Dog Friendly — Pubs in Ipswich
Discover dog friendly pubs in Ipswich. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 26 dog friendly pubs in Ipswich
St Jude's Brewery Tavern
69 St Matthew's St, Ipswich IP1 3EW
A small, friendly Goth bar close to town centre with sawdust on the floor and quirky artefacts. Formerly a photographic studio. It's owned and operated by St Jude’s Brewery. There are up to 20 changing beers and 4 ciders served from a gravity stillage behind the servery. The pub also offers some imported lagers and a selection of bar snacks. There's a function room upstairs and occasional acoustic music sessions, plus TV for sports events. Regular quiz nights take place on Sunday evenings. There's a small outdoor area to the rear of the bar. Occasional themed parties include fancy-dress Halloween and pirate nights. Opening hours Mon-Wed: "from 1600" Thu-Sat: 1400-0030 Sun: 1400-2230
Shamrock
2 Tacket Street, Ipswich IP4 1AY
The Shamrock is an Irish-themed bar which opened in mid-2015 in the building that used to house Ollie's Bar. It originally sold Real Ale but we noticed in August 2017 that the beer engines had been removed.
Arbor House
43 High St, Ipswich IP1 3QL
A single bar pub close to Ipswich Museum. Originally called the Arboretum, it was renamed in 2016. The name derives from the nearby arboretum (tree garden) in Christchurch Park. There are generally two or three, well-kept, Real Ales available; normally at least one of which is a seasonal ale from a local brewer.
Black Horse
29 Black Horse Ln, Ipswich IP1 2EF
The pub offers gaming areas and various seating areas including an outside patio. There's often live music at weekends.
Brickmakers' Arms
315 Spring Rd, Ipswich IP4 5ND
A popular two bar pub. The tiny and cosy snug at the front of the building contrasts with the much larger room to the side and rear. The pub has a toilet for disabled customers. Dogs are allowed in the garden only.
County of Suffolk
29 St Helen's St, Ipswich IP4 1HH
After undergoing a complete refurbishment this free house now operates as a bar and grill. At the moment (Jan 2018) it is a bar only but is hoped to start food again soon. The main single split level bar area includes a tasteful lounge area to one side and a separate seating area for diners. This is a Grade 2 listed building with an attractive Georgian façade, that overlooks the former County court buildings and county gallows (opposite) which were later used as council offices (until 2006). One of the most famous cases heard at the court was the divorce of Mrs Simpson in Oct 1936 which led to the abdication of King Edward VIII.
Dove Street Inn
76 St Helen's St, Ipswich IP4 2LA
This popular multi-roomed pub has a tiny front bar, a large, a low ceilinged back room with oak beams & a lively but friendly main bar. A conservatory area was opened at the end of April 2009. The pub also offers covered seating in a large outdoor heated area to rear. A wide range of beers is always available on both hand-pump and on gravity. Beer range varies with regular local Milds, seasonal ales and unusual beers for the local area, including dark Porters, Stouts. Matured Adnams Tally Ho is sometimes featured together with many bitters, ciders & some imported beers. Three popular beer festivals are held each year. Food varies from hot & cold snacks to pies, curries, stews & vegetarian options. There are summer barbecues. Various buses pass the pub including 2, 5, 15 or 66 (from the town centre or railway station you may need to alight on nearby Woodbridge road). The Dove Street Brewery started brewing during July 2011. The pub now has a large selection of bottled beers from around the world and a wide range of gins. There's a toilet accessible to disabled customers. LAST ADMISSIONS 10.45.
Fat Cat
288 Spring Rd, Ipswich IP4 5NL
A popular small, multi-roomed real ale bar with no music and no games machines. The conservatory to the rear of the pub creates an airy space in contrast to the cosy bar areas and leads out to the pretty garden. Only two handpumps, but don't be fooled; there's an extensive range of well-kept Real Ales served direct from casks in the taproom. Look at the blackboards above the bar for a list of what's currently available. Regular favourites such as Adnams and Woodforde's are to be found alongside a changing range of ales from around the region and the country. There's also a small but carefully chosen range of Belgian bottled ales. The pub regularly stocks four or five real ciders. The beer selection usually peaks on a Friday evening (with up to 18 available) and then drops back to about half that during early weekdays. Bar snacks include scotch eggs (which have a widespread reputation) & pasties that are cooked on the premises. You're welcome to order a takeaway (not Friday or Saturday) and the pub will supply plates & cutlery. Please scrape your plates and leave them in the kitchen area afterwards. Always very popular and in the summertime many visitors head into the garden or onto the patio. Make sure to take time to explore the enamel signs and other artefacts scattered around the walls. No children under 14 allowed. Dogs are allowed but MUST be on a lead. There are monthly quiz nights on Mondays to raise money for local charites. No 2 or 75 bus from town centre. Local branch Town Pub of the Year for 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. Steep steps to get in, but a ramp is available for wheelchair users; please ask the staff to deploy it.
Gardener's Arms
77 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich IP3 8AB
A sports bar with many large screens around the single room. Pool table. Regular live music. The pub is owned by same company which also owns Isaac's and the Briarbank brewery and tap.
Golden Hind
470 Nacton Rd, Ipswich IP3 9NF
A Grade 2 listed "Tolly Folly" building with part of the building now used as a sports bar. There's a function room upstairs and a large garden to the rear. Under new management as of early 2020. Visit the garden for the best view of the building's wonderful architecture; it's a classic Tolly Folly. Intriguingly, a recent (2016) landlord grew up next door to the Golden Hind in Cambridge - the only Tolly Folly outside Suffolk.
