In September 2015, after the pub had been closed for some time, it was announced that the Co-Op had bought it and intended to turn it into a hostel and drop-in centre for recovering street-drinkers and other addicts.

In 2021, it was converted into "a community café that will benefit homeless people".

This distinctive two roomed pub was extensively refurbished early in the 21st century, when it was knocked through to make one large room. It had a pool table and large screen TV showing sport.

There was live music several nights per week.

This is one of three pubs of this name to have existed in the town, the others having stood in Northgate Street and Tavern Street. The license from the Northgate Street pub was transferred here when this pub was opened in 1882.

Owner/operator: Patrician Inns
The newly redecorated lounge hosts live music three nights a week and jazz Sun. lunchtime. Good value beer, the high turnover of which ensures quality.
Beers: Draught Bass; Tetley Bitter.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide