The Arlington

Head down Arlington Lane and you'll find yourself in one of Norwich's quieter corners—the kind of spot locals actually keep to themselves. The Arlington sits within the George Hotel, but it's got its own thing going on: unpretentious cooking that takes itself seriously without the theatrics. You're looking at honest plates that lean on decent ingredients and technique, the sort of place you'd take someone you actually want to impress without worrying they'll think you're trying too hard. It's proper neighbourhood dining, the kind that makes you wonder why you don't venture out this way more often.