Kersey Bell
Kersey Bell
East, 52.05975,0.91612
Currently closed - may reopen?
Closure announced 16th July 2026. Future uncertain.
The Street, IP7 6DY
grid reference TM 000 441
bar / diner, opened approx. 1379
owner/operator: Stonegate
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
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
Red Rose 1.44 miles
King's Head 1.87 miles
George 1.97 miles
Eight Bells 1.97 miles
Cock 2.1 miles
Brewers Arms 2.3 milesHistorical interest
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)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
