The Lord Rosebery in Norwich

A lunchtime visit on a bright, icy winters day in late November. A gorgous Victorian pub which is comforting, friendly and boosting a wood burner and local cat called Andy. Six cask ales, all in top condition. A short but delicious menu with dishes that are packed in flavour and beautifully crafted. I wish it was my local.

I haven't eaten there YET! Service and regular drinks are great, guest drinks are excellent.

The starters were amazing and the portion size was very generous! However the vegetarian option for main, gnocchi, was incredible dry and had no sauce or oil to help it. We were also sat by the door which was very cold and I kept getting people bump into my chair throughout the evening.

Laid back ambience, great food with very attentive staff. Rooms, basic and spotlessly clean.

Unfortunately I believe that food standards have slipped here. With hindsight, perhaps the fact we got a walk-in on a Saturday evening was an indication that the kitchen is losing its grip. We ordered: Burger - impressive in appearance, but in reality dry. This is because whoever made it made the rookie error of using lean beef. Ribs - salty as a fisherman's armpit. If it had been tasted, even by someone with a 40-a-day habit, this would have been picked up. Because we were hungry we made no comment and ate anyway but it was honestly an uphill struggle/wondered if it were a practical joke. In times gone by, the menu used to have more interesting plates that suggested whoever cooking was enjoying themselves with some experimentation on the side. However, on our last visit at least, the offering was reduced to a bog-standard pub menu.

Lots of gluten free options, food is fantastic and staff were excellent with their service, especially towards the gluten intolerance.

Great food needs more customers

A lovely pub, though only knew when I saw food being bought out, they actually did food, no menus out or anything on any boards, However, despite that, omg, what a fantastic meal. I went for the burger, the favours were absolutely amazing, the service was excellent. I originally went to go to another pub on the Wensum, but was that closed, so stumbled upon The Roseberry, I'm so glad I was diverted! You won't be disappointed with the service or the food.

Saturday afternoon, couple of pints and loaded fries... Great stuff...

Came here for a birthday roast dinner. Went for the all meats roast and it was incredible! Great atmosphere and the even though the pub was busy, the service was very quick. Highly recommend.

Seper a small local pub, they serve great snacks. Large selection of local ciders and beers

Stayed here, basic but pleasant. Reasonable beer prices. Nice beer garden.

Lovely pub, the best atmosphere and food in Norwich 10/10

Didn't eat this time, but can vouch for the food being pretty amazing on other visits. Good selection of ales and beers, friendly staff and great service!

Best roast in Norwich and all other food is phenomenally tasty. Great location away from traffic

Unfortunately not up to standards Waited 20 mins to order and had to call someone over to take our order, we proceeded to wait 30 mins and noticed tables who ordered 10 / 15 mins after us get there food, we then asked how much longer our food would be to be told the order hadn't gone through to the kitchen and that our order would be next, we then waiting a further 15 mins while 3 other tables came out before our and unfortunately it definitely wasn't worth the 50 minute wait as carrots where very hard and Yorkshires where brought in. To still walk out and pay £50 we where still not happy and very little apology. A lot of staff standing around seems we where forgotten about the moment we sat down

Fab food. Great choice on menu. Lovely staff and great atmosphere in pub

Visited on a warm Saturday evening and there was a really good buzz about the place. I got served quickly and there was a good variety of drinks on. I enjoyed my drink in a really nice outside area and the food looked good (although I didn't try any). The staff all looked busy and we're just getting on with it. The only negative was the slightly confusing (and public) toilets....although that could just be me!

Wonderful local pub, great service, good selection of beer and wine and fantastic food. Lovely atmosphere. Dogs welcome.

We’ve been going to The Lord Rosebery for a couple of years now and have always enjoyed the atmosphere. It has a real buzz and great community feel, with excellent food served by the Blues Kitchen being an added bonus. However, we visited early on Friday evening with friends for a drink and bite to eat, and unfortunately it was more like an oversubscribed and incredibly noisy parent & toddler club. We decided to cut our losses and move on to one of the other excellent pubs in the NR3 vicinity but to do this we had to first negotiate the associated hazards of pushchairs, pink scooters, mini dinosaur rucksacks and even the odd random dog taking itself for a walk between tables. Such a shame - we believe that quality time with family and friends is important - but we will be avoiding this particular pub around 6-7pm on Fridays in future.

