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The Belgian Monk, 7 Pottergate, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1DS
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2 people
May 8, 2025
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
About this restaurant
Great for craft beers
Charming
Good for groups
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!
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
The Belgian Monk's menu was last updated on 7/13/2023.
House Beers and Pilsners
Hommelbier – 7.5% ABV* **
This golden ale is packed to the brim with the harvest of the Flanders hop gardens around Poperinge. Hommel, the local dialect for hop, fragrances this excellent beer with green hops, yeast and mild fruity notes
Fruit Beers and Lambics
Lindemans, Apple – 3.5% ABV
A refreshing modern apple beer using a natural white beer base infused with crisp green apples
Lindemans, Cassis – 3.5% ABV
AA sharp, yet slightly sweet, spontaneous fermented blackcurrant beer. Full of flavour and very refreshing
Lindemans, Framboise – 2.5% ABV
A delicate fruity aroma, dark pink in colour, with powerful raspberry notes and a hint of caramel
Belgian Regional Specialities
Some unique regional beers known as "Streekbieren" in Flemish
Dekoninck – 5% ABV** (Half Pint)
Antwerp's favourite beer, a very easy drinkable ale. Just ask the server for a bollekje, they won't be offended
Ter Dolen Armand – 7% ABV* ** (33cl Bottle)
A blond fruity beer with hints of grapefruit and citrus. This beer combines 3 types of American hops to produce a lager-like taste with a bitter finish. Unfiltered cloudy and hoppy, easy drinking. Gold medal winner 2012 and 2019
Ter Dolen Donker – 7.1% ABV* **
This dark Abbaye beer with its mellow taste and full body is fruity and slightly sweet. Winner of the Bronze medal at the Brussels Beer Challenge
Ter Dolen Wit – 5.1% ABV
A recently added white beer brewed with a nod to tradition, by using malted and unmalted wheat amongst other grains. The coriander and orange zest gives the beer its refreshing character with a fresh and mildly herbal finish
Saison Dupont – 6.5% ABV* **
Classic among the seasoned Belgian beers. A coppery blond beer with the finest of aromas and strong bitterness which transform this beer into a thirst quencher with no equal
Grimbergen Blond – 6.7% ABV
Ochre coloured, with a balanced fruity-malty, light taste
Gulden Draak – 10.5% ABV* **
This is a beer that is in a class of its own, a dark heavy beer that is very easy drinking, so rich in flavour the English call this a barley wine. The Belgians? Well they simply ask.... is there a better beer than Gulden Draak in this world?
Bersalis Tripel – 9.5% ABV*
This exceptional beer is a blond triple with great character. The full bodied taste of wheat and malt evolves during drinking from a fruity bitter flavour to a round sweetness with a hint of citrus
Kasteel Barista Chocolate Quad – 11% ABV* **
This exceptional quadruple beer unites the worlds of coffee, chocolate and beer in one glass. A rich dark beer that's smooth, sweet yet bitter at the same time
St Bernardus Abt 12 – 10% ABV* **
The pride of the stable, this dark quadruple beer is packed full of fruity aromas. A perfect equilibrium between malty, bitter and sweet. Full bodied with a long bitter sweet finish
Kwak – 8.4% ABV**
Strong amber ale served in a miniature yard-of-ale glass supported by a wooden plinth. Legend has it that this bizarre vessel enabled it to be passed to coachmen without spillage. This beer offers much more than novelty value
Delirium Nocturnum – 8.5% ABV**
A rich deep coloured beer with notes of caramel, mocha and chocolate combined with spices such as liquorice and coriander. A nice balance of bitterness, sour and sweet. Please be aware of the pink elephants!
Rochefort 10 – 11.3% ABV* **
One of only 6 Trappist beers. This excellent brown beer with a hint of chocolate is fermented in the bottle. Although easy drinking should always be drunk with respect
Kasteel Rouge – 8% ABV
This is the fruit beer from the excellent Kasteel range. Its unique dark red colour is obtained by mixing Kasteel Bruin that has matured for six months, with sour cherries. It's an outstanding real ale, but be careful - it's tasty, easy drinking but strong
Bush Amber – 12% ABV* **
One of the oldest Belgian "special" beers, pride of the Debuisson family. Brewed using malt, hops and natural sugars leaves this beer with a bitter sweet caramel taste
Tripel Karmeliet – 8.4% ABV**
A blond robust fruity 3 grain beer from the House of Kwak
La Chouffe – 8% ABV* **
An exceptionally unfiltered blond beer. Pleasantly fruity and nicely spiced with coriander tinged with hops. Great with white meats and meaty fish dishes
Brugse Zot Blond – 6% ABV* **
A delicious blond beer with a fruity yet spicy bouquet. Brewed with four different kinds of hops which gives the beer its inimitable taste
Caulier Brasserie
We are delighted to be awarded the special honour of being the only bar in the UK to be named as an ambassador for this brewery and specifically for the beer Paix Dieu
75cl Bottles
Perfect for sharing or "But darling I only had one bottle"
La Chouffe – 8% ABV* ** (75cl Bottles)
An exceptionally unfiltered blond beer. Pleasantly fruity and nicely spiced with coriander tinged with hops. Great with white meats and meaty fish dishes
Kasteel Rouge – 8% ABV This is the fruit beer from the excellent Kasteel range. Its unique dark red colour is obtained by mixing Kasteel Bruin that has matured for six months, with sour cherries. It's an outstanding real ale, but be careful - it's tasty, easy drinking but strong
Low Alcohol and Gluten-Free
Jupiler (25cl Bottle)
A blond 0% alcohol version of Belgium's best selling Pilsner
A light and delicate floral bouquet, refreshingly light and malty, all ingredients are verifiably organically grown with no compromise to taste whatsoever
Cidres / Belgian Ciders
33cl Bottle
Strongbow Gold Appel Cidre – 4.5% ABV**
A crisp Belgian Cider that's slightly sweet with a refreshingly crisp bite
Strongbow Elderflower Cidre – 4.5% ABV**
a Cider with the added sweetness of elderflower
Strongbow Red Berries Cidre – 4.5% ABV**
A refreshing Cider with a combination of red berries
What 938 people are saying
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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
4Food
3.9Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value
Noise • Energetic
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Norfolk/Suffolk
Lively
Norwich
Good for groups
Norwich
Lively
Review summary
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The Belgian Monk offers a "great selection of beers" and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for catching up with friends. Despite some inconsistencies in service speed, patrons praise the "excellent customer service" and delicious mussels. The venue is highly regarded for its "fabulous food" and value, making it a "worthwhile visit."
