Roman Camp Inn, Norwich

An acquaintance said “somewhat dated”, I think I might agree, fairly reminiscent of roadhouses of my youth in the late 1960s although without the pervading odour of Brown Windsor Soup. Both the service and decor however are of its time. An interior of two parts, the main bar is long and thin almost across the width of the frontage, at the left end is a dining area up a slope, the target demographic may have mobility problems. Three pulls with two from Adnams (Southwold and Ghostship) and one Moon Gazer (Jigfoot) , all average although that may be over rating things. The main bar is panelled in a lighter wood with the odd old photo, chintz Austrian blinds cover the windows after dark and there’s a tartan carpet, Clan MacDuff no doubt. There is an underlying Roman theme, with Latin inscriptions, centurion’s heads in stained glass, and a marble bust. Matching brown furniture in the bar, pine in the dining area. The extensive gardens to the rear remain.

Official site of Roman Camp Inn - www.romancampinn.co.uk

Official site of Roman Camp Inn - www.romancampinn.co.uk

Small and well-kept roadside hotel, slightly more up-market than the average. Largely aimed at food trade, providing very nice but not cheap food all day, but retains a comfortable bar area with several real ales on offer. Extensive gardens to rear.