Stayed 2 nights and would highly recommend, spotless and very comfortable. Also eat some delicious food in the bar. Lovely staff.

Had a few drinks here this evening. Friendly amd helpful staff! It's a shame that the cocktails menu is quite limited but we did enjoy our drinks.

Excellent. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely superb Sunday roasts

Food is exceptional the roast is amazing and the hash brown waffles are insane!!!

Nice food, not overly priced and was busy for the 4 hours we were there.

Very friendly, delicious, large portions, expensive

Amazing food, even better staff.

Always love the Rosebury, great food and drinks, great service, and a super fun quiz every Tuesday!

Service was a little slow, but in their defence, there was one waitress on duty, on quite a busy evening. The food, however was excellent and worth the wait. I might just have found a new favourite place to eat in Norwich. The chef's twist on patatas bravas is a game changer.

Great selection of food and drink, at a reasonable price.

A very good Sunday roast. Friendly service and a nice pub. Very busy and noisy but staff were efficient throughout. Expensive but decent.

Disappointed to sit in front of the toilet entrance , especially as we had booked a week in advance for 6 persons . Roast was nice , but expected better for the price , which at nearly £20 is on the high side . Not memorable and would not rebook unfortunately .

Had the best Sunday roast today with my son. Food was hot cooked to perfection. Staff very friendly. Excellent portions. Not had a better one anywhere.

Second Sunday roast, not the last. Excellent!

Nice B&B Pub. We enjoyed our stay and location was perfect. The breakfast was restocked each day which was much appreciated. A bit noisy but to be expected when staying above a pub. Bed could be more comfortable and was small for two people. Room was clean and serviced nicely. Pub food and drink was good and great service.

We had a gorgeous Sunday roast trying the pork and chicken - excellent food, amazing service, very, very loud. Food - The food was excellent, I've had a great many roasts in my time and this was one of the best, as you can see in the video the pork pulled apart with a fork and it was so juicy, the chicken came as a supreme and was very generous, the only thing worth mentioning as a negative is there was such a variety of veg that the portions of each felt mean (that's subjective and barely worth mentioning) Service - Fantastic all the way, ordering is split between food and drinks, food is ordered at the table and drinks are ordered at the bar. The server took our order really quick and the food came out very fast. They were attentive but not intrusive, A+. Drink service was swift and professional, we had soft drinks and after I had ordered they were brought straight to the table, again, this was swift. A service charge is added to the bill. Atmosphere - The bar itself is aesthetically pleasing with a reclaimed, hipsterish vibe. It's a massive open space with the bar in the centre and this is where the issues begin. It's loud, aggressively loud, I couldn't hear my partner or the staff at all and given the complete lack of soft furnishings every sound echoes around and around. As someone with sensory issues I struggled. The seating and tables are mismatched which is cute but I barely managed to get my legs under the table as the seats were too tall, the tables are also packed in close and I spent half my meal with my back touching the person behind me. There is a soft seating area at the back of the bar which I didn't see until I had already eaten, it's a much quieter and more comfortable area and I really wish I had seen it earlier. To be clear it's pretty and if you're into the whole community eating, cacophony thing, it's a good atmosphere. Accessibility - Poor, it's very tight, you won't get a wheelchair through it, it's loud so bad for people with sensory issues, there's no parking lot so you take your chances on the very tight streets outside and you'll struggle to order drinks as there are tables surrounding the bar.

Finally get a booking at this NR3 gem. The pork belly sunday roast warls impeccable. Lovely scratching and plentiful portion. The atmosphere was lovely. We booked at 3. Sadly, we had to leave by 5, right to enjoy a lovely sunset outside

It has a bustling atmosphere very friendly and the roast was delicious

Having read a previous review, after I had already booked our rooms I was a little worried, but I really needn't have been. The stairs in to the B&B were clean and pleasant. No noise this morning. Room was spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated. Breakfast was lovely for a continental and all fresh in the fridge. Nespresso pod machine meant pretty good coffee too. Food and ales and wines in the pub are really very good and staff were super friendly and helpful.

