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I enjoyed this pub, not the greatest Real Ale range, but plenty of atmosphere and friendly. Lots of music memorabillia for a good afternoons read of the walls, plus cool background music. The guy behind the bar was a bit stroppy, but nothing to worry about. Laid back and relaxed and bang in the centre of town.
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I love the Walnut Tree Shades, used to go there at lunch time and never wanted to leave. Last time I went in the Juke box was broken which made me sad, I hope they mend it :)
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nice enough but a little dark with the windows hidden from sunlight. american themed deep south interior and menu.
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yes what a lovely pub right in the heart of the city.very friendly staff, good beer and live music on some nites like jazz and blues and the food upstairs if you can get a table coz they are buzy coz its so good the best cat fish i have ever eatten. love this pub and im still goin after 10 years.
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It may not have the sort of front that would challenge Lucy Pinder in the “bloody hell” stakes, but within the Shades rather understated back alley exterior is another cracking gem of a Norwich pub. In fact, this place is so good it is difficult to decide which of the many golden characteristics deserves the most praise.
The interior is natural to its core, with plush carpets lapping around a spacious and oldie frame that is resplendent with blues paraphernalia and distinctive memorabilia. There is not a whiff of the forced crappiness that sometimes affects pubs which try to conjure up character by ramming every available space with visual bollocks, as clearly the Shades has been put together with some style and a large dollop of care. Hence, it is more likely you’ll pause to examine each separate hanging and sign, rather than walk to the landlord and ask him whether his pub was furnished by a car boot sale or a skip.
This joyful ambiance – helped by flawlessly polite staff – undoubtedly helps attract a good clientele and conversely create a formidable force field that effortlessly repels the occasional gangs of witless wankspurts who wander through Norwich city centre. It is a complete muppet free zone.
However, just ahead – just – in the “most commendable race” are the taps which overflow with a wide variety of well kept, rotating, ales and a fairly component mix of lagers. With prices at the better end of reasonable, the Shades drink service is brilliant – you are guaranteed a top notch and distinctive tipple that wont stretch the bank balance.
So, within the quiet shell is a real gold nugget – 10/10.
pgazz - 27 Jun 2006 12:08 |
lovely pub with good music hidden away from the hustle and bustle of norwich
anonymous - 6 May 2006 15:07 |
Only the best pub in the world, good drink even better food and a lovely lookin guy behind the bar...tim poprdan is it??? getting on a bit but fun to laugh at! haha love you!
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This place is an absolute diamond. Blues paraphernalia, great music, hearty food and a superb landlord. The live bands can be fabulous. Well done to him for preserving this little jewel in the ehart of the city. Long may it continue.
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small pub just off the market square filled with blues memorabilia. friendly atmosphere. small but well kept selection of ales - the london pride is good. great blues music throught the day. live blues in the w/e evenings. a great mature pub.
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