Lollards Pit - Norwich

Located on the opposite side of Bishop Bridge from the Red Lion, Lollards Pit is one of the oldest pubs in Norwich, built outside the city walls on the site of... read more Located on the opposite side of Bishop Bridge from the Red Lion, Lollards Pit is one of the oldest pubs in Norwich, built outside the city walls on the site of an execution ground for heretics. The pub consists of one main room with a long L-shaped bar, as well as a smaller area with a pool table and a lovely secluded courtyard garden with covered seating. The decor features exposed brick and beams, giving it a pleasant atmosphere. I chose to visit Lollards Pit instead of the Red Lion, and I was pleasantly surprised by the selection of ales available at the bar. Among the six ale pumps, all but one were from local Norfolk breweries. We tried a variety of ales, including those from Humpty Dumpty, Norfolk Brewhouse, and Panther, and they were all in excellent condition.

I had heard rumors that this pub was closing down. I went with friends to play pool at the start of a pub crawl in Norwich. It definitely felt like a pub on its... read more I had heard rumors that this pub was closing down. I went with friends to play pool at the start of a pub crawl in Norwich. It definitely felt like a pub on its last legs. A guest beer was undrinkable (vinegar), so we switched to the always reliable Wherry. . . which was also bad. We tried playing pool but the room was full of stacked chairs and the table was uneven. There was no one else in the pub. It's not my business, but you feel like they should work hard to improve or close, which would be a great shame because I have also had happy moments there.

Went in with my wife after taking a riverside walk. Asked what decent cider they served and barman immediately offered me a sample to taste. (Which was excellen... read more Went in with my wife after taking a riverside walk. Asked what decent cider they served and barman immediately offered me a sample to taste. (Which was excellent so ordered a pint). A really comfortable pub where we felt relaxed right away. Pub is well known as haunted but didn't see any ghosts. Would strongly recommend as a great place to relax over a drink. Good wifi too!

Good pub with a lot of activities offered. Nice atmosphere and a friendly landlord. Gruesome history as a site where heretics were executed. It faces a lovely b... read more Good pub with a lot of activities offered. Nice atmosphere and a friendly landlord. Gruesome history as a site where heretics were executed. It faces a lovely bridge on the riverside walk.

I live locally. Single, gay guy have visited twice. First visit was with a friend who took me as he thought I should go and second was as a “solo” visit. 1st Vi... read more I live locally. Single, gay guy have visited twice. First visit was with a friend who took me as he thought I should go and second was as a “solo” visit. 1st Visit The pub was not over full, but several distinct groups were there and they seemed to be having a good time. We managed to have turned up on a Sunday afternoon when they were about to have a bingo session. On arrival we spoke to the “barman”who took our drinks order and served us. He was not very “hospitable”, just took order and did not enter into conversation at all. We took our drinks and sat down. Generally we felt uncomfortable I must say. Not put off by this visit I thought I really should visit again. So plucking up the courage (always difficult to do these things if you are single) I went in. This time I was served politely and took my seat. Again the pub was not busy for a Sunday lunchtime. The people in were a mixed group again. Yet again no general “banter” from the barman, which is a shame. A missed opportunity to perhaps chat to a new single member of the community. Generally the pub is clean, interesting history but unless your part of a “crowd or certain group” you will leave feeling more isolated and down than perhaps you would hope.