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The Black Horse Inn

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 Black Horse Inn

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The Black Horse Inn

Sitting on Black Horse Lane close to Portman Road, The Black Horse is one of Ipswich's oldest pubs, with a traditional bar and a beer garden that comes into its own on match days and sunny afternoons. It opens for every Ipswich Town home game, offering pre- and post-match drinks with fast bar service, and takes bookings for groups. The pub also takes private hire for birthdays, wakes, fundraisers and music nights, with food packages available by arrangement.

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Dog FriendlyOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsLive MusicTakes BookingsParkingWheelchair Accessible

Opening hours

Closed
Monday18:00 – 23:00
Tuesday18:00 – 23:00
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday17:00 – 00:00
Saturday16:00 – 00:00
SundayClosed

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