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Clubs are popping up left, right and centre in Norwich. The latest edition is Essence. Can you remember Fatso’s on Prince of Wales Road in Norwich? Well that’s gone now and it’s now the location for Essence which is looking to provide a bar, nightclub and restaurant all in one. Walking past it today, while walking to work, the old Fatso’s signs of yore have been taken down.

The club’s interior has also been designed by Gordon Thompson, an international designer, which has created a range of different zones in the establishment.

What with Qube launching on the Easter Weekend and now Essence what will be next to join the city? Rumour has it that the now closed Magic City amusements has been bought out (i think by the Mercy owners??).

Connect me up:
The official website is here: EssenceNorwich.com
Keep up to date with developments on their Facebook Page

Where is it?

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Qube Norwich launching Easter weekend

Coming soon a new nightclub and bar called Qube! The nightclub is launching Easter weekend and it’s location is top secret (update: actually it’s now been revealed – see below)

The first 500 members to their Qube Norwich Facebook Group will be getting VIP passes.

There’s not much to go on. Here’s the info from the group.

QUBE BAR & NIGHTCLUB
COMING SOON TO NORWICH

BAR/ CLUB LAUNCHING EASTER

Q. WHERE? WHO? WHAT? WHEN?

A. PLEASE JOIN GROUP
MORE INFORMATION TO GROUP MEMBERS
COMING TO YOUR INBOX VERY SOON

PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TOO

FOUNDER FACEBOOK MEMBERS WILL
RECIEVE EXCLUSIVE VIP OPENING
WEEKEND INVITES
(LIMITED TO FIRST 500 MEMBERS)

INVITES WILL BE PM’D VERY SOON….

So what are you waiting for join the Qube Norwich Facebook group now!

They don’t have a website up yet but after some detective work it’s highly likely it will be here: qubenorwich.com.

** UPDATE **

The Facebook has just been updated. Here is the new info:

To be found at the heart of the buzzing Norwich night life quarter, housed in a 250 capacity ground floor venue which was once the Noodle Bar at the foot of Prince of Wales Road.. **Phase II of the Qube project will introduce 2nd and 3rd floors which will feature members & VIP Lounges. Phase II coming Autumn/Winter 2009.

Qube has collaborated a Young & Energetic Bar, Promo & DJ team with a finger on the pulse on current trends, fashion & music – Qube is will open at 8pm every night, Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays offer laid back bar grooves while Thursdays thru to Sundays will feature live DJ’s playing a eclectic mix of upfront beats and timeless club classics..

Qube will operate a strict dress code and an over 21’s policy on Fridays & Saturdays

And the new location:

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Hello all,

I was reading the Local Life section of the Norwich Evening News and was pleased that there’s so much great charity work going on in the city.

Here’s a run down:

Chatterbox Norwich

Chatterbox is a talking newspaper which helps the blind and partially sighted get their dose of the news. News reports are recorded in MP3 format and are free to download from the site. They’ve been running for over 30 years! Congratulations!

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Norwich Mind

Mind, the Norwich based mental health charity,  currently have an appeal for unwanted bicycles. This is a great way to help raise funds for charity. They are also supplying the bikes to clients. Exercise not only keeps you fit but is also a great way to combat depression.  Got an unused bike? Then get in touch with Sandra – details below:

Sandra – 01603 435621

Vist the MIND Website

Great Ormond Street Hospital

It’s not a local charity but it’s being supported by local yummy Norwich restaurant Tooties. They’re helping raise funds for the hospital. Every junior burger will help add £1 to the charity funds. So far they’ve managed to raise £1400 and pledge will continue to the end of the month.

Go for a meal soon to help support the hospital. Tootsies can be found at the Chapelfield Shopping Centre in Norwich.

Visit the Great Ormond Street Hospital Website

Keep up all the great work!

A New Norwich Bar

After some well earned end of the week drinks in the Nelson and then Hahas my other half and i had a look around for somewhere to eat. We were initially going to go to Cafe Uno but we’d forgot the 20% off card. So off we rambled towards the direction of home. St Benedict’s Street is on the way which has developed into quite a funky area of the city now. We decided to go to Pinocchio’s in the end. We had a lovely meal there. More details to be added in another post i feel.

It was looking for a place to eat that we stumbled upon The Scullery Bar. After entering a tiny side door near the steps between the church and The Kitchen restaurant we were amazed to see a fantastic basement bar! After speaking to the barman we found it had only been open 3 days! It will continue to open Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 1am. There’s a cool selection beers and cocktails on offer and the relaxed decor with leather sofas is instantly relaxing.

Managed to get a flyer so i’ll add some info:

Mondays – Student Night with cheap drinks

Tuesday – Ladies Night (half price drinks for ladies between 8 and 10 pm)

Last Wednesday of every month ‘Comedy Night’

Live blues and jazz on Saturdays.

Shots: £1.25 / Doubles £2.00 / Cocktails £3.00

Contact the bar at: 01603 625777

This was a great find and we hope to go back soon. I can see this becoming very popular although i’m not quite it will gain Frank’s Bar cult status.

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A warm welcome to NorwichIndex.info. A blog all about Norwich. I’ll be adding various information about Norwich including pubs, bars, restaurants, events, etc etc.

Hope you enjoy the site.

Mark

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