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The Belgian Monk, Norwich, Norfolk

The Belgian Monk

4.3
4.3
879 Reviews
£25 and under
Belgian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Belgian Monk opened in December 2000. The main objective was to create something different yet to fit in with the way drinking and dining is changing. It has become a successful and established bar and restaurant, offering customers a choice of a regular selection of some 45 beers together with a selection of special beers. The menu is based on serving only the best products available freshly prepared daily, at realistic prices, in an informal relaxed "friends and family" atmosphere. It provides more than just the meal or drink but a whole Belgian experience. Now owned and run by Wursty Four Biers Ltd the new owners hope to take this fantastic venue to new heights and enhance the service style and offer. Sincerely not to be missed!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Belgian, Seafood, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01603 767222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rhys Lilley

What 879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Belgian Monk offers a vibrant dining experience with a "great selection of food, beers, and wine." Guests appreciate the attentive service, even catering to dietary needs. Known for its "original Belgium meals" and lively atmosphere, this pet-friendly venue is ideal for gatherings. "definitely recommend" for its delightful ambience and extensive beer options.

879 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous lunch time meal. Beautifully tasty food and excellent service in a good atmosphere. Wonderful.

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  2. John

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A place of great character, with an astonishing selection of beers. The food is very good. Some dishes are done a little better than others, but overall a very good menu of perfectly edible dishes. Service is very efficient, friendly and helpful.

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  3. Philip

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal at the Belgian Monk, delicious food, excellent beer and a warm and cosy atmosphere, just what was needed on a cold day. We’ll be returning again soon.

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  4. Sue

    Jersey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Busy and atmospheric as usual, we usually visit when in the area, however, the food was good but service this time was terribly slow. The staff team were very pleasant but it was a long wait for our food on this occasion. The manager was apologetic and charming.

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  5. david

    Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazingly friendly and helpful service from ALL staff

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  6. Ashley

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, everyone was so friendly without it being invasive, had a lovely evening great food and drink

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  7. Stephen

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An excellent moules marinières and a great choice of Belgian beers at The Monk. Quite busy this afternoon/early evening so we were glad we had booked. Very buzzy atmosphere with staff working at top speed - but that did not detract from the dining experience. Highly recommended.

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  8. Elaine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely atmosphere, great choice of food and of course beers

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  9. Gabriella

    Hungary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to the Belgian monk so try their famous mussels and fries . We had heard they were amazing . Unfortunately they had sold out of mussels and only had one portion left . So we tried them , they were delicious ! Hopefully when we go next time they will have more mussels to serve . But we enjoyed our meal very much !

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  10. Nic

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Moules Francaise. Went for it as a main corse but would go for a starter course next time as there was so much of it! The chips were lovely and so was the mayonnaise (and I normally don’t like mayonnaise!). The staff were brilliant and we wanted for nothing. Another reason to love Norwich is the Belgian Monk.

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The Belgian Monk is rated 4.3 stars by 879 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Belgian Monk

The Belgian Monk, 7 Pottergate, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1DS

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St Johns Alley
  • Area
    Norwich
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Belgian, Seafood, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rhys Lilley
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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