Compleat Angler in Norwich

Refused entry on match day as they wanted proof of my home address. People don't give out their home address to strangers & definitely dont whilst going in a pub. Nothing displayed to say they refuse entry on match day without proof of address

Nice pub by the river great staff great food and drinks , will be back

Great selection of real ales very good pint , really friendly happy helpful staff .

Great atmosphere of Saturday night when I was in around 6pm

Lovely for a beer but skip the food. Steak sarnie with 2 tiny pieces of old beef and so much mustard your face will melt. The chicken BLT was falling apart as the bread was poor and old. Won’t be eating again but will have a beer in there

Nice pub with good atmosphere. Good selection of drinks.

Extremely poor service and rude from the bouncer with glasses, who refused to let us despite us all being sober. Maybe they just didn’t want the service that night.

Ashley was brilliant, fantastic service and very friendly

Brilliant service from friendly barman, Ashley. Will be back each time I'm in town!

Great pub, great atmosphere, very friendly staff. Kevin was very helpful with me and the chef matty has some incredible food

Cracking waterside greene King pub good beer choices keg and cask, lovely staff, open to midnight

Great food food kev s great landlord

Very polite and accommodating staff especially faith the bartender very bubbly and happy to serve drinks. Highly recommend

Incredibly relaxing atmosphere. Incredibly friendly staff! Got served by Faith and had a great laugh and recommendation

Getting bit of a habit, as not had a bad meal, very tasty 😋 highly recommend, staff so friendly and helpful partner loves the squid, cooked to perfection, with side order of sweet potato fries for me, today, good old steak and ale pie.

Great meet for a pre match drink. Not too packed and plenty of room to move around in.

Been here loads of times went in team are always friendly and have a laugh and joke with everyone great range of spirits and some of the best draughty selection in Norwich

Adequate food, but major issues if you have access needs. Despite booking in advance and requesting wheelchair access,, we waiting for a good five minutes before we were noticed and the most antiquated ramp was utilised only to be told “we don’t have an accessible toilet” because of the age of the building” Fine. What have you done about it as legal requirements to make reasonable adjustments? With no apology forthcoming, I asked why this was not made clear on the website and failure to display appropriate signage indicating the absence of an accessible toilet was actually breaking the law. The employee said “I have no power but I will send an email to my area manager now. “ I wonder if it was received,,, No, I was thinking the same. Then the food arrived. Were the measly portions and cold food intended as a punishment of sorts? Thank you very much. I will await your new signage a before considering to return

Lovely pie and chips At a good price Great birthday meal Here with family celebrsting my 25th here in beautiful norwich!

Just gross, avoid. I can also say no safety with their food. I had a steak sandwich which was super bloody. More a blood sandwich than steak.

Amazing roast beef dinner and service from Sam,Shannon, and Connor as usual 👌 Love this pub every time I visit Norwich, and will keep visiting 😀

Ordered a steak sandwich, and my friend ordered seasoned fries waited 45 minutes on a very dead Sunday at 1.30pm. Eventually, after receiving our food, I opened said steak sandwich to only find i had 4 small slices of meat and half of a allotment of rocket in my sandwich, also the bowl of seasoned fries was half full! For £13.75 one would expect more. Im not a rabbit, but if I was, I would have been in heaven. Service was ok, but no check back

Delicious roast beef in The Compleat Angler this evening cooked by Connor & washed down with a few pints of lovely Guinness. 😋 Fantastic friendly service from Sam & Shannon. We will definitely be returning 🤗

Wasn't here for long as we only used it as a meeting point but the beer was good.

Have been many a time and never disappointed . Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and impeccable food. Will be back soon!

I didn't rank the food as I didn't have any. However, it is a nice pub with a great selection of ales, Fireside for the cold times and their infamous Scrumdown for the Six Nations rugby. It was just a pity that it was cold inside the pub as their heating had packed up, but they did have some room heaters in place but it just wasn't enough. I would have stayed longer if it weren't so cold.

This is a great little spot to visit if you want some awesome people doing what they know best. I was blown away with the level of service, will say faith was a superstar and served me with a lovely smile and awesome character. The food was amazing to. The cheese and bacon burger was spot on, the dipping sauce was lush, Definitely top marks! Will definitely be back.

Came here just after 11 yesterday and had the Steak and Ale Pie, it's a super nice pub with a ton of seating both inside and outside, the guy serving me was also super friendly, it took less than 10 mins for me to get my food which was very fast. The food was excellent and i liked you got to pour your own gravy on which most places don't do, Very well priced since i looked at a lot of other pubs before coming here and this was easily the best prices. Will be returning in the future

Close to station with Sky Sports on a few screens. Riverside terrace

Noisy during match times but always friendly. Would visit again.

