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paulof horsham left this review about The Belgian Monk
The Belgian Monk has an excellent and extensive range of Belgian beers, on draught and in bottle, many of which aren't so common in the average pub. Be warned though, it is not cheap! I did ask, so was forewarned that for my £4.70, I was getting a half of Petrus Blond (6.6%).
If you're going to do a Belgian bar, it's better to do it properly, rather than muck about with a couple of Leffe and a Delirium Tremens. These guys have got it spot on; there's a definite authentic feel.
Worth a visit if you've had all the cask ale you can handle on a trip to Norwich and fancy something a bit different.
On 16th November 2023
- rating: 7
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Steve C left this review about The Belgian Monk
A couple of halves of Jer Dolen Blonde at 6.1% meant that this was the last pub of my recent Thursday crawl of Norwich. To the left of the entrance is the Biblotheek seating area and straight ahead is a door to the courtyard. The bar area is found to the right of the entrance where an L-shaped bar counter on the rear wall faces some tables along the front wall. As to be expected, only strong keg is available in here, one of which rocks in at 10% This place is worth a look, but now that I’ve been I think I’ll stick to the many cask ale pubs in the city.
On 23rd April 2023
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Belgian Monk
Despite describing itself as a 'beer restaurant', it also has a busy continental-style bar area full of fitting breweriana. Although eleven draught beers are shown on a board (with others listing some rare bottled offerings), I only spotted eight taps, but thankfully these included one of my all-time favourites: Poperings Hommel Bier (£3.60, half, for a 7.5% beer) served like the others in the correct glass.
On 2nd March 2019
- rating: 7
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peter ashworth left this review about The Belgian Monk
Situated in a good position with a continental style facade, the Belgian Monk has a large selection of beers,albeit a little on the pricey side.Purchased a couple of the cheapest beers Jupiler £2.80 for half plus half of Bavik Pils(5.2abv)at.£2.85.There is a good selection of bottles with the strongest being the Bush beer 12%abv at £5.95 for 330cl bottle.There were not to many drinkers in on my Tuesday visit but there were quite a few diners in ths small dining room area on the left.
On 1st April 2013
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Belgian Monk
So well done, I literally thought I was back in Belgium. The bar is situated on the right as you enter, with seating along the windows. There is an extensive chalkboard featuring 14 Belgium draught beers. There are a few tables around the staircase, which leads up to the restaurant. The staff were helpful and friendly and told me that they catered for drinkers, in spite of a lot of people eating. I went for the Petrus Blond.
On 4th November 2012
- rating: 7
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Chris 87 left this review about The Belgian Monk
I visited a couple of pubs in Norwich recently but this is the only one I can recollect with any great clarity (that's more down to consumption than faults with the pubs themselves). This is a very relaxed, authentic-feeling Belgian pub in the city centre, with a couple of pilsner and abbey style beers on draught an a larger selection displayed on menus and a blackboard in one corner of the bar. Sadly, it is prohibitively small and one area of the pub is reserved for those eating; frustrating but understandable. As with many Belgian pubs, expect fairly hefty prices but for a couple of hours it was a most unexpected treat in this sleepy East Anglian city.
On 26th January 2011
- rating: 7
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