St Andrews Brew House in Norwich

Atmospheric pub in Norwich, well located with smiley, friendly car staff. My only gripe is they are cashless so I had to put £2.50 for a tonic water (driving!) on a card, they would have lost any profit in charges, cash should always be an option imo.

New menu - there seemed to be a significant problem with a ‘new’ selection of food. Choice was fine, but cooking very poor. No trained and responsible chef that evening!

Busy, atmospheric Norwich City pub. Function room(s) upstairs. Let down for me by poor accessibility to first floor, but character of building may compromise access, perhaps better handrails on both sides of stairs may help.

The place is lovely and the bartender jess was the cream of the crop and served my pint with a smile.

This is a great pub in a great location. Brewing their own beers adds to the attraction and brewing seasonal specials, too. Aside from their own beers, they have a good selection of standards and a changeable choice of other beer. Also, the music is generally of my taste, enhancing the atmosphere. The team is friendly and knowledgeable.

We went for the brewery tour, wasn't sure what to expect, but actually was really good and very informative. Great atmosphere and staff, highly recommend

Such an amazing establishment, lovely atmosphere and amazing food, felt very welcomed upon arrival. An amazing selection of beers perfect for if your new to beer or a veteran. The bar staff were lovely was served by Laura and received amazing service, she recommended some great beers. It was very busy but Laura, James and Jacob seemed to have it under control. Would 100% recommend going and a must see if you’re visiting.

lovely place great service didn't try food but looked good nice place

A lovely little gem. Sadly I couldn't sample the amazing range of beers as I was driving. Food, service and hot drinks were brilliant. Would definitely recommend

Had a lovely dinner here on a rainy Sunday night (bonus points for being open !). The staff was so friendly and helpful. The food was great, there were many veggie options available. And the place was really cosy too

Nothing is more disappointing than making a choice from a menu and then being told that it is the wrong time of day for that particular item. If choices are to be limited at five o'clock in the afternoon, then it should say so on the menu. Our server was a lovely guy who did his best to negotiate with the kitchen, but alas, to no avail. The ale was of a good standard, although the choice was limited and rather unambitious. Nice place and can recommend a visit but with some reservations.

Nothing is more disappointing than making a choice from a menu and then being told that it is the wrong time of day for that particular item. If choices are to be limited at five o'clock in the afternoon, then it should say so on the menu. Our server was a lovely guy who did his best to negotiate with the kitchen, but alas, to no avail. The ale was of a good standard, although the choice was limited and rather unambitious. Nice place and can recommend a visit but with some reservations.

Incredibly rude bar staff member - blond guy - thick set - no eye contact - basically threw the card machine at me and didn’t say thanks - 2 other bar staff seemed really friendly to be fair - this guy needs some customer service training

A nice atmosphere and service soured by the very strong smell of urine rising up from the basement toilets into the bar area.

A nice atmosphere and service soured by the very strong smell of urine rising up from the basement toilets into the bar area.

Went in here on Friday evening, just for a drink, after having a meal elsewhere. We bought a pint of lager and a medium sized wine. It came to £14.60, which for Norwich is expensive. After the shock of the cost of drinks, we went to sit down. Because the bar area seating isn’t very comfortable, we asked if we could sit in the restaurant area, as seats were padded. Only to be told by waitress, that you had to be eating to sit in there. As it was getting quite late and the restaurant was 75% empty, we thought she was being a right jobsworth. We will not be returning there again.

This spot is great for a pre theatre meal very busy, but be aware it is cashless, card payments only,staff friendly,reasonable choice of food,

Nice bar in a corner spot on a hill near to St Andrew's church. Its nice that they brew their own beers and so keep the tradition going. The two beers we tried - a stout & a pale ale - were good and welcome on a warm evening.

We always seem to gravitate back to St Andrews Brew House when looking for a pub in Norwich so I felt it’s only fair to post a review. The staff are always welcoming and attentive, good choice of drinks, service is quick and fellow punters always seem friendly. We occasionally get food which is well presented, tasty and portions are generous. I recommend trying a pint of their corkcutters. I will certainly keep returning. They do everything right.

A pub that is also an outlet of impressive brewery products. The pub serves 7 local ales (or beers). I have tried two of them, which is to my limited knowledge of ales, are nice and well-bodied. Worth to sip and cool off whenever you are visiting Norwich and opting for a lical brew.

