The Plough in Norwich

Spot on cozy pub with a great selection of beers. Oak Ale was my tipple of choice, friendly staff and just a great atmosphere. Looking forward to returning!

Superb beers but limited food options

The hot dogs were poor, but the pub is one of the best in Norwich.

Good pub. Have been coming here for years. Lovely and welcoming with a good well priced selection of beer. Lovely fire in the winter and great big garden to use in the winter.

Prompt service and pleasant sitting on the public footpath in Mid October. Well kept beer

**Cozy Spot with a Great Patio – Perfect for Drinks with Friends!** The Plow in Norwich is a charming spot with a cozy, quaint atmosphere that makes it a great place to unwind. The garden patio is a real highlight—it's absolutely lovely when the weather is nice, providing a perfect setting for enjoying a drink outdoors. However, one downside is that the menus don't always reflect what's actually available, which was a bit disappointing. Despite this, The Plow remains a fantastic place for catching up with friends over drinks. The ambiance and friendly vibe make it well worth a visit.

Nice little pub on St Benedict's Street. Beers are good. Staff is friendly. Lovely - and quite large - beer garden. I haven't tried the food there yet... but they have a BBQ hut in the garden that serves food on Fri and Sat that looks very tempting!

Always a great place for a drink, one of the best beer gardens in Norwich centre. Just great

Absolutely love this place, the Maple Old Fashioned is simply incredible x

Lovely bar, some really good craft beers can be found here. Plus an amazing beer garden, gets pretty hot in the summer but the vibes are vibing in this place!

What one fabulous back-garden terrace. Immaculately clean! Calm and relaxing 🦮Pet Friendly 🦮 We were happy to have found it. Absolutely recommend and coming back.

The huge beer garden is a highlight of this city centre pub. But also notable is the selection of real ales from Grain Brewery - I believe this is Norwich's main pub for this South Norfolk brewery. I've also spied a rather well curated selection of whiskies (Ledaig, Port Charlotte and others). Food: bar snacks and boards only.

Met friends for a drink (at their recommendation). Nice friendly staff. Was not expecting the beer garden to be as big in the heart of the City with plenty of space and adequate shade to cool down from the sun. A real little gem and will definitely be visiting again!

Stopped for a couple of beers good atmosphere, friendly and clean

Review of The Plough Norwich If you’re looking for one of the friendliest places in Norwich, you have to visit The Plough Norwich. This spot is not only renowned for its super friendly and kind staff but also for its magnificent garden. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by incredibly welcoming and attentive staff who go out of their way to make you feel at home. Their warmth and attention to detail create an atmosphere that’s both cozy and inviting. The garden at The Plough Norwich is nothing short of stunning. Beautifully maintained, it provides the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a sunny day. Whether you’re with friends or family, it’s a wonderful place to sip on a refreshing drink or enjoy one of the delicious dishes from their menu. In short, I highly recommend a visit to The Plough Norwich to everyone. It’s an experience that won’t disappoint, thanks to the lovely surroundings and the exceptional hospitality. Don’t miss out on this gem – it’s sure to leave you with a smile.

Excellent pub with a great selection of beers and that on tap. Plenty to offer for all and just a lovely place with amazing, helpful and friendly staff ☺️ also has one the best beer gardens going, such a great space 😁😎👍 I will be returning for sure 😃

My friends and I were in Norwich for an event at the Arts Centre. I will confess that we are from Suffolk and don't know the city at all. The Plough was in the perfect place for a quick snack and drink. The interior is charming, unselfconsciously rustic and friendly. We were greeted by the extremely lovely young staff who advised us on their cheese plank. This was one of the highlights of our night. Maybe it's a Norfolk thing. Generous chunks of cheese, crackers and home picked cucumbers and a bag of crisps was just what we needed before the show. I ordered an orange juice and to my delight, it wasn't out of a carton but freshly squeezed. Fantastic service, great ambience. Also it was full, a good sign on a Wednesday night. Heartily recommended.

Brilliant pub. Grain brewery pub. Excellent real ales. Love it. Highly Recommended

Looks of unique beers and a cool vibe. Man at the bar was weirdly taking photos sneakily of people 😅

Great pub in Norwich, Cheese Plank is great too, would love to see more vareity in the cheese selection, but thats just me, otherwise great beer, great atmosphere and they have a lovely garden too!

Popped in on Saturday when the weather was quite warm sat in the really pleasant beer garden which was so busy just such a nice atmosphere

Lovely chilled out bar, good prices and great atmosphere!

