Bowling House

In the heart of Norwich City Centre, Bowling House serves up feel-good indulgence with a playful streak.

Its kitchen riffs on crowd-pleasing flavours, from the warmth of Iberian-style bravas to the spice of the American South. Small plates set the tone: garlic and herb meatballs lounging in a smoky bravas sauce, and Cajun beer-battered onion rings made for dipping into cool sour cream.

Hearty appetites are handsomely rewarded. The pit plate is a carnivorous calling card, bringing southern-fried chicken, slow-cooked ribs, fries and slaw in one generous sweep. Bowling House's famous loaded nachos and the exuberant nachos royale raise the stakes, laden with beef chili and chicken.

Prefer the grill? A char-grilled steak or gammon arrives crowned with a fried egg and onion rings. Burger lovers can keep it classic with a southern-fried chicken burger, or go all in on The big le "beef" ski, a towering stack with two beef patties, melted cheese, streaky bacon, BBQ sauce and jalapenos.

To finish, think spoon-deep comfort: a banoffee jar layered with crumble and salted caramel, or a warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Gather your favourite people, follow your cravings, and let Bowling House bowl you over.