Norwich
The Fat Cat & Canary

The Fat Cat & Canary

Bars & Breweries in Norwich

4.6 720 Google reviews£10–20

+44 1603 436925101 Thorpe Rd, Norwich, NR1 1TR

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Where to find them

101 Thorpe Rd, Norwich, NR1 1TR

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About

Pub with a black and white tiled floor, a chalkboard beer menu and an veranda seating area outdoors.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

What people say

5 out of 5 stars

“Great choice of beers, good food and a friendly service”
Google review · Sep 2026

Hours

Monday
2 to 11 PM
Tuesday
2 to 11 PM
Wednesday
2 to 11 PM
Thursday
2 to 11 PM
Friday
12 to 11 PM
Saturday
12 to 11 PM
Sunday
12 to 11 PM

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