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Combs Gardeners' Arms
South, 52.15528,0.98278
closed December 2012
last owner/operator: Free House
Moats Tye, IP14 2EY
grid reference TM 041 549
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1903 (interactive map)
Formerly a two bar pub, which had one bar for drinking, whilst the other was mainly for dining and had a cheering, open fire in winter. The main drinking area also had a pool table and a comfortable mix of furniture and decorative items. It was easy to relax and feel at home here.
Owner/operator: Greene King
Friendly rural establishment, with lively bar and relaxed lounge/restaurant.
Beers: Greene King IPA, AbbotCAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Gallery
Punch Bowl 1.15 miles
Magpie 1.81 miles
Gladstone Arms 1.82 miles
Fox 2.1 miles
Willow Tree 2.2 miles
Royal Oak 2.3 milesHistorical interest
John Federick Roper, 23, a pig dealer called at the beerhouse of William Roper in Combs for 3/4 hour before leaving. A little later he was found by the road and appeared to be quite stupid, it appeared that he had suffered a fracture of the skull. The subsequent inquest recorded he had "died from an accident".Bury & Norwich Post, December 28th 1869** (when William Roper was the landlord of a local beer house)
Originally only licensed as a beerhouse, the pub only got a full license on January 3rd, 1962 according to the Stow licensing records.
It was only open by arrangement e.g. first Tuesday of each month for busking sessions, or by prior appointment during its last year or two - now closed.
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(1891 census information from Dudley Diaper)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