Wouldn’t accept cash and snobby service. Will just go elsewhere next time.

The overall atmosphere was very good. The food taste I’d say mediocre. Service was alright. I had the Squid it was good. My colleagues had other stuff which I was told, not great. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ which 5 of them didn’t finish their meal 😵‍💫 I finished mine-ish. But I will still say it is good.

Great selection of beer and other drinks. Lovely warm welcome from bar staff and a range of seats available including outside. Dining room was available if we wished to eat however we already had plans. Approximately £11.50 for a pint and a gin which is average pricing.

Very poor lunch. Cauliflower curry - Pappadoms not cooked all way through. They looked like those shop- bought ones. Rice chewy n not fully cooked. Felt like a microwave. Poor portion size. Pay at bar pre buy. They did agree to tell the chef. Shame cos beer n pub is fab n nice place to sit outside.

A busy lunchtime as Norwich were playing later that afternoon. Just managed to grab a barstool. Ordered one of their own ales, which was cloudy and sour. Returned it and had a tense and difficult conversation with the barman who insisted it was fine when it clearly wasn't. Poured another hazy pint which he declared clear despite the visible evidence. I'd advise a job working for the Home Office. He very bad-naturedly replaced it with an alternative, which wasn't that much better. We drank up and moved on.

We went there for dinner yesterday looking for some proper British comfort food. We were a bit disappointed that they were out of meat pies but the fish n’ chips, and supreme chicken were both excellent as was the triple chock brownie we had for pudding. Take care to bring your card as they are completely no-cash.

Good food, great service and large choice of beers. Lively atmosphere when we visited Saturday evening, busy but food served quickly. Great beers brewed on site!

Been many times. Love the real ales. Tonight was extra special. The staff are always so friendly . The food was exceptional. The starter of beef salad was fantastic Followed by chicken supreme. Thank you for a fantastic night

Good atmosphere for a Friday afternoon. Had a couple of decent beers. Only wish that bar stools have backs to them - better for more (shall we say) aged customers 🙂 when no chairs available.

Quiet Monday lunch so can't really comment on atmosphere. Sat outside in the sun people watching. Working days lunch

I used to love this place but what the hell happened. Bored staff, dull atmosphere and the beer considering it was made on-site was piss poor except one I had. Really disappointing

Nice selection of beers brewed onsite, as well as other local guest ales. Good atmosphere and friendly service.

Absolutely Lovely little brewery, the staff were kind and quick to serve everyone, the food was really filling and tasted authentic. the ale was super refreshing and an easy drink for sure, would 100% recommend!

We visited for a quick drink before dinner elsewhere. The bar was busy but had a good ambience and very helpful, friendly bar staff. Excellent cocktail & wine.

They brew a lot of the cask beer in the premises so it’s fresh and very tasty. Good selection to cater for all tastes. It’s a very comfortable place to while away a few hours. Great selection of tunes playing in the background. Not a huge food menu but again enough to cater for all tastes. Would recommend the fish and chips though the ribs the guy was eating next to me also looked and smelled amazing. I know there are a lot of pubs in Norwich but this one is now my firm favourite.

Our second visit to Norwich and to the Brew House which on the first occasion was very good but this time we had a long wait at lunchtime for some very overpriced underwhelming food. At no point did the staff check on us or apologise for the wait. As the place was quiet I’ve no idea why it took so long. One to scratch off the list.

Fantastic place with a brilliant atmosphere. Large windows make it feel like an indoor/outdoor hybrid, giving a beer garden feeling in the summertime, even from inside! I was here for a gig a while ago and think fondly of it often, and hope to return in the near future.

Went here on a Tuesday evening for some dinner. Beers are perfectly kept, lots of choice. Something for everyone. Ordered fish and chips that arrived in good time. The portion size was generous, cooked well and tasty. Pop in it's worth it.

We really enjoyed our meal and the service was relaxed yet the staff were professional and accommodated without much fuss, which we appreciated. Some of the best chips in town and the nachos were really tasty too. We've been before and returned again after a hiatus to be reminded of why we need to go more often. With a couple of veggie options for each sitting - the dishes felt considered and don't feel like an afterthought, which is always a bonus as a vegetarian! Look forward to returning again.

