The Coachmakers Arms — Restaurant in Norwich

Apologiues for originaly posting wrong review went to loads of places in Norfolk over two weeks. Was stopping in local hotel. Visited twice the same day 3 people the first time .First quick pint was OK. Later that evening visited with 3 friends the barman didn't recognise any of us the pub was v quite , The Barman was Stocious ,taking each pint order one by one and aggressively telling each of us to stand aside. After several attempts went to get order from cellar a couple of step down evey time he went to cellar he fell on steps. On return with drinks they were being spilt .Two beers were compleatly flat ,the 3rd was cloudy, my friend didn't drink it and we were reluctant to complain. The place also smellt not sure it was drainage or off beer. There were a couple of other guys visiting who couldn't stop laughing about the situation lucky for them they were drinking larger as were the couple of locals at bar. I hope this was a one off everyone has bad days but in my 65 years I've never seen anything like this.If its not a one off please get some help. Lovely old building inside which is why we popped back in hope of...

So, great old building with depths of character and a classic pub feel. Boasting up to 10 ales and 5 on during the week, however, an extremely generic range which you can find nearly anywhere else. Woodforde's staple range, Adnam's staple range and the horrendous Greene King (much like all GK because cancer company) Abbot Ale.

Doesn't serve food weekday evenings despite their website still stating weekdays lunch AND dinner. Was told only Friday evenings since covid.

Lastly, not what I would consider dog friendly. We were told we had to take "the dog" (spoken in that manner) to the courtyard. The courtyard is converted into a characterless, cold feeling without atmosphere sports bar. Not very welcoming at all. Now, why we were told we had to sit there instead of the main bar with our dog? No idea.

2 stars because the main pub is still old and has tons...

Big open fire, small menu but all cooked freash to order. Good size portion well presented. Great selection of beer straight from the barrel and price is very good too. Big open fire comfortable atmosphere, welcoming staff and locals. The Old coach part is covered with seats for extra space. There is a couple of TV for those who must but thankfully no sound, so conversation is key. 😊 thanks will be back next time we vist to this little gem. New is not always better and this is one excellent example 👏 And I think there is another for hire part up stairs?? You would...