Norman Warrior, Lowestoft

This suburban freehouse looks fairly anonymous from a distance. but on closer inspection the dark-brick structure has hints of art deco architecture. Inside, it retains separate public and lounge bars and the latter has a separate restaurant beyond. Beer garden and terrace to rear. Five of the six handpumps on, with Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen, Old Golden Hen, Humpty Dumpty Golden Gorse and a decent pint of Concrete Cow Midsummer Ale (£3.00). Overall, a completely unexpected pleasure , and I noted several local Camra awards which makes a lot of sense - seek this one out if in the area. (NB - Review dates from September 2012.)