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Briarbank, Ipswich

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Cask Ale
Opens at 4:00pm
70 Fore St, Ipswich, IP4 1LB (View on Google Map)
(01473) 284004
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This is a modern public bar above the Briarbank brewery. The entrance is to the rear, accessed from the yard.

The bar comprises a nicely furnished single room with a mixture of raised seating, comfortable bench seating and chairs around several wooden tables. The counter incorporates some barrels into its design and offers a range of up to three cask ales (usually including Briarbank Briar Bitter) and some keg beers.

Additional seating is available in the yard adjoining the entrance.

Briarbank beers were until recently brewed on-site but as at April 2026 are contract brewed elsewhere.

As at May 2026 live music takes place once a month on Friday evenings - further details are on the pub's Facebook page.

Card only payments are accepted i.e. no cash is taken at the bar.

Historic Interest

The building was previously derelict for many years after being used as a bank.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/12/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUF/4210
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Briarbank - Briar Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Briarbank - Briar Bitter
Briarbank - Briar Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 30 times
Briarbank - Briar Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Briarbank - Briar Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 30 times. at Briarbank, Ipswich.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Chevallier - Niksun Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Chevallier - Niksun Pale
Chevallier - Niksun Pale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 4 times
Chevallier - Niksun Pale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Chevallier - Niksun Pale

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Briarbank, Ipswich.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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August
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1164m)
Ipswich

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