Aldeburgh Railway Inn
opening hours
- Mon-Thu: 1200-2300
- Fri-Sat: 1200-2400
- Sun: 1200-2300
regular cask ales
- Adnams Ghost Ship [H]
- Adnams Southwold Bitter [H]
guest beers
typically beers such as:
- Timothy Taylor Landlord
This pub serves 1 guest ale.
Local licensing authority for Aldeburgh is East Suffolk
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated Nov 28th, 2025.
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Aldeburgh Railway Inn
formerly Railway Tavern, Railway Hotel, Station Hotel
South, 52.15726,1.59319
Cask Ale is sold here.
Leiston Rd, IP15 5PP
grid reference TM 458 570
A friendly locals' bar set away from the popular seafront area. Offering a selection of beers from local brewers. Regular live music and quiz nights plus occasional karaoke. See Facebook for latest details. The last train departed in 1966 and the nearby station which gave the pub its name has long since been demolished.
Former Adams pub that now also offers beers from other local brewers
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers
Accommodation available
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Live music
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Restaurant or separate dining area
Special events: quiz night Thu 7.30pm, karaoke Wed 7pm
Sport TV
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Saxmundham: 6.6 miles (10.6km)Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Mill Inn 0.43 mile
DP's Bar 0.46 mile
Cross Keys 0.49 mile
White Hart 0.62 mileHistorical interest
The pub can be seen adjacent to the railway station on this old OS map from 1881 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: Adnams
Friendly locals' pub set on top of the hill away from the touristy sea-front. Traditional pub games include parlour quoits. Don't wait for the train; the last one departed in 1966!
Beer: Adnams Mild, Bitter.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Former commercial & family hotel.
At the Aldeburgh Petty Sessions held in May 1875, the license for the Railway Inn, was transferred from James Cole to Mr Orford. (First name not printed but replaced with a dash) Ipswich Journal, May 1875**
The 1904 Woodbridge licensing records show that the Railway hotel's license was issued in 1862…
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 Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic book information from Bob Mitchell)