Food was overpriced and average.

The food was lovely and service was quick. The staff were friendly. I was also really happy to find out that they have gendered and gender-neutral bathrooms.

Nice friendly atmosphere. Staff helpful. Dog friendly.

Fantastic food and great atmosphere!

One of the nicest pubs I've ever had the pleasure of drinking in, the staff were very welcoming to both me and my friend visiting from Germany, and were lovely to talk to. The Beers on offer were lovely, especially the Jubel Peach Lager, which impressed my German friend very much, and if that isn't indicative of a great pint then I don't know what is, plus the koffmann chips were amazing. Definitely visiting St Andrews Brew House again!

Booked a table for 6pm, whilst we arrived early, it was just as well it took 45 minutes to get our main course, we ordered dessert but ended up cancelling it. 30 minutes later still no dessert! The food we actually had was lovely but the kitchen needs a rocket up their arse! So in total it took 1.5 hours and only managed to get a main course! Would not recommend and WILL NOT BE GOING BACK!!!!

Lovely pub, superb beer. The place was packed with Christmas event customers when we visited but the staff were very quick and we barely had to wait.

The Brew House is a great city pub. They always have guest IPAs, it’s more expensive than the Rumsey but it’s good to have another pub with decent craft beer.

A busy warm buzzing beer house with fantastic beers, wines and food. We went for a couple of pints and then the meat / fish sharing platter with a cold bottle of wine. Initially thought that the platter was a bit small but it filled us both and there was no waste. Very tasty. Don’t be put off if you’re in a wheelchair. There is an accessible toilet at the back of the eating area and the staff are quick to help with a ramp to negotiate the small step between the bar and restaurant area. We always stop here when visiting Norwich. It’s actually my favourite part of the day out!

My kind of place. This place looked great from the outside and so we popped in for a beer. It's a fascinating place with emphasis on shabby chic. Great selection of beers many of which are brewed on the premises. We stayed and had some great nachos to keep us going. The porter was fantastic. Plus someone mentioned the Blue light card which we used for a handy discount.

We hope that our experience was a blip as most reviews are excellent. We chose the brew house as our only evening meal out in our stay in Norfolk. We ordered nibbles to start & nothing arrived until we asked staff what was happening. How to describe the ‘pigs in blankets’? They looked raw although they were hot. The texture was soft & slimy & I had to spit mine into a napkin before I retched. I wonder whether they were microwaved rather than grilled. We told the waiting staff & it was deducted from the bill. Our mains were better but not excellent. One of the 2 belly pork dishes seemed overcooked & tough. It was a great shame because the ambience was excellent & it’s clearly a very popular venue.

Good food, good beer, good service. What's not to like?

We chose to book our wedding breakfast at St Andrew's Brewhouse as my husband and I visited on our first date and it was the best decision. The team made it very easy to plan and were very accommodating to various dietary requirements. We were initially offered the formal wedding breakfast menu but when this didn't have enough choice, they were happy for us to build a menu from the main a la carte menu. It worked beautifully and there were so many compliments from guests - the pork belly was stunning! We dropped off decorations the day before and the way they set up was perfect, better than I could have imagined. The service on the day was spot on. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you so much!

Twenty eight gathered for a pre-wedding St-hen night. The pub had set an area aside for us. We were looked after very well. Some stayed til closing. Thanks to all staff at St Andrews Brewhouse.

Went in on a quiet Sunday for the roast - they took 45 minutes even to take our order so it seemed a bit of a cheek when we discovered they'd automatically added a 10% service charge onto the bill at the end. The food was pretty expensive but the plate was very beige in both colour and taste - the only thing that had any taste was the mustard on the side. It was also dry and lukewarm so I didn't feel it was worth the money. Still, the host was friendly and the atmosphere was nice.

Visited this evening with a friend for dinner and a few drinks. The make waiter with the tattoos was very attentive and friendly, happy to move us to a better table when requested. The ladies that took over, less attentive but to be fair it was a Saturday night. Great food, really delicious but tiny portions and overpriced. However they did do a 10% blue light discount which softened the blow a little. Would return.

Food OK. Beer very good. Service painfully slow. 25 mins to bring main and 30 mins to bring desert. Not good when you have tickets to be somewhere.

