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Rede Plough
Rede Plough
North East, 52.17031,0.63584
Closed: about 2022/2023
last owner/operator: Admiral Taverns
The Village Green, IP29 4BE
grid reference TL 803 557
A beautiful looking pub known for its food but also providing some fine beer. Part thatched with a cosy interior. Quarry tiled floor and wood-burner in old fireplace. Several bar stools encouraged non-diners, a satnav proved useful as it was rather tucked away. Run by landlord Brian Desborough for over 30 years. Patio outside and a rather secluded garden.
Beer and food quality were so good that despite its remote location it was very popular.
The pub was built in the mid 16th century.
Closed since about 2022, a few attempts were made to reopen it, but they came to nothing and in January 2025 planning permission to convert it to residential use was granted.
Gallery
Historical interest
Owner/operator: Greene King
No real ale - beware H/P serving top-pressure ale - something we hope will soon be resovledCAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
A report in the Bury & Norwich Post, October 17th 1899** recorded that a full indoor license was being sought by the owners Greene, King and Sons for the Plough, Rede. It was stated that :
the police authority was strongly in favour of indoor licenses rather than outdoor as they were easier to supervise. To overcome objections the owners had made alterations to provide two separate entrances. (The Plough was not only a beerhouse but also a shop). A full license was granted.
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
