Moulton Packhorse Inn
opening hours
- Mon-Fri: 1930-2300
- Sat-Sun: 2000-2300
food times
- Mon: 1200-1430, 2000-2100
- Tue-Fri: 1200-1430, 1800-2300
- Sat-Sun: 1200-2130
regular cask ales
- Fuller's London Pride [H]
- Woodforde's Wherry [H]
guest beers
This pub serves 2 guest ales.
source: National
Local licensing authority for Moulton is West Suffolk
CAMRA West Suffolk & Borders branch.
last updated Nov 21st, 2023.
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Moulton Packhorse Inn
formerly King's Head
South East, 52.25262,0.48464
Cask Ale is sold here.
Bridge Rd, CB8 8SP
grid reference TL 696 645
owner/operator: Chestnut Group
Nestled in the folds of the West Suffolk hills The Packhorse Inn sits at the heart of its community. A stroll away from the medieval bridge that inspired its name and a short trot from all that Newmarket has to offer. One of the Chestnut Collection – a collection of pubs with rooms and Big Houses in the East of England. As well as dining in the restaurant, light bites are available from the bar Monday to Saturday noon– 9pm.
Formerly a Greene King pub called the King's Head, this pub was bought in 2012 by local resident Philip Turner, who has upgraded it and renamed it the Packhorse Inn in 2013. The pub was well-renovated at the time, but sadly the distinctive and attractive brick-patterned exterior was lost in the process. (See the gallery for before and after photographs).
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers
Accommodation available
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
Function room available to hire
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Quiet pub - no electronic games, piped music or jukebox
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available
Railway station about 1.8 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Kennett: 1.8 miles (2.9km)
Chequers 1.43 miles
Kentford 1.57 miles
Affleck Arms 2.4 miles
New Wellington 2.8 miles
Heath Court 3.1 miles
Prince of Wales 3.2 milesHistorical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1901 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: Greene King
Modern local facing the village green and close to the mediaeval pack horse bridge.
Beers: Greene King IPA, seasonal ale, Abbot.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Reference to the late Mrs Mary TWEED, at the King's Head Inn, Moulton.Ipswich Journal, June 26th 1860**
Mr George W. DOUGHTY, King's Head, Moulton, whose licence was refused a month ago, now applied through Mr Bendall, his solicitor, for its renewal. PC Ling of Moulton stated that there had been no disturbances at the house since - Renewal was granted.Bury & Norfolk Post & Suffolk Herald, October 2nd 1883**
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)
