BITE user comments - hibiscus
Comments by hibiscus
Had a pleasant surprise on a rare visit to the Whiffler. I must comment on the improvements made to the garden area, very pleasant place to enjoy a drink and a meal. Well done 'Spoons.
6 Aug 2012 13:01
I've used this pub on a couple of occasions. It occupies an excellent location with a large lawned riverside garden. Unfortunately the premises have seen better times and are in need of refurbishment. This is a shame as the historic interior of the pub has beenfeatured in a recent edition of the Norfolk Nips CAMRA periodical. The bow tie wearing, exotic waistcoated, long haired landlord has a small but loyal clientele and supplies a friendly but quirky drinking experience.
15 Jul 2011 11:01
The Duke of Connaught, Norwich
The Duke of Connaught has ceased trading at the time of writing January 2011
14 Jan 2011 13:14
The Queen Charlotte has seized trading at the time of writing January 2011
14 Jan 2011 13:13
Refreshers closed in 2009. And has been reborn as a pizzeria.
16 Mar 2010 09:01
Friendly bar staff. Normal customers. Quite pleasant experience with two real ales available. Much of the interior has is interesting original features apart from a pair of tatty sofas. I've seen better in the front garden of a house nearby.
7 Sep 2009 11:38
Superb beers, excellent service. But spoiled by one or two locals who cannot complete a sentence without using the F word. Disappointing.
7 Sep 2009 11:30
The pub is closed and up for sale at time of writing (May 03 2008}
4 May 2008 18:58
Surprised to see some of these comments.Because I normally find Mc Mullens pubs well worth the visit.But did find the Maltsters a bit scruffy.The night I was in there 2 lousy dogs were rolling around on the tired carpets.But can report the ale was drinkable
20 Sep 2006 12:27
Visited this pub in August 2006.while staying at the excellent Youth Hostel which is situated nearby in the wonderful Lee Valley Country Park.Once again I was made to feel uncomfortable by the antics of some of the customers including smoking in family dining area.a fight breaking out.All this on a Tuesday evening at 7PM .Whats it like when things really warm up.Thankfully I wont be there to witness it
20 Sep 2006 12:11
Some things never change even in the gentler times of the 60's this pub had a bad reputation
5 Apr 2006 11:20
In the 1970's this pub was my local and in those far off days it was a popular place to visit.I recently walked past and felt saddened by the state of it,but it isn't alone unfortunately.
5 Apr 2006 11:15
This pub used to be a favourite of mine and was run a character who used to collect weird and wonderful ornaments which were on display in the bar.One artefact that springs to mind was a pair of stuffed mating squirrels,The beer and atmosphere was unique as well.Sorry to say but this pub is now in my Norwich pub list of shame ,once again owing to rude barstaff.
4 Apr 2006 12:51
Yes it's a shame about this one.Visited once and received off handed treatment from lady behind bar.I'm afraid it has gone in my Norwich pub list of shame
4 Apr 2006 12:28
The Dyers Arms is a traditional local pub.Friendly landlord & landlady.They normally have a couple of real ales on tap.Normal customers mostly middle aged.Will go back when I am in area.
4 Apr 2006 12:22
Pleasant enough pub.Food orientated,but good selection of ales.The locals seem agreeable.Last time I visited the bar staff were very friendly.Well worth the half hour walk.
2 Mar 2006 16:05
Visited this pub recently for the first time.Helpful bar staff who gave me a run down on all their beers .Most of them brewed locally and a couple from over the border Lincs&Suffolk Pleasant, normal atmosphere and felt safe drinking in a smoke free bar .Will visit again.
1 Mar 2006 16:03
I like the Shed.Have been in a couple of times wonderful selection of ales,many of them kept in a tap room.Pleasant atmosphere with normal customers.They do have live music a couple of evenings and Sunday afternoons.A great new pub for Sprowston rd.
7 Jan 2006 13:41
Stayed overnight here in September 2005.Very handy location on the Wherrymans Way footpath.The pub is food based but has a comfortable bar serving Adnams Broadside.The owners have done a great deal of work renovating a run down pub.Well worth the visit.
7 Jan 2006 13:32
sorry to hear these bad reviews about the Glasshouse.I use this pub once a week and most times found it a pleasant experience-good choice of real ales ,good mix of drinkers,friendly bar staff but this idyllic scene is in the early afternoon.You cant keep blaming Wetherspoons for societys problems.
4 Jan 2006 15:59
The Fat Cat, Norwich
The good news first, excellent range of beers and cider, friendly, normal locals, exceptionally clean and that includes the outside areas frequented by smokers. Bad news £7 for a pint of stout and G&T served by a cocky barman and the table cleared by a bloke in shorts. Sorry to say it , but it's too expensive for a back street Norwich pub. However, the good side outweighs the bad. Meaning I'll mark it up to 8.
14 Jan 2015 10:37