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Ipswich Hank's Pub & Food
Ipswich Hank's Pub & Food
formerly Olive Leaf, Grinning Rat
Real Ale is sold here.
66-68 St Helen's St, IP4 2LA
grid reference TM 169 445
A 17th century timber-framed building, altered in the 19th century.
Hank's Pub & Food opened in January 2020 as a 100% vegan family business.
There are both Real Ales and craft keg beers.
Cash is not accepted, all payments are by card.
Facilities
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)
Smoking area
WiFi available
Railway station about 1.1 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Historical interest
From the mid-1890s until 1909, my great great grandparents James and Emma Cross were licensees of what was then called The Olive Leaf Tavern in St Helen's Street. Whilst James continued to work as a printer, Emma ran the pub on her own and also looked after their son Charles and grandson William, who became my grandfather.Rod Cross
For many years the Olive Leaf was a gay pub. For some time after that it was owned by the Brett Vale Brewery (now King's Head) of Bildeston.
Also listed at 68 St Helen's Street.
The Grinning Rat's license was revoked in May 2019 due to "underage visitors, late night drinking sessions, drug-dealing, fighting and dealing in stolen goods".
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA memers since 1978)
