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Thorndon Black Horse
Thorndon Black Horse
North East, 52.28452,1.13247
Cask Ale is sold here.
The Street, IP23 7JR
grid reference TM 137 697
bar / diner, opened 16th century
Traditional oak-beamed country pub dating back to the 1600s full of character and with many historic photos of life in this pretty village on display. A real gem. The central bar has an inglenook fireplace with log fire and there are two adjoining restaurant areas. Lunchtime food has a varied menu including carvery and vegetarian options. Evening meals are also served (apart from Sundays). Takeaway meals also available (curries, pastas, fish'n'chips, etc.) during most food sessions. Dogs on leads welcome in the main bar. Same welcoming landlord for last 12 years. A community shop staffed by volunteers operates from a separate unit in the car park.
Facilities
- Accessible to disabled customers
- Beer garden or other outside drinking area
- Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
- Dogs welcome: On leads in main bar
- Evening meals
- Family friendly
- Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
- Parking
- Pub sells beer from local brewers
- Real fire
- Restaurant or separate dining area
- Village shop or similar facility on-site
- WiFi available: Free
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Historical interest
The pub is shown on this old OS map from about 1903 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: free
C16th timbered inn. Central drinking area with restaurant and games areas in ante-rooms to the left and right. Two large fireplaces and 42 foot well in one corner. Beware the Addlestones Cider which is served under a gas blanket.
Beers: Greene King IPA, Abbot; Woodforde's Wherry; guest beer (independents)CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
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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)
(1861 census information from Malcolm Fairley)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)