Of the two Barsham beers we tried, we much preferred the Golden Close over the Norfolk Topper.

Always makes you feel welcome. :)

Stopped for lunch. Food was OK- pork bap and chips were good but chicken caeser salad was disappointing with hard bacon bits, small capers and no anchovies. Friendly staff. Sat outside with dog, but we saw someone going in with theirs, so seems to be dog friendly.

Hired the private bar upstairs back in August, brilliant service from all staff from moment of contact through to the evening itself. Slightly better beer selection downstairs but more than enough to appease everyone. Party/finger food provided is good, though the gluten free cake was rock solid and very dense. Difficult to eat after 3-4 pints!

Had an excellent Sunday roast chicken here with a pint of Jubel Grapefruit. Highly recommended and will visit again.

Beer was very tasty and outside seating very continental

Fantastic mains, desserts and coffee, we thoroughly enjoyed every course!

What a place, the food was delicious. Great tasting , fresh and a very fair prices . Added to this they are a craft beer micro brewery selling a wide range of tasty ales.

Really nice local beers as well as others from around the world

It was quiet when we visited, but the service and cocktails were good

Lovely food i had the fish which was very filling and tasty we came for a hen night xxx lovrly atmosphere also xxxx 5 stars xxxxx

From what I can remember, it was great beer, great service and a great atmosphere.

Great Lord of the Rings quiz by Kayla and Kieran, gutter we didn't win, but had a blast nonetheless.

Good food, good beer (but expect to pay £5.50 a pint - or more) and friendly service. This microbrewery has atmosphere too. I had no reservation, but got a table quickly. First beer was off, but the barmaid changed it without fuss, remaining cheerful. Ask what beers they have on tap - they're not all listed in the menu.

Order a drink but couldn't pay pounds sterling cash.... really? It seems a lame extended COVID excuse to say it's to reduce environmental impact, sorry Lou, this is an odd discriminating business decision needs to change for the sake of pub loving locals?

Excellent choice of beers and wines and an innovative menu. The staff members are all exceptionally friendly and polite. The location is great for people watching too!

Really nice pub, welcoming, we didn't eat but food looked good and noted to eat there next visit. Pub is in a nice location, good selection of drinks, not the cheapest place, but then you get what you pay for, good service, good choice of beers and gins in a very nice well kept setting. Looking forward to eating there in the near future.

We had a lovely family lunch here with lots of space for a pushchair and high chair. Lots of options to choose from on the menu, even without the specials board being available. The staff were so friendly, I don't think they could have done anything more for us. Well definitely come back another time, thank you

Very welcoming and accommodating staff, showed us to a table to accommodate a pushchair & high chair. We were offered drinks on arrival and given just the right time to choose our food. We enjoyed a light lunch off the starters menu and had room for Eton Mess - both delicious. We will definitely return. THANK YOU!

Great atmosphere, really friendly staff. Nice selection of in house brews. Very reasonably priced and they do blue light discount.

Lovely food and a great atmosphere at this pub/restaurant. The pub is also decorated really nice, with illustrations on doors, pipes being used as stair rails and gorgeous paintings. The food here is absolutely great, with a good selection on offer. I love how the water comes in bottles with newspaper prints on them, a lovely touch! Staff are very attentive and helpful. I will be returning! Thanks guys for a wonderful meal.

Great wings, cardboard shortbread and cheesecake, good beer selection but slow service

Good atmosphere with no nonsense great food and drink.

Visited on a Friday early evening, was busy with limited seating but great choice of beers - I opted for a flight of three, all of which were good. Reasonable prices, would recommend a visit if you are a real ale fan.

Tasteless food and won’t take cash despite it being legal tender. No warning until bill arrives. WILL NOT come here again

Tasteless food and won’t take cash despite it being legal tender. No warning until bill arrives. WILL NOT come here again!

Not too bad for a brewhouse. Indoor & outdoor seating area. Hot food available from 17:00.

Can't comment on the food as only popped in with Jill to try their own brewed beer. Both beer and service were excellent.

Can't comment on the food but the home brewed beer and service were great. The location is right in the old quarter of Norwich which added to the atmosphere.

Decent food, seemed not to be enough staff.

