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Arbor House, Ipswich

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Opens Wed at 11:30am
Operator: Independent
43 High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QL (View on Google Map)
(01473) 219660
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A stylish single bar pub close to Ipswich Museum. Originally called the Arboretum, it was renamed in 2016. The name derives from the nearby arboretum (tree garden) in Christchurch Park.

There are generally two or three, well-kept, cask beers available; normally at least one of which is a seasonal ale from a local brewer. There are also several craft keg ales on tap, as well as an imaginative selection of craft cans.

The pub also offers an enclosed patio to rear of the bar and a function room upstairs.

Online beer list available at Untappd.

Historic Interest

The address was listed as 1 Claude Street until c1871, & 29 High Street by 1881 & until at least 1911. The Arboretum Hotel was put up for auction in 1852 by Mr George Turner. The property comprised of: 'entrance hall with two well fitted-up parlours; a concert or club room 33ft by 16ft 6in; airy bedrooms; stables, cart sheds; large yard with wide entrance to main street.' At a Petty Sessions hearing on 29 September 1860 The Arboretum Hotel was refused a new spirit licence. Out of the twenty four applications only three establishments were granted licences. According to the Ipswich licensing records, the Arboretum got its full (it not just beer) license on February 6th 1956. In June/July 1981 edition of Last Orders*** it was reported that after 26 years at the Arboretum, Hilda had just left the pub. In Aug/Sep 1981 edition of Last Orders*** it was reported that Barry & Teresa (French) (who were previously at Sproughton Wild Man) are the new tenants here & offering Tolly Original, Mild & Bitter on handpump. The pub was closed for a while between about September & December 2008. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/427

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Arboretum Hotel; Arboretum Inn
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
23/06/2025
Last surveyed
10/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SUF/427
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday
11:30am - 10:30pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Mauldons - Suffolk Pride
Mauldons - Suffolk Pride Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 9 times
Mauldons - Suffolk Pride
Mauldons - Suffolk Pride

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 9 times
Lacons - Encore
Lacons - Encore Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 10 times
Lacons - Encore
Lacons - Encore

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Barsham - Pilgrims Ale
Barsham - Pilgrims Ale Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Barsham - Pilgrims Ale
Barsham - Pilgrims Ale

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Lacons (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
patio to rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
116
Closest station (1287m)
Ipswich
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM161449

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