The team at a popular pasta bar in the heart of the Norwich Lanes is now serving up authentic Italian dishes at a second location.  

Yard was opened by friends George Colley, also behind Brick Pizza, and Nathaniel Crothers, both 33, in Pottergate in 2021.

The combination of a tasty and affordable menu, with mains from just £7, has seen it become one of the city's most popular eateries. 

Eastern Daily Press: Jade Amos, head chef at Yard at The Stanley in Norwich Jade Amos, head chef at Yard at The Stanley in Norwich (Image: Denise Bradley)

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Eastern Daily Press: A pasta dish from Yard, which has just opened a second site at The StanleyA pasta dish from Yard, which has just opened a second site at The Stanley (Image: Nathaniel Crothers)

As it is walk-in only, they were turning people away in the evenings so jumped at the chance to expand.

This opportunity came when Danomey Kitchen left The Stanley pub in Magdalen Road to open their own premises.

Mr Colley and Mr Crothers are friends with the landlord David Roylance and it was perfect timing for Yard to expand with a kitchen residency there. 

Eastern Daily Press: Philip Rochford, front of house at The Yard at The Stanley Philip Rochford, front of house at The Yard at The Stanley (Image: Denise Bradley)

Mr Colley said: "The reaction has been really positive and we are glad to have more space as Pottergate is about 40 covers but The Stanley has 80.

"Yard has done so well as we have made it appeal to everyone and the dining style is fast and casual.

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Eastern Daily Press: The team at Yard at The Stanley in Norwich - Jade Amos, Philip Rochford, Bill Colley and Ruby DunfordThe team at Yard at The Stanley in Norwich - Jade Amos, Philip Rochford, Bill Colley and Ruby Dunford (Image: Denise Bradley)

"Doing walk-ins only means we can keep our prices low and people keep coming through the doors."

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The pub provides drinks at Yard's second site and it has a similar menu, ranging from bucatini with slow tomato sauce to rigatoni with sausage, crème fraîche and fennel. 

Eastern Daily Press: The Yard at The Stanley menu is just steaks on a Sunday with a special menu of flat iron steak with sides The Yard at The Stanley menu is just steaks on a Sunday with a special menu of flat iron steak with sides (Image: Nathaniel Crothers)

New for The Stanley is Steak Sundays and it costs £12 for a flat iron steak with peppercorn sauce, with sides available such as beef dripping fries and creamed spinach.

Mr Colley added: "NR3 has very good pubs and is brilliant for food and independent shops - it is a great place to be." 

Yard at The Stanley is open 5pm-10pm Tuesday to Friday, 12noon-10pm Saturday and 12noon-5pm Sunday.