One of a series of huge suburban pubs built in the 1930s by the Ipswich brewery Tolly Cobbold and known as "Tolly Follies". Over the years, the former multi-roomed interior has been much changed and opened-out but you can still spot some original features - the oval skylight over the bar, oak panelling in what was the lounge and the collonnade which formerly gave access to the patio. Large patio areas both front and back. Nine handpumps. Up to eight changing real ales, four (bag in box) real ciders and good value food available all day.