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Best Pubs in Ipswich

A town-first shortlist for Ipswich, pulling together the pubs most worth knowing about in this corner of Suffolk.

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Barley Mow Witnesham
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Barley Mow Witnesham

Ipswich

Barley Mow Witnesham is a dog-friendly pub on Mow Hill near Ipswich, Suffolk, with outdoor seating and on-site parking.

Plough
Outdoor SeatingGood for Groups

Plough

Ipswich

Plough is a pub on Dogs Head Street in Ipswich, Suffolk, with live music at weekends and a beer garden for warmer days.

The Last Anchor
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

The Last Anchor

Ipswich££

The Last Anchor is a waterfront pub in Ipswich, Suffolk, located at Haven Marina. Enjoy drinks and dining with views of the marina.

The Woolpack
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Woolpack

Ipswich££

The Woolpack is a traditional pub located on Tuddenham Rd in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving food and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.

Chestnut Tree Farm - Dining & Carvery
Outdoor SeatingChild Friendly

Chestnut Tree Farm - Dining & Carvery

Ipswich

Chestnut Tree Farm is a family-friendly pub and carvery in Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, serving carvery from 11:30am daily alongside a full food menu.

The Lattice Barn Pub
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Lattice Barn Pub

Ipswich

The Lattice Barn is a lively pub on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving handcrafted cocktails, real ales, and a menu of dirty burgers and loaded gyros.

Royal George
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Royal George

Ipswich££

Royal George is a traditional pub on Colchester Rd in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving food and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.

The Railway Inn Westerfield
Child FriendlyWheelchair Accessible

The Railway Inn Westerfield

Ipswich££

The Railway Inn Westerfield is a traditional pub on Westerfield Road offering food and drinks in Ipswich, Suffolk. Visit for a relaxed atmosphere and local hospitality.

The White Hart
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The White Hart

Ipswich££

The White Hart, a traditional pub on Helmingham Rd in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering classic ales and hearty food in a welcoming atmosphere.

The Butt & Oyster
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Butt & Oyster

Ipswich££

The Butt & Oyster, Ipswich, Suffolk - Traditional pub on Pinmill Road serving cask ales, locally sourced food, and riverside views.

The Black Horse Inn
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Black Horse Inn

Ipswich

The Black Horse Inn is a historic pub on Black Horse Lane in Ipswich, Suffolk, claimed to be the town's oldest, with a beer garden and regular live music.

The Crafty Fox Cafe Bar
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Crafty Fox Cafe Bar

Ipswich

The Crafty Fox Cafe Bar, a casual dining pub in Ipswich, Suffolk, serves craft beers, cocktails, and food on Thoroughfare.

Halberd Inn
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Halberd Inn

Ipswich

Halberd Inn is a traditional pub located on Northgate Street in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving food and drinks to locals and visitors.

The Fat Cat
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

The Fat Cat

Ipswich

The Fat Cat is a free house pub in Ipswich, Suffolk, pouring up to fifteen real ales straight from the cask in a temperature-controlled tap room.

Steamboat Tavern
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating

Steamboat Tavern

Ipswich

Steamboat Tavern is a riverside pub in Ipswich, Suffolk, known for live music nights and an ever-changing range of guest ales and ciders.

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