Norwich

Stonegate pub to reopen after £500k investment

03-Dec-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Stonegate Group pub the Oak Tree in Norwich has opened its doors after a short period of closure following an investment of half a million pounds.

Sport pubs unable to convert partial fan return into matchday trade

08-Dec-2020 By Stuart Stone

Despite sport fans being able to return to stadiums in tiers one and two – and consume alcohol there – from 2 December, traditional matchday pubs haven’t experienced anything like their usual boost.

CAMRA fights to reopen last pub in Norwich suburb

03-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Plans to turn a closed suburban Norwich pub into flats have faced strong opposition from the Norwich & Norfolk branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale).

Best Sports Pub prepares for first East Anglian derby in 15 months

19-Aug-2016 By Liam Coleman

Norwich City and Ipswich Town are preparing to reignite their fierce rivalry for the first time in more than a year. Meanwhile, the landlord of 2015's Best Sports Pub at the Great British Pub Awards, Philip Cutter, is preparing to welcome both sets...

Legislation

ACVs: 'Unprecedented' support for pub facing closure after 2,300 people back nomination

14-Jan-2016 By Emily Sutherland

A Norwich pub facing closure has received an 'unprecedented' level of support after 2,300 people backed an application to have it listed as an asset of community value (ACV).

Analysis

Pub breathalysers: A breath of fresh air?

23-Jul-2015 By Oli Gross

The introduction of breathalyser tests at some pubs, clubs and bars across the country has been greeted with caution from industry leaders. But how have the schemes worked for licensees? Oli Gross reports.

property

East Anglian licensees set to benefit from huge investment

18-May-2015 By Chris Rogers

Multimillion-pound boost to transport links and wind farm is great news for licensees in East Anglian area.

New Norfolk pub opened by former Animal Inns MD

08-Aug-2014 By Max Carter

A Norfolk pub has been reopened by the former owner of pubco Animal Inns.

The rise and rise of Norwich City of Ale

06-May-2014 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz reports on how the organisers of a ground-breaking celebration of beer and pubs could inspire other cities to stage similar events.

Norwich Council uses 'spying' powers to catch smoke pub

20-Oct-2010 By Ewan Turney

Norwich City Council used controversial spying powers to investigate and fine a pub for flouting the smoking ban. Although the name of the pub has...

Pensioner saved from drowning by pub crew

27-Aug-2010 By NULL

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Roberts buys Rose Valley pub

30-Apr-2010 By The PMA Team

A Norfolk pub entrepreneur has bought her fourth pub — Sarah-Jane Roberts has acquired the Rose Valley Tavern in Norwich.

City Diary — 25 February

26-Feb-2010 By The PMA Team

All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.

Publican Local Focus: Norwich - testing times

08-Apr-2009

The small city of Norwich in Norfolk has long been known as a pub lover's dream. From the bargain booze watering holes on the Prince of Wales Road to...

Norwich paper out to save city's pubs

20-Feb-2009 By Gemma McKenna

A local newspaper in Norwich is running a campaign to help save the city's pubs. The Norwich Evening News's Love your Local campaign aims to...

Pub is the Hub targets East Anglia

17-Apr-2008 By Tony Halstead THals22851@aol.com

Enquiries from eastern counties on the rise Pub is the Hub has earmarked East Anglia as its next target area as enquiries from licensees across the...

Holding steady

29-Aug-2007 By James Wilmore

With its array of traditional market towns, historic architecture and excellent climate, East Anglia is a popular place to run a pub. But with the...

Batemans adds three pubs

21-Feb-2007

Independent family brewer and retailer Batemans, based in Lincolnshire, has purchased three new pubs. Two in Norwich - the Champion in Chapelfield...

THE AGENTS

09-Nov-2006

Alan Crowest, FAVLP, MBII, MNAEA managing director, Britannia Business Sales (East Anglia) Ltd After 35-years involvement in the licensed trade -...

Property round-up

28-Jul-2005

The Cock in Old Lackenham, Norwich, has a riverside location with extensive gardens and a patio down to the banks of the River Yare. The pub has a...

Fat Cat lands top Camra award for a second time

17-Feb-2005

by Ewan Turney The Fat Cat in Norwich has been crowned Campaign for Real Ale's National Pub of the Year for a record second time. The Fat Cat,...

The Adam & Eve, Bishopgate

29-Jan-2004

Everyone wants to know how Rita McCluskey got her hands on the Adam & Eve ­ but she's not telling. Reputedly established in 1249 to serve...

The Ribs of Beef, Fye Bridge

29-Jan-2004

A "city local" is how Roger Cawdron, chairman of the British Institute of Innkeeping's Anglia region, describes the Ribs of Beef, his freehouse at...

Hotel expects a big interest

06-Nov-2003

The Ipswich office of Christie & Co has been appointed to handle the sale of the Spixworth Hotel in the Norfolk village of Spixworth, located...

Property boom in East Anglia

29-Aug-2001

Buyers moving away from London spark sales growthEast Anglia is the latest part of the country to experience a licensed property boom, according to...