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Although the government has now allowed pubs to reopen, many are still unable to do so safely, while most if not all are only able to accommodate limited numbers of customers. Many of them are still reliant on providing takeaway food and/or drinks. Some offer deliveries, while others are selling from the premises. This page lists details of those we know about.
Update: pubs which are known to have reopened are now also listed. Please let Tony know if you know of pubs not listed that have reopened.
If you can give any of our pubs some support through these difficult times by buying some takeaway food or drink, please do so. Our pubs need as much support as possible if they're going to still be there for us when the crisis is over.
Alderton Swan
listed building grade II
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated May 27th, 2020.
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Alderton Swan
Currently closed - may reopen?
The St, IP12 3BL
grid reference TM 343 416
A cosy "L" shaped single bar and dining space. The restaurant specialises in a fusion of English and Spanish food.
It was announced late in November 2019 that this pub will be closed as of xmas eve. There are hopes of a community buy-out, possibly tied in with the Shottisham Sorrel Horse.
The building dates from the 17th century.
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
Gallery
Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Shepherd & Dog 1.90 miles
Ramsholt Arms 2.3 miles
Sorrel Horse 2.3 miles
Ferry Boat Inn 2.7 miles
Plough 3.7 milesHistorical interest
Historic commercial inn & posting house.
A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on September 1st 1739 refers to J.Woolnough at the Swan Inn in Alderton.
A reference in the Ipswich Journal*** on August 22nd 1741 refers to the Swan in Alderton.
A petty session for hundred of Wilford held at Alderton Swan on Fri 17 inst.. for hiring and retaining servants, all gentlemen, farmers and others will meet with the grateful acknowledgement of their humble servant William Kemp, dinner at 2 o clockIpswich Journal, 4 Sep 1784
To be sold by auction the capital wheelwright's tools and well seasoned wheelwright's stuff of the late Mr David Foster at the Alderton Swan.Ipswich Journal, September 1875**
The 1904 Woodbridge licensing records show that the Swan's license was issued in 1889…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
