Pakefield Trowel & Hammer
opening hours
- Mon-Sun: 1200-2300
food times
- Mon-Sat: 1200-1430, 1800-2100
- Sun: 1200-1430
guest beers
This pub serves 3 guest ales.
source: National
Pakefield is part of the Lowestoft parish.
Local licensing authority for Pakefield is East Suffolk
CAMRA North-East Suffolk branch.
last updated Mar 3rd, 2020.
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Pakefield Trowel & Hammer
North West, 52.45529,1.73593
Cask Ale is sold here.
49 Pakefield St, NR33 0JS
grid reference TM 539 907
owner/operator: Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Busy split level bar with good views from garden over cliffs onto beach and a cosy fire in winter months. Food is served in a separate restaurant area at the rear of the pub. Breakfast is also available.
It claims to be "Lowestofts(sic) oldest pub".
The pub was reputedly built late in the 16th century to supply ale to workmen building Kirkley parish church.
Facilities
Beer garden or other outside drinking area: Large refurbished garden leading towards seafront
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Live music: occasional
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Smoking area: in garden
Sport TV
Railway station about 1.5 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Lowestoft: 1.5 miles (2.4km)
Carlton 0.12 mile
Jolly Sailors 0.13 mile
Tramway Hotel 0.23 mile
Oddfellows 0.27 mile
Ship Inn 0.46 mile
Fighting Cocks 0.60 mileHistorical interest
Owner/operator: Whitbread
Busy single, split level bar. Believed to be the oldest pub in Pakefield. Good view over the cliff out onto the beach. Ponies in the garden at the rear. Wide and varied menu.
Beers: Greene King Abbot; Whitbread Boddington's Bitter.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
The pub has also been recorded as the Hammer & Trowel.
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
