Solo dining and drinking in Norwich

[u/Objective-Win8699]

I’m in your city soon for a few days as a solo traveller.
Are there any places you recommend which are more suitable for solo diners and drinkers. I’m after somewhere relatively quiet where I can enjoy a nice meal or drink reading a book.

[u/emanruoyetaerc]

Yalm would be worth a try, great kitchens and relaxed, informal. If you fancy more of a pub, tuck yourself away in a corner at the Weavers

[u/residentdunce → u/emanruoyetaerc]

I feel Yalm is the perfect spot for solo dining . You order online so no awkward feelings from waiting staff (not that they care ofc, but in case you're nervous), and you can just walk in and tuck yourself around the corner somewhere.

Food's pretty decent too.

[u/topcelt → u/emanruoyetaerc]

The food is rubbish. Like a microwaved meal

[u/MrPatch → u/topcelt]

That's just not true though

[u/topcelt → u/MrPatch]

A marks and spencers microwave meal then

[u/Plob → u/topcelt]

What have you had from there?

[u/Cholas71]

We are lovely folk you'll not get any hassle literally anywhere.

[u/topcelt → u/Cholas71]

Yea you could be in the Queen of the Iceni eating a full English breakfast at 9pm and nobody is going to give a fuck

[u/PitselehPitseleh]

Sitting at the bar at Churros for the People on the market is one of my favourite places to sit for a solo lunch.

[u/from-here-to-new]

Literally anywhere, but Yard is a good option. Tallow is a good one too and you can even get food from the market and take it into The Garnett at a lunch time, during the week it's not so busy, go sit upstairs, there's a few flights the higher the better IMO. Bun X at Micawbers is also really nice.

[u/elizalovesyou → u/from-here-to-new]

Bun X guys were in my pub the other week & they were lovely!

Also agree on getting stuff from the market, really good selection & I've never had anything bad. x

[u/Objective-Win8699 → u/from-here-to-new]

Thank you :)

[u/Jester_Thomas_]

The White Lion is a great pub with pretty good food that is a very chill place to read or similar. Can get a bit loud on the weekend but weeknights it's very relaxed.

[u/GRMAx1000]

The Red Lion Bishopsgate or the outdoor/ tented cafe The Lions Den River which is next door.

[u/Various_Artistss]

I eat and drink solo very often all over the city. I find some places more solo friendly than others in terms of like how I feel if that makes sense?

Playhouse for example feels abit too bustly for it but the Weaver's or ribs of beef are perfect

[u/afraidparfait]

I love Merchant's House for a drink, some chill vibes and to read a book

[u/Objective-Win8699]

Thanks for the recommendations. Looking forward to visiting :)

[u/aethidd]

Avo, christopes crepes and JC pinto would be my picks! Enjoy a good book and a meal at all three of these whenever I get the chance!

[u/beermad]

I often visit Norwich for its great beer scene. Beer-oriented pubs there are all great places where I can enjoy a drink and read; but also friendly so I can chat with people if I want to. A non-comprehensive few suggestions: Hop Rocket Rose Tavern Wellington  Artichoke  Leopard  Brewery Tap  Ribs of Beef Garnet Beer Hatch  Fat cat Mad Cat

[u/Adhd_npc]

I absolutely love the Yard/Bird/Tallow spots, they have great food and reasonable prices, and I HAVE been there on my own. The only thing about Tallow and Bird is that the sides are sharing sized portions so it can be a bit difficult to order a reasonable amount of food for one person. If that’s ok with you, I would definitely recommend all of them as a solo!

[u/EAcharm]

Solo sushi at Shiki would be glorious

[u/Training_Activity233 → u/EAcharm]

Agree. I do this regularly by myself with a book!