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Steamboat Tavern

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

Steamboat Tavern

About

Steamboat Tavern

Sitting on New Cut West beside the River Orwell, the Steamboat Tavern is a pub of character with seating on the quay at the front and a beer garden at the back. It stocks a rotating selection of ales and ciders from both local and national breweries, alongside homemade pub food; the chilli cheesy chips have a loyal following. Live music runs throughout the year, and the pub takes on private parties, folk festivals, and charity events for larger groups.

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Dog FriendlyOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsCocktailsLive MusicTakes BookingsParkingWheelchair Accessible

Opening hours

Open now
MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday12:00 – 22:00
Thursday12:00 – 22:00
Friday12:00 – 23:00
Saturday12:00 – 23:00
Sunday12:00 – 17:00

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