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Kings Head, Norwich

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Operator: Norwich Taverns
42 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JE (View on Google Map)
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A traditional two-bar city pub which has been a mandatory stop on the Norwich cask ale trail since 2005, serving up to eight beers, mostly from Norfolk breweries, plus a few selected guests such as Mauldons, Mighty Oak and Green Jack, always including a dark beer or two. There are also two local ciders (one occasionally replaced by a perry), plus a large range of bottled European beers, but no keg beers at all.

Five times CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year, there's no food except snacks and pork pies, but there are plenty of local takeaways, and plates and cutlery can be provided. The pub also supports three teams in the local bar billiards league.

Owned since 2013 by Stephen and Lesley George, also owners of the Humpty Dumpty Brewery, the range of beers remains eclectic, and only rarely includes more than a couple of their beers.

The 'main' bar is at the back of the pub, accessed via a side entrance in the courtyard. The large table opposite the main bar is a communal table for sharing, and the pub is open on Christmas Day from 12-2pm.

Closing time refers to last entry - drinks are served until midnight Sunday, possibly later Monday, and definitely later Wednesday to Saturday.

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Norwich
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/03/2026
Leasehold owner
Norwich Taverns
Freehold owner
Colston Trustees
Pub ID
NOR/813
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Tuesday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Wednesday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Thursday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Friday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Saturday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Sunday
Noon ‑ Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 8 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie TasteMatch Prediction

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Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie
Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 10 times
Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie

Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George TasteMatch Prediction

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Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George
Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 12 times
Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George
Mighty Oak - Gorgeous George

Spotted 12 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mr Winter's - Vanilla Latte TasteMatch Prediction

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Mr Winter's - Vanilla Latte
Mr Winter's - Vanilla Latte Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.6% Spotted 7 times
Mr Winter's - Vanilla Latte
Mr Winter's - Vanilla Latte

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 4.6%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Steam-Shed Brewing - Hale Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Steam-Shed Brewing - Hale Pale
Steam-Shed Brewing - Hale Pale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Steam-Shed Brewing - Hale Pale
Steam-Shed Brewing - Hale Pale

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Crouch Vale - Beers - Blackwater Mild - Cask Ale
Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild Mild • 3.7% Spotted twice
Crouch Vale - Beers - Blackwater Mild - Cask Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 3.7%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Humpty Dumpty - Black Beauty TasteMatch Prediction

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Humpty Dumpty - Black Beauty
Humpty Dumpty - Black Beauty Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
Humpty Dumpty - Black Beauty
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Humpty Dumpty - Black Beauty

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 4.5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mighty Oak - Law Of The Junga TasteMatch Prediction

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Mighty Oak - Law Of The Junga
Mighty Oak - Law Of The Junga Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Mighty Oak - Law Of The Junga
Mighty Oak - Law Of The Junga

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

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

Mostly a mix of local beers and East Anglian micros, but also including specials from favoured breweries from outside the area.

Changing beers typically include: Elmtree (varies) , Moon Gazer (varies) , Mr Winter's (varies) , Shortts (varies) , Tindall (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Stout, Porter, Mild.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Cobbled area under the old coaching inn archway, no seating
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level entry directly to both bars, no internal steps, but toilet cubicles are not wheelchair accessible
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Bar Billards
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Newspapers Newspapers
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Two local ciders (or occasionally a cider and a perry) served cooled on gravity
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Various: (Anglia Square)
Most services to and from the north of the city and county pass through Anglia Square
Closest station (1500m)
Norwich

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