Things to do in Norwich, England: The Best Food & Drink

December 22, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Norwich boasts museums spanning a ten centuries of history as well as a renovated city center with a pleasant pedestrian area lined with modern businesses and thriving nightlife. With two colleges, both with renowned art and writing programs, travelers will also step into a vibrant cultural scene. Tourist sites, dubbed the Norwich 12, include the historical Norwich Castle, Norwich Cathedral and City Hall, as well as the newer library and the glass Forum which hosts events from opera to skating.
Restaurants in Norwich

1. Winbirri Vineyards

Bramerton Road Surlingham, Norwich NR14 7DE England +44 1508 538974 [email protected] http://www.winbirri.com/
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Winbirri Vineyards

Winbirri Vineyards, award winning wines from Norfolk. This family run vineyard and winery is set in twenty five acres of beautiful Norfolk country side. With a new state of the art winery just completed all the wines are produced on site from grapes grown here at the vineyards.

Reviewed By caks15 - Gorleston-on-Sea, United Kingdom

This was a truly informative, fascinating, enjoyable and excellent morning to celebrate my wife's birthday. Lee, the owner, is both inspired and inspiring. The tour was amazingly good value for money and including tasting five wines (generous tastes!) with nibbles included. However, access by taxi or having a driver willing to forego the tasting is essential if you wish to enjoy the wine to the full!

2. Norfolk Wine School

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Norfolk Wine School

Hello and a very warm welcome to the Norfolk Wine School. We are a locally based wine education company which hosts wine tastings and wine courses in Norwich & Norfolk. We offer a range of wine events from introductory courses to more in-depth individually themed tastings. All events focus on enjoying wine in a relaxed and informal setting. No previous wine experience is necessary.

3. Love Norwich Food

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Love Norwich Food

The City Centre Drink & Food Tour The tour is a friendly walk around the city with a local foodie enjoying local bites on the way. When – Private Groups from 6 – 10 people on a *Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10.30 all year round. Casual (drop in) Groups (pre-booked tickets from 1-10 people) in Holidays (see dates below*) on Tuesday mornings from 11am

4. Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience - Norwich

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Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience - Norwich

Ever wanted to make your own gin? Then join us for a 'Make your own Gin' experience at our Adnams Westlegate Store in Norwich. Our Gin Makers will help you choose and measure your botanicals and at the end you will take home a 70cl bottle containing your own recipe Gin.

5. Bullards Gin

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Bullards Gin

Meet with one of our distillers and spirits experts and enjoy the ultimate experience for all gin aficionados! This gin masterclass will broaden your knowledge, educate your palette and provide unique insights into the magic of distilling and the Bullard's brand.

6. Gin Academy

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Gin Academy

East Anglia's largest Gin School. Immerse yourself into the world of Distillation and become a distiller for the afternoon. Create your recipe from scratch, distil and take home your perfect bottle of Gin, whilst learning about the amazing history Gin has to offer.

7. Chet Valley Vineyard

Loddon Road Bergh Apton, Norwich NR15 1BT England +44 1508 333002 [email protected] http://www.chetvineyard.co.uk
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Chet Valley Vineyard

Chet Valley Vineyard is a sustainable family run Vineyard and Winery based in Bergh Apton, South Norfolk with 20 acres planted with cool climate grape varieties. Award winning artisan wines are hand crafted by prize winning winemaker John Hemmant using a fusion of modern equipment - stainless steel tanks and a pneumatic grape press, and traditional techniques including double fermentation to make Sparkling wine using the Great British Classic Method. Vineyard tours and wine tastings are available from March to October (details and dates available to book on line). Groups of 10 or more are welcome (children free & well behaved dogs allowed). Cellar door sales of wine - ring ahead to confirm the team are available. There are opportunities to become involved with the vineyard especially at harvest time in late September/early October. John and Bridget welcome visitors with their friends and family to join picking the grapes. Subscribe to their website for updates and more information.

Reviewed By 53Upp - East Midlands, United Kingdom

Despite the weather being awful, we managed to get out into the vineyard for an informative talk about the different grapes etc. Inside we learnt a great deal about the processes involved in wine production, whilst enjoying charcuterie along with 6 different wines. After we had the opportunity to purchase wines, but didn’t feel under any obligation. All in all a very pleasant afternoon

8. Royal Norwich

Weston Hall Road, Norwich NR9 5JZ England +44 1603 429928 [email protected] https://www.royalnorwichgolf.co.uk/
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Royal Norwich

Norfolk's premier golfing and dining destination. Featuring a stunning new 18-hole golf course and The Stables - Norfolk's newest dining and conference destination. Open 7 days week, to all.

Reviewed By 493RichardC493 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

I visited the “new” Royal Norwich for the first time on Friday and it was a wonderful day. The clubhouse is stunning....I love the contemporary open plan bar, restaurant and kitchen......the quality of the finish is second to none and it has a lovely feel. What really elevated it though were the staff, from walking in to reception, the pro shop and the bar and restaurant staff.....all super friendly and professional. Those of us that have played at lots of different golf courses know this is not always the case. Now on to the golf. A super course. I played the old Weston Park and whilst there are a small number of holes that remain, the transformation is amazing. Most holes are inviting from the tee......the devil though is in the detail. Well designed but tough bunkers and the greens, well, very big, lots of undulations and if you are the wrong side of the pin or putting from distance.....good luck! Excellent practice facilities as well. Finally, just want to comment on the 19th hole after the round. We sat outside in beautiful sunshine with the best burger I’ve ever had......delicious! It was obviously freshly made and do doubt with local ingredients.....well done Chef and the team! All I can say that this was one of the best golf days out I’ve had and I am really looking forward to visiting again. PS.....they have also got a small micro-brewery on site!

9. Perfect Pamper

C/O Colindeep Lane, Norwich NR7 8EQ England +44 7880 653076 [email protected] http://www.perfectpamper.com
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Perfect Pamper

Perfect Pamper is a Norfolk and Suffolk spa-by-car and a party event organiser providing relaxing pamper packages, quality catering, a variety of events and activities delivered directly to your door. Contact us with your requirements including date and place of your stay and the number of guests in your group and we will check availability and send you a detailed quotation.

Reviewed By Catrinaontour

Jane and her team were brilliant. Communication was excellent before the event, and on the day they were really kind, caring and made the event fun. they did 20 facials/massages/pedicures for our big house party and everyone came out looking blissed out and saying what amazing treatments they had. Personally I had an incredible massage and facial from Jane, felt like I came out a new person. These guys have the magic touch! Highly recommended.

10. Macarons & More Cookery School

Unit 8, Hellesdon Hall Estate, Norwich NR6 5DR England +44 1603 419506 [email protected] https://www.macaronsandmore.com/find-us/bakery/
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Macarons & More Cookery School

The cookery school is based in the heart of the Macarons & More Norwich bakery. It’s the perfect place to come and be inspired by all things sweet. We run a range of hands-on classes throughout the year, taught by Tim Kinnaird and the Macarons & More team – plus the occasional special guest.

Reviewed By RickGreerUK - Norwich, United Kingdom

I've done two different classes (both still available) at Macarons & More cookery school now and loved both of them. (I'm back for a third soon!) The salted caramel brownies we made were amazing. The cookies have found a permanent spot in my freezer. The techniques and tips you can pick up from the instructors are so valuable and helpful. In terms of the day, it's all terribly relaxed and informal. The hidden benefit they don't tell you about, is the tea and cake provided throughout! You will walk away after a delicious lunch with all the tasty treats you've just made. Make sure you're being sociable later that day so you can spread your bounty around!

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