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Lord Nelson, Ipswich (Nelson)

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81 Fore Street, Ipswich, IP4 1JZ (View on Google Map)
(01473) 407510
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This historic pub is situated close to Ipswich Waterfront (and to other, often maritime related, historic buildings).

Up to five cask ales may be served (through an unusual gravity dispense system which is incorporated into a row of old wooden casks) of which at least one is usually from Adnams (with others from small independent East Anglian breweries).

It is popular for its beer and food, and reservations may be advisable for Sunday roasts and at other busier meal times.

The pub is a Grade II Listed Building. It retains, for example, a half timbered front with dormer windows and was originally two timber-framed cottages.

The pub hold regular events such as quiz nights. Please see its website and/or Facebook page for further details.

Since mid-2017 the pub has been under the same management as the well-regarded Manningtree Red Lion.

Historic Interest

The building dates from the 17th century, though the brick frontage was added in the 20th to aid cleaning up after the many floods that affected the area. Originally called Noah's Ark, the name changed in about 1800 when Admiral Nelson was appointed High Steward of Ipswich. A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 29 Apr in 1835 states that : Died, on 20th April, Mr William WIGGEN, aged 58, of the Cock Inn, Bramford, leaving a widow & 6 children. A report was in the Bury & Norwich Post** in 1838 (Dec-26) when a Mr Cana bought he pub as part of the Samuel Alexander's Brewery sale, the Cock selling for £680. Further details of the pub's history can be found on the pub's website.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Noah's Ark
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
07/06/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Adnams
Pub ID
SUF/513
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 14 times
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Lord Nelson, Ipswich.

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

Nethergate - Wild Fox TasteMatch Prediction

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Nethergate - Wild Fox
Nethergate - Wild Fox Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Nethergate - Wild Fox
Nethergate - Wild Fox

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Lord Nelson, Ipswich.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free.
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Closest station (1200m)
Ipswich
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM168441

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