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Fun bars for groups in Norwich

Birthdays, hen dos or a big night out: these Norwich bars suit a group.

Last checked 11 November 2026. No bar paid to be included.

Fun bars for groups: 18 bars

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Bar Hawthorn, Norwich
Photo: Cameron McKnespiey on Google Maps
1 ยท Norwich Lanes and St Benedicts Street

Bar Hawthorn

Speakeasy cocktail bar

A relaxed upstairs cocktail bar above Makers House on St Benedicts Street, reached by a side door, serving unusual and bespoke cocktails. Open on Friday and Saturday evenings.

  • ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Hidden
  • โœจ Quirky
  • ๐Ÿ’• Date night

๐Ÿ“ 2-4 St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4AG

11th & Social, Norwich
Photo: Aynur Elham on Google Maps
2 ยท Tombland and Upper King Street

11th & Social

Cocktail bar

A cocktail bar on Upper King Street built around seasonal and classic cocktails, with a daily happy hour and good music.

  • ๐Ÿธ Classics
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late
  • ๐ŸŽถ Music
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups

๐Ÿ“ 9-11 Upper King St, Norwich NR3 1RB

J. Doe & Co., Norwich
Photo: Katy Jon Went on Google Maps
3 ยท Norwich Lanes and St Benedicts Street

J. Doe & Co.

Speakeasy cocktail and whiskey bar

A speakeasy-style bar on Charing Cross for fun cocktails and whiskey, with drinks made to order and regular live jazz.

  • ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Hidden
  • ๐Ÿฅƒ Whisky
  • ๐ŸŽถ Music
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late

๐Ÿ“ 14 Charing Cross, Norwich NR2 4AL

Chambers Cocktail Company, Norwich
Photo: Tony Parkins on Google Maps
4 ยท Tombland and Upper King Street

Chambers Cocktail Company

Cocktail bar

A cocktail bar on Wensum Street specialising in original cocktails made with homemade ingredients, plus classics, bespoke drinks and a big spirits range.

  • ๐Ÿธ Classics
  • โœจ Quirky
  • ๐Ÿท Wine

๐Ÿ“ 12-14 Wensum St, Norwich NR3 1HY

Mr Postles Apothecary, Norwich
Photo: Mr Postles' Apothecary on Google Maps
5 ยท Tombland and Upper King Street

Mr Postles Apothecary

Themed cocktail bar

A cocktail bar on Upper King Street styled as an 1820s apothecary, with live music and homemade food.

  • โœจ Quirky
  • ๐ŸŽถ Music
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups

๐Ÿ“ 2 Upper King St, Norwich NR3 1HA

The Drawing Rooms, Norwich
Photo: Nicoleta Stan on Google Maps
6 ยท Norwich Lanes and St Benedicts Street

The Drawing Rooms

Art Deco cocktail bar

A lively Art Deco-inspired cocktail bar on Pottergate.

  • ๐Ÿธ Classics
  • โœจ Quirky
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups

๐Ÿ“ 23 Pottergate, Norwich NR2 1DS

Tipsy Jar, Norwich
Photo: Tipsy Jar on Google Maps
7 ยท London Street, Bank Plain and Rose Lane

Tipsy Jar

Cocktail bar

A cocktail bar on Redwell Street for creative cocktails. Drinks only, no food.

  • โœจ Quirky
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late

๐Ÿ“ 8 Redwell St, Norwich NR2 4SN

Tipsy Anchor, Norwich
Photo: Bullards - Tipsy Anchor on Google Maps
8 ยท Norwich Lanes and St Benedicts Street

Tipsy Anchor

Gin bar and tasting room

One of Norwich's smallest bars, a tucked-away gin bar and tasting room on Bedford Street run by the Bullards distillery. Open Thursday to Sunday.

  • ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Hidden
  • ๐ŸŒฟ Gin
  • โœจ Quirky

๐Ÿ“ 27c Bedford St, Norwich NR2 1AG

Rooftop Gardens, Norwich
Photo: Rooftop Gardens on Google Maps
9 ยท London Street, Bank Plain and Rose Lane

Rooftop Gardens

Rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar

Norwich's rooftop restaurant and bar on Rose Lane, with 360-degree views taking in the cathedral and the castle.

