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Royal William, Stowmarket

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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
27/03/2025
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.

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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
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 10 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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

Session Bitter

Dispense: Gravity, straight from the cask
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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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
Real Ale Real 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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