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Pony & Trap, Ipswich

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100 St Helen's Street, Ipswich, IP4 2LB (View on Google Map)
(01473) 252001
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Caribbean food at special events.

Historic Interest

In 1871 census there were also 5 lodgers. Originally only licensed as a beer house. According to the Ipswich licensing records, the Water Lily got its full licence on February 29th 1960. Most of the building is 19th century but it's thought to originate much earlier. In June 2012, the pub reverted to its original name, after several years as Lily's Bar. In the past, the Water Lily was known as a pony & trap pub. It was laid out so that a pony & trap could be driven through the front door & onward to stabling at the back. Then when the owner had finished drinking, it could be driven out onto Rope Walk & away. Photographs of this Grade II Listed pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/573

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Lily's Bar, Waterlily
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/09/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SUF/573
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Karaoke & disco every other Friday
Garden Garden
bouncy castle in garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
DJ
Function Room Function Room
private hire
Games Games
Pool table, Dart board
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1378m)
Derby Road (Ipswich)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM170445

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