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31 High St, Saxmundham, IP17 1AF (View on Google Map)
(01728) 602331
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A prominent Georgian 4 star hotel with a comfortable main lounge bar. The entire hotel was extensively renovated in 2022.

The inn dates back to at least 1783, when the Norfolk Chronicle reported a meeting there.

Bar is open to non residents.

Historic Interest

Historically listed as a family & commercial hotel & Posting House & Excise Office. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 19 Sep in 1821 states that on 4th inst. died. in his 19th year, William, 3rd son of Mr BOWER of the Bell Inn, Saxmundham. In 1823 Royal Mail coaches left from here daily to Yarmouth leaving at 7am. The Shannon (another coach) left for London (at 8am) & to Yoxford every evening at 6pm. In 1830 the "Blue" coach to London (via Woodbridge & Ipswich) left every morning at quarter past six. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 11 Jun in 1859 states that : Wm. CROWE of the Bell Inn, Saxmundham, announces the addition of 10 sitting & bed-rooms, all of which are large, lofty & airy. In 1912 the inn offered a motor garage & lock-up coach house.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
05/04/2023
Last surveyed
05/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUF/839
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

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Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Nearby Station (144m)
Saxmundham
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM386631

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