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Briarbank, Ipswich

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70 Fore St, Ipswich, IP4 1LB (View on Google Map)
(01473) 284004
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This is a modern public bar above the Briarbank brewery. The entrance is to the rear, accessed from the yard.

The bar comprises a nicely furnished single room with a mixture of raised seating, comfortable bench seating and chairs around several wooden tables. The counter incorporates some barrels into its design and offers a range of up to three cask ales (usually including Briarbank Briar Bitter) and some keg beers.

Briarbank beers were until recently brewed on-site but as at April 2026 are contract brewed elsewhere.

Live music (usually Jazz) was a regular event on on the third Sunday of each month until recently. A second bar was previously occasionally used in a small marquee in the adjoining yard during fine weather and/or events, but has been removed.

Card only payments i.e. no cash is taken at the bar.

Historic Interest

The building was previously derelict for many years but was also at one time used as a bank.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/12/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUF/4210
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Briarbank - Briar Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Briarbank - Briar Bitter
Briarbank - Briar Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 30 times
Briarbank - Briar Bitter
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Briarbank - Briar Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 30 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Briarbank, Ipswich.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1164m)
Ipswich

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