I recently went in to watch the mighty Norwich City take on Arsenal. I had thought that since the game had an early kick off the pub may not be overly busy but it was full which was good and added to the atmosphere. When I say it was full I don't mean it was literally bursting at the seams but it was more like all the seats were taken and the standing areas were full of football fans. There was enough room to get to the bar/toilet/door so it was still comfortable.
I sampled a pint of Wainrights from Thwaites which was very good, perfect temperature and a very good taste. At 4.1% an easy going drink which could have easily been consumed all day long. I also tasted a pint of London Pride which most ale drinkers will be familiar with. I do think though that Pride is very inconsistent, some places will serve it perfectly but some in some pubs it will come to you and taste rather dark and like a stout. The Cottage, fortunately, serves an excellent pint of Pride and this, to me, shows a pub that cares a little bit more about the beer it is serving.
To finish I tried a local pint, Tipples Moonrocket. Very citrusy but clean and crisp. Slightly stronger at 5% meant it had a little bit of a kick which was appreciated. Definitley one I would recommend to anyone.
The Cottage is a good pub overall, it shows major sports, which I have been critical of in the past but it is a little more cultured with local punters and a few students filling the seats. The beers are good and well looked after and there is also a wide variety to choose from. Inside the pub the front bar area kind of looks like someones living room but it is big enough and organised enough to work as a good seating area. There is a good outdoor terrace with a T.V screen and the pub is in an easy location for all to get to. Without a doubt this place should be a stop on anyones list while drinking around the edge of the city.
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