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The Georgian grandeur of the main restaurant - The Assembly House, Norwich, Norfolk

The Assembly House

4.6
4.6
6840 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Assembly House is a gorgeous Georgian gem perfectly located in the heart of Norwich. We set out to create the kind of establishment we'd love to find in one of the UK's most beautiful cities, one where old-fashioned hospitality is valued, food is delicious and where beautiful surroundings can be found hidden around every corner.
From breakfast where we serve our unique Beforenoon Tea - the breakfast edition of afternoon tea - to lunch which includes Assembly House classics and grazing boards, we're open seven days a week.
We're most famous for our themed afternoon teas which change regularly and are served from noon until last service at 3.30pm daily. As the Home of Afternoon Tea, we also serve some spectacular savoury versions of tea, including Beforenoon Tea, seafood option Afternoon Sea and our cheese-based option Afternoon Cheese. Please let us know your dietary adaptations for vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or vegetarian teas at least 24 hours in advance.






Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01603 626402
  • Website
    http://www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Hughes
  • Catering
    From bespoke wedding breakfasts to full English fry-ups, themed afternoon teas to conference buffets, baby showers to hen parties, lunches to dinners, event dining to supper clubs, we have a range of incredible food options to suit everyone. Please call us on 01603 626402 to discuss.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a range of gorgeous private dining rooms of all sizes which can be viewed on our website and booked via our office team. Please call 01603 626402 or email admin@assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk.
  • Location
    Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1RQ
  • Neighborhood
    Norwich
  • Cross street
    Next door to the Theatre Royal, opposite both The Forum and Chantry Place
  • Parking details
    The Assembly House has a small pay and display car park adjacent to the building. This is accessed via the Grapes Hill roundabout on the inner ring road. Further car parking can be found at the nearby Chapelfield shopping centre, Forum library and St. Giles multi-story. Please visit www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk for further details.
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stops are Theatre Street (150m), Red Lion Street (0.2 miles), St Stephens Street (0.2 miles) and Castle Meadow (0.3 miles).<br />The nearest train station is Norwich Station which is 0.7 miles from The Forum.<br /><br />By car: From the Grapes Hill roundabout, take the exit signposted with a brown heritage sign to The Assembly House, which takes you to Chapel Field North, with Chapelfield Gardens on your right. Take the first turn on your right to Chapel Field East and take the first exit off the mini roundabout to Chantry Road. Approximately 200m along the road, you will find the entrance to The Assembly House’s pay and display car park.<br /><br />If you are arriving by taxi or being dropped off by car, please be aware that if you have mobility issues, you can ask to be dropped off directly at our front door.<br /><br />What 3 Words for car park: pens.supper.driver
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    Multiple dates available
    It's the multi-award winning service we're famous for: four gorgeous tiers served under glittering chandeliers between 12pm & 3.30pm! Afternoon Tea at The Assembly House is £32.00 for one (£18.95 for under-12s) plus a 10% discretionary service charge. ALL afternoon teas served are themed, other than for pre-booked private events. Your booking will be for one of several of our dining rooms, including the main restaurant. We look forward to you being our guests! Please tell us in the booking notes or email admin@assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk at least 24 hours ahead: * If you have dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, DF, GF) * If you require a high chair/are a wheelchair user * If you would like to enjoy Afternoon CHEESE or Afternoon SEA
    Afternoon Tea Photo

  • Beforenoon Tea

    Multiple dates available
    The Assembly House is the home of Beforenoon Tea, the breakfast edit of our award-winning afternoon tea served EVERY DAY in our restaurant between 8am to 11am. Beforenoon Tea makes any day a celebration! The menu includes a slightly smaller version of one of our hot freshly-cooked breakfasts and then the Beforenoon Tea Stand which is filled with treats including a ‘fried egg' mango and vanilla cheesecake and cereal-based cakes and tarts. Savouries include mini cream cheese and smoked salmon croissants, Cheddar Cheese, Colman's Mustard and chive scones with bacon jam, three-cheese toasties and Assembly House sausage rolls. Then choose tea or coffee chocolate mousse. All served with loose leaf English Breakfast tea or coffee!
    Beforenoon Tea Photo

  • Breakfast Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Available seven days a week from 8am to 11am, our breakfast menu includes favourites such as a Full English Fry-up packed full of local ingredients to Posh Cheese on Toast, our popular Beforenoon Tea (a breakfast edition of our afternoon tea served on three tiers) to our Double-Baked Cheddar and Parmesan Soufflés, Kedgeree to Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs on sourdough to Buttermilk Pancakes with berries and creme fraiche or Chocolate...There's something for everyone on the menu! We also have vegan and vegetarian fry-ups available and homemade breakfast beans on toast. Start your day the right way: under chandeliers!
    Breakfast Menu Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 6,840 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for brunch

