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Magpie, Combs Ford

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A large Free House, serving up to a number of cask ales alongside an impressive selection of modern craft ales.

It offers a variety of drinking areas including two main bars and a garden, and has an interesting range of food in the restaurant.

There's a full traditional Carvery every Sunday (with 3 meats carved for you and you can help yourself to fresh vegetables). Booking is always advisable to secure a table.

There's live entertainment most Fridays, from bands to karaoke, all semi professionals, including Jazz, Soul, Motown, Reggae, rock, etc with the occasional Sunday afternoon Jazz, and Friday/Saturday music.

The building dates from the early 17th century, with late 20th century alterations.

There's an annual gin festival, with over 240 different types available.

Note: only open until 2300 on bank holidays.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pye
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District
Last updated
16/12/2024
Last surveyed
04/03/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUF/914
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sun only Carvery noon-3pm
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Most Friday nights
Garden Garden
New beer garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
On production of a current membership card
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
87, 88
Closest station (1108m)
Stowmarket
Ordnance Survey Reference

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