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Wilford Bridge, Melton

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Operator: Deben Inns
Wilford Bridge Rd, Melton, IP12 2PA (View on Google Map)
(01394) 386141
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A pub with a good reputation for food, close to the River Deben.

Historic Interest

On the 1 June 1859 the East Suffolk Railway Line was opened from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth, though the pub dates from before that time - according to the 1904 Woodbridge licensing records its license was issued in 1840 (this was a full license, so it may even have been trading earlier as a beerhouse). It must have had an earlier name & been renamed the Railway Tavern to take advantage of the new line. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 31 Mar in 1887 states that : The Railway Tavern, Melton, Nr Woodbridge to be sold by auction on 04 Apr 1887 with the effects of Mr H. SCARFE. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/719

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Railway Tavern
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
29/06/2023
Last surveyed
04/03/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wellington
Pub ID
SUF/719
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
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Games Games
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Features
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Transport
Nearby Station (318m)
Melton (Suffolk)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM290502

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