Excellent pub! Really chilled, great choice of lagers on tap, fantastic Loaded Chips and very pleasant service from all staff too

Great atmosphere and location. The roast was delicious! 4 stars for service as had to wait 15 minutes even with a table booking.

Superb proper old backstreet pub,cracking ales,service and bar staff are brilliant especially the Meg Ryan lookalike lady is bang on button with service and customer interaction,would definitely come here again it was buzzing and a great atmosphere a proper community pub.

Love this place. Friendly staff,great atmosphere,great beers,excellent food good price. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a great pub.

After hearing about the roast dinners at The Rosebery it was time to book in and I was not disappointed. The service and food were perfect and the kids portion was a good size to keep the little one busy. Plenty of choice with different meats, veggie options as well. The wine list is excellent and a couple of glasses of fizz were had! I will definitely be booking again.

Excellent lunch, roast potatoes could've been a little crispier, but they were soft and fluffy, so they were 2/3rds of the way there.

I had a roast and I can say easily I was very happy with it! Great portion, and really tasty. I got the added side of rosemary hashbrowns which I would happily go there just for those 😂 10/10. The cocktail was also great. Thank you!

One minor point - it was VERY cold outside when we came for lunch (which was lovely) - a little tip - maybe pu a heaver curtain up on the doors in Winter, try and keep the heat in a bit. Lovely time had though, mulled cider was lovely, as was the foor and service. Will def come back qhen i'm in town.

I knew The Rosebery was good as have been before for Sunday roast but Saturdays sharing plates celebration was stunning, the food is amazingly good. Atmosphere and staff are also superb. Get yourself booked in!!

We arrived for a 12pm booking 5 minutes early for Sunday lunch. (We were only given a 1hr 30 minute time slot so made sure we arrived in time). We entered the pub only to be shouted at from behind the bar that we have to go and stand back outside (it was 2 degrees) and wait 5 minutes. We wouldn’t have minded soo much but there was already a table of 5 sat inside with menus. At 12pm we were told we were allowed back in and we said we had a booking for four at 12pm. The women just retorted back ‘ everyone eating today here has booking’. There were four of us. We were seated on a table for 3 by the main entrance. A fourth chair was squeezed into a trolley with the smallest of us squeezing in it. It was freezing as the door then was constantly opened as the first sitting all came in. We wouldn’t have minded soo much but there were still lots of tables that fitted four people away from the door still empty at 1pm. Drinks were swiftly ordered and food was served by 12.15pm. The food itself was ok but only warm but the not so roasted potatoes were nuclear hot. The waiting staff were really good. We’d finished our meals by 1pm. We were then told by a lovely guy who had clearly been sent over to tell us we only had 30 minutes before we had to leave. The bill was then bought to us without us asking for it. We couldn’t leave until 1.30pm as we had a taxi booked but couldn’t wait to get in it to get warm. So if anyone is thinking of coming here for a relaxing, welcoming Sunday lunch experience I’d suggest you book for the last sitting and ask to be away from the door.

Loaded chips were unedible due to having far to much salt. Told they were new on the menu so they really should of been checked before being sent out. Cost of dish was removed from bill. A previous visit the cheese on the normally fantastic chicken burger wasn't melted. The last roast I had wasn't great either, poor Yorkshires and overcooked beef. I'm pretty sure the head chef that started blues NR3 venture wouldn't of sent these dishes out. Not the usual high standard the blues team is renowned for. Possibly spread themselves a bit to thin trying to keep up with increased demand and the expansion to crown point.

Brilliant atmosphere and friendly staff. Room was clean, comfortable and warm. Parking is limited but the local road has plenty of space. Easy to get into town.

Returned after a few years and it's undergone a remarkable improvement still offering Great beer and spirits... The food was really good although plates were too small per the gigantuan portion size, I was engaged in the most difficult chips "Jenga" of my life but enjoyed it and very tasty😋 staff are exceedingly friendly and the atmosphere is very laid back. Top Marks!

