First Draft Bar & Kitchen

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   Emma

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time at First Draft. We loved the quirky feel and thought the statement on the toilet wall was brilliant. The waitress, unfortunately didn’t get her name, was lovely and so attentive, despite the amount of customers she had. The cocktail were unusual, not the run of the mill and delicious! Now the food….Chim Chim in da house, oh my!!! What an explosion of fresh, clean taste. Absolutely out of this world. Superb.
   

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   Jodie

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The mains were delicious, as were the cocktails. Service was amazing. Such a cool place with a great atmosphere, will definitely come back.
   

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   PAUL

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food served by friendly staff in a fun and quirky setting!
   

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   Hayley

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We dined as a table of 3 and were delighted to get the bath seat! Go visit to see for yourself… The service was great, friendly and helpful. The food was incredible, it was the Egyptian/Syrian menu and we almost ordered the whole menu to share as we wanted to try everything! It was all delicious, perfectly balanced, authentic flavours. Dessert was a highlight - the baklava was yummy but the mango cake - exceptional! Expected it to be heavy and very sweet but it was light, fruity and just the right level of sweetness. Looking forward to revisiting in future - the upcoming raclette has got to be done! Thanks First Draft!
   

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   Claire

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food from New Routes pop up, really really good food. Great value for money. 7 of us ate, we shared starter platters and desserts and each had a main, a couple of bottles of wine and several cocktails and the bill was £291. Excellent value! The service was also excellent, our waitress was amazing and very accommodating. Overall a great experience, will definitely return.
   

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   GDub

   Newcastle

   14 reviews

   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on October 4, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Have been twice before. Was a little more average this time. Has been a 5/5 then 3.5-4/5 previously but 3/5 this time, good but not very good or excellent. Food was only warm when we got it and not hot which is a shame. Staff are friendly and accommodating though. Maybe the food was only warm by the time we received it as there were around 5 tables in but all appeared to be ordering or eating at the same time rather than more spread out and only one person waiting tables so perhaps the food had waited longer than ideal to be served. It was quite tasty and good quality but perhaps weaker than the previous 2 options they’ve had IMO. Unfortunately also came out this time smelling badly of fried food like we’d been in greasy spoon cafe. Perhaps the kitchen extraction isn’t working that well or up to the job. Interesting the busy tables are hidden up near the back of the space so if you’re walking in or walking past you think it’s empty. I believe that could put people off dropping in if you think it’s empty or has no vibe. Just a few little things could improve it but hey just my opinion. If the cuisine option after next month is of interest I will try it again as I do think it’s a good concept. Just lacking in some execution.
   

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   emma

   London

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful evening at First Draft - loved the ambiance, the service and the food. One star lost as they’d run out of Egyptian croquettes, which we all wanted to try. But it gives us a great reason to go back!
   

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   ZeZeVe

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on September 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great to see experience Persian flavours in the heart of Norwich. A great food experience
   

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   Kate

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and drinks with a lovely informal atmosphere
   

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    Katrina

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Crumpetorium food was delicious. Really enjoy the visit.
    

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