The Fat Cat

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Always a very popular pub in Ipswich, serving many real cask ales. It is a welcoming place with good service and also serves lager, cider etc. On draft along with any other drinks you'd expect. Outdoor seating is plentiful and divided into private booth type arrangements, which is great for small groups to get together. Indoor seating and bar seating is good, with some large tables for groups in the room adjoining the bar. If you want to order a takeaway for delivery to the pub, they will provide cutlery and crockery for you, and being is a busy part of the town there are many local take-aways to choose from. Parking is possible on local roads, but there is no parking at the pub itself.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Absolutely amazing pub. They have a great selection I beers that you can enjoy in their stunning beer garden. While they don't do food, you can order to the pub, and enjoy with a pint, how great is that. They do also have food vans/trucks down there regularly. When I let when it was Savannah Grill doing jerk chicken. I really want to try Wagu Burger when they next visit.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Great beers, excellent cheese rolls, very helpful barman.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “The best pub . No screens or music or sports. Just great beer. You can bring your own food. Often a pop up food vendor outside on the weekends.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “The Fat Cat in Norwich is everything a real ale pub should be. Tucked away on a residential street, it's worth seeking out for the beer selection alone. There are over 20 cask ales on offer at any one time, covering everything from local legends like Oakham Citra to their own fantastic house beers like Tom Cat and Marmalade Cat . The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and the turnover is so high that everything is always fresh . The pub itself is full of character, with multiple cosy rooms filled with breweriana, no loud music, and a real focus on conversation . It’s won CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year twice, and you can instantly see why . They don't do a full kitchen here, but you can grab a delicious local pork pie from the bar . Whether you're a seasoned ticker or just fancy a great pint, this place is an absolute must-visit in Norwich. Just be warned: it gets busy, and you might end up staying longer than you planned”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Excellent pub with a great range of real ales and a great range of local 'characters', just like pubs used to be. If you want Sky Sports, Carling lager and blaring music, stay away. If you want good beer and a good atmosphere, this is for you.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “What a great pub! The very best real ale for many miles. Top notch. No food, no music, fruit machines or TV. Great.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Fat Cat “free mouse” free house. No food (as far as I could tell, no kids, no cats - strangely. But lots of quality beers, knowledgeable bar staff, and a nice big beer garden. Interior is a bit small and beery as one might expect. I like it!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “So this place was built up to me as the best pub in ipswich for quite a while, so I had pretty low expectations because I'm naturally suspicious of everyone's overzealous rec. But I gotta say, I loved this place. It was in a neat neighborhood, it was comfortable, had a great vibe, everyone was friendly, good drinks, and we had to go food that was awesome. I loved this place and I'll be back for sure.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “Lovely venue, with some great beer. We had an Amstel and a Bitburger. Say outsider in the smoking area. Very clean and tidy with plenty of room to sit.”