Really loved it. Will definitely eat there again

Lovely roast, very large portion. I was sad I didn't have room for pudding! Will definitely return soon! Staff were also very helpful and friendly! Only thing I would say is the highchair they gave us didn't have any straps so my LG kept climbing up so we had to get our travel high chair from the car. Which was fine, she ate much better after that!

Oh my god the food is amazing. The selection of drinks is great and the recommendations are always on point.

Simply the best roast in Norwich, cracking food and people!

My Son booked a Sunday roast for me my partner for my Birthday and him and his girlfriend. What a fantastic roast, its the best roast we have ever had, with Hash browns and Cauliflower Cheese, plenty of food and fantastic quality. A fantastic selection of drinks and very friendly staff being looked after by Blue and Molly who were very friendly and helpful . We will definitely be back and will pass this on to our friends and family

Favourite Norwich pub Great food and selection of cider

Great local pub with delicious comfort food at a very reasonable price. The deep fried squid sharing platter is particularly tasty. Every member of the staff is very friendly too. Definitely worth a visit.

We stayed here for two nights in October with friends. We thought the pub was lovely; great decor and atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff. The hotel experience could be better than it is if there was a bit more attention to detail, as the rooms are decorated lovely and the facilities are good. However: On arrival the car park is a mess, which doesn’t create a good first impression when you pull up (stuff dumped in it). The door that goes up to the rooms is dirty and sticky, which I think is because the kitchen staff use it, so again, not a great first impression. The radiator in Room 4 is rusty and needs treating and painting. The shower needs descaling and re-sealing. The boiler makes a noise all night long and keeps you awake. The kitchen staff come in early on a morning below the room, put their music on, open/close doors loudly; this wakes you up. The continental breakfast has no best before dates on items and unfortunately our milk was off; we tipped it out and it was topped back up the next day, but into the jugs the off milk had been in. Also, the fire plan on the back of our door was labelled up wrong (says room 4 is room 5); just a H&S point that should be corrected. With these things corrected it would be lovely; it’s almost there, but these few things let it down unfortunately. We couldn’t fault the staff, atmosphere or decor.

First time here and definitely not the last, everything was lovely. Well done

Great pub, blues kitchen are fantastic, lovely bar staff.

Great food and atmosphere with friendly staff.

Had to wait over an hour for our Roasts (10 people) only to be told that the order hadn’t gone through, rude staff and manager that weren’t that apologetic and the vegetarian option was rank! We won’t be returning and advise large groups to avoid as they clearly can’t cope!

Booked a Sunday lunch for our families to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary. Sat for a hour and a quarter after they took our order and then asked what was the order again . Told us a story that the electric was down but we were watching orders coming out to customers that came in after us. So why not just say sorry we mucked up your order instead for lying to us.

Excellent. Good choice of food and very tasty. Good choice of beer also. Would highly recommend, and we would definitely go again.

Great place for a stop over. Brilliant atmosphere with friendly punters and friendly staff.

Lovely lovely pub, good beers, good wines, didnt get to try the food sadly, stylish, plants, live music, lovely staff, I wish it were my local!

Wonderful Sunday roast, plate piled high, stomach satiated kind of lunch, bustling and busy, locals a-buzzing, a room full of conversation, sofas and chairs. Rare ciders brought up from the cellars and unusual ales on tap at the dominant central Victorian bar. The kind of place that has a history. The only thing that surprised me was just how lean the beef was, not a smidgeon of fat on it! I’d throughly recommend the place but book ahead.

Impossible to fault this pub! Great selection of beers, delicious food, relaxed and welcoming and in a great north city location.

Amazing friendly local pub with all the right touches, from blankets to jar with dog biscuits, clean and tidy with friendly efficient staff and great tasting food. Large outdoor spaces and large indoor seating too.

The food at the Roseberry is fantastic. Good choice well cooked. We were eight people so had a variety of dishes. All were outstanding. The rooms were comfortable but hot. It was about 28 degrees that day to be fair. Shower not as good as it could have been and door handle loose. Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Always a great environment for food and drinks🍺👍

Great pub with a relaxed and friendly vibe. The quiz is fun but gets insanely busy to the point that we've started going elsewhere.

