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Elmswell Tavern, Elmswell

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School Road, Elmswell, IP30 9EE (View on Google Map)
(01359) 241275
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  • Community Owned

Re-opened in April 2026. Originally a Greene King pub, purchased by the Parish Council, the Tavern is now a managed, community-owned pub. Located next to the Parish owned café – The Wesley. Planning to have a changing range of local ales and one or two Greene King beers. Lagers, wines and spirits also available.

Home cooked food available at lunch and dinners times. Family friendly with large garden. Dogs welcome in the front bar area.

Historic Interest

Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/255

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Railway Tavern
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
30/10/2025
Leasehold owner
Elmswell Parish Council
Freehold owner
Elmswell Parish Council
Pub ID
WSB/255
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Parish Council. Elmswell Parish Council. Year Purchased 2020.

Elmsworth Parish Council purchased the pub from Greene King in March 2020. The pub is currently being refurbished.

General information about community pubs
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Elmswell Tavern, Elmswell.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Elmswell Tavern, Elmswell.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Drinkstone - Uncle Percy's Solar Powered Pale Ale , Woodforde's - Wherry

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Community Pub Community Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes
Galloway: 384
Nearby Station (277m)
Elmswell
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL987638

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