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Swan, Needham Market

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Operator: Greene King
9 High Street, Needham Market, IP6 8AL (View on Google Map)
(01473) 354249
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The Swan reopened under new management in early 2026 and has a Sports focus (with many screens).

Two cask ales are often served, with at least one brewed by Greene King.

The food provision includes burgers, and other pub favourities. Please see the pub's website for full details. Food service hours may vary from those on this page, and visitors are advised to confirm these with the pub if necessary.

The Swan is a historic (Grade II Listed) building and, for example, retains many exposed beams.

Historic Interest

The pub was built by John Hatfield in 1544. It was bought by Peter Levell in 1620 and by Francis Theobald (Lord of Manor) in 1653 (and subsequently presented to town to help fund the Grammar school). A report in the Ipswich Journal on 15 Feb in 1812 states that : The Swan Inn, Needham Market, to be let & entered upon at Lady Day next with 10 & a half acres of very rich meadow land - Enquire of Joseph Toosey & Co, Ipswich In 1830 the "Regulator" coach service to Bury St Edmunds (via Stowmarket & Woolpit) called every afternoon at 5pm. The "Regulator" to Ipswich called every forenoon at 11am. The pub was bought by Greene King in 1898 who sold it to Messrs Cobbold of Cliff Brewery in 1926. Greene King bought pub again in 1990. A fire in 1781 destroyed a brew-house, stable, granery, old parlour & bed chambers. The pub was then closed for 10 years.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
14/06/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SUF/746
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
large garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
accessible toilet
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
These vary - please contact the pub for further details
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
87, 88
Nearby Station (99m)
Needham Market
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM089547

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