Great pub, great quiz, great food, great

Top little back street pub nice beer, clean and friendly

Love this pub. Great food and beer with friendly staff. Service is excellent too. Recommended if you've not been before.

We stayed here for 2 nights as my Niece was getting married in Norwich. It was great! Food the first night was wonderful and so much of it! We had a couple of sharing dishes and a side and we couldnt finish it all...the service was good, friendly and engaging. The beer in the pub was good - not just all gassy lager crap but real local ales. The breakfast was a sort of continental service yourself from a picnic basket but it was lovely. Everything about the place was great, except maybe the location, which was fine - £7 to get into the city centre... it just looks a bit ...nothing...but what a great place. Will stay there again for next family event in Norwich! Thank you very much

Fabulous Sunday Roast. Great staff.

The best Sunday lunch I've had in a long time. All my friends were extremely happy too which is a rarity as they can be rather fussy Would love to try other meals as other tables meals looked amazing

Excellent Roast, the beef was stunning and local. Lots of good choice of Craft Beers & Ales, may become my new local 😎

Parking a bit tight as it's located on a local street. But the the food drink & service is brilliant. Probably why we go there every week!.

We had the famous Rosebery roast (by Blue's Kitchen) and it really is the best roast I've had in Norwich by far. We were the last plates to be served so they also gave us all the meat that was left. We got beef, pork, and chicken and the beef was my favourite. The vegetables were also delicious and complemented the meats well. I particularly like the sweetness of the carrots. Would recommend for anyone wanting a good roast!

Lovely staff cheaper than anywhere else,charming breakfast cupboard, all noise from the pub gone by 11.30,town centre easily walkable and parking includes 😁

Great pub with good food and service. Never knew it existed until it consistently came up on the Norwich subreddit as the best Sunday Roast in Norwich. Heartily agree!

Portion sizes are incredible compared to the price, the food is always great quality, and the service is very friendly. Never disappointed, highly recommend!

New manager, Tim, good choice of ales, cask & draft. Hot meals done on daily basis, welcoming atmosphere ,friendly service. Plenty of outside seating. Well worth a look! NR3, the place to be!! Also rooms available!

Incredible food with friendly service. A first class establishment.

The pub is really beautiful inside, and make you feel comfortable like at home. I really liked the outside area also. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. The food is outstanding! Very high quality and very well presented. A very well done to everyone for your effort and hard work 👍👍👍 . I am definitely going to come back!

Tryed going for food as was recommended to come tried to book a table on the number provided phone was off sent a message got through online very disappointing.

Wow, what a fantastic Sunday Lunch we had here at the Rosebery, certainly right up there with one of the best I've ever had. We opted for the three meat option and hash browns. Meats were delicious and all cooked perfectly. There was no shortage either on quantity. Everything was cooked to perfection and presented very nicely. We were absolutely stuffed and there is a really good selection of craft beer to choose from. The only complaint if I had one was that the Yorkshire pudding could be improved and tasted like they may have been prepared previously. It didn't deter from the meal though as it was simply so good!

Nice pub with a family vibe in the daytime

Another great visit. Really good selection of real ales and craft keg beers. Food was amazing as usual, and service was great. Lovely pub.

Friendly pub! Good beer with lots of options and guest beers . Quiz on a Tuesday night is great fun too. Blues food absolutely gorgeous. Best chicken burger I have had in a long time.

Great pub, good atmosphere, fantastic regular pub quiz! Excellent guest beers. Awesome food from Blue's NR3

Went in for a quick lunch today and was very surprised by how good the food was. My double cheeseburger was delicious and came in a grand size.

Good selection of beers and some great food .

Lovely pub with a very good selection of beers and a varied menu. Food was excellent as was the service. It's tucked out of the way, like a lot of Norwich pubs, but well worth seeking out if you've not been before.

Come here every Tuesday for the pub quiz! I can't say a bad thing about it, the guys behind the bar are amazing and the quiz is brilliant!