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Lord Nelson, Ipswich (Nelson)

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Opens at Noon
81 Fore St, Ipswich, IP4 1JZ (View on Google Map)
(01473) 407510
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Set in a small part of the historic port area still remaining. It retains a half timbered front with dormer windows. An unusual gravity dispense system is used which incorporates a row of old wooden casks to good effect and guarantees a temperature controlled real ale.

Since mid-2017 the pub has been under the same management as the well-regarded Manningtree Red Lion. Ales are currently mainly from Adnams, though the plan is to source more from local micros.

Families are welcome to mix with an interesting and diverse clientèle which includes international travellers attracted from the rejuvenated wet dock and students from the new university campus. Booking maybe required for Sunday roasts and a curry night every Wednesday.

The building dates from the 17th century, though the brick frontage was added in the 20th to aid cleaning up after the many floods that affected the area. Originally called Noah's Ark, the name changed in about 1800 when Admiral Nelson was appointed High Steward of Ipswich.

Historic Interest

A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 29 Apr in 1835 states that : Died, on 20th April, Mr William WIGGEN, aged 58, of the Cock Inn, Bramford, leaving a widow & 6 children. A report was in the Bury & Norwich Post** in 1838 (Dec-26) when a Mr Cana bought he pub as part of the Samuel Alexander's Brewery sale, the Cock selling for £680.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Noah's Ark
Local Authority
Ipswich District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
08/03/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Adnams
Pub ID
SUF/513
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Lord Nelson, Ipswich.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly at Lord Nelson, Ipswich.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free.
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM168441

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