Best Pub In The Fine City

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

Talking pre match or in general. The Murderers has always been my favourite but quite like the Lamb and Woolpack these days when doing a pre match crawl. 

To date I haven’t tried the Lion and Castle at Carrow Road yet. How great is it for those who haven’t had the pleasure of spending time there yet? 
 

[essex canary 506]

9 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said:

Talking pre match or in general. The Murderers has always been my favourite but quite like the Lamb and Woolpack these days when doing a pre match crawl. 

To date I haven’t tried the Lion and Castle at Carrow Road yet. How great is it for those who haven’t had the pleasure of spending time there yet? 
 

Now I know Delia goes there after every game I think I will try it and ask for whatever @nutty nigel has been drinking.

[nutty nigel 7,624]

12 minutes ago, essex canary said:

Now I know Delia goes there after every game I think I will try it and ask for whatever @nutty nigel has been drinking.

That would be coke or coffee. Last drink was 1992 except for the time I went to st Peter mancroft at Christmas but that's another story...

Have you been in the Lion and Castle?

I used to go there when it first opened in the 70s. Kept by Frank Knight's daughter Jenny and her husband Ian. Frank also had the George and Dragon and the Bull and Bush which Ian and Jenny used to run.

Edited December 4, 2023 by nutty nigel

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

12 minutes ago, essex canary said:

Now I know Delia goes there after every game I think I will try it and ask for whatever @nutty nigel has been drinking.

Lion and Castle sounds tempting. If they were doing free drinks all night and S&J were back in Stowmarket I’d give it a try. 

[nutty nigel 7,624]

4 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said:

Lion and Castle sounds tempting. If they were doing free drinks all night and S&J were back in Stowmarket I’d give it a try. 

Is this a fake pub crawl?

 

[The Real Buh 3,480]

 

*lights touchpaper*

 

The Queen of Iceni

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

4 minutes ago, nutty nigel said:

Is this a fake pub crawl?

 

Explain my friend. 

[nutty nigel 7,624]

1 minute ago, Midlands Yellow said:

Explain my friend. 

Is it real? Will it happen?

I wonder where the 20%ers drink? That could be a good place to finish...

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

Just now, nutty nigel said:

Is it real? Will it happen?

I wonder where the 20%ers drink? That could be a good place to finish...

Ok, that’s a great reply even though it can only make any sense to you. Have you been tested yet for things? It’s never too late. 

[nutty nigel 7,624]

Just now, Midlands Yellow said:

Ok, that’s a great reply even though it can only make any sense to you. Have you been tested yet for things? It’s never too late. 

You're welcome. Always a pleasure, never a chore.

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

2 minutes ago, nutty nigel said:

You're welcome. Always a pleasure, never a chore.

You used that reply earlier, be original and think quickly  Nutty. 

Edited December 4, 2023 by Midlands Yellow

[Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,040]

The Leopard on Bull Close Rd...................

[nutty nigel 7,624]

6 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said:

You used that reply earlier, be original and think quickly  Nutty. 

You can never state the truth too often. You should try it...

[......and Smith must score. 1,360]

27 minutes ago, nutty nigel said:

That would be coke or coffee. Last drink was 1992 except for the time I went to st Peter mancroft at Christmas but that's another story...

Have you been in the Lion and Castle?

I used to go there when it first opened in the 70s. Kept by Frank Knight's daughter Jenny and her husband Ian. Frank also had the George and Dragon and the Bull and Bush which Ian and Jenny used to run.

That place used to be one of my regular haunts back in the 70’s. The beer was s*ite but the company was good.

Many an evening spent propping up the bar talking b* llocks.

Nothing changes…..

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

1 minute ago, nutty nigel said:

You can never state the truth too often. You should try it...

Your truth? Well no person who you look down to could pass that test! I actually find you amusing in my field of work, frustrating, annoying but insignificant. 

[Mello Yello 2,303]

Any 'Spoon's' (no pub snobbery wi' me) will suffice...az they're cheapish an' cheerful....an' full o' 20%ers.... a great gang....

But I duz like both them Coach an' Horses, the one down Thorpe Road an' the Bethel Street one....Coachmaker's top o' St Stephens....Ribs, an' the Moiderer's....oh and lots more 'Spoon's'....I occasionally pop into the Wild Man if my wallet's not bare....

I'll be out after the Preston game an' if anyone's interested in a drink off me? Well then you can just fug off an' buy your own.....

