Ipswich Rep
listed building grade II
Local licensing authority for Ipswich is Ipswich Borough Council
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated Feb 24th, 2024.
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Ipswich Rep
formerly Old Rep
South East, 52.05799,1.15468
Cask Ale is sold here.
11 Tower St, IP1 3BE
grid reference TM 163 446
opened 1996
A popular, lively venue set in a former Victorian Theatre where Charles Dickens sometimes trod the boards. Upper areas still include a large wrought iron balcony.
Reopened under new ownership in 2020; details to follow.
The building dates from roughly the late 18th or early 19th century.
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Evening meals
Live music
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Restaurant or separate dining area
Special events
WiFi available
Railway station about 0.7 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Ipswich: 0.7 miles (1.1km)
Three Wise Monkeys 0.07 mile
Cosy Club 0.09 mile
Cock & Pye 0.09 mile
Manning's 0.10 mile
Halberd 0.11 mile
Cricketers 0.11 mileHistorical interest
Owner/operator: Greene King
Historic old theatre from Dickensian times. Recently opened by Greene King as a premier town centre drinking venue. Multi-levelled, including a wrought iron balcony.
Beers: Greene King IPA, Abbot, 2 GK guest ales & 2 other guest ales.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
