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Live Music Bars in Norfolk

A tighter shortlist of bars in Norfolk where live music is not an afterthought but the point of the search.

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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.

Dutchy's Tavern
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Dutchy's Tavern

California

Dutchy's Tavern is a lively bar in California, Norfolk, with live music every weekend and outdoor seating on California Road near the North Sea coast.

The Sandsgate Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Sandsgate Bar

Hemsby

The Sandsgate Bar is a lively bar and entertainment venue in Hemsby, Norfolk, a short walk from the beach and Beach Road amusements.

Revolución de Cuba Norwich
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Revolución de Cuba Norwich

Norwich

Revolución de Cuba is a cocktail bar and Cuban cantina on Queen Street, Norwich, Norfolk, with live music and an extensive rum selection.

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.

The Rathskeller
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

The Rathskeller

Kings Lynn

The Rathskeller is a cocktail bar and pub in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, with live music events and a signature cocktail list throughout the year.

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.

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.

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.

Rooftop Gardens
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

Rooftop Gardens

Norwich

Rooftop Gardens is a rooftop bar in Norwich, Norfolk, offering drinks and views from Rose Lane. Visit for cocktails, beers, and a relaxed atmosphere in the city centre.

Mr Postles Apothecary
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Mr Postles Apothecary

Norwich

Mr Postles Apothecary is a cocktail bar in Norwich, Norfolk, themed around a Victorian apothecary and serving craft cocktails alongside homemade food.

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.

Arnie's Bar Club & Event Rooms
Good for GroupsCocktails

Arnie's Bar Club & Event Rooms

Dereham

Arnie's Bar Club & Event Rooms is a bar and live music venue in Dereham, Norfolk, open daily and set up for groups and cocktails.

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.

Yard
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

Yard

Norwich

Yard is a bar and pasta restaurant on Pottergate in Norwich, Norfolk, serving handmade pasta dishes alongside creative cocktails and craft beers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dune Bar & Kitchen
Dog FriendlyGood for Groups

Dune Bar & Kitchen

Hunstanton

Dune Bar & Kitchen is a relaxed bar in Hunstanton, Norfolk, with live music every Sunday afternoon and a dog-friendly policy.

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.

Harley's of Hemsby
Dog FriendlyGood for Groups

Harley's of Hemsby

Hemsby

Harley's of Hemsby is a bar on Newport Road in Hemsby, Norfolk, open daily till late. There is regular Cash Bingo, Karaoke Nights and weekly Live Music.

Blackstone Engine Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Blackstone Engine Bar

Downham Market

Blackstone Engine Bar is a bar in Downham Market, Norfolk, open Friday to Sunday and set at the historic Denver Windmill site.

Peggoty’s Lounge & Cocktail Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Peggoty’s Lounge & Cocktail Bar

Great Yarmouth

Peggoty's Lounge & Cocktail Bar is a dog-friendly pub and cocktail bar on King Street in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with live music and outdoor seating.

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When one detail really matters, a broad county list can feel like hard work. This page keeps the focus on bars in Norfolk that genuinely match live music.

Use it when you know the type of place you want but have not fully settled on the town yet. If your location is already fixed, the town links will narrow the shortlist even further.

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