Nortons Digbeth

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  Daysi Rigley

  ·2 months ago

  “Attended on Saturday to watch England v Norway in the quarter final for the World Cup. I had booked a "VIP" table earlier in the week for 18 guests, and paid a £165 deposit, which would be reapplied as a bar tab. The food was amazing, my friend and I shared a hot honey and pepperoni pizza which was fab, and the rest of us all said how great the food was. The let down was the service and the general management of the business. It took 1 hour and 45 minutes to get served at the bar for our first round. There were only 2 bartenders serving in the outdoor bar, so when we tried to get served inside, we were told we weren't allowed. The second round of drinks took us 1 hour and 15 minutes. There was no structure or uniform on being served and was just a free for all really. I genuinely ended up missing the whole of the match. I understand if staff have phoned in sick or not turned up, however, not allowing customers to use another bar, wasn't great. Considering we paid £167 deposit, and receieved an £150 bar tab, which took so long to receive was extremely disappointing. The atmosphere was good, however things started to get violent towards that end, with people actually just chucking drinks straight in people's faces, which isn't the bars fault, it's an England game, things get rowdy, but there was no security anywhere to be seen, so we left in a hurry. All in all, I probably wouldn't return in a hurry, maybe for the pizza during the day, but definitley not for a football match.”

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  Dean Harris

  ·4 months ago

  “Popped into Digbeth for a couple of beers, unfortunately Norton‘s was closed as it was a mid-week evening, however Peter (Connolly) was doing some work in the outdoor area and popped his head over the fence for a quick chat, before inviting us in for a beer and conversation. As usual the Guinness was superb and excellently poured by the man himself, who coincidentally would not take any money off us. This sums up what Peter and Norton‘s is all about, an absolute favourite and somewhere I always take visitors from home and abroad to for great beer, food, music and craic.”

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  Kelly Blackburn

  ·5 months ago

  “We had a booking on Saturday under for the “bottomless”. The advertised price at the time of booking was £39 per person, and we each paid a £5 deposit based on that. However, on arrival, we were told the price had increased and we were required to pay £40 each. It’s completely unacceptable to change the price on the day after taking a booking and deposit at a lower rate. The food was also a major issue. Not only was it cold and unpleasant, but three of us didn’t receive any food until after the rest of the group had already finished, which is simply not good enough. Drinks service was equally disappointing. The Guinness from the tap in our area was poor, and we were told it was better at another bar, meaning staff had to go elsewhere to get it. The waitress was clearly overstretched, running around trying to manage too many tables, which resulted in long waits for drinks. While we do feel for the staff, the overall service suffered significantly. As a result of all this, we left shortly after our booking time as the whole experience was a disaster. We won’t be returning, especially when there are so many other places in Birmingham offering far better food, service, and value for money.”

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  kirit champaneria

  ·5 months ago

  “Wonderfully creamy pint of Guinness. Live music and great atmosphere. Happy to recommend thia place.”

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  Phil Hall

  ·6 months ago

  “Now that the "Lamp Tavern" has regrettably closed, Nortons has assumed the crown of the best Guinness in Brum, although their new venture "The Anchor" is already pushing for that honour. Not only is the Guinness a superb pint, there's a very good array of crafted and local ales on offer. Only slightly disappointed there isn't a stronger selection of Irish whiskey (The brilliant Writer's Tears for instance), but they have Teelings, so not all bad. The atmosphere can get somewhat raucous in the dance hall area, but the Digbeth of old still resonates through the pub, friendly, good banter and always jovial. Great pub, always visit when in the city.”

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  Ed Thompson

  ·8 months ago

  “Nortons Digbeth is one of those places that gets the balance exactly right. A proper Irish bar with the scale of a serious live music venue, it has real atmosphere and genuine energy. The craic is good, the live music is central to the place and it is also a brilliant spot for Irish sport, with match days feeling communal rather than chaotic. Pints are well kept and there is clear thought behind what is on offer. What really sets it apart is the welcome. Peter sets the tone with warmth and generosity, and the team follow suit, making it a place where you feel looked after rather than just served.”

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  Sara Jankovic

  ·10 months ago

  “Chef Alex!!! Amazing Sunday roast. The Gammon was unbelievable along side with everything else. Would definitely recommend coming here, amazing value for money and staff is always welcoming. Chef comes out and greets everyone which adds to the experience.”

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  Good Pub Food

  ·10 months ago

  “We booked a table to watch the Ireland game, but also to have the Sunday Lunch. Can honestly say the Sunday Lunch was very impressive. Beef and Gammon cooked to perfection, proper yorkshire pudding and just the right size. Alex the chef as well, couldn’t do anymore :) oh yeah and the gravy wow…..”

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  Rossco Hadley

  ·11 months ago

  “Popped in for sunday lunch this afternoon and we certainly wasn't disappointed the food was perfectly cooked and amazing. Alex you are truly gifted as a chef and your determination and desire to make your customers happy truly shows in your cooking You don't get many chefs popping out checking every table is happy you should be proud of what you are creating The manager and staff are so welcoming and friendly would highly recommend Nortons to anyone”

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  James Taylor

  ·1 year ago

  “Absolutely fantastic venue I had the pleasure of Performing at Nortons on Saturday evening as part of my Irish duo, To Hell or Verona. The staff were fantastic, Dan, the events manager, Luke the sound engineer, and all the bar team and management were first class. The crowd were brilliant and friendly too, which made for a top class atmosphere. I’d highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a cracking night out with family or friends!”

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