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(Pub, External). Published on 31-05-2013
Image: (Pub, External). Published on 31-05-2013
Bar and Fireplace. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Bar and Fireplace. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Exterior. by Michael Croxford. Published on
Image: Exterior. by Michael Croxford. Published on
Bar Back. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Image: Bar Back. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
Twister. by Michael Croxford. Published on
Image: Twister. by Michael Croxford. Published on
Heritage Pub

Wheel of Fortune, Alpington

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Opens at 12:00pm
Wheel Road, Alpington, NR14 7NL (View on Google Map)
(01508) 492712
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Two-bar locals pub with a real fire in the public bar. Design typical of small Norfolk rural pubs.

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
12/03/2025
Last surveyed
06/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
NOR/8
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

Here we have perhaps the last pub in Norfolk where you can see significant remains of a Watneys 1960s refit - notably the bar backs in the snug and left-hand bar. The former in particular is classic Watneys of the kind that once featured in hundreds of this unmissed brewery's pubs; it also has a rare surviving till drawer. The display cases and counter in the snug are from the same era, as could well be the seating in the bar - though this room was later extended into the one next door. A no longer operational wheel for the Norfolk game of Twister hangs from the ceiling.

General information about historic pub interiors

Thatched pub which is included in this guide as possibly the last in Norfolk where you can still see remains of a Watneys 1960s refit. The snug on the right has an impressive 1930s brick fireplace incorporating two display cases and a counter that looks like it dates from the 1950/1960s. The bar back is a classic Watneys one with glass shelves and mirrored bar back one that was installed in hundreds of pubs in Norfolk and elsewhere in the UK. The bar on the left has another Watneys bar back but the counter dates from 1980/1990s. The seating could well be of 1960s vintage and the room has been doubled in size by knocking through to the room on the left. Note the Norfolk game of Twister on the ceiling which is no longer used. It is circular with twelve segments randomly numbered 1 to 12 with a spinner.

General information about historic pub interiors
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge
Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Gravity, straight from the cask
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Lacons - Encore
Lacons - Encore

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Tindall (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sun
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Fri & Sat
Live Music Live Music
inside in winter and outside in summer once per month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
pleanty of parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Wi Fi Wi Fi
works well and tested
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes
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