Ipswich Hank's Dirty
Cash not accepted - card payments only.
opening hours
- Mon-Thu: 1700-2100
- Fri-Sat: 1200-2130
- Sun: 1200-2100
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 Nov 16th, 2024.
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Ipswich Hank's Dirty
formerly Olive Leaf, Grinning Rat
North East, 52.05646,1.16361
Restaurant 
It's likely that drinks are only available here to diners. Please check before visiting.
Note: Restaurant retaining a bar
66-68 St Helen's St, IP4 2LA
grid reference TM 169 445
restaurant retaining a bar
owner/operator: Heineken UK
A 17th century timber-framed building, altered in the 19th century.
100% vegan pub serving food and understood to sell keg beers and a guest cask ale. 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
Live music
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Restaurant or separate dining area
Smoking area
Special events: pub quiz, drag bingo
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available
Railway station about 1.1 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Ipswich: 1.1 miles (1.8km)
Dove Street Inn 0.02 mile
Pony & Trap 0.06 mile
County 0.09 mile
Spread Eagle 0.19 mile
Salutation 0.21 mile
Lord Nelson 0.23 mileHistorical interest
Owner/operator: Greene King
Lively gay pub close to the Suffolk College.
Beers: Greene King IPA, Abbot.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
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
In 1937 the pub was listed in Kelly's Directory as one of 220 pubs that were retailing beer that they were brewing.
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.…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
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