The Temple Bar

Head down Unthank Road and you'll find The Temple Bar doing what it does best: being the kind of pub where regulars actually want to spend their evening. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feel — worn wood, honest lighting, the sort of place where you can nurse a pint and actually hear yourself think. The drinks list leans into real ales (this is Norwich, after all), and the food's solid without trying too hard. You're looking at proper pub fare at reasonable prices, nothing pretentious. It's the sort of local that's been quietly doing its thing for years, building a loyal crowd who appreciate a place that prioritises good company over Instagram potential.