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Disappointment of the week with Tris39
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Submitted on Saturday, 9th March 2019
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Adam & Eve, Norwich
Norwich
NR3 1RZ
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Reviews of Adam & Eve (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Adam & Eve
An obviously old building close to both the cathereral and the river,it says it is probably the oldest pub in Norwich but is Carlsberg probably the best lager in the world ? Anyway the flint covered Flemish exterior and heritage interior are worth a visit on their own.You enter into the tap room with a tiny bar with a lack of shelving and many times the barman has to pop down to the cellar to bring up bottles and mixers.There is a cosy side snug and a really smart lower lounge which was roped off on a Saturday afternoon.In the sunny weather punters drift to the benches outside,but the view is spoiled by the large car park opposite.
On my trip the ale options were Woodfordes Volt,Theakstons Old Peculier,Adnams Southwold Bitter And Wolf Golden Jackal (NBSS 3).Not sure it really deserves it's 2023 GBG entry but it's a historic pub and worth a squint.
On 16th April 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2727 recommendations about 2727 pubs]
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Moby Duck left this review about Adam & Eve
A very attractive looking old pub which unfortunately for me at the time of my visit was only offering outside drinking at the front of the pub due to continuing covid 19 restrictions presumably also because of it's small size, I did consider taking a bogus trip to the loos to get a glimpse at the inside of the pub but there was a constant queue and a one in one out system in place, so that didn't happen.I was informed by the outside server there was a choice of four cask beers available , Woodfordes Volt,Adnams Mosaic, Theakstons Old Peculiar and my choice of Wolf Golden Jackal. The one possible downside apart from not being allowed inside was that the pub faces onto a less than scenic public car park and the steady to and fro of the associated traffic, but facing away from that it was still an enjoyable half hour.
On 13th July 2021
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1871 recommendations about 1844 pubs]
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Pub SignMan left this review about Adam & Eve
This is an aesthetically pleasing brick and flint pub, predominantly built in the 17th Century, although parts of the building are believed to date back to 1249. The pub has had an interesting history, with stories ranging from the monks who once used the building as a brew house, to the former landlady who owned a wherry which she used to transport sand with contraband liquor hidden in it. Amusingly, in 1972 the brewery supplied the pub with a new sign that was deemed far to risqué by the locals, resulting in it being sent back for modesty preserving fig leaves to be added!
The pub today has a lovely rural feel to it, despite being within striking distance of the bustling city centre and train station. On approach the Flemish gable ends make a good first impression, enhanced as you pass through the front outdoor seating area with its fine floral displays. You enter to the main bar with the servery directly opposite the door. This room is bare boarded with a slightly raised seating area over to the right. This is the oldest part of the pub and has a few old pictures on the walls and dark wood beams across the ceiling. To the front is a small snug with some lovely 1930's fixed bench seating, a small brick fireplace, black and white photos of the city and some pleasant etchings. A lower bar can be accessed via a flight of stairs from the main bar, but this area was roped off for a private function on my visit, so I was unable to explore. It is apparently a relatively recent addition to the pub, having been converted from the pub's cellars in 1973. A good soundtrack was playing away on my Saturday evening visit, although it wasn't clear if this was normal practise or just for the benefit of the party downstairs.
On the bar there was a decent ale range comprising Adnams Ghost Ship and Southwold Bitter, Wolf Golden Jackal, Woodfordes Sundew and Theakston Old Peculiar. The Ghost Ship, so often kept poorly in other pubs, was in great shape here, rounding off a fine crawl around the city nicely. The bar staff were really nice and friendly and coped very well with a group of French tourists who put in one of the most complex and confusing orders I've ever heard.
I really enjoyed this pub and could imagine sitting outside on a warm summer's day, enjoying well kept beer for many an hour. It has a lovely historic, traditional feel and the friendly staff make you feel very welcome. Its relative proximity to the train station makes this a good final port of call if enjoying a crawl around Norwich.
On 3rd October 2014
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3114 recommendations about 3114 pubs]
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- Historic Pub Interiors - pubheritage.camra.org.uk
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 03 October 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 03 October 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 03 October 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Car Park : No - Paid parking opposite. - last updated 20 March 2023 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 03 October 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 03 October 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Micropub : No last updated 15 March 2023 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 03 October 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 03 October 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 03 October 2014 by Pub SignMan
