The Malt And Mardle in Norwich

Charming little micropub, with a good selection of rotating beers, and friendly staff

Stopped off after work for a good pint with some peace and quiet and wasn't disappointed.

It's biggest strength is probably it's biggest weakness. We visited during a VERY busy time during an ale trail and it was rammed. It prides itself on being a microbrewery, which counted against it during my visit as they were having to turn people away, and when we were able to get a seat the mardle bit (general chat) was lost as there were so many raised voices and we could hardly hear one another. The 2 servers on duty were polite and efficient and there was a good variety of drinks for such a small location. I imagine that in less busy times it would be a great little pub to visit and I certainly wouldn't rule out popping in again.

Great selection of beers in a lovely place.

This little place is lovely. Great selection of beers & a nice laid back vibe.

A small yet perfectly formed pub

Another terrific evening at the Malt and Mardle. This time it was a brewery evening presented by Ampersand brewery. There was a great atmosphere and great beers on offer. We tried 5 different brews, each one accompanied by a great description from the head brewer at Ampersand. Really enjoyed the evening and the beer. The experience is helped by the intimate nature of the setting and will definitely look out for other presentations!

Found this little microbrewery in Norwich during a mooch around the city. The beers we had (name forgotten) were tasty. This place is small, but has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere 🙂

Cosy and welcoming little bar with lovely decor 💖 The owners & staff have always been super friendly. I was pleased to see they also have some low-alcohol beers and vegan sausage rolls (which I'll have to try next time) on offer. Bonus points for having a small handful of boardgames available for visitors.

Great little bar friendly service and sat in the sun watching the world go by.

Really nice friendly pub! Not first visit, will not be the last.

Great little micro pub serving a mixture of cask and keg ales. A lot has been cleverly shoe hormed into a small area. We visited on a cold winter's day but the warm atmosphere and comfortable decor made it easy to settle for more than one drink. The intimacy made it difficult not to talk to others.

Small but compact,seating outside, provided. Nice little micro bar. Snacks .

This is an outstanding pub. I have now visited over sixty pubs on the Norwich City of Ale trails and there are none obviously better. On my return visit last week, the Enigma Hoppy Pale was superb and my companion and I were delighted to find a space in a nook in which to sit. The pub is tiny inside, but the space is well planned.

Great little pub for a quiet drink

Nice choice of Beers I had 'Joy of Sesch' first visit plenty of tables despite it being a small premises. Friendly Staff

Great little pub and excellent beers

Lovely little pub. Good range of small cash ales and craft cans

I'm a regular visitor to Norwich, I love micro pubs because most sell bag in box cider as it lasts much longer than cask ale. M&M is comfy and cute but I was disappointed that all three ciders were Lilley's. Usually diluted and sweetened to within an inch of its life, it might go down a treat at a teenagers party, but it's not for most seasoned cider drinkers. Norfolk has some great cideries; Downham, East Norfolk, Norfolk Cider Co, Norfolk Raider, Village Green, Whin Hill. No need to sell Somerset sugar water.

Lovely spot. Nice selection of beers and friendly staff. Has a good feel

We went along to the Duration Brewery presentation evening last July so apologies for the late inclusion of this review. The pub was serving an excellent range of beers along with the samples brought along by the brewery owner. The pub is a special place that generates a great atmosphere mainly because of the intimate size of the bar. It was full of real enthusiasts so the evening was a real treat. It seems obvious that the owners of the pub care about what they are doing and have gone all out to provide a terrific experience for beer drinkers. The Duration beers themselves were amazing..so much better than I expected being a more traditionalist as far as beer is concerned. I hope the owners have as much success with their new venture in Aylsham!

Great vibe. Great beer, and old fashioned classic board games. Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Very small pub in Norwich, definitely worth a visit

Great little local micro pub! A must stop, friendly staff and great choice of beers!

Absolutely worth the pilgrimage from town. Charming, cosy, and great beers. Do it.

As a guy who loves the Northern Quarter of Manchester, Magdalen Street, in Norwich has a similar vibe. And after enjoying the shops at the end of the street is this tiny pub with just great ale, and a very chilled atmosphere. I came for the retro cool of the shops, and got a smashing pint of ale. SP.

Friendly staff. Fresh Real Ale. Friendly customers.

Great micro pub, very good service and tasters before buying. Great concept of beer storage and dispensing.