Absolutely disgusted with this place, went in for a quiet pint sat near a couple who I got talking to who were polite and conversed as humans do then sat next to two people who were playing a board game asked if I could watch which they happily agreed, the barman then came over and asked me to leave. I was sitting basically minding my own business. I was quiet and wanted to observe their game and got asked to leave. Discrimination at its finest. Will never go back.

Love the cocktails! Kayla is amazing every week at quiz night, very supportive :)

Try the rack of beers for smaller taster that you can mix and match to taste more. Food is good and there's a bustling vibe at peak times. Seats outdoors if the sunsnout for pavement cultures

Went for lunch after being 'turned away' at Bills having been offered a table in about '1 hour' (complete b.s.). We really enjoyed The Brew House and will definitely go back again - we've been to a few Bill's locations now and like it, but won't use the Norwich one again. The Brew House Restaurant is part of the pub (an independent brewery I think) by St Andrew's Church - just a stone's throw outside Norwich's main market area, and well worth the short trip. Whether you want pub classics (e.g. beer battered fish and chips) or something more modern and healthy, the menu has plenty of choice and caters for different needs and preferences. We had the open chicken kebab, tofu pie and loaded fries, with a side order of regular chips. The portions were slightly on the generous side, and quality was good, overall prices very reasonable at about £20 per head including drinks - although there are also deals available, and you would spend more with extra courses. The food itself was great, the dishes were cooked really well, nicely presented and served in good time. The staff looked after us well, being polite and attentive, and there was no pressure to vacate the table at the end of the meal. The restaurant/pub itself has lovely decor throughout that relates to the brewery, with plenty of natural materials and old signage making it an interesting place to be in. There's a good feeling of space at the tables, and the restaurant's seating area is largely shielded away from the bar area, giving it its own feel. I'm sure this would be a popular hangout on a Saturday night, make for a good date location - or a family meal at weekends - especially with the choice of drinks available. While the Brew House crowd is quite diverse in age ranges, reflecting the city-center local and pub/restaurant stays, the place has a lovely ambience and speaks of quality - definitely a good place to spend time.

Good pub, food and excellent service. There is a good atmosphere here. Handy because it is close to St Andrew's Halls where there are different events regularly.

Everything fine, great flavours, just need to increase the quantity

St Andrew only here on Sundays. Burger was good. Fries could do with a little more………

Fantastic location, great atmosphere and excellent staff. Choice of beers and wines very good and the menu is always interesting with plenty of dishes to suit all tastes.

The food was okay (although expensive for the amount and quality, and the Pig Roll was cold). The rest of the experience was pretty bad. I asked about their key-worker discount and was told to use the app to link my blue light card, then to order and apply it. Reached the end of the ordering process to be told I had to send off my ID and wait 3 days for verification... Anyway, we decided to go ahead, paid full price, and waited. For about 30 minutes. The money had been debited from my account, so I went to the bar only to be told 'the order had failed'. When I checked on the app the order status had changed from 'processed' to 'failed', but I had not received a notification, from the staff or the app. I now ordered at the bar instead, flashing my blue light card and getting the key worker discount I'd asked about in the first place. We waited another 20 minutes before going back to the bar to ask where our drinks were. We were told that drinks weren't bought to the table, only food, and we should have waited for them to be poured. Our table was about 2 metres from the bar, and we'd ordered them with food... ANYWAY. The drinks and food eventually came. Mine was okay, but the aforementioned pig roll was cold. I finished, went to the toilet and found that the male cubicle lacked toilet rolls, a toilet seat, or a functioning door lock. Upon leaving I had to pay for the food and drink at the bar, despite already being charged through the app. I've been told to write to head office to claim back the original charge made through the app.

Really enjoyed our visit last night. Good food and fine beer - even better than my previous visits!

As a regular visitor to Norwich due to work, finding somewhere that serves good food at a reasonable price, somewhere with friendly staff and good beer, has been invaluable. The menu is good - fish and chips highly recommended - the service friendly, and the beer excellent. I'll be visiting regularly over the next year.

I had a delicious vegan and gluten free burger with chips and salad. My husband loved his burger and chips too. The member of staff who served us was really knowledgeable about the menu items and that was really helpful in relation to my allergies. We just wanted something quick and simple today, but there was loads more available. It was a lovely place!

Barman was very quick and knowledgeable, nice atmosphere and decor

First class Sunday roast and choice of ale.