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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

Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter
Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter Premium Bitter • 4.6% Spotted 15 times
Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter

Spotted 15 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 4.6%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grain - Slate TasteMatch Prediction

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Grain - Slate
Grain - Slate Strong Porter • 6% Spotted twice
Grain - Slate
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Grain - Slate

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

ABV 6%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Barsham - Norfolk Topper TasteMatch Prediction

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Barsham - Norfolk Topper
Barsham - Norfolk Topper Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Barsham - Norfolk Topper
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Barsham - Norfolk Topper

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

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

Fat Cat - Marmalade TasteMatch Prediction

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Fat Cat - Marmalade
Fat Cat - Marmalade Premium Bitter • 5.5% Spotted twice
Fat Cat - Marmalade
Fat Cat - Marmalade

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

ABV 5.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nethergate - Melford Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Nethergate - Melford Mild
Nethergate - Melford Mild Mild • 3.7% Spotted 5 times
Nethergate - Melford Mild
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Nethergate - Melford Mild

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 3.7%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Humpty Dumpty - Citrus Sunshine TasteMatch Prediction

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Humpty Dumpty - Citrus Sunshine
Humpty Dumpty - Citrus Sunshine Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted once
Humpty Dumpty - Citrus Sunshine
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Humpty Dumpty - Citrus Sunshine

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

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

Ampersand - First Promise Golden Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ampersand - First Promise Golden Bitter
Ampersand - First Promise Golden Bitter Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 3 times
Ampersand - First Promise Golden Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ampersand - First Promise Golden Bitter

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Kings Head, Norwich.

ABV 4.2%
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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