android appKesgrave Bell
opening hours
- Mon: closed
- Tue-Wed: 1400-2200
- Thu: 1400-2300
- Fri-Sat: 1200-2300
- Sun: 1200-2100
listed building grade II
Local licensing authority for Kesgrave is East Suffolk
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated Jul 25th, 2021.
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Kesgrave Bell
North West, 52.06595,1.23477
Cask Ale is sold here.
129 Main Rd, IP5 1AA
grid reference TM 218 457
opened 16th century
owner/operator: Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
A lively and friendly main road pub offering Sky TV, BT Sport and pub games including pool. Quiz on Thu eve.
The building dates from the 16th century, with 17th and 20th century alterations.
Facilities
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Dogs welcome
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Sport TV
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available
Railway station about 2.9 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Derby Road: 2.9 miles (4.7km)Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Farmhouse 0.75 mile
Golf 1.52 miles
Douglas Bader 1.62 miles
Lattice Barn 1.83 miles
Fountain 2.3 milesHistorical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: Pubmaster
Lively pub catering mainly for youngsters. Satellite TV, pool, darts, etc.
Beers: Tetley Bitter.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
A book called "The story of Kesgrave" by Gerald and Margaret Ponting (published in 1981) contains the following comment: Samuel Ward (a radical town preacher of Ipswich from 1603-34 and son of Dr John Ward - vicar of Haverhill) frequently preached at St Mary-le-tower - three times a week - giving long sermons that were referred to as "Watch Wards". One sermon called "Woe to Drunkards" was also published in book form in 1627 and called for the closing of ale houses and the end of the practice of the drinking of healths..…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
(**** historical details supplied by Neil Langridge)
