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Ipswich and East Suffolk

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Lord Nelson

81 Fore Street
Ipswich
IP4 1JZ
Emailku.oc.hciwspinosleneht@ofni Telephone(01473) 407510
Real AleFamily FriendlyGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsDisabled AccessGamesSmokingWiFi
Opening times: Mon–Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri 12:00-24:00; Sat 11:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-22:00
Regular beers: Adnams --varies--, Adnams Ghost Ship, Adnams Southwold Bitter

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Set in a small part of the historic port area still remaining. It retains a half timbered front with dormer windows. An unusual gravity dispense system is used which incorporates a row of old wooden casks to good effect and guarantees a temperature controlled real ale. Since mid-2017 the pub has been under the same management as the well-regarded Manningtree Red Lion. Ales are currently mainly from Adnams, though the plan is to source more from local micros. Families are welcome to mix with an interesting and diverse clientèle which includes international travellers attracted from the rejuvenated wet dock and students from the new university campus. Booking maybe required for Sunday roasts and a curry night every Wednesday. The building dates from the 17th century, though the brick frontage was added in the 20th to aid cleaning up after the many floods that affected the area. Originally called Noah's Ark, the name changed in about 1800 when Admiral Nelson was appointed High Steward of Ipswich.