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US$9 - US$25
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British, Gastropub, Bar, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Lovely pub, the management team are fantastic. The food however has a lot to be desired. Went for a roast on 29/10. Quickly seated with the table request completed. We ordered at the bar and then sat back down for a 45 minute wait for...2 roast dinners. Whilst I couldn't see how busy upstairs was, I could see downstairs was full so expected a bit of a wait and wouldn't have minded at all if the food was good. Roast potatoes looked very anemic, almost not roasted at all, still quite raw in the middle. Carrot-okay some people like it Al dente, it probably needed another 10 minutes cooking before it could be considered that though. The roast parsnip was so hard and raw my fork wouldn't go into it. The savoy cabbage was very rubbery and the braised red cabbage had no flavour. Yorkshire pudding burnt and rock hard. Everything was lacking seasoning, to the point where I was beginning to wonder whether the kitchen even had salt and pepper My friend had the nut roast which had a very pleasant flavour but the texture was not great. The chicken was very nice and quite juicy its just such a shame the rest of the meal was horrendous. The manager offered apologies and comped the meal in the end but I can't help but feel this would have been avoided if anyone had done a check back prior to my walking up to the bar and asking for the bill. A lot of retraining needed for bar and kitchen.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

We had our daughters wedding in the Unthank Arms and I cannot praise, Adam, Kate, Ben and the rest of the team enough. With one family based in Bromley and the other in Cambridge you need a reliable team you can depend on. The Unthank...team, right through this process have just got on with it, they must have been fed up with our emails but nothing was too much trouble for them. On the actual day, the pub looked fantastic, the food was superb and the staff, quietly and efficiently, served us through the afternoon/evening with a genuine smile. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Thank you all at the Unthank ArmsMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023

Sunday lunch was really nice, best one I have had in Norwich and I have tried a few. Warm plates makes a big difference. Brownies for dessert were outstanding. Service and atmosphere was great, will deffo return.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 21 May 2023

I booked my table this morning quite simply..... I arrived slightly before noon, but was welcomed, non-the-less. My drink and food orders were taken promptly. Both arrived in a timely fashion. The Roast Pork, dish which I'd chosen, was a very well plated, portion, very...well suited to my appetite.....The crackling ( the like of which I've not had for some little while) was great, just right..... I enjoyed all of the plate of food, leaving a 'clean plate'. No greater compliment to the chef, than that! The waiting and bar- staff, were kind, helpful, attentive and unobtrusive. I'm now sitting in The Warwick, having had a delicious coffee, watching West Ham v Leeds ( my local). Thank-you to all concerned with my good experience😀More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 15 May 2023

Went for Sunday roast with my family. The food was disappointing to say the least. I chose the “all the meats” option ( beef, pork, chicken) , while there certainly was a lot of food the quality was poor. The Yorkshire puddings were burnt on...the top and still raw in the middle. The plate was swimming in gravy which tasted like bisto, no depth of flavour. There was too much on the plate and no discernible flavours, everything tasted the same. Only saving grace was our server who was very attentive and worked with a smile whilst under pressure, it was packed with drinkers and diners.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 9 April 2023

Went to the Unthank Arms for a wedding celebration meal. Really lovely food - tasty, great quality and good-sized portions. The crackling on the roast pork belly was fantastic! Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 April 2023

Brilliant sixtieth birthday party venue. Around 60 guests in the upstairs room which we decorated. Our own bar Exceptionally good quality food. Danced the night away! Delightful, helpful staff. Cannot fault the Unthank Arms One of the best venues in Norwich

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 22 March 2023

A very good meal and didn't keep us hanging around when we turned up 30 mins early, Nice Quiet time of the day but did busy up a little. Able to mix & match out unliked options like Mayo & Cole Slaw and got it...right. Nothing left on the plates or in the glasses at full time. No pressure. Some Vegan/Gluten Free options and would advise on foods that contained allergens.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 8 February 2023

Yesterday we had our wedding reception held here in the upstairs room.Ben & all his staff were very attentive to our needs, helpful & polite.We can’t thank you all enough for everything you did for us.Would highly recommend Ben & all of his team.Thanks from...Mike & Debbie MackenzieMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 22 December 2022 via mobile

Haven't eaten at the Unthank for quite a while. Thought we drop in as we were passing and glad that we did. V tasty food and generous portions. Front of house were friendly and polite. Sat next to roaring log fire. Couldn't fault it.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 11 December 2022 via mobile

Fabulous Sunday Lunch today at The Unthank Arms , great food , excellent value for money & it is now my favourite Sunday Lunch within the Golden Triangle & Eaton

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 6 December 2022 via mobile

We booked a family meal (for 12) on Sunday at which the service was appalling, we had to ask to order our first round of drinks and at no point was the water on the tables replenished or additional drinks offered. I spoke to one...of the staff who I assumed was a manager and made him aware of how disappointed we were, he said he would raise it with the supervisor, who turned out to be the member of staff who seemed more interested in having a social at the bar with the other staff than looking after her diners. Unfortunately the food didn't make up for it either. All in all a disappointing meal, we wont be returning.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 28 October 2022 via mobile

Been meaning to try The Unthank for awhile now & very glad we did. Arrived late but our table had been kept for us. Good beers & cold drinks on offer so sank a quick San Miguel, which was most welcome at the end of...a long week! Service was quick, friendly & unpretentious, just the way we prefer it & the food was great. Pub classics with just enough of a twist to make them unpredictable. Specials board looked excellent, although we both ordered from the menu. Dessert was killer. The peanut butter cheesecake was a proper treat, as was the pear crumble with white choc sauce. All in all, a very pleasant evening in convivial surroundings. We will definitely return!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 24 October 2022 via mobile

I’m not usually one to complain and I’ve never written a negative review before, but this was certainly the worst roast dinner I think I’ve ever had. My boyfriend and I were happy with the service from the staff and it was quickly brought out,...however, everything tasted like it had been microwaved. The potatoes were anaemic and chewy and not crispy at all. They vegetables were just boiled and flavourless. I had the lentil nut roast, which was incredibly dry and chewy on the top. My boyfriend had the roast beef and left most of it. The Yorkshire pudding he had was definitely straight out of a packet and everything seemed as though it had been quickly zapped in the microwave. It would’ve been nice to have been offered some gravy on the side too, as it was so dry altogether. I’ve had lots of lovely roast dinners in Norwich so would definitely recommend going elsewhere if you’re booking a Sunday lunch!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 4 September 2022

First time here. Booked with a group of friends. Pub was welcoming and.d the staff friendly. Food wise was reasonably good the only downside to my meal was the falafel burger which was dry and over spiced to the point I couldn’t taste anything except...cumin and chilli powder. Good selection of wines beers spirits and cocktails. Prices very reasonable.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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  • Food: 4
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