Harkstead Wild Rabbit
Harkstead Wild Rabbit
formerly Bakers' Arms
East, 51.96832,1.18348
Currently closed but expected to reopen.
Expected to reopen October 3rd.
The Street, IP9 1BT
grid reference TM 187 347
traditional pub, opened late 19th century
A traditional two bar Victorian pub in a rural location. The public bar retains some etched windows.
Originally a shop, the building only became a pub late in the 19th century.
Limited opening hours and no food initially. The food menu will be launched on October 29th, when opening hours will be extended.
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Real fire
Separate bar
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Ipswich: 6.9 miles (11.1km)
Swan 1.61 miles
Red Lion 1.79 miles
Butt & Oyster 2.3 miles
King's Head 2.4 miles
Rose 2.9 miles
Gardeners Arms 3.0 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: Pubmaster
Good all round pub, offering quality beer and home made food - not Tues. eve - in a welcoming atmosphere. Comfortable lounge and basic public bar retaining etched windows and numerous games. Non-smoking restaurant, available by prior booking.
Beers: Ind Coop Burton Ale; Tolly Bitter; guest beer (Pubmaster list).CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Landlords
1891: William Daniels ((Grocer & Innkeeper, Head/Married/50y/born Harkstead))
1891: William Daniels ((Beerhouse keeper & grocer & draper, pub not named))
1900: William Daniels ((Beer retailer & shopkeeper, pub not named))
1901: William Daniels ((General shopkeeper & Innkeeper, Head/Married/59y/born Harkstead))
1911: William Daniels ((General Shopkeeper & Innkeeper, Head/Married/68y/born Harkstead))
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