Lovely pub near the river, been several times before lovely all year round very friendly staff, lovely in summer time to sit have a drink and something to eat next to the river.

Best burger I’ve had from a green king, in a long while, also getting the food delivered to the table by the chef, Aaron , was appreciated, very friendly and helpful.

Came here on the 1st Feb 2025 and it was sensational! Great food by the head chef Aaron and his team! Will definitely be back!

Friendly Staff, nice food and drink

Food and service were great, lovely atmosphere, with staff who were friendly and attentive without being overbearing.

The pub itself has a charming, cozy feel—perfect for both a casual drink with friends or a relaxing dinner. I can't wait to return for another round of great food, drink, and friendly service. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Always good for a pint and bite on matchdays

Food was smashing, great place for a roast, will definitely come again

Had a lovely time today at the Compleat Angler, the chef, Aaron did well to accommodate us and our intolerances.

Never a dull time at the Angler! Great food too

The staff are always bubbly and the drinks are served quickly !! The chef, Aaron made some great food :)

Lovely day out to watch the football great selection of food and drink beautiful surroundings along the canal.

Came in here for a quick beer before a Norwich city match. As away fans we were not meant to be allowed in but managed to sneak past the bouncers. It was very busy as you can imagine but the atmosphere was good. We got chatting to some lovely home supporters who made us feel very welcome.

Ash was nice and friendly quick service

Ash was great and served us quickly.

Nice pub good atmosphere and friendly service

Wow what a star leanne is, only been to norwich a few times and she gave me lots of information and directions. A real asset to her company, the drinks were perfect and while we didn't eat we saw lots of people enjoying what they had. Can't wait to come back in the summer and sit by the river.

GREAT PLACE TO WATCH THE FOOTBALL AND HAVE A CHEEKY FEW BEERS, DOG FRIENDLY TOO WITH IS GREAT SERVED BY ASH WHO WAS GREAT AT GETTING THE SOUND ON FOR THE GAME

Great pub !! Staff are the best!! Food is great!! 👍👍

Great pub and in a lovely location we visited the other evening and Ashley was extremely helpful and welcoming. He let my son play darts while we had a few drinks watching the sport on the tv. Would highly recommend.

Overpriced food served with no care or attention to minor details. Won't be going again.

Held our Christmas quiz here! Miles easier and cheaper than others for event hosting and staff are all incredibly friendly!

Great pub and restaurant, we ordered from the seasonal menu, this arrived promptly and piping hit, the starters where incredible we ordered 3 small plates the squid was light, crispy and lemony just lovely, the camembert dumplings where cheesy gooey inside and crispy outside our final starter the pulled turkey croquettes with a chilli jam are just eveything i needed after a long day. mains of turkey and ham hock pie with greens and mash just incredible, the mac and cheese served with bacon was divine. the brownie was one of the goddamn beat ive had in a while. service here was incredible, polite friendly and cheery contrast to the cold outside. the views here are great too with riverside dining. great place to watch the game and relax. A massive thankyou to Duncan, Faith and Chef Aaron for making our evening so welcoming and warm.

The food was a little weak, the dish I ate was tough chicken, the sauce was very rich, but the accompaniment of fries was scarce, no salad. Very expensive in relation to quality-price. Where I sat the door that leads to the street was damaged, when the wind blew the cold came in. The pub looks good, but needs improvement in the food. They serve food quickly and hot. The desserts are good, but a little weak in quality. Very good beers.

A great pub with a great atmosphere. Me and my friend went here last night and had great service from great Greg. It has a good outside heated seating area by the rider which is beautiful in the summer and they have a great selection of beers. Definitely will come again, it is much improved from the pub I went to a few years ago.

Greg abd Duncan are amazing members of the team!! Fab Sunday night

Fine for a drink before heading into town, strange atmosphere, staff pleasant

Good stop off near the train station. Better in summer when you can sit outside, but still good selection of drinks at reasonable prices.

Nice place for a drink and near to train station.

Went in as we always do on a visit to the City. Love the Guinness in there as it’s always a top pint. Really close to the train station and great seats by the river. Andy is and the other staff are polite friendly and tentative.

Only had a drink there, easy location for train station and looking at boats on canal, nice place, friendly staff would go there again if visiting Norwich

Amazing pub with great beers and food and an extensive range of spirits great for all on a night out and the new hazy days is amazing

A great place if every other option in East Anglia is unavailable. Better to go hungry though.

