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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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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.

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 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.

Tutankhamun's Emporium
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Tutankhamun's Emporium

Swaffham

Tutankhamun's Emporium is an Egyptian-themed bar on the Market Place in Swaffham, Norfolk, with cocktails, outdoor seating, and regular live music.

Ice Nightclub
Good for GroupsCocktails

Ice Nightclub

Thetford

Ice Nightclub is a late-night bar and club on Riverside Walk, Thetford, Norfolk, with cocktails, two bars, and a VIP area.

Be At One - Norwich
Good for GroupsCocktails

Be At One - Norwich

Norwich

Be At One is a cocktail bar on Bank Plain in Norwich, Norfolk, with 2-4-1 Happy Hour deals running every day.

JD Young Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

JD Young Bar

Harleston

JD Young Bar is a pub, bar and boutique hotel on the Market Place in Harleston, Norfolk, with cocktails, live music and outdoor seating.

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.

The quarter bar diss
Good for GroupsCocktails

The quarter bar diss

Diss

The Quarter Bar is a cocktail bar on St Nicholas Street in Diss, Norfolk, open on Fridays and Saturdays and well suited to groups.

The Strangers Tavern
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

The Strangers Tavern

Norwich

The Strangers Tavern is a bar on Charing Cross in Norwich, Norfolk, serving cocktails with outdoor seating and space for groups.

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.

East Coast Bars
Good for GroupsCocktails

East Coast Bars

Hingham

East Coast Bars offers a selection of drinks and socialising venues in Hingham, Norfolk. Located on Ironside Way, it's a local destination for evening entertainment and refreshments.

Mavvy’s
Good for GroupsCocktails

Mavvy’s

Great Yarmouth

Mavvy's is a cocktail bar and nightclub on Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, fitted with a seven-metre-long bar and open Friday and Saturday nights.

Dr Thirsty's
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Dr Thirsty's

Kings Lynn

Dr Thirsty's is a multi-floor nightclub and bar in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, open Friday and Saturday nights from 10pm until 4am.

Best@Bars

Best@Bars

Kings Lynn

Best@Bars offers a selection of drinks and cocktails in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Located on Ullswater Avenue, it's a social venue for evening drinks and night out gatherings.

Long John's Showbar
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Long John's Showbar

Great Yarmouth

Long John's Showbar is a lively bar on Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, serving cocktails with views along the seafront.

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.

The Wildman Norwich
Good for GroupsCocktails

The Wildman Norwich

Norwich

The Wildman is a bar on Bedford Street in Norwich, Norfolk, open daily until midnight and suited to groups looking for cocktails.

The Jube
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

The Jube

Great Yarmouth

The Jube is a sports bar and entertainment venue in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with six snooker tables, eight dartboards, and a private karaoke studio.

Gabby Bar
Good for GroupsCocktails

Gabby Bar

Great Yarmouth

Gabby Bar is a bar on George Street in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, open daily until 22:30 and geared towards groups with a cocktail menu on offer.

Sunset Wine Bar - Princess Theatre Hunstanton
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Sunset Wine Bar - Princess Theatre Hunstanton

Hunstanton

Sunset Wine Bar is a bar at the Princess Theatre on The Green in Hunstanton, Norfolk, with a sea-view terrace and cocktails on the menu.

Beer Hatch
Dog FriendlyGood for Groups

Beer Hatch

Norwich

Beer Hatch is a craft beer bar on Wensum Street in Norwich, Norfolk, specialising in independent brews available to drink in, take away, or order online.

One Hundred
Good for GroupsCocktails

One Hundred

Kings Lynn

One Hundred is a cocktail bar on Norfolk Street in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, open at weekends and well set up for groups.

The Living Room
Dog FriendlyChild Friendly

The Living Room

Aylsham

The Living Room is a bright, modern bar on Red Lion Street in Aylsham, Norfolk, serving cocktails and hosting live music, open daily.

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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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