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Old Blue Anchor, Lowestoft

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Opens Tue at 4:00pm
133a High St, Lowestoft, NR32 1HP (View on Google Map)
(01502) 219956
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Redecorated and re-opened September 2021 as a Seafood Restaurant and Bar run by Mark Gee, formerly of Tramways Hotel, The current building apparently dates from 1888, but is on the site of an older inn. Adjacent to the restaurant/bar is a new venture, GG's, serving coffee, wine and cocktails Wed-Fri 5pm-late and Sat 2pm-late.

Historic Interest

Also listed at 134 High Street & Blue Anchor Lane; & at 50 Duke's Head St. A report in the Bury & Norwich Post on Mar 28 1849 when Mr William Parmenter was the landlord states that he was a witness in a case of stolen brass bolts - the accused was found not guilty. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/683

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Blue Anchor; Old Blue Anchor
Local Authority
Waveney District
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/08/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
WAV/683
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
12:30pm - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
12:30pm - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Facilities
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Sat only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
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GG's available for private hire
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Transport
Close to bus routes (643m)
Lowestoft Bus Station:
Nearby Station (907m)
Lowestoft
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM551936

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