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Best Bars in Norfolk

Discover standout bars across Norfolk, from dependable local favourites to destination-worthy finds that justify the drive.

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The Dolphin Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Dolphin Bar

Hemsby

The Dolphin Bar is a lively bar on the Long Beach Estate in Hemsby, Norfolk, serving cocktails with live music and outdoor seating.

BOX22
Good for GroupsCocktails

BOX22

Norwich

BOX22 is a competitive socialising bar in Norwich, Norfolk, with darts, pool, shuffleboard, karaoke and 30-plus HD screens for live sport.

Shoreline Bar & Lounge - Cromer
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Shoreline Bar & Lounge - Cromer

Cromer

Shoreline Bar & Lounge is a bar on Church Street in Cromer, Norfolk, serving cocktails, craft beer, coffee, and stone-baked pizza daily.

Uptown Bar
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Uptown Bar

Great Yarmouth

Uptown Bar is a lively bar on King Street in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with outdoor seating and cocktails on offer, open daily from 9am.

Hawthorn
Good for GroupsCocktails

Hawthorn

Norwich

Hawthorn is a cocktail bar on St Benedicts Street in Norwich, Norfolk, reached via a side entrance off St Gregorys Alley and well suited to groups with bookings taken.

Beachcomber Family Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Beachcomber Family Bar

Great Yarmouth

Beachcomber Family Bar is a dog-friendly bar at Tuddenham Caravan Park, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with outdoor seating and cocktails on the menu.

J. Doe & Co
Dog FriendlyGood for Groups

J. Doe & Co

Norwich

J. Doe & Co is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Norwich, Norfolk, with a focus on whiskey and regular live jazz nights.

Copa Cubana
Dog FriendlyGood for Groups

Copa Cubana

Norwich

Copa Cubana is a Latin-inspired cocktail bar in Norwich, Norfolk, squeezing over 300 limes a week for fresh mojitos and Cuban-style drinks.

Boom Battle Bar Norwich
Good for GroupsCocktails

Boom Battle Bar Norwich

Norwich

Boom Battle Bar Norwich in Castle Mall Leisure Quarter offers interactive gaming, food, and drinks in a vibrant social venue.

Maltings
Good for GroupsTakes Bookings

Maltings

Kings Lynn

Maltings is a bar and sports club on Page Stair Lane in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, with snooker and pool tables across two floors.

The Gatehouse

The Gatehouse

Kings Lynn

The Gatehouse is a pub and bar in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, serving food, drinks, and traditional hospitality on Kellard Place.

Bier Draak
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Bier Draak

Norwich

Bier Draak is an independent bar on King Street in Norwich, Norfolk, specialising in continental European beers including Belgian tripels and Trappist ales.

The Mad Cat
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Mad Cat

Norwich

The Mad Cat is a craft ale bar on West End Street in Norwich, Norfolk, specialising in cask, keg, bottle and can beers with four rotating taps.

Popworld - Norwich
Good for GroupsCocktails

Popworld - Norwich

Norwich

Popworld Norwich is a late-night bar and nightclub on Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, open Friday and Saturday until 3am.

Bar & Beyond Norwich
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Bar & Beyond Norwich

Norwich

Bar & Beyond is a lively bar and nightclub on Prince of Wales Road in Norwich, Norfolk, open Thursday to Saturday with cocktails and themed nights.

Shepherd's Port Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Shepherd's Port Bar

Snettisham

Shepherd's Port Bar is a dog-friendly bar in Snettisham, Norfolk, a five-minute walk from Snettisham Beach.

The Green Room
Good for GroupsCocktails

The Green Room

Norwich

The Green Room is a bar and café inside Epic Studios on Magdalen Street, Norwich, Norfolk, serving cocktails, draught beers and hot food.

Barney's Bar
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

Barney's Bar

Barney

Barney's Bar is a relaxed bar and takeaway in Barney, Norfolk, set within the Old Brick Kilns caravan park with a sunny terrace and evening food service.

The Encore
Good for GroupsCocktails

The Encore

Kings Lynn

The Encore is a cocktail bar and live music venue on Norfolk Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, with handcrafted cocktails and Guinness on tap.

The Last Wine Bar and Restaurant
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Last Wine Bar and Restaurant

Norwich

The Last Wine Bar and Restaurant is a split-level bar and dining room in Norwich, Norfolk, housed in a Victorian shoe factory with a list of over 100 wines.

The Warehouse Taproom, Bar & Restaurant
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

The Warehouse Taproom, Bar & Restaurant

Setchey

The Warehouse Taproom, Bar & Restaurant is a converted warehouse bar in Setchey, Norfolk, open daily with a rotating taproom selection of local and global breweries.

Bond No.28
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Bond No.28

Norwich

Bond No.28 is a cocktail bar and restaurant in Norwich, Norfolk, with 2-for-1 cocktails on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Merlin’s Sports Bar
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Merlin’s Sports Bar

Great Yarmouth

Merlin's Sports Bar is a lively bar in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, showing live Premier League and EFL football on big-screen TVs.

The Empire
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

The Empire

Great Yarmouth

The Empire is a live music bar and event venue on the seafront in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, open Saturdays throughout the summer.

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Planning your Norfolk bars shortlist

Norfolk has the kind of bars scene where the best options are often the ones locals return to again and again. Some are worth a detour, some are ideal when you are already nearby, and some simply get the basics right every time.

Start with the main shortlist here, then narrow things down by town or by the features that matter most to your plans. If you already know you want somewhere dog friendly, family friendly, or especially good for a specific occasion, the links below will get you there faster.

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