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Hop Rocket, Norwich

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Cask Ale
Opens Thu at Noon
Operator: Independent
152A Unthank Rd, Norwich, NR2 2RS (View on Google Map)
(01603) 559969
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Craft beer bar and bottle shop owned and operated by the owners of the Brewery Tap in NR3, serving up to eight cask ales, including two regulars from Fat Cat, and up to a dozen keg beers.

Previously a cocktail bar from 2021, and a bookshop before that, the Hop Rocket opened in early 2024. The single-bar interior is decorated with pub memorabilia.

Follow the Hop Rocket on instagram.com/hoprocket

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/03/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NOR/1390
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fat Cat - Norwich Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Fat Cat - Norwich Bitter
Fat Cat - Norwich Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Fat Cat - Norwich Bitter
Fat Cat - Norwich Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Hop Rocket, Norwich.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fat Cat - Tom Cat TasteMatch Prediction

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Fat Cat - Tom Cat
Fat Cat - Tom Cat Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted 7 times
Fat Cat - Tom Cat
Fat Cat - Tom Cat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Hop Rocket, Norwich.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Hop Rocket, Norwich.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Arbor - Pocket Rocket TasteMatch Prediction

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Pocket Rocket
Arbor - Pocket Rocket Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted 3 times
Pocket Rocket
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Arbor - Pocket Rocket

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Hop Rocket, Norwich.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Bar snacks, including filled rolls and sausage rolls, available.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Bar snacks, including filled rolls and sausage rolls, available.
Garden Garden
Paved area at the front
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Wheelchair access to pub, but toilets are located on a stepped level.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Regular quiz every other Wednesday. Occasional beer themed weekends and brewery takeovers.
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
First Eastern Counties: 25
Closest station (2250m)
Norwich

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