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

The Assembly House

4.6 (7213)
£26 to £40
British
Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1RQ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
A Georgian gem in the heart of Norwich, The Assembly House is where chandeliers meet cheese scones and old-fashioned hospitality is served with a modern flourish. Think jaw-dropping interiors, irresistible menus and the perfect setting for any celebration, big or small. We’re open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and indulgent treats. Start your day with our exclusive Beforenoon Tea, a breakfast twist on a classic. Join us for lunch featuring House favourites and generous grazing boards. Most famously, we’re home to themed Afternoon Teas that change regularly – whimsical, wonderful, and served daily from 12pm to 3.30pm. We also offer savoury versions like Afternoon Sea and Afternoon Cheese, each as joyful as the sweet selection. Dietary adaptations (vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian) are available with 24 hours' notice. Please note: our themed teas cannot be adapted for guests with nut allergies, please pre-order our allergen tea or choose from the lunch menu.

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
    Julia Hetherton
  • 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).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
  • 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

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What 7,213 people are saying

The Assembly House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for brunch

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Good for special occasions

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    British

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Most Booked

  • Norwich

    Best Overall

  • Norwich

    Best Food

  • Norwich

    Best Service

  • Norwich

    Best Ambiance

  • Norwich

    Best Value

  • Norwich

    Great for brunch

  • Norwich

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norwich

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Norwich

    Healthy

  • Norwich

    Good for special occasions

  • Norwich

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Norwich

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Assembly House offers a charming experience with "fabulous afternoon tea" and "amazing vegan options." Guests appreciate the "beautiful surroundings" and "attentive, professional staff." While a few found service inconsistencies, many praise the "delicious food" and themed teas. Perfect for special occasions, it's a "lovely place to eat," especially for afternoon tea enthusiasts.
7,213 Reviews

  1. sarah

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The location and surrounding are nice, Cream tea - sandwiches the bread was stale, overall except for the scones I felt for this price the food was unfresh.

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  2. Wendy

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Assembly House Afternoon Teas and Breakfast are second to none in Norwich. The food is beautifully presented and the staff discreet, attentive and polite. It is a beautiful venue in the heart of the City, easily accessible and plenty of parking very close.

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  3. Rosemary

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I often have meal at The Assembly Rooms and I am never disappointed. The food is always first class and the staff are very helpful. I would recommend it as a delightful experience

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  4. Tony

    Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and a great place to eat as always, we are going to book this venue for our 69th wedding anniversary

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  5. Kirsty

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Little bit disappointed with the service. Had our food brought out before tea. Had to wait ages to get the attention of waiter when we required something. Seemed eager to serve others.

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  6. Richard

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Only criticism is that you get a pot of tea and you can’t get two cups out of it. Hot water is virtually free, needs to service more. Apart from that food is great and the people lovely.

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  7. Gloria

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We all enjoyed the food and experience, my husband who was celebrating his 90th Birthday thoroughly enjoyed it. My only negative comment would be the noise level. I realise this is all caused by parties having fun and that included our party as well. The cause I feel is due to current decor choices as there is nothing in the room to absorb any noise, drapes, carpets etc. Of course this is the same in most eateries these days so I am not singling you out at all. My final comment would be that this would not put me off coming again. Thank you Gloria Rowe

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  8. Michelle

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was amazing and will definitely be back again soon. Had previously had afternoon tea quite a while times, but never the before noon tea , which we all thoroughly enjoyed and was very memorable. 10 out of 10 see you soon.

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  9. Hayley

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very busy main room, no air con giving any effect in the heat which was uncomfortable (both sweating throughout which isn't nice), tables crammed very close together so constant noise from tables next to yours and the table was so small that everything did not fit comfortably without constant reshuffling feeling chaotic. Afternoon tea a mixed bag, sandwiches and savoury exceptional but the sweet layer definitely lacking in flavour and delicate flavours overpowered in our opinion with too much icing and just tasting sweet.

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  10. Russell

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings. Present for my retirement from my colleagues

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The Assembly House is rated 4.6 stars by 7213 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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
    Julia Hetherton
  • 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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