far as I'm concerned) is its a "proper" pub and not those souless overpriced shite lager bars that have taken over Morwich Ciry center (mugs a pleanty) that serves good quality ales not to mention a good carvery on a Sunday....in fact I'm sat here now after a long hot day working in a bathroom ☺
P,S. Not to mention my two savage ride terriers are very welcome after our regular walks around the river Wensum which means Im here rather to often !
A. T.Great service throughout and good quality food in an attractive riverside setting.
P. S.Great food and friendly staff. We booked paddle boarding and had lunch afterwards.
I. M.Very good location by the river. Good service and good beers. A little expensive.
L. P.Lovely food, friendly service and a beautiful setting by the river.
M. N.Lovely Victorian pub on the river, nicely refurbished, great vibe, great breakfast and great service.
R. A. b.Lovely location by the river. Friendly lady behind the bar. Nice burgers and Pizzas. Chips a little chunky for me but depends how you like them I guess
J. L.Nice pub in a nice place 😊
m. a.Dog friendly
C. B.Excellent service, lovely setting and nice roast dinner.
D. G.Lovely little pub. Close to the city, right beside the river and a beautiful walk next to. Kid and dog friendly and reasonable prices at the bar.
M. C.Good food. Tad pricey but nice riverside setting.
C. S.Always a good selection of real ales. Friendly staff. Food is much better than you would expect at a local boozer. Pizzas are authentic. Lovely location.
S.Lovely environment with funny and friendly staff. The food is some of the best pub food I've and in a long time and the chunky cheesey chips are hands down the best I've ever had.
J. B. W.Nice pub, friendly staff. Brilliant deal on a Thursday, ordered 2 pizzas, which are quite large and got a bottle of wine thrown in 😁
M. W.Great food (best pizza in Norwich and the chunky chips are delicious!) great selection of beers and lovely location. My fave pub in Norwich.
T. P.Sunday roast is fantastic. Great deserts. Popular pub cat and dog friendly. Lots of outdoor seating next to the river.
c. L.Nice drink and well organised with great friendly staff on match day.
s. m.Nice pub, good carvery. Can get busy but more seats round the back. Well placed on the river walk way.
M. D.Great place to eat and drink
B. S.Beside the river, pleasant location, good choice of real ales. Pleasant staff.
M. H.Nice riverside pub. Good beer, friendly staff.
D. L.They have decent food, lotsa drinks and most importantly, a pub cat. Also, the chips are ludicrous, you could build a house with em. More like square potatoes. Tres yummy
R. C.First-class service and amazing food in a relaxed environment. Highly recommend.
K. H.Lovely to see the place reopened, lovely pint with lovely views over the river
N. P.Had a lovely carvery, kids eat free with paying adults. A selection of board games for after dinner entertainment. Dog friendly.
P. W.Wonderful riverside pub, friendly staff and good food. Highly recommended.
S. B.Great location and river views. Always a friendly welcome and great selection of drinks. Food is good here as well.
J. M.New owners and it shows, awesome pizzas and great vibe
T. O.A decent dog-friendly pub, does good affordable grub and a spicy burger that's actually spicy! Great view of the river and bridge too.
G. W.Lovely atmosphere sitting outside overlooking the River Wensum on a beautiful Summer's evening.
e.Service helpful, friendly & excellent, food reasonably priced and delicious. Will be back
C. C.Fantastic staff today great food lovely setting by the river
J. G.Great pizza and even better chips. Very friendly to our dog too. Could do with a lick of paint but will be going again!
P. B.Excellent pub, great menu and the pizzas are as good as my family's in rural Italy! Well done to Amanda and team!!
S. S.Not very welcoming needs a lick of paint was told by the Norwich yatch station that the food was cooked fresh and could be slow coming out but when we asked about food they don't cook after 5 on Sundays
R. H.Great atmosphere, service and food. What more do you need!
E. S.Best chips in the city, bit of a wait but I did visit on a match day, but seriously the things are the size of a mars bar!
B. R.Amazing veiws drom the beer garden of the river and bridge, and lovely staff. Great beer, dog friendly, and a warm atmosphere make for a good night out.
J.Beautiful pint, friendly staff!
L. E. F.By far my favourite carvery in town. Love it. Staff is super friendly and if you are a dog owner this is the place to come with your pet
J. J.Good food and great views over the river.
L. B.Winning combination of great pub and good food with a Riverside setting.
P. L.Great motorhome stopover. Level car park, good food and friendly staff. Worth paying £15 as was so central just 15 mins walk into centre.
