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Martlesham Heath Douglas Bader
Martlesham Heath Douglas Bader
East, 52.06085,1.27195
Cask Ale is sold here.
The Square, IP5 3SL
grid reference TM 243 453
opened 1980s
owner/operator: Heineken UK
A modern 'L' shaped bar with an outside patio area overlooking the village green.
The pub is named after the famous WWII fighter pilot, who flew out of RAF Martlesham. The pub was opened in 1979 by the man himself - see pictures in bar. The pub and nearby housing is built on part of the former airfield.
Facilities
- Accessible to disabled customers
- Beer garden or other outside drinking area
- Evening meals
- Family friendly
- Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
- Parking
- Traditional pub games available
Railway station about 3.5 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Historical interest
Owner/operator: Allied Domecq
Large L shaped estate pub named after the WWII flying ace.
Beers: Ind Coope Burton Ale; Tetley Bitter, Walker Bitter; guest beer (Tapster's Choice).CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)