The best places with a vintage vibe to eat and drink in Norwich
Here at Vintage Norwich we love new places that open that are a little fun and quirky so we had to go along to visit a new coffee shop – Dandy Horse Bicycle Workshop and Café, 27 Magdalen Street. Matthew and Kayleigh recently moved to Norwich from Colchester where Matt was a cycle mechanic...
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If you’ve ever walked along St Giles Street, then you’ve probably breathed in the wonderful aromas that waft from The Waffle House. Describing itself as a coffee-house/restaurant, The Waffle House makes a perfect choice for a relaxed dinner or lunch or a catch up over some very good coffee. Established in 1978, the restaurant...
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The Bike Shop used to be a regular haunt of mine in the first year of my MA – most of the time was spent in the basement drinking Jeremiah Weed into the wee smalls, watching the fairy-light adorned fishtank and pushing the tables, which are actually old desks, together to make more room....
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For the last 6 years The Birdcage has been the epitome of eclectic, quirky cool. We all know its mis-matched furniture, pretty wallpaper and, of course, it’s collection of Birdcages. But after a short closure one of Vintage Norwich’s favourite bars is back with a clean and chic new look. Last night we went...
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We’re certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to great places to eat in Norwich, but if you like to combine a spot of grown up sophisticated dining with a visit to one of Norwich’s fine historical buildings, then 20 st.Johns could be just what you’re looking for. Add to this delightful combination the...
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Those of you who are familar with Olives Cafe Bar in Elm Hill will have noticed a few changes in recent weeks and those of you who are not it is well worth a visit. Located in one of the most historic streets in Norwich, Olives has undergone a change of decor with pretty...
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42 King Street has been open for 10 months now as a quiet, unassuming, cafe bar. It’s location is good, on King Street, unsurprisingly from the name. It’s central, yet far enough away from the weekend chaos of Prince of Wales Road. Mysteriously, however, we at Vintage Norwich have never made it through the...
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What makes a good pub a really good pub? One with a decent selection of real ale? Live music? Welcoming atmosphere? How often do you really find those things combined in one pub? Well The Fat Cat Brewery Tap does just that. Located on Lawson Road (NR3) the pub (formerly The Cider Shed)...
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On a lovely hot sunny day, all you want to do it sit outside in a park or garden and attempt to get a healthy bronzed glow, but alas, there is no sweet treat for you to munch on, until now. We all know that Biddy’s Tea Room has taken Norwich by storm with...
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It doesn’t officially open till Tuesday (beer deliveries allowing) but Vintage Norwich has been for sneak peek inside the new, refurbished Sir Garnet Pub. It still has a traditional pub feel, but it’s light, airy, and makes the most of those amazing views over the iconic Norwich market. The new burger menu (with both...
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You might have noticed some activity going on recently around the old Sir Garnet Wolseley pub near Norwich Market. It finally closed last year, the last of what used to be 13 different pubs around the market place, having been in business for about 150 years. Now Lauren Gregory, owner of Vintage Norwich favourite...
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Today Vintage Norwich is getting to know Jess from Cupcakes by Jess just that little bit better. Cupcakes by Jess specialises in unusual and unique cupcakes. The decoration is beautiful but the flavour is most important. You might have already had one of her cupcakes. Recently they were in the tea room at Judy’s...
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Isn’t that just the most adorable name for a tea shop? Tea and Little Cakes contacted us just after Christmas about becoming a Vintage Norwich sponsor. We’d walked past a few times, but never been in, so we thought it was time to go and check them out! At first glance the decor looks...
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The Ten Bells has been a pub in Norwich since the 18th Century. Situated on St Benedicts Street, 2 of it’s earliest licensees were worsted weavers. But times they are a-changing. My memory of the Ten Bells was of a slightly grubby pub, certainly not a place to buy a sophisticated cocktail. However, since...
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In the heart of Norwich, is not only a beautiful building of major local importance, but a gorgeous little coffee shop. In one of the oldest areas of the city, The Briton Arms, dating back to Tudor times, has seen many changes, the industrial revolution, a visit from Queen Elizabeth I, It’s survived several...
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