A micropub bringing a taste of Manchester to the Norfolk coast is a hit with locals as it starts live music sessions.

Husband and wife team Eddie and Annabelle Crowe opened The Thirsty Crow Taproom in Gorleston at the start of April, and have been warmly welcomed by locals.

The pub, which offers a selection of real ales, craft beers and cocktails, now has drinks from plenty of local breweries on offer, including Wildcraft from Smallburgh, Green Jack from Lowestoft, Elgood's from Wisbech and Humpty Dumpty from Reedham.

Mr Crowe is planning to offer movie nights when the nights draw back in, projected in the pub.

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Eastern Daily Press: Owner Eddie CroweOwner Eddie Crowe (Image: Eddie Crowe)

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Quizzes are also on the horizon, and live music is to become regular, with the first session starting today (June 18) at 6.30pm with Scott Ribbons.

Previously barbers, the couple wanted to bring a taste of Manchester to Norfolk after they moved to North Walsham from the city two years ago, by bringing the popular microbrewery culture.

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Mr Crowe, 42, said: "We are really enjoying it - it is a lot like being a barber really, but you're pulling pints rather than cutting hair.

"It is going down really well in the community and people are giving good feedback, as well as having lots of regulars. Around half of our customers tend to come back. 

"All our breweries are just great companies to work with, they're fantastic."

Pints vary in price from £4 to £7. The Thirsty Crow is open Tuesday 2pm to 10pm, Saturday 1.30pm to 10pm and Sunday from 1.30pm to 9pm.