Duke
212 Woodbridge Rd, Ipswich IP4 2QP
This is a single L shaped bar with pool table and various seating areas including a small outside patio to side and a large new patio to rear of the parking area. This pub has a good selection of real ales from small local brewers including three mystery house beers. Also some bottled beers and draught craft beer. Regular live music sessions at weekends. Live music on Friday evenings and occasionally other days. Please either call in the pub or look at the social media sites.
Hank's Pub & Food
66-68 St Helen's St, Ipswich IP4 2LA
A 17th century timber-framed building, altered in the 19th century. Hank's Pub & Food opened in January 2020 as a 100% vegan family business. There are both Real Ales and craft keg beers. Cash is not accepted, all payments are by card.
Inkerman
297 Norwich Road, Ipswich IP1 4BX
A brightly lit bar offering occasional live music, karaoke, pool, darts and Sport TV. Food on ITFC match days includes burgers, pizza or fish & chips. Plus Sunday roasts. Barn is available for band practice, meetings etc
Lattice Barn
975 Woodbridge Rd, Ipswich IP4 4NX
A large, multi-roomed pub close to Ipswich Hospital, that offers food and a selection of real ales. Unfortunately the barn from where it got its name disappeared early in the 20th century. Under new management as of early 2019.
Old Times Guest House
213-215 Cauldwell Hall Rd, Ipswich IP4 5AS
Formerly the Lion's Head, this is now mainly run as a guesthouse, but with a bar (smaller than before) open to the public. It now provides "refreshments for the weary traveller & good quality bedrooms with en suite walk-in showers." Traditional food is served in the evening and a Sunday roast. Please be aware that although regular opening times for the pub are published outside the pub (and copied here), it has often been observed to be closed during those hours, so it's worth checking in advance before travelling any distance. As far as can be ascertained, the bar here has not reopened since lockdown, though observations suggest the accommodation is in use.
Lord Nelson
81 Fore St, Ipswich IP4 1JZ
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.
Manning's
8 Cornhill, Ipswich IP1 1DD
A narrow fronted 16th century town pub that has a lot of space in a long, narrow, wood panelled, single bar and provides an oasis of calm in the town centre, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Outdoor tables and chairs in the summer provide the ideal place to watch the world go by. It's popular on Friday & Saturday evenings and extremely handy for the Town Hall, Corn Exchange or theatre visits. Food (12-6). Children are welcome until 7.30pm. Take a moment to admire the unusual and attractive pub sign.
Margaret Catchpole
Cliff Lane, Ipswich IP3 0PQ
Named after a famous local adventuress, chronicler and criminal, this large three bar pub stands close to Holywells Park. The main bar is large room with music, TV and games (including pool) whilst there is a quieter lounge and another curved room to the rear which may now only be used occasionally. The building also retains many original features and is listed on CAMRA's National Inventory of classic pub interiors and is a grade II* listed building.
Halberd
15 Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3BY
A single, split level single bar with an interesting collection of bric-a-brack. A large outside patio is partly covered and sometimes used for live music. Inside, the pub is dominated by TV screens showing sport. It can be busy at weekends.
Red Lion
284 Bramford Rd, Ipswich IP1 4AY
A large, single bar pub with many seating and socialising areas. Darts are played and there are two pool tables. There's sports TV and regular discos and karaoke every Sunday. There's also live music twice monthly.
Selkirk
24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich IP4 3HX
A quiet, modern estate pub with two bars, which incorporates a Gurkha restaurant. The pub is open every day for breakfast. There is live entertainment every Friday. The pub has a toilet for disabled customers.
Spread Eagle
1-3 Fore St, Ipswich IP4 1JW
This distinctive Grade 2 listed building is the sole survivor of four pubs which once stood at this junction. Recent refurbishment during summer 2015 restored the whole building to a high standard and the split level bar has been sympathetically furnished throughout. Now up to six real ales on hand-pump (all from Grain) plus a wide selection of craft and imported beers. A selection of imported bottled beers are also available. Some bar snacks and daytime food options are available.
Station Hotel
Burrell Rd, Ipswich IP2 8AJ
A large hotel bar located opposite to the main railway station and backing onto the River Gipping. Retaining a comfortable public bar and function room. Now much improved and renovated. it was taken over by Eddie Roberts, who previously ran Uncle Tom's Cabin (since closed). Beers are by Greene King; it's understood that the "house" beers are re-badged GK ales.
Steamboat Tavern
78 New Cut West, Ipswich IP2 8HW
A popular riverside single bar pub which features live music and good food prepared on the premises. There's a beer garden, live music including Jazz on Sundays & Folk, Blues & Punk sessions - see the pub's website for details. Suffolk song writers play here monthly.
Waterlily
100 St Helen's Street, Ipswich IP4 2LB
A small pub with a number of televisions around it. Real Ale is sometimes available, but it seems hit & miss.
Woolpack
1 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich IP4 2SH
This friendly bar has the feel of a country pub, despite only being a short walk from the town centre. Adjacent to one of the entrances of Christchurch park, it comprises a tiny snug at front, flanked by a large lounge and a small public bar. A larger room at the back leads to a small car-park. It usually offers up to 6 well-kept Real Ales on hand pump and attracts a highly varied clientèle. The patio drinking area at the front is also often popular (weather permitting). The pub offers an interesting and varied selection of good quality home-cooked food - including several fish options (they now serve food all seven days a week including breakfast, lunch and dinner). So indoors they offer a traditional pub menu including their very popular Sunday roast - all home made - whilst outside they have a take home pizza menu from their new "pop-up" Zia Marita's traditional Neapolita Pizzeria which is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.