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Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich

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Operator: Independent
9-13 St Peters Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XF (View on Google Map)
(01473) 213755
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A Grade 2 listed building converted into a large single bar. It is a popular venue for live music.

There are normally two (and sometimes three) cask ales on offer, mainly from East Anglian breweries. The pub also sells several draft keg/craft beers.

There is a patio area to the side and two first floor lounges (which can be hired) with historic features. Games are available including darts.

The pub may close early on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

The pub may be open on Sunday evening for live music - please check with the pub.

Food provision varies. Please see Facebook page or contact the pub for details.

The pub was renamed the Thomas Wolsey in September 2011.

Historic Interest

Previously called Rapps (1980s), Bar IV and Black Adder (in early 1990s)

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Craftsman; Toad & Raspberry; Raps; Black Adder; Bar IV
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
14/05/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Red Oak Taverns
Pub ID
SUF/431
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Friday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Saturday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Sunday
Closed
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 6 times
Adnams - Ghost Ship
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Green Jack

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Regular live music at weekends - see the pub's Facebook page
Garden Garden
patio/yard.
Events Events
See Facebook page
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Old Cattle Market station nearby
Nearby Station (755m)
Ipswich
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM162442
Directions
300yds from bus station

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