149 Newmarket St, Norwich NR2 2DR

About This Pub

Ah, The Unthank Arms – it's one of those pubs that just hits the spot, you know? From what I've gathered from the reviews, it's got this really warm and pleasant atmosphere that makes you feel right at home, especially if you're popping in for a bite or to celebrate something special. The food stands out as a real winner; folks are going on about how delicious everything is, from the massive portions of sticky toffee pudding to festive Christmas spreads that leave you wanting more. The staff get a big thumbs up too – they're prompt, accommodating, and go the extra mile, like helping with music for a quiz or decorating for a wedding. It's open seven days a week, typically from 11 in the morning until around 10 at night, which is handy for a relaxed afternoon pint or an evening meal. On the flip side, it does get busy, so booking ahead is a smart move to snag a table, and the online presence isn't quite up to scratch with that website glitch, which might put a slight damper on planning your visit. Overall, though, it's a solid choice if you're after a place that delivers on good grub and genuine hospitality without breaking the bank – I'd say it's well worth a try for anyone in Norwich looking for a proper pub experience.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The food is absolutely brilliant – reviewers rave about it being the best in Norwich, with highlights like enormous sticky toffee pudding and amazing Christmas lunches.
  • Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful; they're quick to assist, whether it's for a birthday bash, a wedding reception, or just a regular visit.
  • It's a welcoming spot for events, with a great atmosphere that's warm and pleasant, perfect for celebrations or a cosy get-together.
  • The pub maintains a solid 4.4 rating from heaps of reviews, showing consistent quality that's made it a favourite in the area.
Cons
  • It can get pretty busy, so you'll want to book a table in advance to avoid missing out, as one chap mentioned.
  • The website seems a bit unreliable – there was an error when trying to access it, which might make it tricky to check menus or details online first.
  • Being unclaimed on Google, it might not respond as promptly to feedback, though that hasn't seemed to dampen the positive vibes from visitors.

Contact Information

149 Newmarket St, Norwich NR2 2DR
+441603631557
Pub
Open Now

Opening Hours

Monday11:00 - 22:00
Tuesday11:00 - 22:00
Wednesday11:00 - 22:00
Thursday (Today)11:00 - 22:00
Friday11:00 - 23:00
Saturday11:00 - 23:00
Sunday11:00 - 21:00

Location

Recent Reviews

Highly recommend booking a table as this place is amazing! Food amazing, staff so friendly and the food…. What can I say other than by far the best in Norwich!!
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Carl
I had my birthday party here in the function room. The staff were all fantastic. I did a pub quiz for my friends and Adam on the bar helped me switch between various devices to play music as required. Ben was also great, communicated well throughout the process. Everyone enjoyed the food. I'd fully recommend the Unthank Arms if you're looking for somewhere to host a party.
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Patrick Nelson
We had our wedding reception at the Unthank Arms recently. The staff worked very hard to make us feel comfortable. The food - absolutely amazing! All our guests enjoyed it! The manager was very accommodating and helped us sort everything. They decorated the room for us, we only dropped the decorations off the night before and they did a fantastic job! I would definitely recommend!
ES
Ewelina Switaj
Extremely warm and pleasant atmosphere, with good prompt service and delicious food. The sticky toffee pudding was enormous, could absolutely serve 2-3 without feeling short-changed. All food we had was incredible.
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Eddie
Treated some people to Xmas lunch and the team pulled off lunch for 8 in a good fashion. The pub was decorated all festive, the team kept us loaded with drinks and the food all came out together and tasted amazing. Really happy with everything and it was amazing!
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Daniel White

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