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Debenham Debenham Lion
Debenham Debenham Lion
formerly Lion, Red Lion
East, 52.22534,1.18092
Real Ale is sold here.
8 High St, IP14 6QT
grid reference TM 173 633
opened 16th century
Closed for some 25 years, the Lion reopened on November 24th 2023.
Some of the building dates from the 15th century, with much alteration and re-building since.
One-time brewhouse.
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Historical interest
It's shown (though unnamed) on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: Pubmaster
Atmospheric 500 year old pub offering a friendly welcome. Music nights on the second Fri. of the month, when customers are invited to participate.
Beers: Ind Coope Burton Ale; Whitbread Flowers IPACAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
To be sold… also one Moiety of Half part of the freehold messuage called the Lion in Debenham with an orchard now adjoining, now in occupation of Henry Kent.Ipswich Journal, 9 Aug 1783
Historical commercial hotel & posting house.
The parishioners of Winston held their annual Easter Tea at the Red Lion Inn, Debenham, where a large number sat down to a large spread provided by the hostess, Mrs E Jessop…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)