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Bell Hotel, Norwich

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Operator: Wetherspoon
5 Orford Hill, Norwich, NR1 3QB (View on Google Map)
(01603) 630017
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Large city-centre pub serving traditional cask ales and food, all at reasonable prices. Tasting notes are provided for the ever-changing guest beers. Note that the full range of beers is only available upstairs when ordering from the bar, as there are only 6 handpulls downstairs.

The ground floor bar has a tree-shaded terrace outside with plenty of seating and views along Castle Meadow and Orford Place.

The upstairs bars are on two levels, the lower of which, due to the slope of Timberhill is still at ground level. The main bar is wood-floored, and behind the long servery is a maze of different sized rooms, looking out over Orford Place and Castle Meadow, with plenty of seating, carpets, pale wood and brass fittings.

Please note: actual opening hours are subject to change. For confirmation, please contact the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/02/2024
Leasehold owner
Wetherspoon
Freehold owner
Norwich Estates
Pub ID
NOR/714
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 17 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 17 times. at Bell Hotel, Norwich.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Bell Hotel, Norwich.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Green Jack - Mahseer IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Green Jack - Mahseer IPA
Green Jack - Mahseer IPA New World IPA • 5.8% Spotted 9 times
Green Jack - Mahseer IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Green Jack - Mahseer IPA

Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Bell Hotel, Norwich.

ABV 5.8%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Green Jack - Lurcher Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Green Jack - Lurcher Stout
Green Jack - Lurcher Stout Session Stout • 4.8% Spotted 8 times
Green Jack - Lurcher Stout
Silver Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Green Jack - Lurcher Stout

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Bell Hotel, Norwich.

ABV 4.8%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wolf - Lavender Honey TasteMatch Prediction

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Wolf - Lavender Honey
Wolf - Lavender Honey Flavoured Speciality Beers • 3.8% Spotted twice
Wolf - Lavender Honey
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wolf - Lavender Honey

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Bell Hotel, Norwich.

ABV 3.8%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather TasteMatch Prediction

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Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather
Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather Red Ale • 3.9% Spotted twice
Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Bell Hotel, Norwich.

ABV 3.9%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
For major events only
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Large Courtyard type garden overlooking Castle Meadow with separate no smoking area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Lifts to all floors
Function Room Function Room
Several possibilities
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Number of routes serve this pub with stops on Castle Meadow
Closest station (1000m)
Norwich

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