Norfolk Arms

Name: Norfolk Arms
Address: 28 Leigh Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1H 9EP
Telephone: 020 7388 3937
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

412 Reviews

£26 to £40

Modern European

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From the street the Norfolk Arms is your typical London pub. A place where Charles Dickens might drink with Samuel Pepys. Mix and match benches and tables clutter the pavement where – rather than bewigged gentlemen – local business-types and shoppers refresh after a hard day at the coalface. Inside the traditional feel continues while a lively ambience and fresh paint keep the look free from old-man-and-dog territory. A new breed of gastropub, the Norfolk Arms has already gained critical acclaim, thanks in part to its novel ordering concept. Nevermind starters and mains, this is tapas-meets-home cooking, where you just keep ordering plates of food until you can scarf no more. Roast dinners, pates, scotch eggs and pork belly are joined by Mediterranean flavours throughout.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 Dec 2022

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of Operation
Mon - Sat 18:00pm - 22:15pm Mon - Fri 12:00pm - 15:00pm Sat - 12:00pm - 16:00pm Sun - 12:00pm - 21:30pm
Phone number
020 7388 3937
Website
http://www.norfolkarms.co.uk/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
28 Leigh Street, London, WC1H 9EP
Area
Bloomsbury
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Wheelchair Access, Wine

½ Dozen Maldon Oysters£12.00
shallot & cabernet sauvignon vinegar
Ploughmans Platter£11.00
roasted ham, chicken liver pate, Lancashire cheese, chutney, caperberries, olives & toast
Spicy Butter Beans£5.50
chorizo & coriander soup
Chicken Liver Pate£7.50
sea salt, apple & sultana chutney, toast, mixed leaf salad
Buffalo Mozzarella£8.00
roasted fennel, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction
Cured Salmon£9.50
with vodka, beetroot, tarragon & dill, mixed leaf, celeriac remoulade
Lyme Bay Dorset Crab£11.50
with rocket, ginger, chilli, honey, soy & sesame dressing
Mixed Vegetable Mezze£8.50
Hunter's Stew£15.00
smoked ribs, pancetta, chorizo & pork belly with sauerkraut, mushroom & juniper berries
Homemade Tagliatelle£15.50
with venison ragu, rocket & parmesan, olive oil
Whole Seabass£16.60
with sweet potato. broccoli, ginger, coriander, Puy lentils
Sesame Crust Fillet of Salmon£14.50
celeriac & potato mash, saffron veloute, parsnip chips
Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed£13.50
with mushroom risotto & truffle oil
Mixed Leaf Salad£3.50
Rocket & Parmesan, Balsamic Reduction£3.50
Patatas Alinadas£3.50
Green Beans with Garlic£3.50
Fruit Plate£6.50
with Greek yogurt & honey
Chocolate & Hazelnut Mousse Cake£6.00
Baileys Affogato£7.50
Galaktoboureko£5.50
lemon semolina custard filo pastry
Chocolate & Coconut Truffles£4.50
with raisin & hazelnut
Salted Caramel Ice Cream Coated£7.50
with sesame seeds, peanut butter biscuit
Coconut & Malibu Cheesecake£6.00
Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese£7.50
with apple chutney

