On one day every year since 2011*, usually in June or July, Norwich & District branch members visit every pub in Norwich and record details of the real ales and ciders on sale that day.
The latest survey was carried out on June 29th, 2024, with 169 pubs visited by 29 volunteers, who found 264 different beers available, in a total of 491 beers on sale on handpump or gravity. These are similar to 2023, with the total up from 464, but still not close to pre-COVID levels, with around 100 handpumps fewer in use in 2024 than 2019.
This year, for the first time, we also surveyed the price of Guinness and the price of the cheapest keg lager, which came out at £5.60 and £4.75 respectively, highlighting that real ale continues to be excellent value.
For a full analysis, including comparison with previous years and the most popular beers, please go to our 2024 results page.
The next Pub Survey will be in 2025, date to be decided – but please email pubsurvey@norwich.camra.org.uk if you’d like to help, as we’re always keen to welcome volunteers!
Previous Years
2023
* except for 2015 and the COVID years, 2020 and 2021