“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together.”
(Guy Fieri)
Were it not for Covid 19, the Norwich City of Ale festival would have recently celebrated its tenth year..
Beer writers from all over the country would have descended upon the city, to discover the amazing beers produced in the region and to visit some of the wonderful pubs that adorn the streets of Norwich.
Pubs would be hosting festivals, quizzes, music nights, beer tastings, food and beer pairings, and all manner of other events. Brewers would be doing talks, showcasing their latest brews, and sipping the fruits of their labour.
Pubs would be hosting festivals, quizzes, music nights, beer tastings, food and beer pairings, and all manner of other events. Brewers would be doing talks, showcasing their latest brews, and sipping the fruits of their labour.
45 welcoming city pubs and bars await you, serving the region’s finest beers that are often matched with seasonal local produce. Norfolk grows some of the best malting barley in the world – come and taste it!
See the city differently… walkable ale trails take you “off-road” through the historic parts of the city, allowing you to view its rich heritage through the lens of its pubs and brewing tradition. We call it beer-geography… an ale expedition.
Meet the top beer writers, brewers, maltsters and sommeliers as they steer you through the styles, aromas and tastes of the region’s best beers.
Try a food and beer pairing – or a pub treasure hunt – or a guided beer heritage tour.
“In an era where pub closures continue, Norwich bucks the trend with an abundance of long-standing landlords, diverse pubs and lots of independent freehouses, allowing the smaller, more niche brewers an opportunity to showcase their ales.
“The Fine City has a tradition of pubs and brewing dating back to 1249, offering hospitality and friendship to all – now if that’s not an excuse for a pint…
List of Local Producers
(Some of the Pubs)
(Some of the brewers)
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