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Good for special occasions

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    British

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Most Booked

  • Norwich

    Great for brunch

  • Norwich

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norwich

    Romantic

  • Norwich

    Good for special occasions

  • Norwich

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Norwich

    British

  • Norwich

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Assembly House is a charming venue known for its "excellent food and service," particularly during its themed afternoon teas. Guests appreciate the "beautiful surroundings" and the attentive, friendly staff who cater to various dietary needs. While the lunch menu is somewhat predictable, afternoon teas, especially with unique themes like Beauty and the Beast, offer a delightful and memorable experience.

6,840 Reviews

  1. Lindsay

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Sadly service was very slow. We asked for a glass of water which never came and asked for more tea. A tiny pot for one was eventually brought even though there were 3 of us. When I asked for more, the waitress argued and asked if we specified. Last year was much better.

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  2. Karen

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very well organised with lots of staff who were polite, professional and friendly. All food was amazing and as much tea/coffee as we could drink. The house is beautiful and extra special as there were fabulous Christmas trees dotted about. A wonderful afternoon tea!

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  3. Steven

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience, warm welcome and a lovely breakfast. Cheese soufflé with smoked haddock and a ‘mock tail’ of orange, bitter lemon and rosemary, served with a smile. The fantastic Gingerbread display made it feel very festive, incorporating a tribute to the sad recent loss of Chef Director, Richard Hughes.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gluten free afternoon tea was almost exactly the same as the standard one and was priced the same too, which is very much appreciated. Very friendly service and a lovely setting.

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  5. Tina

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a birthday lunch,was nice except there could have been a choice of soups/There was only tomato and roasted pepper which i dont like.Perhaps a second option of say Chicken soup.apart from that,no complaints.

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  6. Julie-Ann

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic afternoon birthday tea for my daughter. Staff very friendly and attentive, made us feel very welcome. Highly recommended and we plan to visit again in the New Year.

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  7. Suzanne

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great festive afternoon tea. The decorations were beautiful.

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  8. Julia

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch- food was very tasty and good value. Service was excellent- the waitress was attentive but also gave us time… we never felt rushed and enjoyed just being there! A really good experience- it felt special. We will definitely be coming back!

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  9. David

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful afternoon tea! Really lovely staff & ambiance

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  10. Donna

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The room was quite cold & messy. Tables around weren’t cleared. Background music was on a few minutes which was nice but stopped. I’m GF and good was good. It seem they had forgotten GF scones so they took a considerably long time to come out. Staff friendly & working hard but was busy so tables got left . Ours weren’t cleared & had to ask for top of tea etc as weren’t asked if everything was ok. Didn’t leave the full £13 tip added onto my bill as service wasn’t great. But they were helpful / friendly young people . Didn’t appear a ‘front of house’ or manager leading so young people did well.

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FAQs

The Assembly House is rated 4.6 stars by 6840 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Assembly House

Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1RQ

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Next door to the Theatre Royal, opposite both The Forum and Chantry Place
  • Neighborhood
    Norwich
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Assembly House has a small pay and display car park adjacent to the building. This is accessed via the Grapes Hill roundabout on the inner ring road. Further car parking can be found at the nearby Chapelfield shopping centre, Forum library and St. Giles multi-story. Please visit www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk for further details.
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stops are Theatre Street (150m), Red Lion Street (0.2 miles), St Stephens Street (0.2 miles) and Castle Meadow (0.3 miles).The nearest train station is Norwich Station which is 0.7 miles from The Forum.By car: From the Grapes Hill roundabout, take the exit signposted with a brown heritage sign to The Assembly House, which takes you to Chapel Field North, with Chapelfield Gardens on your right. Take the first turn on your right to Chapel Field East and take the first exit off the mini roundabout to Chantry Road. Approximately 200m along the road, you will find the entrance to The Assembly House’s pay and display car park.If you are arriving by taxi or being dropped off by car, please be aware that if you have mobility issues, you can ask to be dropped off directly at our front door.What 3 Words for car park: pens.supper.driver
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Hughes
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01603 626402
  • Catering
    From bespoke wedding breakfasts to full English fry-ups, themed afternoon teas to conference buffets, baby showers to hen parties, lunches to dinners, event dining to supper clubs, we have a range of incredible food options to suit everyone. Please call us on 01603 626402 to discuss.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a range of gorgeous private dining rooms of all sizes which can be viewed on our website and booked via our office team. Please call 01603 626402 or email admin@assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk.
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