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Brewery Tap, Ipswich

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Cliff Road, Ipswich, IP3 0AT (View on Google Map)
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Old brewer’s house located close to the former historic brewery with a large main bar area and various more intimate spaces. Alongside beers that are mainly brewed locally is an extensive food menu with home-produced fare. Themed food nights, home-made pickled eggs and bar snacks are offered. There are great views of the River Orwell through a bay window in the bar, despite new sea defences being added. Regular live music plays. Two private function rooms are available and there is a secluded garden.

Historic Interest

The building was also once used as a residence for brewers. It's also known to have been used at one time as a brothel. Opened by Tolly Cobbold management buyout when opened. Subsequently became part of Ridleys estate when brewery operations merged in 2002. Ridleys sold out to Greene King in 2005. Brewery Tap became part of the GK estate from 2005 to 2008 whilst the adjacent (and increasingly derelict) Victorian brewery building was owned by private investors. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/441

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
29/06/2023
Last surveyed
01/03/2016
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUF/441
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Cliff Quay - Tolly Roger TasteMatch Prediction

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Cliff Quay - Tolly Roger
Cliff Quay - Tolly Roger Session Bitter • 4.2%
Cliff Quay - Tolly Roger
Cliff Quay - Tolly Roger

This beer is served regularly at Brewery Tap, Ipswich.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter
Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6%
Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter
Earl Soham - Victoria Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Brewery Tap, Ipswich.

ABV 3.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Cliff Quay - Anchor Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Cliff Quay - Anchor Bitter
Cliff Quay - Anchor Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Cliff Quay - Anchor Bitter
Cliff Quay - Anchor Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Brewery Tap, Ipswich.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
1, 3, 6
Closest station (1434m)
Derby Road (Ipswich)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM170431

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