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Swan, Needham Market

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Operator: Greene King
9 High Street, Needham Market, IP6 8AL (View on Google Map)
(01473) 354249
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Recently (late February 2026) reopened. Further details to follow.

The Swan retains many exposed beams with a pleasant airy atmosphere. The pub is divided into a drinkers bar area and a diners restaurant area.

Previously the pub was dog friendly, and family friendly (before 9pm), and offered live music (local musicians and open mic), quiz nights, bingo, poker, regular sports on TV, and BBQs in the garden.

Historic Interest

Built by John Hatfield in 1544. Bought by Peter Levell in 1620. Bought by Francis Theobald (Lord of Manor) in 1653 & presented to town to help fund the Grammar school. A report in the Ipswich Journal on 15 Feb in 1812 states that : The Swan Inn, Needham Market, to be let & entered upon at Lady Day next with 10 & a half acres of very rich meadow land - Enquire of Joseph Toosey & Co, Ipswich In 1830 the "Regulator" coach service to Bury St Edmunds (via Stowmarket & Woolpit) called every afternoon at 5pm. The "Regulator" to Ipswich called every forenoon at 11am. Bought by Greene King in 1898 who sold it to Messrs Cobbold of Cliff Brewery in 1926. Greene King bought pub again in 1990. A fire in 1781 destroyed a brew-house, stable, granery, old parlour & bed chambers. The pub was then closed for 10 years.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/06/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SUF/746
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
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 - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
open mic once a month every 2nd Wednesday
Garden Garden
large garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children welcome before 9pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
accessible toilet
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
quiz nights on Thursday from 7.30pm, bingo every Tuesday, poker every Sunday
Games Games
pool league on Tuesdays, Scrabble, playing cards
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
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Transport
Close to bus routes
87, 88
Nearby Station (99m)
Needham Market
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM089547

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