The Malt & Mardle, Norwich

Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Malt & Mardle

In such a fantastic city for pubs, Norwich was missing a micropub. It was this one that became the city's first. In fact, I'm not sure if any more have opened since.

I'm a great fan of micropubs, but I was a little underwhelmed by this one. It's absolutely fine, but Norwich has too many other pubs that are much better.

There is a single room with dark green and blue painted walls. There are hops on the ceiling. The bar is to the front left, with beers originating from a glass-fronted refrigerated storeroom to the rear right. There is also a fridge near the window with boxed ciders and various bottles.

There are 3 cask ales. For my visit, these were Lacon's Ember, Black Iris Endless Summer & Mr Winter's Rorschach. Ciders were both from Lilley's - Mango & Peach. Keg beers included Three Blind Mice Milk Worm, Artefact Harlequin & Queer Brewing Burst Into Bright.

It wasn't too busy on a Thursday evening. With one group of 4 leaving whilst I was there, when I departed, it left just one other couple in. Music was creating a bit of atmosphere, but then again the best micropubs have traditionally shunned music in favour of conversation.

With excellent pubs such as the Artichoke, the Plasterers Arms, the Leopard, the Duke of Wellington and the King's Head all nearby, it's in a fairly convenient location and it's likely I'll stop by when passing to other destination venues.

On 16^th March 2025 - rating: 6
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