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Douglas Bader, Martlesham Heath

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Opens at 12:00pm
The Square, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3SL (View on Google Map)
(01473) 625394
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A modern 'L' shaped bar with an outside patio area overlooking the village green.

The pub is named after the famous WWII fighter pilot, who flew out of RAF Martlesham. The pub was opened in 1979 by the man himself - see pictures in bar. The pub and nearby housing is built on part of the former airfield.

Historic Interest

Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/713

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/03/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SUF/713
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Broadside TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7%
Adnams - Broadside
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Broadside

This beer is served regularly at Douglas Bader, Martlesham Heath.

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 Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly at Douglas Bader, Martlesham Heath.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly at Douglas Bader, Martlesham Heath.

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Games Games
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM243452

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