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Holbrook Compasses
Holbrook Compasses
formerly Butcher & Compasses
Currently closed - may reopen?
Ipswich Rd (B1080), IP9 2QR
grid reference TM 169 363
bar / diner, opened 13th century
A split level pub with a large bar and separate restaurant.
The pub also has undercover outdoor seating on decking at the front of he pub.
They can host private parties of up to 45 people, by arrangement, up to 45.
A garden is to the side of the pub, with a children's play area. There's occasional live music.
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Family friendly
Parking
Quiet pub - no electronic games, piped music or jukebox
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Smoking area: outside the front of the pub
Traditional pub games available: Crib teams
WiFi available: Free
Gallery
Baker's Arms 1.49 miles
King's Head 1.60 miles
Boot 2.0 miles
Red Lion 2.1 miles
Gardeners Arms 2.2 miles
White Horse 2.4 milesHistorical interest
George Finch was found guilty of stealing 40 guineas and half guineas from a Mrs Sarah White with whom he lodged. A number of witnesses came forward to tell of Finch's free spending including William Herbert, landlord of the Compasses, Holbrook and also a butcher, who said that Finch came to him for some meat but had no money. The next morning at 8 o'clock he returned and had 2 pints of purl; he changed an old guinea and paid for his beer and meat. William's wife Sarah also told of changing at least 4 guineas for Finch. Finch confessed and was sentenced to 7 years transportation.Ipswich Journal, March 1825**
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