Lively pub, great beer from local brewery Grain. Can be noisy in the evening.

Tob boozer, nice garden. Still got the magic

Just had a couple of drinks recently but Wife is happy as finally she can have a tea/coffee in there and it's £2 unlimited. (She only had one but worth knowing.) Love the Slate in there, shame it's kegged as it's a bit cold, Hopefully it will return on cask at some stage. Anyway lots of other beers to try. Staff were great too, especially the New Order chap and the girl on Sunday. Sat night we went in and the fire was going. Lovely. Returned on Sunday and it wasn't. Hey ho. Could have done with it as was a bit cold. Less customers though of course. The outlook outside looks freshly painted and looks fantastic have to say. Hopefully we will spend some more time in there now.

Good vibes 💗 music not too loud, each table keeps a good distance so it's very cosy and easy to chat. *Serving snacks (no hot food) Great place to enjoy drinks

Beers in good condition but not alot of choice. Range of Grain Brewery only!

Great pub. The atmosphere is dimly lit and cosy with a great buzz from the ceaseless coming and going of customers. The beer and hot buttered rum are excellent too.

One of the best summer gardens in Norwich

The back garden is very nice. I loved the hot buttered rum served in December!

Great range of real ales from Grains.

Good selection of Real ales Friendly staff Called in early afternoon so quiet

Great quality beer, can't fault grain brewery. Fantastic pub, especially outside, the beer garden is spectacular

Great pub, serving predominantly Grain Brewery beers on both cask and keg. Lovely interior, but it’s worth taking a walk to the back and soaking up the atmosphere in the beer garden. Would recommend a visit

Nice old fashioned pub with good beers. Friendly staff having a beer festival next month. Seats are a bit uncomfortable 😬

I'm not sure whether the Plough serves food but the staff are wonderful and a good range of ales is available. Super place. It has a vast garden with shelter in case of bad weather. Love it.

A lovely freehouse in the heart of Norwich with a great beer garden. Over a sunny weekend two staff; one serving and the other struggling to find ice wasn't enough to supply the demand.

Perfect place to spend birthday drinks with the BBQ in the sunny garden

This pub charged me £3 40 for a post mix soda water!!! I questioned it but this qualify as the most expensive soda water I've ever purchased...

Such a lovely garden and fun energetic staff

Lovely pub with a great beer selection. Bet garden out the back of a must on a nice day

Huge hidden beer garden and a pub cat!

Great Grain beers, excellent beer garden

Great selection of beers. Smoky porter was 👍

Fantastic beer garden, great service and all round good vibe.

Good selection if real ale & nice garden to the rear

One of, if not the best, city centre pubs in Norwich in my opinion. Run/supplied by Grain brewery the drink selection is top tier with a cocktail menu to boot. The inside is intimate and cosy in winter or summer, whilst the spacious outside gets the full attention of the sun when we're fortunate enough to get it. Board games are provided (including shut the box) if you want em, and really help to give even more reason to stay for another. Also the staff are absolutely lovely and always helpful if you've any questions.

Lovely pub. Beer a little tired

The plough beer garden is amazing during the summer. Sat down for drinks and fresh air and we loved the ambiance of the place. The drinks are fairly priced as well. Indoor ambiance is not as amazing as the outdoors but give a chill rustic vibe. Didn’t have any snacks here as it was the drinks we came for. The staff are also friendly and helpful. Overall a good experience.

Very nice outdoor space for convivial drinking with buddies. Food looked good too.

Nice pub, lots of options, and a good beer garden too. The only shame is that there's a tendency for people to do a "pub crawl" along st Benedict's, usually being a bit rowdy in a small pub like the Plough can overwhelm the atmosphere!

Excellent pub, great beer garden & loads of choice drinks wise.

One of the best beer gardens in Norwich

Great place for a drink with a great beer garden area. Service seemed slow for lack of reason but im sure it was a one off

Went when Gorilla did pop up kitchen. Amazing food. Bar service was a bit frantic, they needed extra staff and outside bar on. I think next time the pop up kitchens are in, they intend to do that. Other than that, it was good. Looking forward to trying some more delicious food from the pop ups.

Most of the draught is all grain brew (which is a bit disappointing imo) Great pub garden, friendly staff. Think foodwise you are relegated to sausage rolls and cheeseboards.

A decent pub, friendly service.

