Staff at one city pub have been tucking into leftover emergency honeycomb used to rescue a swarm of bees from the beer garden.

The honeycomb, along with a temporary hive and a smoker were used to rescue a swarm of bees from the Cellar House in Norwich's NR4 area at about 5.30pm on Saturday, May 14, prompting "awe and disbelief" from punters.

The insects were rescued by a team from the Norfolk Beekeepers' Association, who brought large chunks of honeycomb and a smoker to lure them into a temporary hive which will be used until they arrive at their new home.

However, much of the honeycomb was left unused, so the beekeepers gave staff the honey to say thanks for their help.

Alexander Ward, 29, manager of the pub, said: "Everyone was wondering how they'd catch them and when they turned up everyone swarmed to the window saying 'oh my god what's happening?'

"They brought a temporary hive and smoker in to calm them down and put them in a state of sleep after that they were much less erratic.

Norwich Evening News: Honeycomb left for staff at the Cellar House by the Norfolk Beekeepers' Association.Honeycomb left for staff at the Cellar House by the Norfolk Beekeepers' Association. (Image: Cellar House)

"It was important they caught the queen, which they did and that made sure they didn't come back.

"They even gave us some chunks of honeycomb that they had left over to say thank you."

The association will now search for a hive with space for the bees.