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Kersey Bell
Kersey Bell
East, 52.05975,0.91612
Cask Ale is sold here.
The Street, IP7 6DY
grid reference TM 000 441
bar / diner, opened approx. 1379
Timber framed pub which is popular with diners & offers a number of seating areas. Set close to the village's famous water splash. Be careful of the ducks!
The building dates from about 1379.
Facilities
- Beer garden or other outside drinking area
- Beer served through handpumps
- Dogs welcome
- Evening meals
- Family friendly
- Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
- Parking
- Real fire
- Restaurant or separate dining area
- Separate bar
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Historical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: Old English Pub Co.
Classic timbered pub, which is believed to have its origins in the C13th. The pub is now a popular tourist venue and can get extremely crowded during summer weekends. Advanced booking of meals at such times may be advisable.
Beers: ScotCo Courage Directors; ScotCo John Smith's Bitter; guest beer (independents).CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Sale by Auction on 29 April 1813Lot 3…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)