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King's Head, Orford

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Operator: Ian and Suzanne Ballantine
Front Street, Orford, IP12 2LW (View on Google Map)
(01394) 450271
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A historic inn located on the market square, accommodation with en suite facilities is available. There are themed food evenings and regular live music.

The Grade II Listed building dates from the 16th century.

Historic Interest

The 1904 Woodbridge licensing records show that the King's Head's licence was issued in 1700. A paperback book published in 1969, called "Inns of the Suffolk Coast" by Leonard P Thompson** contains the following extract: "Richard Harvie, in his will dated 20th February, 1653, left to his daughter "my house wherein I now dwell, commonly called the King's Head, which I lately purchased of Robert Jacob, the elder, & Robert Jacob, the younger". "looking at the camera website, I can tell you that my sister & her husband Neville Bradshaw & Joyce Bradshaw were landlords of the Kings Head from 1958 to 1965 (approx). i hope this info is of use to you & if I can be of help in any way please feel free to contact me." kind regards, Neville Utting.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
13/10/2025
Last surveyed
13/10/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Chris and Joanna Brennan
Pub ID
SUF/788
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Wolf (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
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