Hoxne Swan Inn of Hoxne
listed building grade II*
Local licensing authority for Hoxne is Mid Suffolk
CAMRA Mid-Anglia branch.
last updated Oct 19th, 2021.
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Hoxne Swan Inn of Hoxne
formerly Swan, White Swan?
South East, 52.34937,1.19933
Currently closed - may reopen?
Low Street, IP21 5AS
grid reference TM 179 771
opened 15th century
owner/operator: Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
This 15th century timber-framed Grade II listed pub has a colourful history. Built in 1480 it is claimed to be the former home of the Bishop of Norwich and later a whore house! Two separate bars and a large restaurant. Two large open fires and a woodburner in winter. Large garden backs onto the river and is close to where King Edmund, last Saxon king of East Anglia, was killed by the invading Danes.Regular beer festival in August Excellent home cooked food is also available with many food options prepared with local produce. Dog friendly and popular with walking groups. Mid-Anglia CAMRA branch North Suffolk POTY in 2017.
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available: Free
Railway station about 4.6 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Oaksmere Hotel 2.8 miles
Queen's Head 3.0 miles
Ivy House 3.8 miles
White Hart 3.8 miles
Cherry Tree 4.0 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: free
Heavily beamed C15th pub, with impressive fluted beams and high ceiling in the front bar. Cosy rear bar frequented by the younger set. Unusual gravity dispense via a false barrel front for the Adnams. Plenty of outdoor drinking space and a large croquet lawn.
Beers: Adnams Bitter, Old, Seasonal Ale; Greene King Abbot.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
There will be a great Cock Match at Henry Bilby's at the White Swan in Hoxne, Suffolk.Ipswich Journal, April 23rd & 30th 1726***
To be lett now or Lady Day next, a very commodious Dwelling House, New-built, with a handsome Garden adjoining, and about eight Acres of Land, with a very convenient Brewing-Office, Malt-House, a large and convenient Drawing-House…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(1861 census information from Malcolm Fairley)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
