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Royal Oak, East Bergholt (Dicky)

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Opens at 12:00pm
East End Ln, East Bergholt, CO7 6XA (View on Google Map)
(01206) 626578
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A traditional drinking pub. Darts, crib and petanque are played. There's a quarry tiled "L" shaped main bar which leads to a quiet covered patio area. Local sketches are framed and displayed on the walls. An unspoilt snug bar was closed for many years. The pub is located away from main village settlement in a small hamlet close to a popular caravan & camping site. The nickname, "Dicky" is a Suffolk dialect word for a Donkey. A bar snacks menu is available, and a food truck offering pizza is at the pub every other Saturday from 3pm-8pm.

Historic Interest

1881 census records a Kicking Donkey Beer House, which probably refers to this pub. In Sep/Oct 1982 edition of Last Orders*** it was reported that Frank & Nancy McQuade had retired from the Royal Oak in May & Pat & Colin Ruffle had replaced them. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/248

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Kicking Donkey
Local Authority
Babergh District
Last updated
07/10/2025
Last surveyed
07/10/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
SUF/248
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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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 Royal Oak, East Bergholt.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
open mic and live bands
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts, crib and petanque
Real Fire Real Fire
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
96
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM099351

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