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Sorrel Horse, Shottisham

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Hollesley Road, Shottisham, IP12 3HD (View on Google Map)
(01394) 411617
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This picturesque thatched, two bar pub is worth seeking out. The dispense of beer is still by gravity direct from the cask. Bar billiards can be played. Accompanied dogs and horse riders are welcome (there is a paddock for the latter nearby). There's a folk Night on alternate Wednesdays and the quiz nights are popular.

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

Traditional food, mostly home made including vegetarian options is available. But behave yourself, otherwise you may find yourself in the pillory that's situated in the garden.

They now hold music nights on the second Monday of the month with a guest folk performer or group, and occasionally on the fourth Monday with an act from another genre, such as jazz, blues, etc.

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
29/07/2024
Last surveyed
04/03/2020
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
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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 - 6:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8%
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry

Session Bitter

Dispense: Gravity, straight from the cask
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Music nights on 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Events Events
karaoke
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free. ask at bar for details
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Community Pub Community Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM320446

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