android appIpswich Isaacs
opening hours
- Mon-Thu: 0800-2300
- Fri-Sat: 0800-2400
- Sun: 0800-2300
regular cask ales
- Adnams Broadside [H]
- Briarbank --varies-- [H]
guest beers
This pub serves 1 guest ale.
listed building grade II*
Local licensing authority for Ipswich is Ipswich Borough Council
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated Sep 26th, 2023.
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Ipswich Isaacs
formerly Malt Kiln, Cobbolds on the Quay
South, 52.05279,1.16093
Cask Ale is sold here.
7 Wherry Quay, IP4 1AS
grid reference TM 168 440
opened 1985
Grade II* listed, former Malting buildings including a splendid historical kiln. The two bars are on separate levels (one above other) with a large enclosed courtyard to the side. Increasingly popular as the dock area is being rejuvenated with new housing and university.
Most of the building dates from the late 18th/early 19th century, though some parts are older. The pub was greatly extended in early 2009. The company also owns Briarbank Brewery in the old bank building on Fore Street.
Card only payments I.e. no cash is taken at the bar.
Facilities
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Evening meals
Function room available to hire
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Restaurant or separate dining area
Smoking area
WiFi available
Railway station about 0.8 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Ipswich: 0.8 miles (1.3km)
Briarbank 0.04 mile
Bin 93 0.04 mile
Lord Nelson 0.05 mile
Spread Eagle 0.19 mile
Steamboat Tavern 0.27 mile
Dove Street Inn 0.28 mileHistorical interest
Owner/operator: Town & Country Inns
[Malt Kiln]
Popular dockside pub, once an old malt kiln. Unfortunately the quality of the beer rarely matches the splendid location.
Beers: ScotCo Theakston Best Bitter, Old Peculier, guest beers (mainly from ScotCo.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
The Malt Kiln was originally opened by Tolly Cobbold and was later owned by Pubmaster.
Cobbold's on the Quay was owned by Tolly Cobbold brewery (management buyout) in late 1990s. Later it was leased to Greenways who used premises mainly as a Wine & Vodka bar for several years.
Footnote
Isaac Lord was a local businessman who bought this Ipswich waterfront site from the Cobbold brewing family in 1900. Some buildings date from the early 15C to late 18C, reflecting the site's commercial and industrial use over four centuries.
During the period of Cobbolds ownership, some buildings were used as a Maltings, and a pub called the Wherry Inn was also located on the site. In 1930, Reginald Cooper joined Isaac Lord's business, helping to grow the firm's corn and coal interests, and eventually becoming the owner of the property.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
