So out of the three Wetherspoons we visited in Norwich today, in our opinion this had to be our least favourite.
It does have an outside area to the front, however it felt rather congested and full of pigeons picking at not only leftovers on unattended plates but also trying to muscle in on the food on people's plates. Due to the trees, it is not ideal for enjoying the sun.
The inside of this Spoons was alot smaller than we expected from looking at the outside building.
The staff were polite.
We did not eat but enjoyed a nice drink.
The Bell Hotel by JD Wetherspoon is a classic choice for a reason—it does exactly what it says on the tin. You know what to expect: good drinks, good food, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a casual meal. It's reliable, consistent, and always delivers on value. If you're looking for a no-fuss pub experience, The Bell Hotel is the place to be.
It's spoons, but as it goes, it's a really good one with excellent staff and a cracking location. It still seems to attract some spoonsy types, but as long as you don't make eye contact, they are fine. It was a reasonably quiet Sunday night, so I couldn't comment on other more busy nights..
The best pizza came super quick very hot! And mega cheesy, all washed down with several jugs of cocktail all super cheap. It does get quite busy but well worth a trip if your looking for cheap drinks and food
Busy Spoons pub with the visual free WiFi. It's split level with different taps on both levels. If you can't see the beer you want, ask for directions to the other half.
Very busy as it a football match day, staff were still quite friendly. Food was up to normal standards. Beer was good.
The pub itself is a wonderful rambling place upstairs with little areas all over the place. Toilets were clean and tidy.
Very good pub. Large variety of drinks from Bitters, to Ciders to Lagers to suit everyone’s tastes. My Worthingtons was on point and it also serves Abbot and Doom Bar which are both some of my favourite beers. The scampi was also very tasty. Affordable too!
Completely crazy place. So full of folk having a great time. As always great value drinks and food. Busy, helpful, friendly staff - rushed off their feet but still have time to be happy and friendly with the customers. What's not to like - you can always find a waist curler if you need it!
Got served by Eva on the bar, friend of mine had a craving for a spicy Margarita and unfortunately they had no tobasco sauce.
As a hospitality worker over AT TGI'S Riverside I have a lot of appreciation for customer service.
It's no secret that Spoons is a brand known for delivering service and products that don't blow you away but consistency is always there and this is why they have repeat custom for a product that provides what it says on the tin, however today I was very appreciative when both Eva and the Manager Craig went above and beyond to accommodate my friends obscure craving.
Always appreciative of the service I receive here at The Bell, and will remain a loyal customer.
Keep up the great work guys.
This place was absolutely packed on Saturday afternoon. Called in for lunch, luckily we got somewhere to sit, ordered food, considering how busy it was, it came quickly. The staff here work so hard, obviously good management, other Weatherspoon could learn from them. Food was very tasty when it came, excellent value for money. Right in the heart of the city
As a Weatherspoons, it's decent.
Interesting history, decent pint, lots of quiet corners. It is quite rambling though and on many levels.
Everything as you'd expect at a wetherspoons but large, over two floors, and with an outdoor patio area too.
Food was exactly like any other spoons and the beer was good.
Clifford M Willett (Cliff)
+4
Probably the busiest Wetherspoons in Norwich, and the upstairs is a bit of a labyrinth.
If you order via the app, wait times seem reasonable, and the food is up to the usual Spoons standard.
If traditional pub fare doesn't float your boat, there are plenty of decent vegetarian and low alcohol alternatives on the menu.
It's a 'Spoons so standard 'Spoons menu. But we were staying in a room above the pub, so it was convenient 🙂
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