Frank's - Norwich

Walking around the lovely town of Norwich, we came across this small bar. It's got a quaint atmosphere with seating on main floor, upstairs, and outside. We opted to sit outside, but the outside seating area was extremely small. Be prepared to be cramped anywhere you sit as the inside is limited for seating space as well. Nonetheless, the waiters were very nice and attentive. While my business partner drank a **** mary (he said it was the best he'd ever tasted), I ordered a pint of Adnams Ghost Ship. I like my beers a little on the hoppy side, so this choice was perfect: not too hoppy, but still carries a citrus taste. With a menu heavily slanted towards brunch, I ordered the traditional English breakfast and was satisfied. Not the best I've ever had, but certainly worth recommending to the casual visitor.

I am actually in love with Frank's Bar whether it's the super-friendly staff, the cosy and kooky surroundings or the awesome food. Located in a little space in Norwich's Lanes it stands out straight away as the kind of place I like to visit. Inside it's ramshackle junk shop tables, board games, magazines and books create a really nice atmosphere and another room out the back means that even though Frank's is popular it's not usually overcrowded. During the week they serve food which goes down a storm if you're hungry whether it's the superb patatas bravas or the tasty sausage sandwich with an onion marmalade. Saying that I have had a few meals here which haven't been quite to my taste like the Thai curry but the menu rotates quite often so there's always something new on offer. The best time to come in for food is on a Sunday when the mood is very relaxed and they do an excellent Full English breakfast, a vegetarian breakfast and the legendary blueberry pancakes. There are very few places in Norwich I would rather sit down and read the paper on a Sunday morning. Now I realise Im jabbering on so I'll speed up. They've got a great selection of wines and other drinks. I can't say anything about what it's like in the evenings since Ive never been but Ive seen photos and it looks great. Sunday afternoons they show themed films in the backroom Just go there. Unless you're scared of being seen as twee or hipster. In which case maybe not.

Franks is the fantastic! It 's a cozy creative feeling atmosphere always busy with people eating, chatting, reading a novel, or watching a film on the upstairs screen. We came one morning from brunch and loved the eggs! They do a fine cup of coffee as well. The American Style Pancakes where however anything but American Style. Being an American I can say I 've never laid eyes on a pancake like that and I 've had my share. They tasted nice, but it was essentially a couple scones made from pancake batter. We went back again for breakfast a few weeks later and brought friends from London with us and tries more of the egg dishes, bacon, and chorizo this time which were all stellar. Franks is quickly becoming our favorite breakfast and brunch place in Norwich. This Thursday we are planning of stopping in for dinner to give it a go.

An amazing place with a great selection of gourmet food options and really great prices. Love the Sunday afternoon movies during winter

Got to spread the love for Frank's Bar, not that it needs it given that it always seems to have people in, enjoying themselves. I love the slightly chaotic layout in the front area, with comfy seating of a myriad of different types. There's plenty of papers to read and games/books to occupy yourself as well. The coffee is lovely, big cup, strong and nice, and the cakes are delicious fuel for surviving Norwich centre on a Saturday. I've not tried the seemingly legendary breakfasts on Sunday yet, but I'll definitely pop in now One last echo of this review, Frank's Bar is located in a pretty nice part of the centre, near the cinema and the non-chain store shopping, so it's well worth snooping around after a coffee to see what you can find.