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Holbrook Swan
Holbrook Swan
formerly White Swan
Currently closed - may reopen?
The St (off main Rd), IP9 2PZ
grid reference TM 168 365
A cosy and friendly drinking haunt near the village hall and local shops.
Owned and operated by Calvors brewery since 2018. The interior was fully refurbished a few years ago in a traditional style.
Calvors sold the pub in 2020; it's currently closed but is expected to reopen later in the year.
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
Live music
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Real fire
Separate bar
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Historical interest
Listed in "Back Street" in the 1910 Rate Book.
Landlords
1874: William Collinson ((Beerhouse Keeper, pub not named))
1879: William Collinson ((Beer retailer, pub not named))
1881: William Collinson ((Beerhouse keeper, White Swan, Holbrook, Head/Married/30y/born Wivenhoe, Essex))
1888: William Collinson ((Beer retailer, pub not named) )
1891: William N Collinson ((Innkeeper, White Swan, Head/Married/41y/born Wivenhoe, Essex))
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
