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Pony & Trap, Ipswich

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100 St Helen's Street, Ipswich, IP4 2LB (View on Google Map)
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Historic Interest

In 1871 census there were also 5 lodgers. Originally only licensed as a beer house. According to the Ipswich licensing records, the Water Lily got its full licence on February 29th 1960. Most of the building is 19th century but it's thought to originate much earlier. In June 2012, the pub reverted to its original name, after several years as Lily's Bar. In the past, the Water Lily was known as a pony & trap pub. It was laid out so that a pony & trap could be driven through the front door & onward to stabling at the back. Then when the owner had finished drinking, it could be driven out onto Rope Walk & away. Photographs of this Grade II Listed pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/573

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Lily's Bar, Waterlily
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
08/04/2025
Last surveyed
03/03/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUF/573
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm

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Close to bus routes
Closest station (1378m)
Derby Road (Ipswich)
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