The Alexandra Tavern, Norwich

A wonderful,traditional street corner boozer on the western edge of the city,the bar serves two rooms,the main tap room has a juke box at the far end,while what looks like a lounge has a fireplace with a wood burner.The tap rooms has two doors ,so possibly at some time this too was divided into seperate rooms,the archway gives a hint. A decent selection of local real ale awaited,on our trip Mr Winters Ale X,Best Bitter and Vanilla Latte (NBSS 4),Moongazer Ostara and Humpty Dumpty Swallow Tail. It's close to the Fat Cat and so is a greast double header.Rightly in the 2023 GBG ,I really must stay longer next time and soak up the atmosphere.There is an interesting outside drinking shelter plastered with beer mats and pump clips and a lot of boozers have carved their names in the light red brickwork nearby.Charming staff,a must visit when in Norwich.

A lovely side street local, pleasantly unmodernised and retaining a two room layout with good, traditional furnishings including several benches. The walls are nicely embellished with old-school photos and other stuff, while the welcome is excellent, as are the local ales which were from Humpty Dumpty, Moon Gazer and Mr Winters. Splendid.

The Alexandra is a multi-roomed local in the backstreets west of the city centre. It offers up a very reasonably priced menu, with nothing priced higher than £8.50, with toasties at just £4. On top of that, you'll find half a dozen locally sourced ales. 6Music coming through the speakers and a fire burning on a wintry afternoon all added to the atmosphere. Highly recommended.