The Rivergarden is a riverside pub and restaurant at 36 Yarmouth Road in Thorpe St Andrew. Set in the former Kings Head building, it pairs a welcoming indoor dining space with a large garden looking towards the River Yare.
The kitchen serves casual British pub food for lunch and dinner, with familiar dishes suited to an unhurried meal by the water. A changing selection allows the venue to serve local regulars as well as visitors arriving for a social lunch or evening gathering.
Food is available across the week, with continuous daytime service at weekends and a dedicated Sunday lunch period. The combination of indoor tables and riverfront outdoor space makes the pub useful for families, small groups and warm-weather visits.
Beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks complete the traditional pub experience. Kitchen times vary by day, so checking the current schedule before travelling is sensible. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the latest menu and preparation methods with staff.
Address: 36 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich NR7 0EQ, England
The River Garden Bar & Restaurant Menu
To Start
King Prawn Lollipops
in garlic and chilli butter & side salad
Mesquite Chicken Wings
served with blue cheese dip & celery (GF)
Whitebait
with tartare dip & side salad
Mac & Cheese Bites
with bbq dip & side salad
Salt and Pepper Squid
with sweet chilli dip & side salad
Spicy Corn Fritters
with vegan mayo & side salad (V) (Ve) (GF Option)
Main Meals
Gastro Chicken, Leek and Ham Pie
British chicken pie served with creamy mash and your choice of mushy or garden peas and meaty gravy
Beer Battered Cod & Chips
served with skin on fries, your choice of mushy or garden peas and tartare sauce
Rivergarden Cheese Burger
4 oz butchers handmade burger in a seeded toasted brioche bun with baby gem, onion, burger sauce, tomato, pickle and cheddar cheese served with skin on fries, deli coleslaw and side salad
Scampi & Chips
wholetail scampi served with skin on fries and your choice of mushy or garden peas and tartare sauce
Hot and Spicy Chicken Breast Burger
in a seeded toasted brioche bun with baby gem, onion, bbq sauce, tomato and pickle served with skin on fries, deli coleslaw and side salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
salad leaves, croutons and parmesan topped with sliced chicken and crispy bacon, dressed with caesar dressing
Mediterranean Tart
with basil & maize pastry served with skin on fries & salad (V) (Ve)
Street Food
Smash Cheeseburger Loaded Fries
smashed beef burger patty – nacho cheese sauce – crispy onions
Buffalo Loaded Fries
buffalo sauce – melted cheddar cheese – pico de gallo (salsa fresca) (V)
Add 3 Mesquite Chicken Wings
Texas Chicken Loaded Fries
sliced southern fried chicken breast – nacho cheese sauce – BBQ sauce – crispy onions – chives
It’s All Gravy, Baby Loaded Fries
gravy – cheddar cheese (V)
Hot Honey and Feta Cheese Loaded Fries
hot honey – crumbled feta (V)
Nacho’s Grande
tortilla chips – nacho cheese sauce – guacamole – pico de gallo (salsa fresca) – sour cream (GF)(V)
American Dog
served in large white torpedo roll with fried onions – american mustard and tomato sauce
Moroccan Falafel
hummus – warm flatbread (V)(Ve) (GF)
Skin on Fries
(V)(Ve) (GF)
Melted Mature Cheese Skin on Fries
(V) (GF)
Childrens Menu
All £8
Scampi
Chicken Nuggets
Choice of chips or mash and baked beans or garden peas
Spaghetti Bolognese
Desserts
Chocolate Nut Sundae
(V)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
served with sauce & honeycomb ice cream (V)
Chocolate Brownie
with chocolate sauce & cookies and cream ice cream (V) (GF)
Vegan Ice Cream
(V)(Ve)