Situated on the opposite side of the river to all the trendy bars and clubs on Riverside is The…read moreWaterfront. A grimy, run down building with a lackluster interior and a floor that your feet will stick to all night long. But don't let that put you off! During the week it is used as a music venue and although you'll never see the likes of Oasis play there, it does attract great up and coming bands. It also offers local bands a chance to showcase their talent with nights organised by local promoters. At the weekends the venue is used as a club that generally caters for the 'alternative' Norwich scene. Friday nights tend to alternate each week between 80's and 90's theme, which may sound cheesy but the DJ's actually play decent music from those decades. It is nothing like your typical Flares or Reflex nightclubs. Every Saturday in the main room downstairs is a club night called Meltdown, which tends to play alternative music catering for the indie/emo/punk/rock/dance genres. Up stairs there are two rooms. One is a small café bar, which is great to as a chill out area as there are plenty of tables and chairs located around. The other room is larger which has a different set of DJ's each week will be a different themed night. Anything from New Electro to Britpop to Heavy Metal or Rap. There's rarely any trouble in The Waterfront and you'll always make a new friend each time you go there. Overall, it's a great night out with a quality friendly atmosphere!

Despite the dated look and the sticky floor this is probably the best place to catch bands on their…read moreway up. With a capacity of about 750 it feels intimate even when full. Bar is not too pricey, possibly due to catering to a student crowd. Check what is on and give it a go.

Down-market in style and appearance. However it is a great place to see local up-and-coming bands…read more Although I am somewhat older than their target audience, I have seen dome good bands there.

The best pub bar none in North Norfolk, very friendly bar staff , great selection of beers and…read morespirits, only serve a Sunday roast which is banging and the also encourage to bring you own food or a takeaway all other times and the best thing is a pint of fishing boat real ale is only £3,

The Fishing Boat is a busy pub with a beautiful old English style country garden at the rear with…read morelive music on Sunday afternoons. The pub itself has a selection of four real ales and I counted 36 different whisky's, the food on offer is of exceptional quality and value meaning you have to get there early to get a table. Bingo and a pub quiz on Monday nights is also very popular with locals as well as visitors. The pub also offers free wi-fi and free pool, well behaved dogs are always welcome. All in all a very friendly popular pub!

The atmosphere was nice and the staff was pleasant. My childish preferences didn't really match up…read moreto their menu, unfortunately. I just wanted a cheese pizza, but they don't have that. I got the garlic flatbread with cheese, which was really good. They seemed to be more of a beer and wine place than spirits. The people I was with did like their food a lot.

The menu here at the Queen's Head has your standard traditional UK pub selections. I went for their…read morelisted special, Lamb Vindaloo, and was disappointed because of the overwhelming tomato base. And before you laugh about my critique on Indian food from a pub, I'd like to add I've actually had some good Indian dishes at pubs here in the UK! Sorry this one wasn't one of them. Overall this is a nice place. Good size. Good location. Friendly service. And from the looks of what my friends had at the time, they went with the more traditional menu items, I'd say this place serves your average pub food, for average pub taste, for average pub price.

Previously slightly dodgy pub that has turned into one of the bigger music venues in Norwich.read more

We had a great nite here!read more

I used to come here sometimes years ago and it used to be really good, but it has gone far, far,…read morefar, far downhill. The whole vibe has changed and it seemed uninviting when me and my wife visited. Seems worlds apart from their new pub. Same good ales as the triangle, you just don't gag on the breath of the bar staff in there. ​​

Always a good selection of beers at reasonable prices…read more Eclectic range of music. Has a tendancy to get crowded - when it does the number of people sitting at the bar make getting drinks an ordeal.

Norwich Arts Centre is the kind of place that you can visit for no other reason than the ambience…read more As you walk in, the walls are full of band posters - most of whom you'll never have heard of - and the staff trotting about are all dressed in artsy hippie clothing. The foyer contains black leather chairs, which nicely compliment the bare brick walls of the building. Further inside, the concert room, bar, and upstairs lounge are all prominent and fantastic features. The drinks that the Arts Centre offers are displayed in handwritten, multi-coloured chalk behind the bar, which during the late afternoon is a good coffee place, and in the evening houses a bustling night life. Musicians gather from around the world most nights to perform at the Arts Centre. Locals will sometimes perform in the bar area, but most of the gigs happen in the seated concert room. The Arts Centre can boast stars such as Damien Rice and One Night Only during their very first tours, which is very impressive for such a small venue. A great place to grab a drink, meet with friends and hear some brilliant upcoming music.

Norwich Arts Centre is a really nice, intimate venue for live music. I've seen a couple of shows…read morehere and enjoyed them both. The acoustics are pretty good, and the sound technicians are normally good too. The place also has a bar/cafe with some nice drinks, and this makes it a good venue to meet up with friends, possibly before wandering further into the city.

Some great bands perform there! Two downfalls though.. One it gets far too hot in there so air con…read morewould be a great idea, and two, some of the bar staff can frustrate you at times as they are pretty slow, and they don't take into consideration who actually has been waiting longer than others!

Went here with friends that live within walking distance of this establishment. This place Is very…read morecozy with a great atmosphere. 3 out of the 4 of us had the Fish and Chips. Highly recommend. The fourth person had the Goats Cheese and caramelized onions tart. The food and service were very good. I can see why our friends recommended it. Definitely would come back if we return.

The food was cold when I finally got it the meat was tough as old boots and the so called…read morecook/waiter was ignorant I would advise people not to eat in there bar staff lovely people and nice beer but food was rank

We come down to Felixstowe at least 3 to 4 times a year, all the way from Lancashire. We always…read moreenjoy a good night in the Grosvener, I love the place. The staff are great the atmosphere is great. Looking forward to coming down soon.

A fun packed young pub where you are always sure to have a good night. Although this is just off…read morethe beaten track means that it's more of a locals pub than a tourist pub. With sport, pool and plenty of seating this pub has a great regular customer base and is always busy on a Friday and Saturday night. They often have quizzes, bands, DJs and karaoke and the general age range is between 18-25. Its recently been refitted and so the insides are tidy, clean and the food is perfectly acceptable for the price. IF you are after a bit of action and energy then the Grosvenor is for you.