Cowlinge Three Tuns Pub
opening hours
- Mon-Tue: closed
- Wed-Thu: 1700-2200
- Fri-Sat: 1700-2300
- Sun: 1200-1800
food times
- Mon-Tue: closed
- Wed-Sat: 1800-2100
- Sun: 1200-1500
regular cask ales
- Adnams Ghost Ship [H]
- Adnams Southwold Bitter [H]
guest beers
typically beers such as:
- Adnams Broadside
This pub serves 2 guest ales.
source: Regional
Local licensing authority for Cowlinge is West Suffolk
CAMRA West Suffolk & Borders branch.
last updated Sep 29th, 2026.
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Cowlinge Three Tuns Pub
formerly Three Tups, Three Ways
South East, 52.15956,0.50502
Cask Ale is sold here.
Queens St (off A143), CB8 9QD
grid reference TL 714 542
opened 17th century
The Three Tuns is a traditional country free house dating back to 1643. Not easy to find, this historic gem is worth seeking out. Welcoming fires with inglenook fireplaces warming the beamed bar make this pub a pleasure to visit. Fine garden for summer drinking. Up to four beers, primarily from Adnams, two permanent and two changing cask beers in the summer and one in the winter. Nestled in the beautiful village of Cowlinge, Suffolk, The Three Tuns Pub was taken into new ownership by Claire & Mick in August 2026.
At the heart of the village, it is a true community hub, bringing together locals and visitors in a warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
The Three Tuns is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee and locally made cakes, a light lunch with friends, or a delicious evening dinner.
Facilities
Beer festivals
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Dogs welcome: No long hair dogs
Evening meals
Family friendly
Live music
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Quiet pub - no electronic games, piped music or jukebox
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Special events
Traditional pub games available
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Newmarket: 8.4 miles (13.5km)Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Greyhound Public House & Kitchen 2.1 miles
Star 2.3 miles
Cock 3.1 miles
Fox 3.8 milesHistorical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1901 (interactive map)
The pub was saved in 1999 when permission to convert it to residential use was refused. A subsequent application in 2000 was also refused.
[Three Tuns]
Owner/operator: free
Timbered C17th building with low ceilings.…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** report reproduced with kind permission from Foxearth & District Local History Society)