Highly recommended
A. P.Excellent pub next to the River just enough outside the center of the city not to be crowded, close enough to garner a great atmosphere in the evenings.
r. D.Had the steak and kidney pudding and it was absolutely superb. Creamy mash, minty mushy peas, thick gravy. Winner
B. S.Excellent pizza deal on a Thursday evening, and fantastic Blanco 2013 wine, paired with some really great circular treats, puts Pizza Express in the shade!
C. M.Nice pub with outdoor seating right on the river. Good views and dog friendly. Also a big car park out the back.
M. S.Lovely atmosphere, lovely staff, lovely prices and lovely food!
A. M.Sunday carvery was very tasty. Plenty of food on the plate and very reasonably priced. Friendly staff
C. H.Good ale selection. Nice outside seating near the river. Good pizza and wine deals.
A. F.A real great old boozer right on the river. Great selection of ales and wines. Real cosy place with a fire for a cold autumn or winter's night.
p. l.Excellent place,good pizza, Sunday roast, Guinness,good price,free parking,nice views,rent a boat and enjoy the river,very handy
J. M.✅
G. L.Great pub with excellent food and service
J. S.Amazing out the back in the sun
t. b.Genuine local right by the river, service was great, good selection of beers and drinks, good banter with some of the locals, just be careful to register when using the car park as the fine for not doing so is £100
P. H.Very good selection of beers and a menu
J. S.Nice pub. Good beer
H. R.Great old style Norwich Pub. Nothing too fancy. Allow Campervans to stay overnight if you eat at the pub. Friendly.
J. G.Excellent restoration of a landmark pub by the river. Welcome back!
K. T.Reasonably priced pub food. Place is rather tatty and could so with some TLC and updating. Ok but could do better
D. W.Just popped in for a hot chocolate. Nice atmosphere and carvery looked stunning. Will visit again.
S. P.Great friendly little pub... Serves up nice food on special days :)
S. P.Very good pub north fuse over the river
s.Nice Riverside pub serving good food
A. W.The food is very good and a varied selection of beer. Staff are very friendly.
G. F.Good selection of beers & friendly staff. The home made chips are excellent.
R. C.New owners, up market and much more welcoming. Very busy.
J. F.Great food, great service, great location.
What could be better?
R. S.Only popped in for a coffee but wery welcoming and friendly will be back
T. A. Y.Very good food, nice pub
B. D.A great refurb and a relaxing place for a nice drink or good meal
K. R.Good food and friendly staff, not to mention lovely views. Would definitely come here again.
v. c.Nice pub, good selection of drinks, the chips are very good, riverside location is great for summer evenings.
E. S.Fantastic place to go for lunch on a lovely boat ride with family
C. I. Y.Lovely location. Good staff and excellent food made on-site.Well worth a visit
p. r. (.Lovely pub and awesome table service
N. N.Beautiful food, setting and great service 👌
D. B.Great place the staff were amazing the food was fantastic.proper home cooked .. great views and beer .
G. B.Lovely people great service, carvery has a good reputation and it doesn't disappoint
D. R.Lovely time spent in the shade with my first beer of the day.
A. L.Great carvery, good value for money and lovely staff. We went for a meal and srayed for hours playing board games!
A. C.Best pizza ever ! And a free bottle of nice wine well thank you! Landlady lovely too 😀
B. P.Friendly staff, well kept beer. Pleasant River location. What more could you reasonably ask for?
J. B.I love this pub 😍
P. G.Lovely venue. Staff really friendly. Just by the old walls on the river. Really worth a visit.
M. F.Good food and service
A. C.Consistently great food. Hope they don't close down! Good 🍺 too!
P. B.A pleasant pub with good food, outside areas and river views. Dog friendly .
S. M.Great pizzas, good beer and a nice beer garden overlooking the lake. Also very near the Cathedral, the train station and the city centre.
G. H.Good pub, lovely Riverside spot. Homemade pizza inconsistent in quality
j. b.Nice view across the River Wensum, very friendly, it's lovely when you sit outside when the weather is nice it's located in a fantastic and historical area.
M. M.Great location, atmosphere and very familiar friendly faces. Plus they might hire me for spare time / part time work which would be great!!!!
