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Bell, Mildenhall

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25 High Street, Mildenhall, IP28 7EA (View on Google Map)
(01638) 583511
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Friendly 17th-century Grade II Listed coaching inn with an outside patio area. Car park via St Andrews Street. With its distinctive timber-framed bar and restaurant area, the Bell Hotel boasts a timeless allure, perfect for enjoying a pint or two and watching the world pass by. Serves local cask ales.

Historic Interest

Former family and commercial hotel and posting House. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 05 Jun in 1811 states that "For sale by Private Contract, that Freehold Inn, called The Bell, in Mildenhall"...(Full description given) ...No landlord noted. In 1830 the Griffin coach to London (via Newmarket & Cambridge) called every day at 12 (noon). The Griffin coach to Holt (via Brandon, Dereham & Fakenham) called every afternoon at 2pm. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 17 Sep in 1834 states the Reference to John Doughty marrying Hannah, eldest daughter of Mr George GOOCH of the Bell Inn, Mildenhall. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 07 Sep in 1853 states that : "James Smith GITTUS, offers thanks for the support he has received for the last 6 years at the Bell Inn, Mildenhall & announces his move to the White Hart". In 1874 Mr John Booty (victullar of Bell) was also a proprietor of an Omnibus running to Bury on Wednesdays & to Ely on Thursdays. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/726

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Suffolk District
Last updated
24/07/2025
Last surveyed
17/01/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
WSB/726
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
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Bell, Mildenhall.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL710745

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