The Mad Cat

Head down to West End and you'll find The Mad Cat tucked away in one of Norwich's most lived-in corners—the kind of spot where locals actually outnumber tourists, which tells you everything. The vibe is cosy and unpretentious; think low lighting, genuinely good cocktails that don't cost the earth, and staff who actually know what they're doing. It's the sort of place you stumble into for one drink and somehow end up staying for three, chatting to whoever's next to you at the bar. The Mad Cat does that rare thing of feeling like it belongs to the neighbourhood rather than existing for Instagram clout.