  • ๐ŸŒ‡ Views
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late
  • ๐Ÿน Low and no

๐Ÿ“ 51-59 Rose Ln, Norwich NR1 1BY

Bond, Norwich
Photo: Bond No.28 on Google Maps
10 ยท Tombland and Upper King Street

Bond

Cocktail bar and restaurant

A cocktail bar and restaurant on Tombland with speciality cocktails, spirits, fine wine and food made with local produce.

  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups
  • ๐Ÿท Wine
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late

๐Ÿ“ 28 Tombland, Norwich NR3 1RE

Gonzo's Tea Room, Norwich
Photo: Gonzo's Tea Room on Google Maps
11 ยท London Street, Bank Plain and Rose Lane

Gonzo's Tea Room

Late-night rooftop bar

A very late bar on London Street with a rooftop space and events that run until 4am.

  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late
  • ๐ŸŒ‡ Views
  • โœจ Quirky
  • ๐ŸŽถ Music

๐Ÿ“ 68 London St, Norwich NR2 1JT

Revoluciรณn de Cuba, Norwich
Photo: Revoluciรณn de Cuba Norwich on Google Maps
13 ยท London Street, Bank Plain and Rose Lane

Revoluciรณn de Cuba

Cuban bar and restaurant

A Cuban tapas bar and restaurant on Queen Street with rum cocktails and weekday cocktail deals.

  • ๐Ÿน Rum
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food
  • ๐ŸŽถ Music
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups

๐Ÿ“ 7-9 Queen St, Norwich NR2 4TL

Be At One, Norwich
Photo: N G on Google Maps
14 ยท London Street, Bank Plain and Rose Lane

Be At One

Cocktail bar

A late cocktail bar on Bank Plain with a long menu, two-for-one offers and masterclasses.

  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups
  • ๐ŸŽถ Music

๐Ÿ“ 23 Bank Plain, Norwich NR2 4SF

The Rumsey Wells, Norwich
Photo: The Rumsey Wells on Google Maps
15 ยท Norwich Lanes and St Benedicts Street

The Rumsey Wells

Pub with a cocktail menu

A pub on St Andrews Street with live music, open until 1am. A new cocktail menu from September 2026 has three takes on the negroni.

  • ๐Ÿธ Classics
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Late
  • ๐ŸŽถ Music
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups

๐Ÿ“ 4 St Andrews St, Norwich NR2 4AF

The Ten Bells, Norwich
Photo: Katarzyna Zakrzewska on Google Maps
16 ยท Norwich Lanes and St Benedicts Street

The Ten Bells

Bar

A relaxed bar on St Benedicts Street at the bottom of Ten Bells Lane, with bespoke cocktails, craft beer, wings and a daily cocktail club from 4pm to 8pm.

  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups

๐Ÿ“ 74-78 St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4AR

The Assembly House, Norwich
Photo: The Assembly House on Google Maps
17 ยท London Street, Bank Plain and Rose Lane

The Assembly House

Georgian hotel bar

A Georgian house on Theatre Street, now a boutique hotel and restaurant famous for afternoon tea, which has served cake-themed cocktails.

  • ๐Ÿธ Classics
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food
  • โœจ Quirky

๐Ÿ“ Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RQ

The Last Wine Bar, Norwich
Photo: The Last Wine Bar and Restaurant on Google Maps
18 ยท St Georges Street

The Last Wine Bar

Wine bar and brasserie

A buzzing wine bar and brasserie on St Georges Street with cocktails and casual fine dining.

  • ๐Ÿท Wine
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Groups

๐Ÿ“ 70-76 St Georges St, Norwich NR3 1AB

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Your questions

What are the best bars for groups in Norwich?

Start with Bar Hawthorn, 11th & Social, J. Doe & Co., Chambers Cocktail Company and Mr Postles Apothecary. Our full list has 18 bars.

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Who wrote this guide

This guide is written by the team at M.AD Agency. We run cocktail festivals in more than 20 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland and have worked with hundreds of bars since 2022. We love Norwich's bars, so we put this guide together from our own research and trusted local guides.

No bar paid to be included and nobody can buy a place. We check the guide regularly as bars open, change and close.

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