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Operator: Independent
132 High St, Bildeston, IP7 7ED (View on Google Map)
(01449) 741434
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The Kings Head is a welcoming 15th-century country pub in the historic village of Bildeston. Originally a wool warehouse in the 1400s, it was converted to a hostelry in the 16th century with landlord records dating back to 1766. This cosy local inn features a high timber framed ceiling, an inglenook fireplace with a bar serving local cask ales as well as a selection of hand-picked artisan wines to drink in or take away (from the micro wine shop).

Every Friday and Saturday a 2 course set dinner is available, using seasonal, local and responsibly-sourced produce.

Historic Interest

A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Dec 1860 states that : The marriage took place on the 27th November 1860 by the Rev. J Gedge, Mr Jabez Osborn, grocer & draper, to Emily daughter of Mr W Squirr A report in the Bury & Norfolk Post & Suffolk Herald** on 19 Dec in 1885 makes reference to :Charles RALPH, of the King's Head Inn, Bildeston whose bar window had been smashed. Originally a three bar inn with a number of letting rooms. In 2007 many of the larger public spaces were closed - i.e. lounge bar & pool room - to retain just a single public bar with all the other rooms now converted into separate private accommodation. The adjacent space which was also used as both a shop & a restaurant in recent years has also since been converted for private usage. Brew-pub since 1996

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Babergh District
Last updated
12/10/2025
Last surveyed
15/03/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
WSB/60
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Beer Festival Beer Festival
Transport
Close to bus routes
Ipswich Buses: 111
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL992495

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