Bishop's Dining Room & Wine Bar

4.9 (1514)

£26 to £40

British

8-10 St Andrews Hill, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1AD

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

A small, intimate restaurant perfectly situated on the oldest lane in Norwich, Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar is everything you would expect from a fine dining restaurant and more. Our welcoming, relaxed atmosphere will ensure you and your guests have an experience to treasure. Our food is locally sourced, wherever possible, to give you a taste of the real Norfolk. Our Chefs passionately prepare each of our dishes to really make Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar a unique restaurant, any special requests are happily accommodated. Enticing, seasonal menus will ensure all of our guests leave us wanting more. Originally from Lake Como, Italy, Alex Tranquillo is looking forward to personally welcoming you and your guests to Bishops Dining Room and Wine Bar. His love for catering will ensure you are looked after from the moment you walk in, until the minute you leave.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01603 767321
Website
http://www.bishopsrestaurant.co.uk/location.asp
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
ur beautiful, fully air-conditioned intimate Dining-Room is available for group bookings and exclusive private hire for up to 22 seated or 45 standing. Bishop's is perfect for every occasion, whether it’s your wedding or birthday celebration. Have you considered Bishops for corporate dinners, a working breakfast or lunch? If you are planning a special event, let us make your experience an unforgettable one for all the right reasons. Pop in or give us a call to discuss your special event. We look forward to welcoming you to Bishop's soon.

Location
8-10 St Andrews Hill, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1AD
Area
Norwich
Parking Details
Street Parking

Reviews

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4.9

(1514)

4.9Food
5.0Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bishop's Dining Room & Wine Bar was renowned for its "amazing food," "impeccable service," and "intimate dining space." The restaurant delighted patrons with its exquisite taster menus and locally sourced ingredients, consistently delivering "wonderful food" and a "relaxed atmosphere." A cherished spot, it was celebrated for its "outstanding" culinary experiences.

1,513 Reviews

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David
Norfolk/Suffolk12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have had evening meals & lunches at Bishop’s so decided we would have a Sunday lunch on Alex’s last day. It did not disappoint at all, all courses beautifully presented and tasting great. Everybody there wanted to say goodbye and thank him for all the great meals and experiences we/ they have had at Bishop’s on his watch. So a great meal tinged with sadness was enjoyed.
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Johanna
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All round five star experience. Everything I like for a special meal out
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Neil
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptionally good lunch booked as a farewell to Alex. Wishing the chef (and new owner) all the best going forward.
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Rachel Gold
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Thank you Alessandro and the team!
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Kathryn
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Enjoyed our last visit while Al still the owner. Happy Retirement
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david Gold
London34 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time at Bishop's Dining Room and although the food was lovely, the lamb dish portion size could have been larger for the cost of £46.
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Amanda Gold
London159 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent set lunch with good menu choice. Busy while we were there but service was always friendly and attentive. Delicious courses and well judged portion sizes. Interesting wine list with many reasonably priced bottles. Will definitely return.
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Howard Gold
Norfolk/Suffolk17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent à la carte dinner. Good selection on the menu and food well cooked. Impeccable service. Definitely a Norwich tradition. Sad that Alex is leaving the business. Let’s hope the quality continues under new management.
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Eleanor
Norfolk/Suffolk5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful relaxed Sunday lunch with friends, greeted on arrival by name and served perfectly The meal was nicely timed and not rushed My favourite place to dine, best nut roast ever
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food from the first mouthful till the last. Highly recommend the taster menu with the wine to go with each course. Expensive but it's worth it for a treat.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01603 767321
Website
http://www.bishopsrestaurant.co.uk/location.asp
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
ur beautiful, fully air-conditioned intimate Dining-Room is available for group bookings and exclusive private hire for up to 22 seated or 45 standing. Bishop's is perfect for every occasion, whether it’s your wedding or birthday celebration. Have you considered Bishops for corporate dinners, a working breakfast or lunch? If you are planning a special event, let us make your experience an unforgettable one for all the right reasons. Pop in or give us a call to discuss your special event. We look forward to welcoming you to Bishop's soon.

Location
8-10 St Andrews Hill, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1AD
Area
Norwich
Parking Details
Street Parking

FAQs

Sunday stands out, guests repeatedly praise Bishop's Sunday lunch and roast as a favourite experience.

Yes, guests recommend Bishop's for anniversaries and romantic evenings, praising its intimate ambience, attentive service and excellent wine list.

Bishop’s centres on a small, intimate dining room with a dedicated bar/wine-bar area where guests often enjoy pre-dinner drinks before being shown to their table.

Yes, families regularly dine at Bishop’s, with guests describing family Sunday lunches, birthday celebrations, and warm, attentive service for family visits.

Bishop's Dining Room & Wine Bar feels intimate, elegant and cosy, tasteful decor, soft background music, and a warm, welcoming host create a relaxed dining room.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to Bishop's.

Yes, the restaurant says any special requests are happily accommodated, and guests report the team will work with dietary requirements.

For the Sunday roast in particular, guests report large, generous portions, several reviews note hearty roasts and leftovers taken home.

For a memorable, relaxed meal choose Sunday lunch, guests repeatedly praise Bishop’s Sunday roast and Sunday lunch as exceptional and a lovely, leisurely midday experience.

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