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Laxfield Low House (King's Head)
Laxfield Low House (King's Head)
West, 52.30247,1.36762
Real Ale is sold here.
Gorams Mill Lane, IP13 8DW
grid reference TM 296 724
historic bar & restaurant, opened 15th century
owner/operator: The Low House Laxfield CIC / Marie & Gareth Clarke
Popularly known as the "Low House", this timeless, multi-roomed and thatched building is a classic pub which is always worth a visit. The main room features listed high back settles set around a small fireplace, whilst the beer is served on gravity direct from a small tap room to the rear. A separate dining room offers an interesting menu of locally sourced food & including a Sunday roast but NOT on Sunday evening. Has an enclosed garden & patio to rear is also available. Accommodation available in an outside building.
The pub can be difficult to find - just walk through churchyard and exit via lower street access, or use our navigation feature.
The building dates from the 16th century, with an 18th century extension.
Facilities
Accommodation available
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served direct from the barrel by gravity
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Pub sells beer from local brewers
Quiet pub - no electronic games, piped music or jukebox
Real fire
Separate bar
Traditional pub games available: Cribbage on Wednesdays
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Historical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1903 (interactive map)
Creditors meeting for Henry Ungless, the younger Innholder, held at the King's Head in Laxfield.Ipswich Journal, 6th Nov 1779***
In 1861 listed at Market Street.
Samuel Pearce and David Wilding, were found guilty of assaulting George Pead, landlord of the King’s Head, Laxfield, and both fined 5s and costs. Also found guilty of being drunk and refusing to leave the Inn they were fined a further 2s 6d. Ipswich Journal, Feb 1870**
Auction by the executors of the late B.C. ETHERIDGE Esq - three pubs including - The King's Head Inn, Laxfield, in the occupation of Mr George PEAD & others.Ipswich Journal, June 7th 1873***
Owned by Adnams brewery until 1971.
Bought by John Horsman in 1972-81.…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(1861 census information from Malcolm Fairley)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
(**** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA members since 1978)
