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Operator: Independent
132 High St, Bildeston, IP7 7ED (View on Google Map)
(01449) 741434
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Pub reopened 22 July 2022.

A single bar with large cosy inglenook fireplace. The large carved timbers indicate its history as part of a larger complex dating from around 1530.A fully enclosed rear garden with a covered patio area, lawns and play equipment.

New owners took over July 2022.

Historic Interest

A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Dec 1860 states that : The marriage took place on the 27th November 1860 by the Rev. J Gedge, Mr Jabez Osborn, grocer & draper, to Emily daughter of Mr W Squirr A report in the Bury & Norfolk Post & Suffolk Herald** on 19 Dec in 1885 makes reference to :Charles RALPH, of the King's Head Inn, Bildeston whose bar window had been smashed. Originally a three bar inn with a number of letting rooms. In 2007 many of the larger public spaces were closed - i.e. lounge bar & pool room - to retain just a single public bar with all the other rooms now converted into separate private accommodation. The adjacent space which was also used as both a shop & a restaurant in recent years has also since been converted for private usage. Brew-pub since 1996

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Babergh District
Last updated
15/03/2023
Last surveyed
15/03/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
WSB/60
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Closed

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Ipswich Buses: 111
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL992495

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