Pakenham Fox
opening hours
- Mon: closed
- Tue: 1700-2100
- Wed-Thu: 1200-2100
- Fri-Sat: 1200-2200
- Sun: 1200-2000
food times
- Mon-Tue: closed
- Wed-Sun: 1200-2000
guest beers
This pub serves 4 guest ales.
source: Regional
Local licensing authority for Pakenham is West Suffolk
CAMRA West Suffolk & Borders branch.
last updated Nov 21st, 2023.
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Pakenham Fox
North East, 52.26959,0.82378
Cask Ale is sold here.
The Street, IP31 2JU
grid reference TL 927 672
A traditional 18th century pub that has been restored beautifully and now has a handcrafted central bar. Set in a picturesque village, this free house serves four well chosen ales that are sourced from local breweries and several real ciders. The spacious beer garden has been extended and special events are held there throughout the year. Regular quiz and music nights complete the picture for this great village pub.
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Cider (real draught, not keg) available: Burnard's
Dogs welcome: Beer garden and bar area only
Evening meals: Wed-Sat
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks): Wed-Sun
Parking
Pub sells beer from local brewers
Quiet pub - no electronic games, piped music or jukebox
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Traditional pub games available: Petanque
WiFi available
Railway station about 2.0 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Thurston: 2 miles (3.2km)Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Victoria 1.14 miles
Fox & Hounds 1.48 miles
Pykkerell 1.99 miles
Dog 2.1 miles
Greyhound 2.1 miles
White Horse 2.5 milesHistorical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from 1883 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: Greene King
Two acres of grounds run down to the river, which has a superb display of yellow flag iris in early summer. The bar contains lots of photos, many of which depict the Greene King brewery. An old Reading Room has been converted into a restaurant. The present tenant moved here only a year ago but he is an experienced landlord, coming from a long standing GBG pub.
Beers: Greene King XX Mild, IPA, Abbot.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
A report in the Bury & Norwich Post, August 24th 1869 when James Leach was the landlord states that a Full licence had been granted for this former beerhouse.…
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)
