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The Ribs of Beef

Historic riverside real ale pub on Wensum Street with live bands every Sunday

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week.

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At a glance

Checked 1 Nov 2026

At a glance, The Ribs of Beef in Norwich is summed up below. It has live music 1 night a week. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music1 night a week
TodayOpen12:00–20:00Closes in 49m 46s
BacklineTBC
BooksMixed

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book The Ribs of Beef, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsSun
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Websiteribsofbeef.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked1 Nov 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find The Ribs of Beef

Norwich

Getting there

The Ribs of Beef is at 24 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1HY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 38 rooms in our Norwich venue directory.

24 Wensum Street,
Norwich NR3 1HY

The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Ribs of Beef publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
SunToday12:00–20:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Ribs of Beef is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Norwich

About The Ribs of Beef

This is the background on The Ribs of Beef, from the venue and its listings. It has live music 1 night a week. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

The Ribs of Beef is a grassroots music venue in Norwich.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Ribs of Beef is a historic real ale and sports pub on the banks of the River Wensum, on Wensum Street in Norwich, with up to 9 real ales and craft beers on cask. Live music runs every Sunday evening, with band nights typically from 5pm to 8pm. There is also a regular pub quiz and other events, and food is served 7 days a week.

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08 — What's on

Nothing listed

Nothing is listed at The Ribs of Beef on GigXchange right now. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

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09 — Norwich league

Next 30 days

The Norwich league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#35
of 38
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01The Adrian Flux Waterfront 6 gigs
02Voodoo Daddy's up1 3 gigs
03Norwich Arts Centre up2 2 gigs
04The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA down2 2 gigs
05The Holloway New 1 gig
06B2 @ The Brickmakers 0 gigs
07Butcher Bhoy New 0 gigs
08Corn Hall Diss down1 0 gigs
09Dead Wax Norwich down1 0 gigs
10Dereham Memorial Hall down6 0 gigs

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Norwich · Grassroots

The Ribs of Beef

Historic riverside real ale pub on Wensum Street with live bands every Sunday

Venue at a glance The Ribs of Beef · Norwich
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Capacity
to confirmgrassroots
1 night
Live music
Sunper week
12:00
Open today
until 20:00hours
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Backline
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Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openVenue website
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Last updated: 1 November 2026

The Ribs of Beef — Quick Facts

Historic riverside real ale pub on Wensum Street with live bands every Sunday. Here are the key facts on The Ribs of Beef at a glance.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekSun · from 17:00
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

Know how many it holds?

Today12:00–20:00Closes in 49m 46s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

The Ribs of Beef this week

Mon 12:00–23:00
Tue 12:00–23:00
Wed 12:00–23:00
Thu 12:00–23:00
Fri 12:00–00:00
Sat 12:00–00:00
Sun· today 12:00–20:00 Live music

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Ribs of Beef is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC

About The Ribs of Beef

The Ribs of Beef is a grassroots music venue in Norwich. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

This listing is part of the Norwich venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Ribs of Beef is a historic real ale and sports pub on the banks of the River Wensum, on Wensum Street in Norwich, with up to 9 real ales and craft beers on cask. Live music runs every Sunday evening, with band nights typically from 5pm to 8pm. There is also a regular pub quiz and other events, and food is served 7 days a week.

Playing The Ribs of Beef: what to know

Live nights at The Ribs of Beef are usually Sun, with music from about 17:00. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Ribs of Beef hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.

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Nights The Ribs of Beef usually has live music — typical start 17:00

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Find The Ribs of Beef

The Ribs of Beef is at 24 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1HY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 38 rooms in our Norwich venue directory.

Address24 Wensum Street
AreaNorwich
PostcodeNR3 1HY
Getting there

The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Ribs of Beef in Norwich; NR3 1HY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Norwich this week, or find a band in Norwich if you book the music.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Norwich League

The Ribs of Beef is #35 of 38 Norwich venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – The Adrian Flux Waterfront 6 gigs
  2. #2 ▲1 Voodoo Daddy's 3 gigs
  3. #3 ▲2 Norwich Arts Centre 2 gigs
  4. #4 ▼2 The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA 2 gigs
  5. #5 NEW The Holloway 1 gig
  6. #6 – B2 @ The Brickmakers 0 gigs
  7. #7 NEW Butcher Bhoy 0 gigs
  8. #8 ▼1 Corn Hall Diss 0 gigs
  9. #9 ▼1 Dead Wax Norwich 0 gigs
  10. #10 ▼6 Dereham Memorial Hall 0 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Ribs of Beef. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Ribs of Beef. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

The Ribs of Beef has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Norwich venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Norwich grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Ribs of Beef has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Ribs of Beef. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Ribs of Beef. Browse the Norwich Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
24 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1HY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Norwich venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Norwich vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NR3 1HY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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More rooms near The Ribs of Beef: Butcher Bhoy, Dead Wax Norwich, Earlham Park, Kerry’s, Last Pub Standing, Mr Postles Apothecary, Pogue Mahon's, Revolución de Cuba, The Brewery Tap, The Champion, The Freemasons Arms, The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich Arts Centre, The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA and The Holloway.

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