William & Florence
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About William & Florence
On Unthank Rd in Norwich, William & Florence is a gastropub set across stripped wooden floors, with Chesterfield-style sofas and garden picnic tables for outdoor seating. The kitchen runs a 63-dish menu spanning Pan Roasted Duck Breast and a Charcuterie Board, alongside Eggs Benedict and Chicken Liver Pâte. Pepper and Pea Fritters and Buffalo Chicken Wings round out the lighter options. The pub takes walk-ins rather than reservations, and it opens daily. The vintage decor extends through the seating areas, giving the room its stripped-back, secondhand-furniture character.
Menu & Prices
63 dishes · mains £2–26- Pan Roasted Duck Breast£23.50
- Charcuterie Board£23.00
- Eggs Benedict£12.50
- Chicken Liver Pâte£9.25
- Pepper And Pea Fritters£8.75
- Buffalo Chicken Wings£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken leg confit, outside seating area, slow food service and breakfast menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken leg confit, outside seating area, slow food service and breakfast menu.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws steady praise, with the outside area singled out as lovely in morning sunshine, and one large group dinner called delicious and well priced with prompt, friendly service. But a recent visit describes a chicken leg confit as tiny and dry alongside mismatched sides, plus an hour and a half wait before food orders were even taken, leaving that diner hesitant to return.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws steady praise, with the outside area singled out as lovely in morning sunshine, and one large group dinner called delicious and well priced with prompt, friendly service. But a recent visit describes a chicken leg confit as tiny and dry alongside mismatched sides, plus an hour and a half wait before food orders were even taken, leaving that diner hesitant to return.
Featured reviews
- Eleanor M
“Such a shame as I’ve never had a bad experience here before- but after dining here on Friday, I feel it has gone massively downhill🥲 We were seated outside (this was pre booked) at 19:00. We didn’t end up having a food order taken until 20:30, which they had apologised for and acknowledged we had been forgotten. However, when the food came out, the portions were tiny. I ordered the chicken leg confit- and it could’ve been more comparable to a chicken drumstick. With some sweet potatoes underneath, and then a bunch of herbs and some pickled relish. The meal was quite dry, and the sides didn’t appear to really go with the meal at all - and then when we’d both finished, we were still hungry - which when you’re paying over £20 for a single main, definitely shouldn’t be the case. Not sure I’ll be returning for food.”
- Dr Ken Kennard
“Thursday Lunchtime 18th June. As a local who uses the W&F say 5/6 times a month with friends, for the last 5 years, I write these observations with thought.. . …”
- Helen P
“We enjoyed breakfast here last year and all really liked it. The outside area was lovely in the morning sunshine!”
- Ashley Peart
“Went for dinner as part of a large group and my goodness I was glad we went here. The food was absolutely delicious, filling, and for the quality very well priced. The service was flawless, very prompt, friendly staff and a wonderful atmosphere. I will definitely be back again.”
- ashir abbas
“Sunday morning breakfast has a lot of competition in the norwich area, so when William Florence was suggested I was really pleased to try someplace new (for me). …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Gastropub with vintage decor and Chesterfield-style sofas, stripped floors and garden picnic tables.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & Florence | 4.4844 | — | — | chicken leg confit, outside seating area, slow food service |
| Oak Tree NorwichReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3967 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, lasagne with garlic bread, pie chips and veg |
| Compleat AnglerReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.11,833 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | estrella galicia, riverside location, outdoor seating |
| Shoe MakersReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.12,228 | 1.3 mi | £10–20 | breakfast, pizza, friendly staff |
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