Crowfield Rose
last updated Aug 26th, 2025.
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Crowfield Rose
also traded as Rose & Crown, Kicking Dickey, Kicking Donkey
South East, 52.18246,1.15826
Closed:
Closed mid-2026 and being converted into a restaurant.
Debenham Road, IP6 9TE
grid reference TM 160 585
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
After eight years closed, the Rose reopened in April 2019. The old interior was completely ripped-out and the pub was refurbished inside and out.
There were four lines for Real Ales and there were plans for guest ales in polypins. There was a separate restaurant area (the landlady already had a successful catering business in Bramford) and a nice outside drinking area.
The pub closed mid-2026 and is reported to be undergoing conversion to a restaurant.
Gallery
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White Hart 3.1 miles
Highwayman 3.4 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: free
Plush lounge type of bar offering a good range of food. The garden has a children's play area and friendly goat.
Beers: Greene King IPA, Rayments Special; guest beersCAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
An announcement of the death on 15th, at the Rose Inn, Crowfield, of Alfred Pipe, aged 59 years.Ipswich Journal, February 1890**
In the January 1981 edition of Last Orders*** it was reported that the pub name was changed from the Rose to the Kicking Dickey (Donkey).
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA memers since 1978)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
