The Bell, Norwich

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A very large and very average pub that has attained a level of popularity that far outweighs its obvious attributes. True, the Bell is centrally located, fairly well kept and like all Wetherspoons, churns out cheap brews for the surging masses who can always find seats thanks to a plethora of nooks and crannies in the two floor interior. But everything about the light wooden interior has the foul stench of the gastropub handbook, right down to the annoying oldie touches like the out of place war pictures that jar with the mass produced symbols of chain pub land such as the huge number of scattered plastic menus and brand adverts. The Bell has also gathered a reputation for being a focal point for aggro thanks to its status as a cheap pre-club drinking stop for the city's student/younger populous. This is over stated in our view as trouble is rare and light, but nevertheless this is you're a-typical city centre chain pub.
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5 Orford Hill, Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3QB

01603 630 017

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From the station: cross Riverside Road directly outside the station head up the Princes of Wales Road, taking your first left up Rose Lane. Continue for around five minutes past the Castle Mall shopping centre until the road turns firstly into Cattle Market Street and then take your first left onto Farmers Avenue. After around 2 mins the Bell appears on a raised hill. Total walking time around 15 mins. Alternatively several bus routes at Norwich station run directly to Castle Mall shopping station. From here join Cattle Market street and follow above instructions. Total time around 5 - 10 mins.

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16 Jun 11 Updated by FAPadmin