7 of the best Norwich beer gardens to visit in 2023

The beer garden at The Black Horse pub in Earlham Road Picture: The Black Horse (Image: The Black Horse)

1. The Black Horse, Earlham Road 

The garden at The Black Horse is a hidden haven tucked behind the 18th-century pub, which serves a range of seasonal dishes utilising Norfolk produce. 

The outdoor space is beautifully landscaped with fairy lights, plants and plenty of benches, with a heated undercover seating area for summer evenings.

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The petanque pitch for boules in the garden of The York Picture: Duncan Paines (Image: Duncan Paines)

2. The York, Leicester Street 

The York in the heart of the Golden Triangle recently reopened with a new team, led by couple Wendy Rose and Joe Kelly.

As well as switching up the interior and the food and drink offering, with plans for supper clubs too, the garden has also been given a revamp and it now has a petanque pitch for boules.

Soak up the sun in the beer garden at The Brewery Tap in NR3 Picture: The Brewery Tap (Image: The Brewery Tap)

3. The Brewery Tap, Lawson Road 

This NR3 gem is packed with character and it has been given a whole host of awards by CAMRA for its extensive range of beers. 

It has a spacious beer garden out the front where you can also enjoy loaded fries from Motherchip, which is the permanent food offering there. 

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The spacious beer garden at The Garden House in Norwich (Image: The Garden House)

4. The Garden House, Pembroke Road 

This pub is a community hub and the landlord and landlady Jon and Tanya Childs go the extra mile to help others, which recently included a free buffet lunch and entertainment for Ukrainian families. 

It offers a great range of ciders and beers and boasts a large garden with a marquee. 

The Eagle pub in Norwich is running barbecue parties in its garden from May until September (Image: The Eagle)

5. The Eagle, Newmarket Road 

Located just a stone’s throw from the city centre in Newmarket Road, The Eagle has one of the biggest pub gardens in Norwich.

As well as being a great spot for al fresco dining during the spring and summer months, you can also book barbecue parties for 20 to 120 people. 

The beer garden at The Last Pub Standing in King Street Picture: The Last Pub Standing (Image: The Last Pub Standing)

6. Last Pub Standing, King Street

This lively pub hosts regular live music events and has an undercover garden with an outdoor stage to be enjoyed all year round.

Norwich Soul Kitchen serves up authentic Caribbean dishes and on bank holidays the chef Geoff Mayers fires up the barbecue – with the next one on Sunday, May 28. 

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The beer garden at The Georgian Townhouse in Norwich Picture:The Georgian Townhouse (Image: The Georgian Townhouse)

7. The Georgian Townhouse, Unthank Road

This hidden oasis boasts a huge walled beer garden, with plenty of shady spots and parasols for warmer days and it is popular with dog owners too.

Enjoy a glass of Pimm’s or a pint with a meal and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.