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

4 minutes ago, Mello Yello said:

Any 'Spoon's' (no pub snobbery wi' me) will suffice...az they're cheapish an' cheerful....an' full o' 20%ers.... a great gang....

But I duz like both them Coach an' Horses, the one down Thorpe Road an' the Bethel Street one....Coachmaker's top o' St Stephens....Ribs, an' the Moiderer's....oh and lots more 'Spoon's'....I occasionally pop into the Wild Man if my wallet's not bare....

I'll be out after the Preston game an' if anyone's interested in a drink off me? Well then you can just fug off an' buy your own.....

I thought you normally met up with Nutty and Dunc post match? Next time I’m in Norwich I’ll leave you a pint in. 

[The Real Buh 3,480]

I personally hit a turtle bay bottomless brunch before every game

[Mello Yello 2,303]

2 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said:

I thought you normally met up with Nutty and Dunc post match? Next time I’m in Norwich I’ll leave you a pint in. 

You're Funny.....

[Iwans Big Toe 312]

The Fat Cat (Nelson Street). Not only the best pub in the city, but one of, if not the best pub in the country.

Also the first pub my dad ever bought me a pint in.

 

 

 

 

[Graham Paddons Beard 2,450]

Went into the Rose Tavern before the QPR game. My first time . Would give it the thumbs up . Decent beer , good patrons and got a shirt on the wall. 
 

Don't mind the Murderers but the landlord is a binner. 

[Mello Yello 2,303]

[nutty nigel 7,624]

23 minutes ago, ......and Smith must score. said:

That place used to be one of my regular haunts back in the 70’s. The beer was s*ite but the company was good.

Many an evening spent propping up the bar talking b* llocks.

Nothing changes…..

Mostly Norwich Bitter, Norwich Mild, Watney's Red Barrel and Carlsberg.

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

2 minutes ago, Iwans Big Toe said:

The Fat Cat (Nelson Street). Not only the best pub in the city, but one of, if not the best pub in the country.

Also the first pub my dad ever bought me a pint in.

 

 

 

 

Strange isn’t it, I was disappointed with that pub when visiting it for the first time last year. 

[Iwans Big Toe 312]

5 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said:

Strange isn’t it, I was disappointed with that pub when visiting it for the first time last year. 

It hasn't been the same since covid for atmosphere (which is probably true for a lot of local boozers). I remember it used to be on Friday nights you would not be able to get a seat if you arrived after 7pm. The beer is still the best I've had anywhere, and I have sampled beer in many pubs up and down the country.

I am taking my mum in there Christmas day, which will be quite emotional as her and my old man were regulars throughout the 1990's and she has only been in once since he passed away 12 years ago. But she has said she's looking forwards to going.

 

 

Edited December 4, 2023 by Iwans Big Toe

[canarydan23 4,060]

5 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said:

Strange isn’t it, I was disappointed with that pub when visiting it for the first time last year. 

I don't think it's the best Fat Cat pub, Brewery Tap gets my vote out of the three.

[S_81 858]

Ten Bells, St Benedict’s is a good pub. Not a pre match pub though, unless you’re starting a pub crawl! 

[Midlands Yellow 4,080]

2 minutes ago, Iwans Big Toe said:

It hasn't been the same since covid for atmosphere (which is probably true for a lot of local boozers). I remember it used to be on Friday nights you would not be able to get a seat if you arrived after 7pm. The beer is still the best I've had anywhere, and I have sampled beer in many pubs up and down the country.

I am taking my mum in there Christmas day, which will be quite emotional as her and my old man were regulars throughout the 1990's and she has only been in once since he passed away 12 years ago. But she has said she's looking forwards to going.

 

 

That’s poignant and special, thoughts to all your family. 

[Iwans Big Toe 312]

1 minute ago, S_81 said:

Ten Bells, St Benedict’s is a good pub. Not a pre match pub though, unless you’re starting a pub crawl! 

Well you could start at the Cat, onto the Alexandra, Reindeer, Ten Bells, Plough, St Andrews (Rumsey Wells?), then a slow saunter to the ground to sober up a bit. 🤣

[S_81 858]

30 minutes ago, Iwans Big Toe said:

Well you could start at the Cat, onto the Alexandra, Reindeer, Ten Bells, Plough, St Andrews (Rumsey Wells?), then a slow saunter to the ground to sober up a bit. 🤣

Second thoughts - just don’t bother with the game. A far more enjoyable afternoon.