Arboretum

Katy Jon Went
5 Star
Love Norwich's eccentric speakeasy with deerhound pups, Victorian-1930s curios, vintage films, custom cocktails based on your taste preferences, and that feeling of exclusivity/secret/in the know as to its whereabouts, whether it's open, or how it functions. Gloriously Norfolk idiosyncratic hidden gem in the Lanes.
Tuesday 4th January 2022

Holly Leech
5 Star
Arboretum make some amazing cocktails. I asked for something sour and was presented with a cherry whisky sour, it was absolutely divine! My sister asked for something green and was given a refreshing cocktail that was equally delicious. The interior is super cosy and welcoming and the staff were great. Excited to return when I next visit norwich!
Saturday 26th November 2022

Hazel Chapman
3 Star
Atmosphere, decor, theme, even the authentic smells of yesteryear (dog), all fantastic. Very immersive. But let down by the cocktails, and the serving staff were a bit clueless (yet lovely!). They’ve been given a script, and clever things to say when the drinks come out, but if you ask a question back they’re blank, they don’t know what they’ve just said. Case in point I heard a neighbouring table being given a Gin and Tonic and told ‘it’s how it would be originally served, gin and quinine’, when pressed the server didn’t understand what quinine was, what it’s link to tonic is, if it was real quinine or a home made tonic. Our server told us they don’t serve bourbon, not being British (great- on theme), another blithely took a bourbon order from the table nearby. They want to serve you a bespoke cocktail but on their terms- choose a spirit and style but don’t be too specific. To a certain extent I can understand this, they’re working to an £8 per cocktail price point, but it shows. Everything was bluntly sweet, bluntly sour, or heavy with tonic, and there was a lot of fruit involved. A lot of pineapple leaves. I would love if they offered a short menu of classic cocktails from the era’s they’re referencing at a higher price in addition, a great martini, a gimlet? It’s so close to being great.
Saturday 12th November 2022

chani fediuk
5 Star
By far the best place in the city for cocktails! The atmosphere and staff are amazing! The place has incredibly interesting decor, its super cosy and best of all, there are 4 amazingly chilled dogs who sleep on the sofa while everyone enjoys their evening. I would happily visit every day just to see the dogs. If you are a dog lover, this is the place to be. I wish every bar was like this one!
Friday 13th January 2023

Fraser McKnespiey
3 Star
This little place has a great feel, friendly staff and tasty cocktails. Unfortunately, the extreme smell of wet dogs ruined our experience from the moment we walked in - which was very off-putting and hindered our experience. If this issue can be addressed, this small gem would be a staple of a visit if you're after a cocktail in Norwich - but, until then, I'm staying clear.
Wednesday 28th December 2022