5 new companies that opened in Norfolk in August 2026

From a brand new butcher’s to a gadget store, listed here are 5 new companies that opened their doorways and helped enhance the Norfolk economic system final month.

The store entrance in Upper St Giles in Norwich

G and G Fresh is bringing freshly made biltong and boerewors sausage together with a big selection of cuts to the folks of Norwich from its new retailer in Upper St Giles.

Run by George Dithejane, 46, and his sons James and George, the store opened at the beginning of August.

The household have beforehand accomplished their enterprise on-line and have been constructing a buyer base since 2017.

They have now determined to open a store to develop a better relationship with their prospects.

MenKind opened in Castle Quarter

Menkind opened in Castle Quarter in Norwich on August 19.

The retailer gives a “distinctive mix” of novelty presents, tech devices and licensed merchandise together with anime and Star Wars collectible figurines.

The UK-wide retailer, recognized for its playful and strange merchandise, beforehand operated within the metropolis in Chantry Place earlier than closing the shop in 2023.

Gary Wakeman, managing director at Menkind, stated: “Norwich is a incredible addition to our UK portfolio and we’re proud to be bringing Menkind to Castle Quarter this summer time.

“This opening displays the robust progress we’ve seen throughout the enterprise, significantly as extra customers uncover the enjoyable of collectables and squishy toys.

“We’re delighted to give Norwich shoppers a place to discover something a little different, whether they’re buying for someone else or treating themselves.”

3. N°49 Coffee Lounge

N°49 Coffee Lounge opened in Gorleston

N°49 Coffee Lounge started serving prospects in Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, on Saturday (August 29) after 16 weeks of preparation.

The enterprise is the results of a journey via southeast Asia, the place its founders fell in love with the area’s espresso tradition and relaxed, community-focused cafés.

A spokesman for N°49 Coffee Lounge stated: “What stood out was that espresso wasn’t merely one thing to seize and go.

“These espresso retailers have been locations the place folks met, socialised, slowed down and genuinely loved the expertise surrounding a fantastic cup of espresso.

“We came home inspired and wanted to create our own take on that experience here in Gorleston.”

The new institution is positioned inside the Premier Inn on South Beach Parade (Image: Supplied)

Queensway Inns acquired the closed Beefeater on Great Yarmouth seafront and reopened the area on August 20 beneath its branding.

The new institution, positioned inside the Premier Inn on South Beach Parade, is named The Dunes.

It comes after Beefeater introduced plans final month to shut all 106 of its UK eating places on September 10 as a part of a significant restructuring by its mum or dad firm, Whitbread

A spokesman for the corporate stated: “Whitbread has reached an settlement for the conditional sale of 53 branded restaurant websites to Queensway Inns, topic to quite a few remaining situations being met.

“Queensway Inns has intensive expertise working hospitality companies throughout the UK and intends to function the websites as going issues.

“Subject to completion of the sale and following the relevant TUPE information and consultation processes, around 900 team members could transfer and will be supported through the process.”

It gives a specialist store, observe services and training.

Game Shop Darts, positioned on the Bowthorpe Main Centre, close to Roys, gives a specialist store, observe services and training.

The venue is the brainchild of James Hubbard and Amy Lincoln, who each signify Norfolk at county degree and wished to create a devoted area for gamers of all ages and talents.

Mr Hubbard is well-known within the darts world, having gained the PDC World Youth Championship in 2012.

Their expertise within the sport has formed the imaginative and prescient for Game Shop Darts, which options 9 Scolia lanes for observe, video games and aggressive play.

A youth academy additionally launched on August 29, providing younger folks the possibility to be taught the sport, develop their expertise and revel in darts in a supportive surroundings.