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Lord Nelson, Southwold

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Opens at 11:00am
42 East St, Southwold, IP18 6EJ (View on Google Map)
(01502) 722079
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The pub is situated close to the seafront, the Sailor's Reading Room museum and the town centre. The pub has a flagstone floor with an open fire in winter months and is decorated throughout with naval and seafaring memorabilia. The large central bar offers a good range of Adnams beers. Children are welcome in the side room and patio garden to the rear. Food is now provided by a pizza franchise.

Historic Interest

A report in the Ipswich Journal on 26 Oct 1869 states that: The licensed Vctuallers Tea Association advertised the sale of tea via its Suffolk Agents. This was a response to the irregular sale of Wine by Grocers & included a reference to H. LAWRENCE of the Lord Nelson, Southwold. A paperback book published in 1969, called "Inns of the Suffolk Coast" by Leonard P Thompson claims that for many years, it was called the Raven.

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Nelson; Raven?
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
05/06/2025
Last surveyed
04/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Adnams
Pub ID
WAV/867
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 29 times.
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 29 times. at Lord Nelson, Southwold.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Broadside TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7% Spotted 14 times.
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times. at Lord Nelson, Southwold.

ABV 4.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 11 times.
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Lord Nelson, Southwold.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Mosaic TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Mosaic
Adnams - Mosaic Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 6 times.
Adnams - Mosaic
Adnams - Mosaic

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Lord Nelson, Southwold.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Black Dog Pizza
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Black Dog Pizza
Garden Garden
Courtyard at rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children welcome in side room and in patio area
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (482m)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM509761

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