Given the fact that Carrow Road has been steadily re-built from the 90s onwards, the facilities you’ll find in the stadium are of a good quality, if slightly aged in places. The concourses feature places to get a bite to eat and a drink, somewhere to place a bet and all of the toilet facilities you’d expect.

Combining artisanal pizzas with a robust ale line up, bridging the gap between a restaurant and a pub. 43 Cowgate, NR3 1SZ – Website. Plasterers Arms has forged a reputation among Norwich locals for delivering the holy trinity: excellent craft beer, tempting pizzas, and a cosy, down-to-earth environment.

Tucked behind Magdalen Street, The Plasterers on Cowgate boasts 20 cask taps for real ale and cider and keg lines for craft lager and ale. The line-up changes regularly, with ales from local breweries, plus the latest from further afield - and that's before you get to the bottles of world beer.

Love a dark beer, and I wasn’t disappointed at The Plasterers Arms. There aren’t enough porters in my life, and Triskele (4.5% ABV), from Moon Gazer, is a glorious example. Smooth, rich, and creamy, I’d say it was one of the best porters I’ve tried.

The Artichoke is opening tonight by the way, run by the owner of the golden triangle brewery. Another gem of a drinking hole added in the vicinity of the Plasterers .

Situated along the river, this pub offers a selection of food and drink, including a carvery on Sundays. A great spot to stop off at following a walk with your pet.

I’ll soak up the cosy atmosphere and imagine what it must have been like as a busy coaching inn in days gone by.' www.maidsheadhotel.co.uk