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Frank's Bar

19 Bedford Street, Norwich NR2 1AR, England
01603618902
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Ranked #13 of 299 restaurants in Norwich
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Price range: INR281 - INR1,070
Cuisines: International, European, English, Mediterranean
Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Norwich
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

A group of us spent several hours in Franks, one of the group said 'it was the best scrambled eggs they had ever tasted'! The whole experience was excellent with very good service, even though two or the beers had to be sent back! They handled it very well. More

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Norwich
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Nice place, a bit cramped, go early at lunch times or you will have to wait. Been there once quite late in the evening, it is one of the few independent places in town that serves coffee (and good coffee too) late at night, so if you want to drink somethig warm after dinner, and want to sit in a... More

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Campobasso, Italy
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I am a regular at Frank's, that's because this place has it all: excellent food, very good drinks, a nice vintage atmosphere and really friendly staff. Staff tries the best to serve local, organic and fairtrade food with options for those clients who have gluten intolerance. Food is mainly mediterranean, therefore you can find cous cous, hummus, spanish charcuterie, but... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I'm in Norwich on business and got caught in the pouring rain returning to my hotel so took refuge at Franks. I'm a glad I did too !!! This place is wonderful, small, friendly, relaxing, and the food is amazing. Only having recently decide to go 100% vegetarian I was very pleased with the dishes on offer. The roasted aubergine... More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We spent literally £50 here and had a wonderful meal. The restaurant was very busy (we went on Friday night) but we found a seat on the same table as a rowdy bunch. We were happy with this but imagined our parents would have been a bit uncomfortable (not meaning to sound ageist!). We would have liked a bit more... More

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Berlin, Germany
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Frank's is somewhat of a Norwich favourite, and always has an excellent selection of food and drink on offer, with a great range of board games to while away those long summer afternoons. The downside is that an excellent location like this seems to come at a price, with beer costing up to £4 a pint. In London this might... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

In the Norwich 'Lanes' along a pretty cobbled street, Frank's Bar fits the bill for really good food in an attractive and unpretentious setting. For a coffee, brunch, lunch or supper, it is welcoming with a varied and healthy menu. Frequently I pop in and have never been disappointed. Also very good value. Give it a try . More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

I was recently in Norwich and was taken by friends to this bar for drinks and food. The place looks small but there is extra seating in a small garden area as well as upstairs. There is something about the place that is just great and I’m not sure what it is but it’s certainly a combination of things. The... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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Our gang of nine forty/fiftysomethings pitched up at 9pm on a Wednesday night - more in hope than in expectation, as they do not take reservations. Although the place was pretty full, tables were cheerily reorganised to accommodate everyone. The platters we ordered to share couldn't be faulted: Frank's (chiefly olives and houmous), local cheeses, charcuterie, Moroccan, Spanish... plus some... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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Lovely setting and fantastic hours, as the food is not gourmet could not rate it more but this place is a find. More

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