Harkstead Wild Rabbit
opening hours
- Mon-Tue: closed
- Wed-Sat: 1200-2300
- Sun: 1200-2100
guest beers
This pub serves 3 guest ales.
Local licensing authority for Harkstead is Babergh
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated Nov 9th, 2025.
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Harkstead Wild Rabbit
formerly Bakers' Arms
East, 51.96832,1.18348
Cask Ale is sold here.
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.
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)Other nearby Suffolk pubs
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)
