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Ipswich and East Suffolk

Margaret Catchpole

Cliff Lane
Ipswich
IP3 0PQ
Emailku.oc.edalbnogard@elophctac.teragram Telephone07708 245705
Real AleGardenSeparate BarGamesParkingSmokingDog FriendlySports TVWiFiLive Music
Opening times: Mon–Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri 12:00-24:00; Sat and Sun 11:00-24:00

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The Margaret Catchpole is a large (potentially three bar) pub adjoining the main entrance to Holywells Park, and is a Grade II* Listed Building. It reopened in May 2026 when new tenants took over. Two cask ales from independent brewers in East Anglia are usually available. The pub hopes to add a further changing cask ale from an independent brewer in the near future. The pub's Facebook page should be checked for further developments and any details of beers currently available.

The main bar is a large room looking out onto the external seating area and the adjoining bowls club. A smaller room has a pool and darts board, and is also used for TV sports. A further room is due for refurbishment in due course and is not being used initially. Externally, there is good size patio/beer garden area and a parking area in front Internally, The pub interior has changed little since the pub opened in 1936, making it an unusually well-preserved example of an inter-war pub. As at June 2026 there is no wheelchair accessible toilet. Opening Hours may change at short notice as the business develops. Please check those hours with the pub if appropriate.

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