Meet the Locals: Seven Wolves
Getting a lay of the local land from Nick Snell, Director of independent Norwich store, Seven Wolves
What is your city’s best kept secret?
I’m not sure it’s much of a secret anymore, but The Plantation Garden, is a real hidden gem. It’s an old, Victorian garden that fell into disrepair after the Second World War, but it’s since been restored and it’s pretty glorious. Well worth a visit.
Where’s the best place to get your morning coffee?
Strangers Coffee Co. is a must if you’re into your coffee. It’s an independent, artisan coffee shop that roasts it own speciality coffee. They’ve also got some great homemade cakes. Hard to go wrong, really.
Any good food spots that you’d recommend?
Wow, how long have you got? There’s Brick Pizza for all your pizza needs, Wolf and Social offers a more communal, small plates vibe, while Jive Kitchen hits the spot if Mexican is more your thing. Then there’s Blue Joanna, Artel, Cafe 33, Hickman’s. Honestly, I could go on!
Where’s the best spot for a post-work drink?
There are a few good spots. Redwell Brewery is great for a little evening beer and The Birdcage is great if cocktails are more your thing. The Bicycle is perfect if you want a couple of tapas with your after work tipple, too.
Any must-see monuments, buildings, installations or works of art we should check out while we’re here?
You can’t beat the classics: Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle are two wonderful spots for a little Norwich history. The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is a must too, if you;re looking for something a little more contemporary.
Have you noticed a shift towards a more sustainable way of living in your city? Where?
Oh for sure. There’s a huge upsurge in vegan living and greener shopping in norwich nowadays. You’ve got the likes of Resource, for example: A zero waste supermarket. And then there’s The Greengrocers store which has sustainability at the very core of what it does. It’s nice to see the whole thing gaining traction.
Is there a particular neighbourhood or area that’s transforming for the better? Or any other coming-soon moments that your looking forward to?
Norwich is an ever evolving hub for independently minded movements, it’s honestly getting better by the minute. The forthcoming Wild Paths Festival is definitely something to look forward to, coming this October.
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