C. G.Great little pub right by the river. Perfect for a summer drink in the hot weather.
T. W.Great pub. Good choice of ales, good food and really friendly staff
S. R.Great pub on the river, in a beautiful part of Norwich, super beer good food and good staff
G. H.Lovly pub we went out as a group and had a fab evening.Very friendly staff and welcoming.
F. H.happy as a big bumblin bee chillin in heor with my gin n rlb oil n bread n chipp
S. G.Nice place to end a paddle board session with a beer
N. D.Sometimes service can be slow, but Sunday roasts are good quality and staff are generally friendly.
G. D.Fantastic food. Friendly staff and great beers
M. S.Good carvery. family and dog friendly. Great spot for Sunday lunch.
D. C.Very nicely updated and good range of beers.
E. D. H.Nice beers and good wholesome food, especially the pizzas which are very good
B. M.Nice pub.
a. s.Great place and location the ale is outstanding very friendly and the food is great pizzas are well good and the chilli has the wow factor
T. H.Very nice food. Friendly staff and a warm welcome
M. H.A tired and depressed looking pub. Clean but in need of an urgent make over. Real ales acceptable.
J. R. T.Nice traditional pub atmosphere, good selection of beers....
D. D. P.Fun time friendly staff... Great pour on the drinks
Fun little pub
J. J.Superb food and service. Highly recommended.
M. G. C.Nice atmosphere. Glad it's open again
J. H.Old fashioned pub, decent beer, standard pub food. Lovely spot by the river.
L. T.Did the pub and paddle today, was a great experience and would highly recommend it to anyone :)
M. A. A.A really nice pub for a drink with a friendly tom cat roaming around. If I'd live here that could be my regular.
D. W.The carvery on Sunday is delicious and great value for money. Loved it.
M.They have an outside seating area with a good view of the river and Bishop's Bridge.
C. T.Lovely old fashion pub,and they do good food
N. L.Lovely food and drink.. and an idealic beer garden by the river
A. S.Great beer selection and food
J. K.Lovely scenery, excellent food would definitely go again!
P. C.Very tasty pub grub reasonable prices too.
G. B.Lovely spot right on the river, nice laid back atmosphere and good food.
D. M.Nice place to relax and have a few beers and a good meal 🍴.
J. M.Lovely old style pub by the river. With lovely views of Norwich cathedral and river.
A. G.Nice pint, nice seating by the river
L.Great food- amazing coleslaw!
T. L.Nice place, well located but below par service
b. H.friendly pub to my and my dogs, nice river location, good food
E. M.Delicious morrocan nut roast with carvery, excellent sides, lovely staff!
D. P. M.Good atmosphere and they've got a cute little pub cat
B. B. 2.Great food and very friendly people lovely pub
T. S.A lovely little pub to sit outside on a summer's evening 😁
C. W.Great for a pre dinner drink
k. l.Nice River Side pub with good food and Real Ales.
D. P.Hidden gem. If you're on the Broads, don't miss it!
P. D.Went there to get a new battery in my watch - excellent service.
A. P.Freshly cooked food, nothing frozen. friendly staff with a lovely atmosphere
P. O.Small portions but well cooked .
A. A.Lovely venue, good service.
A. W.Great service, great food :)
t. g.Lovely location. A bit run down inside. Good for a local meetup.
j. e.First time since it reopened absolutely lovely
R. M.Very pleasant hour sat on the terrace watching the canoes, rowing boats and swans sailing by.
P. B.A friendly pub with good food, good beer and friendly staff
B. w.Great landlady
Lovely location
Free beer samples
And a friendly cat 😻
A. M.Nice old pub by the river cheap food but nice
A. R.Good food, good selection of beet and great service
A. N.Limited space but nice atmosphere
B. H.A few local beers as well as mainstream ones. Some overpriced bar food but a nice garden with overnight parking by the river
L. &. P. B.Delicious food and the staff were so lovely!
T. S.Good to sit at the back, by the river. Beers excellent
K. Q.Beer is good and food ok but is a bit expensive for basic pub food
J. D.Good pub, value for money food menu
R. H.Good friendly pub good bear can be had there 🍻
G. R.What you see is what you get. No frills just a good honest pub with simple tasty food
D. R.Good lunch
N. R.Lovely setting next to the river and food looks good to
S. S.Loved it
T. G.Had a fantastic beer!
L.Very good food... Book though, as busy.
S. L.Good selection of ale, and the pizza here is amazing.
F. K.Good pub, nice beer, friendly staff
M. M.Nice pub nice setting but nothing out of this world
S. J.Only visited once but seemed friendly enough and drinks were pretty cheap
M. L.Located next to water. Plenty of seats and tables. Food ok.
K. D.Nice sitting next to the river on a sunny day, friendly place, loads of history
J.A lovely pub to have a drink in the sun sat by the river.
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