Featured Drinks

Aperol Spritz£7.50
Glass of Prosecco£6.00

What 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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SAK1
London
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thrilled to have discovered the Norfolk Arms. Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommend
h
historian1968
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Relaxed but lively, excellent food (as always), super staff. Definitely the best pub (it’s more than a pub) in Bloomsbury.
C
Catnat
London
86 reviews
vip
3.0
86 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Was an Overall good experience, but the food could have been better and the service could have been more on it.
DJ
DavidJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat in Bloomsbury. Lovely food and service.
JJ
JuJu
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very pleasant waitress most attentive good service. Tapas very tasty especially date dish, good wines. Nice ambience, very busy. Have visited several times will return.
DH
DearandHon
San Francisco
182 reviews
vip
4.0
182 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
My husband and I enjoy the small plate concept…prawns, chickpeas and a tomato sauce, meatballs, squash soup…BUT the stuffed figs…EXCELLENT! Service was spot on!!! Thank you!
B
Brucelondon
London
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent selection of tapas. Slightly on the pricy side for comparable places. Sat outdoors which was pleasant. Table could have used an overhall (fairly rickity) but overall well worth it for the food and excellent service.
MR
MaheshR
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always, fantastic tapas with a casual bistro pub vibe! The grilled octopus is a favourite.
RU
RUSSELLK
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
There was no record of the booking! Which was very embarrassing for a business meal when the restaurant was full. Can you explain why i had transparency of the booking and they didn’t?
PM
PennyM
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Fantastic food, lovely service although they were very busy. It was super hot but they kept us topped up with iced water. Great experience.
SN
SchoolNightShenanigans
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A firm favourite that we were delighted was still as fabulous as the last time we visited a few years ago. Looking forward to returning.
R
Rosyposy
London
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
So nice to find a somewhere away from the busy Kings Cross and yet only a few minutes away. It’s great to be able to enjoy a meal with lots of background noise. Would definitely come here again Good tapas selection.
AW
AnitaW
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been coming to this pub for years with friends and family. Love the food (especially the Tapas) and ambiance. A real gem!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Surrey
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a relaxed modernised pub setting
D
Dave
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
A hidden gem, with great food at reasonable prices.
L
Lumen
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
One of best places in north London for drinks and tasty tapas in a nice atmosphere.
AH
AnnH
London
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great pub and really interesting tasty food Lovely service too Be great to live nearby
LT
LisaT
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great place to spend an evening. The food is always very good and the staff friendly and helpful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and lovely staff
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
This is one of my favourite restaurants in the area. I go for the food which is consistently and reliably delicious. Highly recommended.
N
Norfolkfan
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a joy to eat here whenever we can fit it in round a trip to London.
k
kinnth
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Pub grub but with a spanish twist. Wasn't overly impressed at the flavours or portion sizes, so probably wouldnt go back.
S
Steph
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tapas selection. Service excellent and food was delicious. Will go back again .
D
Dave
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a hidden gem, superb food, nice people.
RU
RUSSELLK
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and food
AG
AugustusGloop
London
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was incredible. An amazing mix of different style cuisines as tapas (mostly Spanish and Middle Eastern). Each dish was delicious and the portions were a good size for sharing. Service was friendly and really helpful. I would definitely go back. Loved it! The only minor things I would change is that I think they need a dedicated space to sit by the bar when you are waiting for the others. As it’s a pub, there was no where to have a drink before dinner that was not in the way of service. Secondly, wine in a tumbler is cute when you are in Spain and it’s 2 euros a glass but when a glass of wine in London is £10 a stemmed wine glass is more in keeping! Lol Overall, excellent!
PS
PamS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an impromptu booking and we had a great meal. Service was first class, we had a selection of tapas - all tasty and served piping hot. The lamb kebab was my favourite. The place was full with a good vibe, would recommend.
L
Lottie
London
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Returning to a favourite pub / eatery but one we’ve not visited for a couple of years. Pleased that it is still serving good food in a relaxed setting. A local pub where you go for fine food and wine rather than a restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here was absolutely amazing. Some of the best tapas my girlfriend and I have tried. Service was very good and will definitely return when in London. It's a real gem.
L
Leedsboy100
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Brilliant find, this place is a real gem. Sublime food in casual atmosphere - we were in London for a weekend and ended up going twice, the menu is varied with every dish flavoursome and beautifully prepared - walking distance to Euston…if you’re looking for somewhere to go at short notice (we managed to get in on the day, but popularity will no doubt soar, based on the quality) you can’t go wrong. We went with two kids 9 and 11 and they devoured all that they ordered!
PM
PaulM
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely food and great service. Tapas felt expensive however that is normal. Overall a lovely evening snd will return fhr sure.
L
London34
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ordered a selection of dishes from the Tapas menu and everything was incredible, would struggle to pick a favourite as it was all so delicious! All guests were thoroughly impressed, would 100% recommend and will be returning.
LR
LRuaM
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful all round. Great service and food. Perfect place for food and drinks with friends
VM
VeronicaM
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Over the years I have eaten here regularly. We took my niece out for dinner on 5th November. I arrived equipped with crutch and boot for a sprained ankle and was made to feel very welcome rather than another problem to seat on a busy night. Full marks to the staff for this. The menu here is always interesting. We shared mixed mezze plates to start and for mains ate the black tagliatelle with seafood, seabass with fennel and samphire and chicken thighs with crispy kale and bulgur. We drank a french merlot.
MC
MarkC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always. Outstanding food. Fully recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & reasonable price. Good choice of wines to complement food choice. Menu has been the same for some time could do with a few new dishes.
PH
PeterH
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Last minute booking very busy for a Wednesday. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and generous portion sizes.
JC
JulieC
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 October 2021
overall4food5service5ambience3
Amazing food, a truly great little find. Staff lovely.
AB
AlfredoB
London
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2021
overall3food3service3ambience2
As a Spanish guy, I would like to say that the quality of Spanish tapas is quite good, specially ham croquettes -delicious!!!-. It's true that the "size" of the dishes is quite limited -from Spanish perspective, of course-.
S
Shelby
London
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2021
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food was as fabulous as always. Best Tapas in town. There just didn’t seem to be enough staff working and those there seemed a little harassed. Had to ask for drinks , then the menu , then the bill. Service not nearly as good as usual which spoilt the experience some what.

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Norfolk Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 Dec 2022

19:00

Booked 5 times today

28 Leigh Street, London, WC1H 9EP

Additional information

Area
Bloomsbury
Hours of Operation
Mon - Sat 18:00pm - 22:15pm Mon - Fri 12:00pm - 15:00pm Sat - 12:00pm - 16:00pm Sun - 12:00pm - 21:30pm
Cuisines
Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.norfolkarms.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7388 3937

Norfolk Arms

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Additional information

Main

½ Dozen Maldon Oysters£12.00

Ploughmans Platter£11.00

Spicy Butter Beans£5.50

Chicken Liver Pate£7.50

Buffalo Mozzarella£8.00

Cured Salmon£9.50

Lyme Bay Dorset Crab£11.50

Mixed Vegetable Mezze£8.50

Hunter's Stew£15.00

Homemade Tagliatelle£15.50

Whole Seabass£16.60

Sesame Crust Fillet of Salmon£14.50

Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed£13.50

Mixed Leaf Salad£3.50

Rocket & Parmesan, Balsamic Reduction£3.50

Patatas Alinadas£3.50

Green Beans with Garlic£3.50

Fruit Plate£6.50

Chocolate & Hazelnut Mousse Cake£6.00

Baileys Affogato£7.50

Galaktoboureko£5.50

Chocolate & Coconut Truffles£4.50

Salted Caramel Ice Cream Coated£7.50

Coconut & Malibu Cheesecake£6.00

Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese£7.50

Featured Drinks

Aperol Spritz£7.50

Glass of Prosecco£6.00

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