The drinks will be flowing at a Norwich pub when its beer festival returns for its 31st year.

The Trafford Arms' Valentine Beer Festival will open at 11am on Monday, February 12 and run all day, every day until Sunday, February 18 2024. 

Simon Davey takes care of the real ales at the Trafford Arms, located in Grove Road, which has held a Cask Marque Award since 1997.

Norwich Evening News: There will be more than 50 beers to try at the Trafford Arms Picture: SuppliedThere will be more than 50 beers to try at the Trafford Arms Picture: Supplied (Image: The Trafford Arms)

He spends months choosing the beers for the festival to bring a blend of local and national favourites and there will be more than 50 to choose from. 

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Mr Davey said: "The festival is my absolute highlight of the year and I can’t wait to share our beers with customers old and new."

Norwich Evening News: The Trafford Arms in Norwich has recently undergone a refurbishmentThe Trafford Arms in Norwich has recently undergone a refurbishment (Image: Supplied)

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The food throughout the week will include fish and chips, burgers and pasta, plus regular pop-up Luca Pizza will be there on Wednesday evening.

On Saturday, February 17, blues legend Dave Thomas will perform for punters. 

The pub underwent a refurbishment in 2023, bringing the inside up to date.