The Champion, Norwich

The Champion has seating to the left of the entrance that is served by a corner of the bar that goes through into the right hand-side of the pub. I think there were nine hand pumps in total that were drawing Bateman’s XB, XXXB and Gold alongside Oakham’s Citra and a Weston’s Rosie’s Cider. Food is available lunchtimes and evenings, although there were no diners during my recent Thursday evening visit. Banquette seating runs under the front and right hand windows and there is more seating in areas at the rear, one of which was hosting a very quiet guitar practice session by some young ladies. The piano stood unused, but there was some background music coming out of the jukebox, and live music is advertised. For those that like a bit of history, the remains of the ancient city wall are located over the road. I liked it in here and would gladly return.

When i visited the Champion it was a free house and the pub was covered with different signs outside including one wrapped around the chimney stack. Once inside this was quite a nice pub with bare boards and comfortable seating,there were four real ales on the bar i had a drink of Robinsons Striker and this was a decent well kept pint, the other beers were Woodfords Wherry,Greene King IPA and Abbot. I quite liked this pub. Pub visited 3/6/2006