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Ipswich Lord Nelson (Nelson)
Ipswich Lord Nelson (Nelson)
formerly Noah's Ark
South West, 52.0535,1.16094
Cask Ale is sold here.
81 Fore St, IP4 1JZ
grid reference TM 168 441
bar / diner, opened pre-1672
owner/operator: Adnams
This historic pub is situated close to Ipswich Waterfront (and to other, often maritime related, historic buildings).
Up to five cask ales may be served (through an unusual gravity dispense system which is incorporated into a row of old wooden casks) of which at least one is usually from Adnams (with others from small independent East Anglian breweries).
It is popular for its beer and food, and reservations may be advisable for Sunday roasts and at other busier meal times.
The pub is a Grade II Listed Building. It retains, for example, a half timbered front with dormer windows and was originally two timber-framed cottages.
The pub hold regular events such as quiz nights. Please see its website and/or Facebook page for further details.
Since mid-2017 the pub has been under the same management as the well-regarded Manningtree Red Lion.
Facilities
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served direct from the barrel by gravity
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Real fire
Smoking area
Special events
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available: free.
Railway station about 0.8 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Historical interest
The pub is shown on this OS town plan from about 1880 (larger map).

Owner/operator: Adnams
Recently reopened dafter a stylish refurbishment. Wooden casks are for display only, the beer is actually served via a spear from a cool room behind the bar.
Beers: Adnams Bitter, Old, Extra, Broadside.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
As recently as the early 1990s, the pub was subdivided into a number of smaller rooms, compared to today's open-plan layout. The gents' toilet didn't even have a washbasin!
Part of the building) was previously called the Noah's Ark
In 1805 the new name of the Lord Nelson was first noticed in the Overseer's accounts of St Clement's parish…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA memers since 1978)



Ipswich: 0.8 miles (1.3km)