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Sproughton Wild Man
Sproughton Wild Man
South East, 52.06257,1.09471
Currently closed but expected to reopen.
Bramford Rd, IP8 3DA
grid reference TM 122 449
The pub can be seen on this old OS map from about 1902 (interactive map)
The pub has been known for food for many years and a large restaurant area dominates the interior. The name derives from a local legend about a hermit who lived in nearby woods when the pub was built early in the 16th century.
The pub closed suddenly on January 15th 2020. In August 2023 it was announced that new landlords have been recruited and the pub will reopen, though no date is known. Indications are that a lot of work is needed, so this may take some time.
Facilities
- Beer garden or other outside drinking area
- Evening meals
- Family friendly
- Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
- Parking
- Restaurant or separate dining area
- Traditional pub games available
Railway station about 3.0 miles away (see transport links for details)
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Historical interest
Owner/operator: Scottish Courage
Large carvery and restaurant. The name derives from a local legend about a hermit who lived in nearby woods when the pub was built.
Beers: SCo Theakston Best Bitter, XB; SCo Webster’s Yorkshire BitterCAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
A report in the Ipswich Journal, 18 October 18th 1729*** refers to Daniel Mellitt at the Wild Man, Sproughton.
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.