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Red Lion, Southwold

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2 South Green, Southwold, IP18 6ET (View on Google Map)
(01502) 723227
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This 17th cent. oak-beamed inn is located close to the South Green. The characterful interior is divided into separate areas with a wood panelled bar to front & quieter seated areas to rear. Patio seating to rear & front. The building is a rare survivor of the great fire of Southwold (April 1659) that destroyed most of the town.

Historic Interest

In 1823 Pigot's Directory coaches left the inn to Norwich leaving every Tue at 6am & Sat at 5am; coaches also left the inn to Yarmouth every Mon & Wed mornings at 7am. Red Lion & premises purchased by Mr Jas Hague (23 Jul 1863). Hired to Mr Daniel Betts Osbourne from 11 Oct 1863. Purchased by James Jillings Apr 1869 when George Tharne hires it (left 27 Aug 1870). 06 Jan 1872 Wm Harrison buys it & keeps it. A paperback book published in 1969, called "Inns of the Suffolk Coast" by Leonard P Thompson contains the following extract: "J.Breck, The Welch Pedestrian" was performing at Mrs Martin's Red Lion on 24th September 1850. Mr H.P.Leggett, the present licensee (1969) took over on 1st November, 1964 from Miss Vera Docwra, who was born at the Red Lion & lived in the house for 50 years. She had succeeded her mother, Mrs Vivette Maria Dunton, as licensee”.

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Lion Inn
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
09/05/2024
Last surveyed
08/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Adnams
Pub ID
WAV/869
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Adnams seasonal) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7% Spotted twice
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside

Red Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
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.

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Friday evening and Sunday afternoon
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
in main bar and family room, but not in restaurant. Also on patio area in front of pub
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (482m)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM508760

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