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Royal William, Stowmarket

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Opens Fri at 12:00pm
53 Union St East, Stowmarket, IP14 1HP (View on Google Map)
(01449) 674553
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A rare example of a back-street pub that is a former beer house and has only had a full license since 1962.

Tucked away, but located quite close to the nearby railway station with its magnificent early Victorian facade.

All beer is served on gravity from a small temperature controlled room behind the bar. Up to twelve beers are available, see slates hanging over bar. Also up to ten ciders are available during the summer months (ask for more details).

Hot and cold snacks are always available. The pub has two darts teams and a cribbage team.

Friendly locals and good conversation are the order of the day. Treasure it, there are few left like it.

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
10/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUF/907
Asset of Community Value

This small Victorian back street locals pub was last changed in the early 1960s when a small portion of wall was removed so the two room plan became just one. The bar counter dates from c.1960 but the bar back with its illuminated panel 'Amy's Bar' could date from the 1950s. The walls have old dado panelling and around the room are leatherette covered old seating. Cask ale is still served in the traditional way of being fetched from the cellar.

This small Victorian back street locals pub was last changed in the early 1960s when a small portion of wall was removed so the two room plan became just one. The bar counter dates from c.1960 but the bar back with its illuminated panel 'Amy's Bar' could date from the 1950s. The walls have old dado panelling and around the room are leatherette covered old seating. Cask ale is still served in the traditional way of being fetched from the cellar.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 10 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Royal William, Stowmarket.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Green Jack - Baltic Trader Export Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Green Jack - Baltic Trader Export Stout
Green Jack - Baltic Trader Export Stout Strong Stout • 10.5% Spotted once.
Green Jack - Baltic Trader Export Stout
Green Jack - Baltic Trader Export Stout

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Royal William, Stowmarket.

ABV 10.5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Moon Gazer - Skidaddler TasteMatch Prediction

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Moon Gazer - Skidaddler
Moon Gazer - Skidaddler Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted once.
Moon Gazer - Skidaddler
Moon Gazer - Skidaddler

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Royal William, Stowmarket.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Moon Gazer - Nibbler TasteMatch Prediction

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Moon Gazer - Nibbler
Moon Gazer - Nibbler Brown Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Moon Gazer - Nibbler
Moon Gazer - Nibbler

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Royal William, Stowmarket.

ABV 4%
Style Brown Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale
Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once.
Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale
Colchester - Jack Spitty's Smuggler's Ale

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Royal William, Stowmarket.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Crouch Vale - Beers - Brewers Gold - Cask Ale
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Crouch Vale - Beers - Brewers Gold - Cask Ale
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Royal William, Stowmarket.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once.
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Royal William, Stowmarket.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Snacks, pork pies etc
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Snacks, pork pies etc
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
summer only
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes
87, 87a, 87b, 88, 88a, 88b
Nearby Station (239m)
Stowmarket
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM049589

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