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Submitted on Sunday, 3rd December 2023
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Artichoke, Norwich
Norwich
NR3 4LW
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Reviews of Artichoke (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about Artichoke
An interesting flint building with semi turrets at the entrances only one of which is used, the windows reveal it to be a former Crawshay’s pub. Internally a mix of retained old bits and ruthless modernising. Honey coloured panelling to the dado level with William Morris style wallpaper above. The counter, floorboards and chunky furniture reflect this being in lighter wood. Eight hand pumps on the counter plus two T-bars of craft kegs and a Paulaner ceramic jobby. All are displayed on a laser display screen above the counter courtesy of Untapped. Limited decor with some artwork for sale and plants and an old radio on the window ledges. Mix of tall and standard height tables and chairs/stools. Split into three distinct areas, tall seating in an alcove opposite the counter, a small seating area with leather sofas and to the left lower tables and chairs set out restaurant style, all the tables have an empty wine or beer bottle with a numbered wooden spoon in it. There’s a definite hint of yoghurt knitters about the place. There appears to be an attached bottle shop in a separate building next door.
On 21st April 2024
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 3269 recommendations about 2978 pubs]
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Artichoke
Very distinctive building with two flint-clad rounded wings. Modernised inside, but the atmosphere wasn't helped on my quick mid-afternoon visit by it being rather quiet in the bar and empty in the dining area. On the positive side, there were an interesting selection of five real ales - including Hoptronic from the owning Golden Triangle Brewery and Hapi from Mr Winters (£2.30, half) - and a pair of ciders from a row of eight handpumps.
On 13th May 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 8117 recommendations about 8117 pubs]
Steve of N21 left this review about Artichoke
My feelings on this one are much the same as the other PuG members on this crawl.
Firstly a wonderful looking flint clad exterior and secondly a very good range of ales, both cask and keg on offer internally.
However the stripped out modern interior is a bit too bland for my liking and I too do not appreciate being confronted by a board of dictatorial rules on entering any establishment, as all it does is makes me wonder if the management is pandering to a woke bandwagon or has had a problem previously with racism, sexism, homophobia and ableism, neither of which is going to induce me to return.
Which is a shame really because with the pubs focus on delivering a range of good ales, as those detailed below, this should be a pub you would want to return to.
On 29th April 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2111 recommendations about 1992 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes - after a fashion, out front - last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Car Park : Yes last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 12 September 2021 by Quinno _
