Traditional drinking pub in a Suffolk "long house" style building which dates in part from the 16th century.
The main bar retains a splendid barrel shaped lathe and plaster ceiling, tiled flooring and two small settles whilst the modernised second bar is now used as a lounge. An open fire in main room and wooden panelling with dado railing throughout.
The conservatory, which has been re-floored, no longer houses a pool table and is now being used as a sitting/reading room with comfortable chairs. The old lounge and restaurant is now fully an eating area with an extensive menu. The food is prepared with all ingredients locally sourced and cooked by the landlord. There is also an excellent bar menu.
Fish and chip nights every Friday between 5pm and 6.45pm, eat in or take away. The bar opens at 5pm. that evening. After 7pm. it reverts to the normal restaurant and bar menus.
Live local folk music sessions every fourth Sunday afternoon between 2 and 4pm from September through to June. The break constitutes a summer recess. Barbecues are served on bank holidays (weather permitting).
Beer is served on gravity from a wooden back-bar. Ask about the "coffin hatch" in lounge.
opening hours:
- 12-2, 6-11pm (Wed to Sat)
- 12-4pm (Sun)
food times:
- 12-2; 7-9pm (Wed to Sat)
- 12.30-2pm (Sun)
regular real ales
Adnams Bitter plus guest beers [H]
guest beers
Varies but may include Earl Soham or Cliff Quay
Local licensing authority for Brundish is Mid Suffolk
last updated 05/05/2012
(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 Bob Mitchell)
Note
The crown is a simple sign to show loyalty to the reigning monarch and apart from the commonwealth era (1648-60) has been a pub sign for over 600 years.