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Lavenham Greyhound
Lavenham Greyhound
West, 52.1084,0.79544
Cask Ale is sold here.
97 High St, CO10 9PZ
grid reference TL 915 492
owner/operator: Stock & Bailey Ltd
Now trading as a pub again. Food usually available during opening hours.
The building dates back to 1324 when it was first used as the town gaol. We don't know when it became an inn, but it was certainly 1730 or earlier.
Facilities
- Beer garden or other outside drinking area
- Beer served through handpumps
- Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
- Dogs welcome
- Evening meals
- Family friendly
- Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
- Parking
- Real fire
- Separate bar
- Traditional pub games available
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: Greene King
Attractive local pub, running a variety of teams. Two bars and non-smoking dining room serving good home cooked food between 11-6. Children permitted in restaurant.
Beers: Greene King IPA, seasonal ale, Abbot.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
John Levill, who kept the Greyhound Inn for thirteen years in Lavenham, is now removed to the Three Swans Inn and Tavern in the same Town.Ipswich Journal, 2 Jul 1743***
John Levill has removed from the Swan in Lavenham and has enter'd into Partnership with his Son-in-Law, Samuel Woodgate, at the Greyhound, in the same street.Ipswich Journal, 30 Nov 1771***
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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 Bob Mitchell)