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Louis Marchesi, Norwich

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17 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1HF (View on Google Map)
(01603) 763099
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The Louis has a traditional old-fashioned British pub feel. Four cask ales are usually available in the Grade II-listed building, which dates in parts from the 15th century. In addition there are various flavours of Lilleys Cider which are rotated weekly.

Until recently the pub was known as Take Five but has now reverted to its more familiar name. The man behind the name, Louis Marchesi, founded the Round Table Great Britain and Ireland in 1927 and held its meetings in this very building, which was renamed in his honour in 1976. The building has a history going back hundreds of years, having one of the city’s oldest crypts still in use, which can be used for many kinds of event.

There is also a large function room upstairs, which was once the meeting room for the Round Table, and has a small 'patio' terrace at the rear, for private use when there is a function on, and used as a smoking area when the pub is open.

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Waggon & Horses (until 1976), Louis Marchesi (1976-2004) Take 5 (2004-2017)
Local Authority
Last updated
26/06/2025
Last surveyed
02/03/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wellington
Pub ID
NOR/808
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:30pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Thursday to Sunday nights
Garden Garden
Tiny enclosed patio upstairs
Disabled Access Disabled Access
To bar only, no facilities
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
At least one real cider
LocAle LocAle
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off ales
Transport
Nearby Station (800m)
Norwich

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