Eyke Elephant & Castle
- The St
- IP12 2QG
- grid reference TM 317 518
- opened 1715
(details under review)
Originally a house (built circa 1650) which was converted into a pub in 1715. Today it still retains two separate bar areas and remains popular with locals.
In September it was bought by a London couple, Ian & Sandra, who have relocated here, renovated the pub and reopened it in late October.
Now offering four beers on hand pump.
opening hours:
- Mon: 1700-2300
- Tue-Thu: 1200-1400, 1700-2300
- Fri: 1200-1400, 1700-2400
- Sat: 1200-2400
- Sun: 1200-1800
listed building grade II
Local licensing authority for Eyke is Suffolk Coastal
last updated 04/03/2013
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Note
An elephant & castle has appeared in the crest of the Cutlers Company since 1622. Ivory was then used to create knife handles. Some claim that the name derives from "Infanta of Castile" a reference to Eleanor of Castile, wife of Edward I.