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Aldeburgh Brudenell Hotel
Aldeburgh Brudenell Hotel
East, 52.14798,1.60117
Cask Ale is understood not to be sold here.
Brudenell St, IP15 5BU
grid reference TM 464 560
hotel, opened 1868 (Aug)
owner/operator: Thorpeness & Aldeburgh Hotels
A fine Victorian hotel over-looking the sea towards the southern end of town.
Seafood and grill restaurant on the waterfront terrace and separate cocktail bar.
Formerly the seaside residence of Lord Cardigan, whose family name was Brudenell.
Facilities
- Accommodation available
- Beer garden or other outside drinking area
- Evening meals
- Family friendly
- Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
- Parking
- Restaurant or separate dining area
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Historical interest
The hotel can be seen on this old OS map from about 1903 (interactive map).
Owner/operator: Regal Hotels
Fine Victorian hotel, overlooking the sea at the southern end of Aldeburgh. The building was formerly the seaside home of Lord Cardigan, whose family name was Brudenell.
Beers: Adnams BitterCAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
The 1904 Woodbridge licensing records show that the Brudenell's license was issued in 1868. Whether this was when it was first licensed or when it got a full (ie not just beer) license isn't clear, though the latter seems more probable.
Sea Side, Aldeburgh: The Brudenell Hotel, unrivalled sea view, and every accommodation for visitors, with moderate charges. Liberal arrangements made for families or large parties per day or week. Superior coffee and billiards rooms…
Landlords
Footnote
James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, led the disastrous charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava in 1854.
(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 book information from Bob Mitchell)