Belgian Monk

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  Shari Arbon

  ·1 month ago

  “Can only comment on the drink and atmosphere although looking at others food it looked great. Came here while passing some time waiting for our lift home. We would never normally just have a drink in the city but we had some time to waste so came in on the off chance. The staff were very welcoming and the drinks were lovely. Nice atmosphere and great little beer garden for the middle of the city.”

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  Grazyna Perewiazko

  ·2 months ago

  “Great atmosphere, excellent selection of craft beers, and friendly staff. The beer was fresh, full of flavor, and served at the perfect temperature. A fantastic place to relax with friends and enjoy quality food and drinks. Highly recommended—I’ll definitely be back! 🍻”

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  Fabb

  ·2 months ago

  “We’ve been here for dinner while in Norwich, there’s a very nice atmosphere and a large selection of beers. Moules (mussels) recommended”

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  Steve Willis

  ·3 months ago

  “It was my first time back in about 5 years and it never disappoints. With a recommendation on this hot day I went for a Bavic which a light zesty beer (perfect) along with a bowl of their mussels . As always the staff have an excellent knowledge of the beers and super helpful. Once again another fantastic experience at the Belgian Monk.”

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  Toby

  ·4 months ago

  “Through the door, dark wood refectory vibe. We’d booked for dinner but were sat in the bar, at the bottom of the main stairs. It turned out there was a big and boozy group in the restaurant. We soon forgot about the people coming and going as we looked over the menu. A lot of deliciously described choices. I started with mussels; the menu offered them a variety of ways. Then on to an irresistible crispy pork belly with smooth stoemp and sweet red cabbage. Hearty comfort food with beer offering half the seasoning. We felt welcomed when we arrived and cheerful when we left. London lost Belgo, Cheltenham its own Monk. This one thrives in Norwich.”

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  Charmaine B

  ·4 months ago

  “We only make it back to Norwich about once a year for work, but one thing never changes — a visit to Belgian Monk. By now, ordering the mussels is almost automatic. It’s our default order, our tradition. It would honestly feel a little odd to come here and choose anything else. Perhaps that’s the beauty of returning to places that hold good memories. The familiar taste, the comforting routine, and the feeling that some things remain exactly as you remember them. A year may have passed, but that first bite of mussels still tastes like coming back.”

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  Katarzyna Zakrzewska

  ·5 months ago

  “Best pub in Norwich! Selection of beer here is amazing! Cherry beer 🍒 is a must try! Food is also lush especially mussels 😋”

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  Tony Bates (babblingbates)

  ·6 months ago

  “Review We had walked past recently and were looking forward to visiting this lovely old building. We booked for Saturday evening but what a disappointment. We arrived on time not to a warm welcome but were just ignored, despite four staff being behind the bar, which wasn’t busy. Without a reservation we would have walked out. When we were eventually acknowledged by a very untidy gentleman who showed us to a table wedged between two occupied ones so asked to move. The room was incredibly bright, like being in a hospital. We ordered two draught beers and both were off, so chose something else and were also told two menu items were off. For starters we ordered bitterballen, which was OK and mushroom parfait, which was completely tasteless and on stale bread. Mains were carbonate, nice but a very small portion and the lardons tartiflette, which was a mushy, bland dish. Moreover, the mains arrived literally as we put down our cutlery, which the server admitted was her fault. We explained how disappointed we were with the meal and were granted a fifty perfect discount off one of the starters, hardly worth bothering with. We quickly asked for the bill and left, never to return. We now regret not drilling down more on reviews as we realise recent ones have been poor. Still, it is a nice building.”

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  Alessandro Mortillaro

  ·10 months ago

  “First visit, I tried the mussels (good) and cod. The food came with French fries and a bit of crispy bread for the mussels sauce. Good atmosphere overall, the toilets can be looked after better. Try the cherries beer, overall good.”

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  F Marriott

  ·1 year ago

  “We had a really lovely time they catered well to the dietary needs of the group and the waiter was really lovely and friendly. They were all very attentive. The only disappointing thing is that two of the dishes said they come in a cob loaf but actually they came in a bowl with the bread on the side other than that it was a lovely time and nice meal”

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