The Fat Cat
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About The Fat Cat
In Norwich, The Fat Cat is a pub on W End St that brews its own beers, including cat-themed ones, alongside guest beers. It is a specialist beer tavern with more than 30 real ales, poured on cask and tap, with beer taken direct from the barrel. Cold keg beers and bottles fill out the range, and the bar also stocks a wide selection of ciders. That gives drinkers a choice between house-brewed beer, guest pours and imported bottles. The pub is walk-in only. The Fat Cat serves no food of its own, and Lupa pizza and Harry's Soul Station sit across the road.
Good to know
“Specialist beer tavern stocking more than 30 real ales, an imported beer selection and bar snacks.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, own brewed beers, takeaway pizza from Lupa and pint of Guinness.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, own brewed beers, takeaway pizza from Lupa and pint of Guinness.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the real ale selection, with a long run of cask ales, guest beers, ciders and bottles, plus the pub's own beers from the brewery of the same name, including cat themed ones one reviewer calls delicious. Close behind is how well the beer is kept. Diners single out the Guinness as probably the best in East Anglia, and one praises a pint of Erdinger. Several describe a friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable bar staff, and one says it feels like home even when busy. Another notes the outdoor seating, and one mentions the pub's CAMRA awards. The complaints are few. One reviewer found the man behind the bar unwelcoming and lacking charisma, and another notes there is no parking, so they took a taxi. Several point out that the pub serves no food, so drinkers order takeaway from the pizza place and the soul food spot across the road, and reviewers call both great.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the real ale selection, with a long run of cask ales, guest beers, ciders and bottles, plus the pub's own beers from the brewery of the same name, including cat themed ones one reviewer calls delicious. Close behind is how well the beer is kept. Diners single out the Guinness as probably the best in East Anglia, and one praises a pint of Erdinger. Several describe a friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable bar staff, and one says it feels like home even when busy. Another notes the outdoor seating, and one mentions the pub's CAMRA awards. The complaints are few. One reviewer found the man behind the bar unwelcoming and lacking charisma, and another notes there is no parking, so they took a taxi. Several point out that the pub serves no food, so drinkers order takeaway from the pizza place and the soul food spot across the road, and reviewers call both great.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Serial CAMRA award winning pub. 20 cask ales on when we visited. If you like proper pubs this is for you.”
- Google user
“Really friendly atmosphere and staff. Great selection of beer and ciders at a reasonable price. Unusually food is take away either from Lupa pizza or Harry's soul station, both of which are great.”
- Google user
“Good pub, shame about that strange little fellow behind the bar with the pony tail who has about as much charisma as a damp tea towel. He is very unwelcoming, getting rid of him would be a positive business move 👌.”
- Google user
“This is the real ale destination of choice in the Norwich area. They have a great array of their own beers, as well as many guest beers. The beers are well kept and the bar staff are very knowledgeable. They don't do food at all, but are more than happy for you to order in. Lupa pizzas and Harry's Soul Station are just across the road so these are great options for food.”
- Google user
“One of the best pubs in Norwich. Amazing beer line up and atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit to all drinkers. Unfortunately no parking, so not the easiest place to get to, but worth the taxi!”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Fat Cat
- William & Florence4.48440.7 mi
chicken leg confit, outside seating area, slow food service
- St Andrews Brew House4.36440.9 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
chicken supreme, brewery tour, artichoke chips
- BrewDog Norwich4.41,5941 mi
pit burger with dragon fries, cauli wings, black heart beer
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat CatWheelchair accessible | 4.81,437 | — | real ale selection, own brewed beers, takeaway pizza from Lupa |
| William & Florence | 4.4844 | 0.7 mi | chicken leg confit, outside seating area, slow food service |
| St Andrews Brew HouseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3644 | 0.9 mi | chicken supreme, brewery tour, artichoke chips |
| BrewDog Norwich | 4.41,594 | 1 mi | pit burger with dragon fries, cauli wings, black heart beer |
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