We stopped there while waiting for some friends. Friendly bartender, didn't have to wait long, and we sat outside. It was very convenient that they had outside heaters. We only had a drink each but it was very pleasant. Will definitely pop over again.

Fantastic pub in a superb location opposite the station on the banks of the river. Lovely warm welcome from Duncan who did a great job of looking after us, he even went to the trouble of delivering our drinks to the table. Superb lunch served by Matty. Would recommend to everyone for the great menu, amazing selection of drinks, and lovely staff.

Come here regularly after work and the bar staff are always nice and polite. Great view of the river and close to the train station which helps l.

Lovely riverside pub great team friendly service really great burgers and drinks

Service by Ash was brilliant very helpful. Food by Marty was really delicious. Dog friendly assisting with water for dogs too. Would highly recommend.

We came here for drinks and the staff Matty and Duncan were lovely, welcomed us for our last couple of drinks for the evening we all had a right laugh. Will definitely be back again

ashley is mega! understood sign language and even helped us learn more!!! top bloke!

Lovely beers, warm environment, excellent service (Ashley)

Went for drinks prior to getting our train. Great atmosphere, good drinks. Toilets a little on the dark side and dryer didn't work but would definitely visit again.

Faith and Duncan were so great with everything would recommend 100%

Should be ashamed of themselves. Ordered “House seasoned” fries which cost £3.50. Received at most 10 normal fries with a dusting of salt. If you’re going to charge £3.50 for frozen fries at least give a decent amount. Oh and the toilets are disguising.

Stale tasting flat beer, at £6.10 a pint it should be better. Will not be rushing back.

Right on the river, nice terrace, very nice service

Lovely little pub by the river. Enjoy a cold beverage while relaxing watching the swans and boats go by. Dog friendly

Compleat Angler should be called complete rubbish! We rang two days before our visit to ask if they were showing the F1 and was told that they definitely will be. When we turned up and we eventually were served, we were told that they would not be showing it because they did not have sufficient screens. No apology, just that is the answer. Thanks a lot! We then went up the road to their sister pub (The Woolpack) and happily watched the F1, drank beer and ate food. I would suggest to do the same if you visit Norwich.

We enjoyed our afternoon tea very much. The service, setting and food were to a very high standard. One must be aware that parking is free but it is necessary to register your car upon arrival to avoid being ticketed.

Good place , nice location next to the river

Nice by the river having a pint, but too expensive.

It's a great spot on the river if you can get the right table on the terrace and it's perfect for the football, if you are heading to carrow road. Just across from the station makes it a popular spot. Not as cheap as it should be, in my opinion.

Staff are friendly but the beer prices are not !

We had lunch and it was incredible so beautiful and present lovely. Chef looked and was so professional and the staff was so lovely.

Good location but very over priced for drinks

9 quid for a Sol bottle and a coke????

Steak and ale pie 10/10: merlot gravy was fantastic and chips cooked to perfection. Mac and three cheese 10/10: very yummy and pasta cooked very well Pub RAMMED on football days, had to push 5 people against bar to get to toilet.

"Would you like extra onion rings with your burger?" "No thank-you" Burger (very nice) arrived accompanied by fries and one and a half onions rings (five hundred and forty degrees of onion ring) I was as amused as I was bemused by this.

Lovely waterside location with friendly staff and a good range of drinks. Shady spots for hot days, perfect for a mid point on a city walk.

Outstanding bar, right on the river

Food and the beer was amazing ☝☝☝☝

Very loud music, was almost given alcoholic drinks when asked for non-alcoholic though, but was quickly rectified, and had a cider I've never tried before, now one of my favourites!

Good pub, nice outside area next to water

Dropped in for a swift pint on a reminiscence tour of Norwich. Last visit was early 1970's

It was lovely to sit by the river 😀

It's okay. Barman wasn't the friendliest, pub itself was a bit grimy & the crowd was full on chavvy.

We stopped for a couple of drinks by the river on a glorious sunny Sunday. It was lovely to sit by the river on the terrace framed by stunning flowers that can be seen in all their glory from across the river. Staff are very friendly & made a fuss of the dog & offered us a bowl of water straightaway. Will definitely be strolling over the bridge again as we want to try the food as it looked really good.

Very nice food, quick friendly service, will be returning

Nice little outdoor space next to river.

Came in to watch the football and was very welcomed by the two bar staff. Drinks was quick and lovely, will definitely be back soon.