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Racehorse Inn, Westhall

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Operator: The Westhall Community Pub Society Ltd
Mill Common, Westhall, IP19 8RQ (View on Google Map)
(01502) 575665
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  • Community Owned

When you come across this village you know that you are in rural Suffolk. This large free house is community owned and has a central bar from which up to five real ales and two real ciders are usually available. The pub has three interlinked rooms and a restaurant area. The pub is well supported by locals with food now available daily when open (check website for details). Patio seating areas can be found at the front and rear of the property.

Historic Interest

A report in the Ipswich Journal on Aug-01 1846 when John & Chas Pengrift were the tenants states that: The Race Horse was owned byRobert Fisk, a Brewer who resided at Common Quay, Ipswich. Fisk leased the pub to the Pengrifts on condition that Fisk was the sole supplier. The Pengrifts had received beer from Mr Rogers of Beccles thus according to Fisk were breaking a contract, the court thought otherwise. The agreement in question was drawn up on the 27th Nov 1844. A report in the Ipswich Journal on 04 Jun in 1859 states the: Auction of the Racehorse Public House, Westhall, by order of the Mortgagee under a Power of Sale, now in the occupation of Mr Jesse HILL. A report in the Ipswich Journal on 06 Jul in 1861 states that: Auction of that well-accustomed Public House, the "Race Horse" Inn, Westhall, on behalf of the Estates of the late John TACON of Hinton, Gentleman, Deceased. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/1002

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Racehorse; Race Horse
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
13/10/2025
Last surveyed
12/10/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Landplanter Ltd
Pub ID
WAV/1002
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Property Developer. Landplanter Ltd.

Westhall Community Pub Limited (a Community Benefit Society) had leased the pub with a plan to purchase the freehold. By July 2021 they were close to raising sufficient funds to complete the purchase, and in March 2022 they completed the purchase of the freehold.

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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00am - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ampersand , Green Jack , Mr Winter's

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Border Bus: 524
Closest station (1700m)
Brampton (Suffolk)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM408817
Directions
There is a marked route from Brampton Station (consult OS map) that emerges close to the pub.

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