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Oyster, Butley

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Opens Tue at 5:00pm
Operator: Independent
Woodbridge Rd, Butley, IP12 3NZ (View on Google Map)
07398 025740
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Traditional family-run rural pub with lots of character. Surrounded by well maintained walks and in beautiful surroundings.

Historic Interest

A report in the Bury & Norwich Post on Dec-26 in 1838 states that the pub was part of the sale of Samuel Alexander's Brewery, the Oyster selling at £820. A report in the Ipswich Journal on 25 Jun in 1853 states that : The Oyster Inn, Butley to be sold by auction. Mr John THURLOW, the Proprietor & his family have occupied this Inn for the last 25 years & he now only leaves in consequence of having engaged a farm. Closed in Dec 2012.

In April 2020 it was reported by the EADT that the pub is reopening, though at present only the shop is operating, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A further report in July told us that reopening had been deferred and it may be another six months before it reopens as a pub. The shop continued to operate as a lifeline for the villagers. It was observed to have reopened late in May 2021.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
26/07/2025
Last surveyed
26/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SUF/175
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Gravity, straight from the cask
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8%
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry

Session Bitter

Dispense: Gravity, straight from the cask
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
71 & drt
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM368509

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