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The Norfolk Tavern was situated on Middlegate Street, on the corner with Row 77.  This pub was present by 1819 as The Old Fountain. It became The Norfolk Tavern in 1830 when it was taken over by S&P of Norwich.

Source: Wayne Rice

It was known as The Middlegate Distillery from 1903 when it was run by a Mr Allen. The Allen family ran it from 1903 to 1950. As happens a lot in Yarmouth pubs are known by a different name to what they actually call themselves. Apparently the name was not officially changed until 1985. However I have known the pub for 60 years and it is has always been known as Allens. Dad used to drink there because in the '60's it was one of only two pubs in Yarmouth that sold Real Ale. The other being the Crystal. Just reopened after a refurb.

Pat Smith (July 2025)

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