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Maids Head Hotel, Norwich

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Opens at 10:00am
20 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1LB (View on Google Map)
(01603) 209955
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  • Historic Interior

Historic hotel, with parts dating back to the 13th century. The traditional oak-panelled bar is cosy, with red leather seating and stocks three ales, two rotating from local breweries such as Woodforde's and Moon Gazer, and one permanent, known as Maids Head Ale.

There's also a pretty patio courtyard which is partially covered, and tables in front on the pavement with views across Tombland and of the Cathedral.

Follow the Maids Head Hotel on instagram.com/maidsheadhotel_norwich

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NOR/815
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

The must-see here is the delightful two-doored, wood-panelled snug next to the main bar, It has a service hatch (usually kept open) with a part-glazed screen, an old fireplace with Delft tiles, bell pushes, a tiny old letter-box and fitted wall cabinets. The main bar has some inter-war fittings but the counter and bar back are recent. Seek out the Norwich Panorama by John Moray Smith.

General information about historic pub interiors

Dates from 16th century with major facade changes in the 20th century. Next to the main bar is a delightful two-doored, wood-panelled snug with a screened hatch for service with two sliding windows. It is intact but nearly always open. Other attractive features include an old fireplace with Delft tiles, three bell pushes, a tiny letter box and fitted cabinets in the wall The main bar has an old brick fireplace with wood surround and plentiful panelling and internal dimpled-glass windows; the counter however is new as is the mirrored bar back. The Oak Room suite has square wood panelled walls which look inter-war. The Norwich Panorama by John Moray Smith was previously at the Cock Tavern in King Street.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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83 rooms of all types
Function Room Function Room
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
First, Konnect: All (All routes through the city, from Tombland)
Nearby Station (800m)
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