Cracking little micro on the NR3 Beer Mile in Norwich. Fills up quickly, so get there early otherwise you might not get a seat. The beers are an amazing selection of both craft and cask and some unknown breweries as well as local breweries are showcased here. There is also a very good selection of cans available. The staff really make the place. Very friendly, happy to chat to their customers and know their stuff when it comes to beer. I would highly recommend paying The Malt and Mardle when visiting Norwich.

Great micro-pub for a natter and a cold one. Known the owners for over a decade and they are genuine, down-to-earth and welcoming people. Friendly vibe at this venue and never had a negative experience. Fully recommend popping in for a refreshing tipple.

Our favourite local! We try to go most weeks for the chill atmosphere and excellent background music. My partner loves the ever changing selection of beers (and the super friendly staff are great at recommending new things to try) and I’m never judged for always just wanting a wine :)

Unfriendly, unwelcoming and cliquey. The very opposite of what they claim to be. With so many great pubs in Norwich, it's no great loss!

Would give 0 stars if possible, the young man with glasses behind the bar was shockingly rude, spoke to me in a disgusting manner. I would never speak to anyone the way i was spoken too. Absolutely disgusting behaviour and will make sure that myself and everyone I know will never return. Disappointed to say the least. 31/05/2023

Loved this pub great beer lovely atmosphere first class service

Just discovered this little gem, great micro-pub that I'm not sure I should be telling you about 😉

Had a lovely beer here, straight from the cask, into a glass I need to add, with my son. Reminded me of a couple of places from the past. One a French bar I used to visit in Abberville. The other the Coach and Horses in Bethal Street back in 1970 when there were no pump handles as is the case here.

Visited the Malt & Mardle last Thursday with my son in law, doing a short trip round 4 of Norwich’s fine craft bars and pubs, and immediately fell in love with the place. Greeted by Izzy? A friendly knowledgeable young bartender. My Holy Goat Sour was excellent and my son in law enjoyed his Pale. This was the 1st and definitely the best of the night. Cozy, friendly great beer deffo one to revisit. Cheers

Micro in size, big in heart. Punches well above it's in ale selection and quality.

Great little pub, much bigger in there than I expected, they have really made the most of the space they have.

Cracking little pub, quirky but nice, with a constantly changing selection of beers. As it is a converted shop, the "cellar" is a temperature controlled compartment with glazed doors adjacent to the seating area. Very small though, and seems to be popular, so you might have to squeeze in. Worth the walk from the city centre.

Another hidden gem in Norwich! Lovely beers!

this is such a beautiful pub ,emily and elliot superb hosts ,izzy loverly bar person the staff are so friendly and go the extra mile ,lets help them in there new venture and support your local pub

Very busy and eclectic. They had a quiz about to start so no room to sit, or even to loiter at the bar. Had one beer and left, but would probably return on a quite night.

Friendly people great beers and service 👍 🍻

Friendly staff and a great selection of drinks!

Really nice & welcoming, good selection of drinks, fantastic sausage rolls.

Best pub in Norwich. Small and perfectly formed. Staff are knowledgeable on the great independent beers they serve. Give it a look

Tiny little pub with really interesting range of beers on tap and in cans. Very friendly.

One of the best pubs in Norwich run by 2 Great people in elliot and Emily. And izzy is great too .. Great friendly pub with great beer and cider ....

Cosy, quaint, little place, a nice fund! Will be returning!

Wow, friendly and vgn friendly micropub, brilliant

If you're looking for a welcoming, cosy little place where you can enjoy an interesting selection of tasty beers, then you should definitely visit Malt & Mardle! Always friendly and knowledgeable owners and staff and just a generally relaxed atmosphere.

Great selection of beers and always such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. My favourite spot in Norwich, despite fierce competition.

Lovely people and enjoyable beer

Great micro pub in Norwich, small offering of good and ever changing beers, friendly team.

Wonderful cosy pub with delicious eclectic pints 🍺. Love this pub.

Brilliant little place, great selection of beers, lovely friendly atmosphere, small but great fun. Well worth a visit.

Beautifully small with a tap cupboard!

Great choices for a beer, nice staff too

Proving that small is beautiful, this place has a great feel. The beer was excellent, as was the service and welcome. Dog friendly too 😉 Cheers guys

Good crowd, friendly. Lovely pint of Japanese Bitter.

Lovely beer, great feature night, cosy and friendly welcoming staff and happy punters too!

Great little place to have a drink. The cider was amazing

Diligent people having fun and taking their job seriously, amazing beer

Great place Lovely owners Yummy beer 🍺

We are from out of the area but managed to get here 3 times this year and have visited to coincide with their opening days. Friendly, great atmosphere, great beer choice and kept nicely. The Malt and Mardle is a great addition to Norwich. Will be back again soon.

