Hollywood Bowl Norwich

You wouldn't expect much from a bowling alley bar, but Hollywood Bowl's drinks operation down on Wherry Road is more competent than it has any right to be. The atmosphere skews properly lively – think birthday parties, work dos, and mates celebrating someone's gutter ball streak – but the bar staff actually know what they're doing behind the taps. The setup works brilliantly for groups who want to split time between lanes and drinks. You're right in the thick of Riverside's entertainment strip, so it's dead easy to roll this into a bigger night out. The cocktails won't win awards, but they're mixed with care, and the beer selection covers all the bases without trying to be clever about it.