Fabulous. Welcoming, cheerful staff and great dark ale. Brilliant garden area. Soooooo happy. Thank you. 😊

Lovely beer garden, fantastic choice of cask ales, and two friendly cats. What's not to like?

Grain brewery need to start producing a gluten free beer rather than having only cider options!

Great pub lovely beer and atmosphere. Recommended.

First visit last night, have to say great atmosphere and hospitality, was going out for meal, I would have been happy to spend rest of the evening there.

Not been in this pub for over 20 years, the atmosphere was warm and friendly and the outside space is really comfortable and nicely maintained.

Lovely place, great staff. Perfect for food and drinks

Great pub with friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. A special mention to the 'buttered rum' which is very tasty - especially on a cold winters day.

Lovely traditional pub in one of the city's oldest streets.

Great pub, very friendly and good vibe. Dog friendly too, lovely night

Only been once but I was very impressed, good beer range which you can try before you buy, outside seating is one of the best in norwich,

Great little boozer that had a limited but great selection of beers including Bitburger on tap! Has a nice atmosphere and a surprisingly large beer garden out the back so of which is sheltered should the weather not be too great.

Nice pub.went in monday evening for drinks.only had one because 2 people vaping in back bar .every 30 secs .i dont smoke and that stuff really dryed my mouth and bugged my nose up.said to girl working there we would off had another but them 2 boys should not be smoking in a bar.she just smile didnt care.think she know them.

Theyy r super friendly there+,*top marks

Liked this place until they refused to properly fill glasses up to the pint line. Bad form.

Efficient and well organised. Great beer.I The patio garden it's lovely and one of the best in Norwich.

Friendly staff, good selection of beers. Small inside but HUGE beer garden on two levels. Very clean.

Great pub. Fantastic beer garden which is quite a surprise when you walk out the back. Friendly staff and an awesome BBQ. The burger I had was fantastic.

Another fantastic pub in Norwich, has a great range of beers on tap. Grain brewery rules the roost but harks back to days of old when a single brewery would take the reins. Easily one of the most beautiful beer gardens in the city. Do not miss this one of you're down St Benedict's. ps perfect for a swift pint before a gig at the arts centre.

Brilliant garden out back to enjoy the sun .

Good customer service and a good place to hang out with friends.

Their beers from an independent local brewery< Grain, are great: we love the IPA Their beer garden is super: do go and try !

Really good big outside space. Can take a while to get a drink in the summer but worth it for the comfort and sun

Amazing beer garden. Lovely atmosphere

Great selection of real ales and a beautiful sun trap of a beer garden.

What a great idea,just fascinating and intriguing. And the cocktails were bloody awesome 👌

Perfect for time drinking in the summer, the garden is a sun trap. Lovely open, clean and plenty of seats to sit outside Toilets could be nicer and a wider range of drinks would make it 5 stars. Great place for friends to get together

Like a quiet oasis in the middle of the city, this surprisingly big garden is a delight...and a nice beer too.

Great place with nice Beer Garden. Note that they have no food beside sausage rolls. In return the Virgin Mary was divine.

Welcoming. Massive, meaty sausage rolls are a meal in themselves and the garden is a treat. Well worth a visit.

Excellentes bières locales d'East Anglia de la brasserie Grain dans un pub intimiste et tamisé. Très agréable moment !

Great pub and amazing beer garden at the back.

Nice pub, lots of ales, nice garden

Nice pub, good beer, friendly staff. Nice pub, beer is good, friendly waiters.

Really friendly service bit at the bar and outside tables. Good selection of ales; our wives enjoyed the Gin also

Great pub with lovely beer garden, which was surprisingly large. Staff were very attentive. Had a nice night and will return 😌

Totally agree with the last review. Completely understand the need for managing the current situation but could have been handled better. Ended up walking out early.

Wine selection not the best but the service and beer selection is good. Lovely outdoor area well worth a visit.

We found the service on two afternoon occasions, very attentive. The beers from their own brewery, Grain, were excellent. The large beer garden was a delightful surprise !

Great place to be for a chill out afternoon and the garden is really nice. Poor selection of food though.

Didn't enjoy the visit. I understand covid restrictions but my view is that this could be managed better and with a smile.

Great service and lovely atmosphere in the garden during a Friend's 30th birthday. On this particular Friday they were doing barbeque food, though by 8PM they were already shutting it down.

Really large and tidy beer garden, with plenty of shelter and an outside bar.