Fantastic micropub a short walk North from the city centre. Several cask ales, ciders and a fridge-full of interesting cans. It is tiny so don't bank on getting a seat!

A fantastic first experience with some of finest ales and keg beer on offer, with a great attentive service. Full of knowledge without pretension. Undoubtedly there will be something to suit everyone’s tastes. Overall it reminded heavily of hole in wall bars found in Europe, with that warm and welcome feelings. Still carrying a uniquely British pub feel. This fine all be it micro establishment is a credit to the city and its owners and staff, it’s respect for tradition and history is evident but possess a modern inclusive approach. ps some great pub games on offer get stuck in!

Very quirky and small but a great little pub! Really good service from the friendly barman. Nice selection of cask ales. The outside seating was out in the sunshine and perfect for a couple of beers after work on a Friday evening.

A great place to go with some fine craft ales and cider.

Good selection of craft beers and ales, super friendly!

A brilliant micro pub with a lovely selection of local ales, nothing else like it in the city!

Excellent beer, very well curated. Very welcoming

Excellent micropub. Knowledgeable staff offering samples if undecided. Very relaxing surroundings - well worth 15 min walk from town centre

Lovely micro pub. Visited with my uncle a few weeks ago and had a chat with one of the owners. Very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. We will be back and hopefully it will become a great success!

Splendid micropub just out from the Cathedral on Magdalene

Have been here a few times now. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and they have a great selection of beers and snacks. It's a place to sit and have a chat (mardle) and play a board game, of which there are many. Lovely decor too.

Fantastic little place. Good beer selection both on tap and in the fridge, and very friendly and knowledgable bar staff.

Nice small cosy place, lovely selection of beers as well as ciders, spirits and wines. Would recommend!

Excellent micro pub. Beer selection very good when we visited: 3 casks and 4 kegs. Friendly owner served us. Keep up the good work!

When the barrel is outside, the beer (or cider) is flowing! Superb micro pub, other pubs now just don't cut the mustard. The well curated beer selection never disappoints. Definitely one to visit, cheers!

Leaving a review within 10 mins of walking in as it's so nice here. Great beer, lovely owner, board games, chilled ambience; perfect micro pub.

Small and perfectly formed, this micro pub is delightful, serving an interesting range of beers and ciders to cater for a range of tastes. Great atmosphere with lots of potential favourite spots to enjoy your beer - we just missed out 9n one cosy cubby. Unfortunately other plans meant we couldn't stay longer to drink down the menu over a game. Much more interesting and accessible than some of the supposedly trendy spots popping up in the city. Loved it!

Lovely staff, great beer and beautiful decor!!!! So cool to have this so close by!

Welcoming and friendly micropub and dog friendly!

A perfect place for a couple of drinks with my dog. Welcoming and friendly.

I just love this micro pub!!! We are always made to feel so welcome! Beer is always brilliant and they always have something new. Great beer, great decor and beautifully clean toilets. So pleased you guys opened where you have!!! Xx

Great little pop up bar, good range of drinks and friendly bar staff

Very friendly welcoming. Great beer.

Nice micropub good selection of cans and 2/4 cask and keg. Limited opening hours.

Friendly service in this lively micropub who truly love their beer...and the sausage rolls are pretty awesome too!

So lovely! Very well curated ales, beers and ciders, in a cosy pub atmosphere

Small, quaint, friendly (and pet friendly), quality beer and ale, a few snacks and fresh pastries, normally quite busy, clean toilets, good atmosphere and a bit different from the larger drinkeries.

Nice micropub with a couple of well kept real ales available.

Excellent craft beers available

It's a micro place so of course it's small, but it has a great feel and has a good range of beers even if most have to be canned or bottled. It's a real ale place worthy of visit and trade. Wholly a personable experience and worthy of both a flash visit and ongoing trade. Not very visible but if you like real ales then you can fit this into a rotation of easy walking places and imo yiu should. Bravo Elliott, Johnny and Emily; may I wish you all the best.

Friendly staff, New beers every week, the perfect place for a cosy pint and a chat with friends! As a keen pubber I have to say this is probably my favourite spot for a quiet drink. Also their chorizo sausage rolls are unbelievable!

Great little pub think it's smallest I've ever been too really friendly people run it would recommend A+++

Great micropub, can't wait to get back in there

This micro pub is lovely. Great service and atmosphere. Good selection of drinks for such a small venue. Will definitely be coming back soon 🍺🍺