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Whalebone, Norwich

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Operator: Broadlands Taverns
144 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4BA (View on Google Map)
(01603) 491923
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  • Historic Interior

A community local with four cask ales, conveniently situated just to the south of Sewell Park, the pub has three separate areas: the original front and rear bars plus a newly-refurbished area leading to a covered and heated terraced patio which is very popular, and is used for summer barbecues. Pop-up food.

Bought by the De'Ath Hospitality group, who own several other pubs in Norwich, in 2024

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
26/06/2025
Last surveyed
21/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Broadlands Taverns
Pub ID
NOR/854
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

The Whalebone is included primarily for its splendid original and rare bar back It advertises 'Bullard & Son','Ales' and'Stout' in narrow mirrored panels along the top and also has four narrow vertical mirror panels. Other original features are the bar counter (but with a new top) and the red and black diamond quarry-tiled floor in the entrance area. The small room to the right of the bar is also part of the original 1878-80 building.

General information about historic pub interiors

Built 1878-80. The Whalebone is included for its public bar and in particular the splendid original and rare bar back advertising "Bullard & Son", "Ales', "& Stout" in narrow mirrored panels along the top and with also four narrow vertical mirror panels. The bar counter is also the original one but with a new top as is the red and black diamond quarry tiled floor. The off sales was situated opposite the side door. Another small room to the right of the bar is also an original one. The pub has been much extended and refurbished but this does not impact on the old parts. The licensee also has an old Bullards metal sign depicting the stubby men, which is situated in his office. In Norwich city centre, the Walnut Tree Shades, Old Post Office Court near the Arcade also has a very old bar back with top panels of "Brandies" and "Cigars".

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Wednesday-Sunday street food.
Live Music Live Music
On Sundays
Garden Garden
Large, heated terrace area and seating in front of the pub
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Have to be kept under control
Function Room Function Room
For up to 40 people, in a converted malt house.
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
First Bus: 13 (Goes past the pub), 10,10A,11,11A,12 (A short walk away)
Adjacent station
Norwich

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