The Castle, gay bar in City Centre, Norwich
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The Castle

Google (270) 4.3
Tripadvisor (59) 3.9
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1 Spitalfields, Norwich

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About this place The Castle

The Castle has been Norwich's main gay bar since the 1990s and is often described as the largest in East Anglia. It sits on Spitalfields near Castle Meadow in the city centre, with a ground-floor pub bar and the U-NITE club space for late nights. Early evenings are relaxed and pub-like. Later on there are drag shows, cabaret, karaoke and themed club nights, which bring a mixed, all-ages crowd. It is a fixture during Norwich Pride each July. Google reviews average 4.3 from about 270. Opening hours vary by night, so check its social channels before you go.

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Gay LGBTQ+ Karaoke Dancing Area Outdoor Patio Parking Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Mixed ethnicities Chill / Relaxed Dance DJ sets Dance club Cabaret / Show bar Karaoke bar Pub Themed parties Outdoor terrace Late night (after midnight) Drag shows Air conditioning

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4.3
★★★★☆
270 reviews

Based on 270 Google reviews.

Niall Gavigan Jul 2026
★★★★★

A short walk from the city but it's a nice cycle. Friendly patrons and staff. Spotlessly clean.

Andrew Harrison Jul 2026
★★★★☆

Clean, tidy and everything we needed for a night in Norwich. Would stay again.

Peter John Colin May 2026
★★★★★

Nice little place 'just on outside of city. 15 20m walk to center. Clean and have little breakfast stuff. And good selection ' very good ' nxt time I'm here we are going to come here to stay '

Rachel Kay May 2026
★★★★★

Amazing night visiting this little gem. Such a friendly atmosphere. Lovely pub inside and a lovely garden out the back. We had the best night! Highly recommend.

tony richardson Apr 2026
★★★★★
Robert Wilde Mar 2026
★★★★☆

Nice garden, open late, well priced drinks

Catrina Field Feb 2026
★★★★★

Such a unique room. A mini house! Easy check in. Comfortable room and close to where we were heading. Roundabout was a bit noisy but not the hotels fault..... still slept!. Small breakfast on offer that i could eat...again not their fault but fresh local bread. A nice small loaf

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Last updated on 12 November 2026

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