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Saxmundham Tap Social
Saxmundham Tap Social
West, 52.2141,1.49225
Cask Ale is sold here.
18 High St, IP17 1DD
grid reference TM 386 630
opened 25/7/2026
Situated on the ground floor of the former White Hart pub and hotel, this bar shares the premises with an antiquarian bookseller, care agency, nail salon and gents barber. The entrance is from the rear via several steps. The building originally dates from the late 17th century but was extensively changed during the 19th and 20th centuries, the White Hart having finally closed in 2013.
The bar consists of a single room, which previously served as the rear room for the hotel, complete with a large bay window and fireplace. One wall consists of an array of eight keg lines plus a single cask ale (there are plans to have handpumps installed). In addition, there is a fridge and shelving for cans and bottles. The décor inside the bar consists of a mix of partially exposed brickwork with white walls, wooden flooring and bare electric lights, whilst wooden topped tables and metal chairs provide seating with additional high seats by the bay window.
The single cask ale is currently from Earl Soham, whilst several changing keg lines from both East Anglia and further afield consist of, for example: Burnt Mill, DEYA, Duration, Pretty Decent, Stump Rat and Verdant.
The bar is proving to be popular with a wide range of clientele and with its intention to act as a community hub.
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers: Six steps up to the entrance with a handrail. No accessible toilets.
Beer garden or other outside drinking area: Garden is the former car park for the White Hart, now laid out with log benches (be prepared to share) and planters.
Dogs welcome
Evening meals: Limited to street food such as tacos. In addition, there are street food vendors adjacent to the garden.
Family friendly
Smoking area: Smoking area is in the garden.
Special events: DJ sets
Railway station about 0.2 miles away (see transport links for details)
Nearest railway station
Other nearby Suffolk pubs



Saxmundham: 352 yards (321m)