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Harbour Inn, Southwold

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Black Shore, Southwold, IP18 6TA (View on Google Map)
(01502) 722381
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This riverside pub is about a mile south of the town centre. Its location means that flooding can be an issue in winter months. A mark on the wall shows the level reached by flood waters in 1953. The split level interior is often dominated by diners during busy periods & a separate restaurant extension has helped to make the venue even more popular during weekends. Nearby, a foot ferry & footbridge provide access to Walberswick.

Historic Interest

Listed as the Fishing Buss at Blackshore Quay between 1823 & 1874. Also listed as the Harbour of Refuge in Black Lane between 1891 & 1900. Rebuilt circa 1840?? A paperback book published in 1969, called "Inns of the Suffolk Coast" by Leonard P Thompson contains the following extract: “The late Jock Peasant ran this pub in the 1950s, with his wife, Bobbie. It has also been called the Harbour of Refuge, the Ship, the Fishing Buss & the Half-and-Halfer, after a type of fishing boat where the proceeds were shared between owner & crew. Mr & Mrs Cross have run the inn for the last 15 years (1954 – 1969)”.

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Harbour of Refuge; Ship; Fishing Buss
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/04/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Adnams
Pub ID
WAV/865
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 10 times
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Harbour 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 6 times
Adnams - Broadside
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Adnams - Broadside

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Harbour 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 11 times
Adnams - Ghost Ship
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Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Harbour Inn, Southwold.

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

Changing beers typically include: Adnams

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
terrace in front and rear + large garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the bars
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM496755

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