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Hasketon Turk's Head
Hasketon Turk's Head
formerly Chequer
South West, 52.10853,1.28036
Cask Ale is sold here.
Low Rd, IP13 6JG
grid reference TM 247 506
opened 16th century
The pub retains a cosy two room timber framed bar but now incorporates a large new restaurant and kitchen to the rear.
The main drinking area near the bar has a large fireplace with a wood burner fitted. There are three to five beers on hand-pump, which change regularly. An annual beer festival is held in the summer.
The two acre garden includes a large outdoor seating area, two beautiful Petanque pistes, an outdoor fireplace, bicycle racks a and new large parking area. The pub is renowned for its Sunday lunches. During the week the pub is open for tea/coffee & cake from 11am. There are also quiz nights and themed food nights.
The building dates from the 17th century; the brickwork dates from the 19th century.
Facilities
Beer festivals: 1st beer, cider and gin festival was in 2016
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Restaurant or separate dining area
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available
Railway station about 2.3 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Historical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: Pubmaster
A fine pub, set amidst extensive grounds; including their own caravan site. Well known for the loving care with which the beer is tended. A similar philosophy is applied to the carefully prepared home made meals. Recent alterations have increased the size of the drinking areas, which are crammed with interesting curios; including many mementos of the Cobbold dynasty.
Beers: Tolly Mild, Original, Cobbold's IPA; guest beer (Pubmaster list & Tolly special ales).CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Closed since 2013 for refurbishment. Reopened on 4th November 2015.…
Landlords
(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 Bob Mitchell)
