Alexandra Tavern - Norwich

This pub does things properly homemade good food at low cost in an authentic english boozer . The landlady, bar staff and chef all knew what vegan was and it was no trouble at all. When we visited they had a shortened menu including daily specials, but I understand soup is a regular feature, as are filling tasty dishes. 5 stars for the homemade vegan tomato soup. Wish we would have had more time to have stayed for the chestnut and ale stew. In an age of too much deepfried/processed/ microwaveable bought in pub food, it was refreshing to have something authentic, made on premises and with love.

The traditional pub is lovely, with a charming landlady and a great jukebox. The home cooked food is delicious. We will definitely be returning, as this is exactly how pubs should be. Well done to all!

This is an excellent traditional two room back street corner pub, one of those where you walk in through the front door to the small front bar section but then the rest of the pub, to the side and to the back, just urges you to explore it. Still retains a feeling of the old public/lounge split with the bar room having a wooden floor and the back room more lounge like and carpeted. But both areas containing a log burner in each and plenty of pub and local memorabilia to keep you interested for a fair while. Four of the five ale handpumps were on the go for our visit, all with local Norwich Brewery ales. These were Humpty Dumpty Swallowtail, Norfolk Brewhouse Ostara Golden Ale and then two from the nearby Mr Winters Brewery, Ale X Best Bitter and the Vanilla Latte Milk Stout. I went for the Milk stout, and it was excellent, both as a Milk Stout and in condition, but then you would expect the latter considering its only had to travel from 10 minutes up the road. I think there’s a small courtyard section to the back, but this was not explored, and there are some bench tables to the front of the pub and the interesting smoking shelter converted from a bus shelter. If you are into traditional back street pubs, then this is a very good one to visit and can easily be done as a double with the nearby iconic Fat Cat.

Possibly the best pint of Guinness in Norwich! Came across this pub by mistake and has easily become one of my favourite pubs in Norwich. Limited outdoor space but visiting on the quieter times (like we do) it’s perfect for us. Large indoor space though which is nice. The pubs clean and full of regulars and new faces (like us). Great selection of booze on tap and lovely staff. I’ve been trying to find the best pint of Guinness in Norwich and wouldn’t have thought it but this pub might just be it!!

If you are looking for a place to enjoy delicious pub food and drinks in a traditional pub setting, then The Alex is the perfect spot for you. They offer a small selection of high-quality real ales that are well-maintained and ready for you to try. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. You can choose to sit inside or outside in the dog-friendly and cozy bar areas. Overall, The Alex has a warm and inviting atmosphere that you won't be able to resist.