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Lion, Debenham

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Opens at 12:00pm
8 High Street, Debenham, IP14 6QJ (View on Google Map)
(01728) 901424
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One-time brewhouse, closed for 25 years,reopened on November 24th 2023.

Some of the building dates from the 15th century, with much alteration and re-building since.

The Lion has been lovingly restored by a local family with the hopes of returning it to its former glory as a brilliant British country side pub and we look forward to welcoming you back, either for a pint by the fire in the atmospheric tap room or for a delicious meal with family or friends in our saloon bar. As a free house, we offer a great choice of local beers, with frequent guest beers to try, and carefully chosen wines both from the UK and the rest of Europe. We serve classic British pub food with fresh and seasonal ingredients sourced from East Anglia.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Anglia Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Red Lion
Local Authority
Last updated
07/03/2025
Last surveyed
10/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAB/1221
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter
Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted 3 times.
Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter
Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Lion, Debenham.

ABV 3.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nethergate - Old Growler TasteMatch Prediction

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Nethergate - Old Growler
Nethergate - Old Growler Strong Porter • 5% Spotted twice.
Nethergate - Old Growler
Nethergate - Old Growler

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Lion, Debenham.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Shortts - Strummer TasteMatch Prediction

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Shortts - Strummer
Shortts - Strummer Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once.
Shortts - Strummer
Shortts - Strummer

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Lion, Debenham.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bruhaha (varies)

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