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Sole Bay Inn, Southwold

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7 East Green, Southwold, IP18 6JN (View on Google Map)
(01502) 723736
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This single room street corner pub stands in the shadow of the lighthouse and is very close to Adnams brewery. It was originally built circa 1835 and can be very busy at meal times. The central bar has tables opposite and also along the side with step free entrance to the rear.

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/04/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Adnams
Pub ID
WAV/870
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 - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Adnams seasonal) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 16 times
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 16 times. at Sole Bay Inn, Southwold.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
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 9 times
Adnams - Broadside
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Adnams - Broadside

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Sole Bay Inn, Southwold.

ABV 4.7%
Cask
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 5 times
Adnams - Ghost Ship
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Sole Bay Inn, Southwold.

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access within pub via slope to side entrance. Accessible toilet is available just inside side entrance, although there are tables in the same area.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (482m)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM509762

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