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Douglas Bader, Martlesham Heath

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The Square, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3SL (View on Google Map)
(01473) 625394
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A modern 'L' shaped bar with an outside patio area overlooking the village green.

The pub is named after the famous WWII fighter pilot, who flew out of RAF Martlesham. The pub was opened in 1979 by the man himself - see pictures in bar. The pub and nearby housing is built on part of the former airfield.

Historic Interest

Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/713

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
15/03/2023
Last surveyed
15/03/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SUF/713
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7%
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside

Red Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Games Games
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM243452

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