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About Coach and Horses
Coach and Horses is a pub in Norwich with its own on-site brewery, producing Chalk Hill beers that include Black Anna, a stout. The bar also carries a large selection of ales, real ale among them. Food comes from Bun X, a kitchen operating inside the pub, where double patty burgers are served with fries or chips. A feast plate sits on the menu and can be topped up with fried chicken as a side. Large group bookings are taken, including parties of 8. The pub sits at 82 Thorpe Rd, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Bun X burgers, Chalk Hill beers, real ale selection and fried chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Bun X burgers, Chalk Hill beers, real ale selection and fried chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers from Bun X are what reviewers return to most, with one calling them the best in Norwich after a double patty with camembert and chilli jam, and another praising the fried chicken and a "feast plate." Food is described as hot, fresh and quick on a busy Saturday, and a group of eight all enjoyed their meals. Close behind is the beer: Chalk Hill's own ales, including the Black Anna stout, plus a good selection of real ale and reasonable drink prices. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and the pub feels local, with a good terrace and a group booking described as easy. The caveats are about the food. One diner expected traditional British pub fare and found mostly burgers and chips, calling the burgers greasy though the chips were good. A breakfast review found the sausage a little dry, the bacon jam unwelcome, the black pudding needing to be crispier and the sourdough very hard, though the bacon and thick garlic beans were liked. The chicken sarnie with homemade chips earned an 8 out of 10.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers from Bun X are what reviewers return to most, with one calling them the best in Norwich after a double patty with camembert and chilli jam, and another praising the fried chicken and a "feast plate." Food is described as hot, fresh and quick on a busy Saturday, and a group of eight all enjoyed their meals. Close behind is the beer: Chalk Hill's own ales, including the Black Anna stout, plus a good selection of real ale and reasonable drink prices. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and the pub feels local, with a good terrace and a group booking described as easy. The caveats are about the food. One diner expected traditional British pub fare and found mostly burgers and chips, calling the burgers greasy though the chips were good. A breakfast review found the sausage a little dry, the bacon jam unwelcome, the black pudding needing to be crispier and the sourdough very hard, though the bacon and thick garlic beans were liked. The chicken sarnie with homemade chips earned an 8 out of 10.
Featured reviews
- Karri Woodall
“Second time having Bun X food, absolutely amazing again. Visited today on a busy Saturday. Food came quickly. Everything was delicious, hot and fresh! Great pub, nice atmosphere and staff were all lovely! We’ll be back again for more excellent food!”
- Anastasya Shepherd
“Lovely pub, good service, a large variety of beer choice, reasonable prices.”
- Colin G
“Visited this pub during a trip to Norwich and had a great time. Staff are consistently welcoming, friendly and helpful, vibes are nice and the Bun X burgers and chicken are delicious. I may have over-ordered with the "feast plate" by adding a load of fried chicken as a side. Thoroughly recommend”
- Glen Kent
“Great place to while away the day. Excellent beer also. Good selection of real ale. A good terrace. Friendly staff. Never got to try the food.”
- Rod Pudney
“The Coach and Horses has a good range of its own Chalk Hill beers, but I only tried Black Anna (stout) because it was so good I wanted more. Friendly welcoming staff and I got chatting to one of the locals at the bar. The pub is just 5 minutes from the station and in my opinion has a better atmosphere and beer than the one next to the river by the station.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Bustling local pub with on-site Brewery, serving both incredible food and a large range of beers.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Sports
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near Coach and Horses
- Compleat Angler4.11,8330.2 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
estrella galicia, riverside location, outdoor seating
- The Queen of Iceni4.05,6890.3 mi
riverside outdoor seating, ordering via app, slow drinks delivery
- The Red Lion Bishopgate4.31,5150.4 mi
roast dinners, fish and chips, riverside seating
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach and HorsesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,343 | — | £10–20 | Bun X burgers, Chalk Hill beers, real ale selection |
| Compleat AnglerReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.11,833 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | estrella galicia, riverside location, outdoor seating |
| The Queen of Iceni | 4.05,689 | 0.3 mi | — | riverside outdoor seating, ordering via app, slow drinks delivery |
| The Red Lion Bishopgate | 4.31,515 | 0.4 mi | — | roast dinners, fish and chips, riverside seating |
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