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Ipswich and East Suffolk

Margaret Catchpole

Cliff Lane
Ipswich
IP3 0PQ
Telephone07708 245705
Real AleGardenGamesParkingSmokingSports TVWiFi
Opening times: Mon–Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri 12:00-23:30; Sat and Sun 11:00-23:30
Regular beers: Adnams Ghost Ship

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Recently reopened (May 2026) following a new tenant taking over. The pub is initially selling one cask ale but hopes to include a further cask ale in due course. The pub's Facebook page should be checked for further news.

This is a large (potentially three bar) pub adjoining the main entrance to Holywells Park. The main bar is a large room looking out onto the external seating area and adjoining bowls club. A smaller room has a pool table and darts board, and is also intended for TV sports. A further room is not being used initially. Externally there is good size patio/beer garden area.

The building retains many interesting original features and is listed on CAMRA's National Inventory of classic pub interiors and is a Grade II* listed building.

The pub is named after a famous local adventuress, chronicler and criminal,