938 Reviews
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OpenTable Diner
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 1
Food 4
Service 2
Ambience 3
The mussels were just perfect, juicy and tasty with a creamy sauce and the meatballs my husband ordered were very tasty, but said a bigger portion would have been better. The wine was very pleasant but not the strength stated on the menu. I found it very difficult in a city full of life that this restaurant refused to accommodate tables during the afternoon, when advertising food all day , very disappointing. We were not able to order deserts, being told the kitchen staff had gone for a break. Just wanted it to be perfect.
Had another reservation in a few weeks time but have now cancelled.
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Paula
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 4
Food was nice. Quite dear for what you got. Had special's board up but when we ordered from it they said they hadn't got it 5 minutes later but didn't take it off the board. 2 of the drinks we wanted they didn't have either. I ordered the mussels,when they came out they had a lid on. Was not told the lid was extra hot and burnt my fingers on it. The mussels was very hot as well could eat then for a good 10 minutes as to let them cook down. There is a service charge on the bill. Was asked if it was OK but I think it really should be a choice to pay a tip instead of been made to feel like u should. Maybe just my opinion.
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Tony
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 1
Ambience 1
Started disappointing and then got worse. As we were being seated we were told the food items we wanted (and others) were not available. Ok we thought, it’s the “Flight of Beer” advertised on their web site that we were really interested in.
Their website says:
Flight of Beer: "We have selected some of Belgium’s best draught beers. 1/3rd of a pint samplings of six of our draught beers. Great for food pairings: £16.95 (May not be available during busy periods.)"
However the waitress wasn’t aware of this option and said it had never been available since she had worked there.
I asked the manager and showed him the website. He just said he had no control over the website. After some discussion, he did then offer to do the flight, but with just four beers rather than the six advertised.
There were hardly any customers, just us and another couple upstairs, and a few people downstairs.
It feels like the staff have given up on the place so perhaps it’s no surprise that customers have also. We went elsewhere.
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Billy
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Table for 2 booked on Monday 21st April at 6pm, excellent service from Elyssia. Food was of a high quality, and was reasonably priced. Quite a small pub, which was good as meant it wasn't loud at all
Well worth a visit
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Diana
Oxford3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Great beers and lovely food. Was quieter than expected today but still enjoyable. Everyone likes this place.
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Rodney
Norfolk/Suffolk14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Always a good culinary experience at The Belgian Monk and our recent visit was no exception.
Great food choice well cooked and presented. Staff were excellent without exception. Very reasonable prices given the quality of food on offer. Good choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available. We will be back!
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Graham
Newcastle2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 4
Great selection of beers, attentive service and nice atmosphere but food is overpriced for what you get. Tiny small plates and a disappointing tartiflette for the price of £16.50.
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Carol
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everyone enjoyed their meals. The staff were pleasant and friendly and it was a relaxing place to eat.
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Brian
Warwickshire1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
An excellent night for the 4 of us, great food and drink and the staff were superb too. No complaints whatsoever!
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Veronica
Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 1
Ambience 3
What a dreadful experience at the Belgian Monk yesterday! Started off with two odd wine glasses. OK, not too bad, but it was a sign of things to come. It was at least 20 mins before our order was taken - I asked about the carbonarde only to be told it was not available. My husband and brother ordered Belgian meatball but they were not available either. So they ordered sausages and I ordered vegan tartiflette as I have a dairy allergy. 30mins later I was told that they couldn't do the tartiflette but ox cheek was recommended, free of charge. Another 30 mins passed before the food came up in the dumb waiter, but mine was sent back down as
it came with mash instead of chips. The chef was arguing with the server and telling her that he was "f...ing stressed", all very clearly heard in the restaurant. When the sausages and veg came to the table the veg were stone cold and the sausages not much warmer. The veg were returned to the kitchen and the chef informed that they were cold. Chef's reply was "what do they f...ing want?! Still no meal for me but other tables were being served. My husband and brother managed only two mouthfuls before saying it was inedible. We were not charged for the food - just as well. I heard other diners being told that they would not be charged for their meal.
We were told that the head chef was on a day off as he had worked 60 hours, and that the assistant couldn't cope. Perhaps the restaurant should have closed.
Shall never go there again!!!!!
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The Belgian Monk is rated 3.8 stars by 938 OpenTable diners.
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