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Five Bells, Cavendish

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Cavendish is one of the prettiest villages in Suffolk, renowned for its thatched cottages and picturesque green. The Five Bells is a thatched, single bar pub with fine views across the green. Up to three real ales are sourced nationally. Food supplied by a variety of food vans on a regular basis (see Facebook for details). Winner of local CAMRA Pub of the Season award in Autumn 2023.

Historic Interest

A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 26 Sep in 1856 states that : "Married, on 11th September, 1856, Mr Robert Smith to Mary Ann, only daughter of Mr John OFFORD of the Bell Inn, Cavendish." A report in the Ipswich Journal**** in June 1880 states that : "Mr Wardley of the Bell Inn applied for an extension in time on the occasion of the annual fair to be held on the 11th June, which was granted." A report in the Ipswich Journal**** in Dec 1880 states that : Died on the 18th, George Wordley, aged 39, landlord of the Five Bells Inn. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/189

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WSB/189
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Food vans
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free.
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Chambers: 236, 374
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