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Sorrel Horse, Shottisham

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Operator: Independent
Hollesley Road, Shottisham, IP12 3HD (View on Google Map)
(01394) 813697
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  • Community Owned

This picturesque thatched, two bar pub is worth seeking out. The beers are sourced from local brewers.. Bar billiards can be played. Accompanied dogs and horse riders are welcome (there is a paddock for the latter nearby). There's a quiz night on alternate Thursdays. Traditional food, mostly home made including vegetarian options is available.

Shottisham villagers raised funds to buy the pub by selling shares in the pub in 2011 & 2012.

Historic Interest

The building dates from the 16th or 17th century.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/03/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
The Sorrel Horse Shottisham Limited
Pub ID
SUF/850
Asset of Community Value

16th or 17th century timber framed and thatched pub that has a flat roof extension at the rear added in the 1950s. It is little changed and has recently been purchased from a pub company and is now in private ownership. The public bar on the right has a black and red quarry tiled floor, a small 1950s bar counter with a red Formica top, a bar back of old shelves and below it are casks of ales on a stillage with beer being served direct from them. This small room has a a 1950s brick fireplace with a log fire, a (Norfolk) twister on the beamed ceiling and bar billiards. The small left beamed room is now used as a dining room and has old dado panelling, another 1950s bar counter with a red Formica top and a fine old brick fireplace. Outside Gents' and ladies'.

16th or 17th century timber framed and thatched pub that has a flat roof extension at the rear added in the 1950s. It is little changed and has recently been purchased from a pub company and is now in private ownership. The public bar on the right has a black and red quarry tiled floor, a small 1950s bar counter with a red Formica top, a bar back of old shelves and below it are casks of ales on a stillage with beer being served direct from them. This small room has a a 1950s brick fireplace with a log fire, a (Norfolk) twister on the beamed ceiling and bar billiards. The small left beamed room is now used as a dining room and has old dado panelling, another 1950s bar counter with a red Formica top and a fine old brick fireplace. Outside Gents' and ladies'.

General information about historic pub interiors

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Private Limited Company (1). The Sorrel Horse Shottisham Limited. Year Purchased 2012.

The Sorrell Horse Shottisham Limited

General information about community pubs
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Woodforde's - Wherry TasteMatch Prediction

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Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8%
Woodforde's - Wherry
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Woodforde's - Wherry

This beer is served regularly at Sorrel Horse, Shottisham.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
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
occasional live music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access via a small ramp at the back door. No accessible toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
2-bedroom self-contained accommodation, with a double bed and two singles, kitchen, bathroom and living room
Events Events
quiz night on alternate Thursdays
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
bar billiards
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free. ask at bar for details
Features
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Community Pub Community Pub
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM320446

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