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Whalebone, Norwich

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Operator: Broadlands Taverns
144 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4BA (View on Google Map)
(01603) 425482
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  • Historic Interior

A community local with eight real ales, conveniently situated just to the south of Sewell Park, the pub has three separate areas: the original front and rear bars plus a newly-refurbished area leading to a covered and heated terraced patio which is very popular, and is used for summer barbecues.

The pub holds an annual beer festival in July and supports three cricket teams as well as a golf society. Wine and beer tasting evenings are held occasionally.

Bar snacks including locally-sourced pork pies, scotch eggs and sausage rolls are available daily, plus freshly-made coffee, hot chocolate and tea.

Information for this venue is provided by the Norwich & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
02/03/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Broadlands Taverns
Pub ID
NOR/854
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

The Whalebone is included primarily for its splendid original and rare bar back It advertises 'Bullard & Son','Ales' and'Stout' in narrow mirrored panels along the top and also has four narrow vertical mirror panels. Other original features are the bar counter (but with a new top) and the red and black diamond quarry-tiled floor in the entrance area. The small room to the right of the bar is also part of the original 1878-80 building.

General information about historic pub interiors

Built 1878-80. The Whalebone is included for its public bar and in particular the splendid original and rare bar back advertising "Bullard & Son", "Ales', "& Stout" in narrow mirrored panels along the top and with also four narrow vertical mirror panels. The bar counter is also the original one but with a new top as is the red and black diamond quarry tiled floor. The off sales was situated opposite the side door. Another small room to the right of the bar is also an original one. The pub has been much extended and refurbished but this does not impact on the old parts. The licensee also has an old Bullards metal sign depicting the stubby men, which is situated in his office. In Norwich city centre, the Walnut Tree Shades, Old Post Office Court near the Arcade also has a very old bar back with top panels of "Brandies" and "Cigars".

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 6 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Whalebone, Norwich.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Whalebone, Norwich.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie TasteMatch Prediction

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Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie
Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie Session Pale Ale • 3.8%
Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie

This beer is served regularly at Whalebone, Norwich.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - JHB TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - JHB
Oakham - JHB Session Golden Ale • 3.8%
Oakham - JHB
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - JHB

This beer is served regularly at Whalebone, Norwich.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wolf - Golden Jackal TasteMatch Prediction

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Wolf - Golden Jackal
Wolf - Golden Jackal Session Golden Ale • 3.7%
Wolf - Golden Jackal
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wolf - Golden Jackal

This beer is served regularly at Whalebone, Norwich.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2%
Oakham - Citra
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly at Whalebone, Norwich.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Large, heated terrace area and seating in front of the pub
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Have to be kept under control
Function Room Function Room
For up to 40 people, in a converted malt house.
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
10, 18

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