Overview
Currently closed: future uncertain.
opened: 16th cent
last owner: Punch
address: Freston Hill (B1456), IP9 1AB
grid reference: TM 173 395
listed building grade: II
Comfortable lounge bar with extension into restaurant. Home cooked food with fresh fish and gluten-free options always available, as are takeaways.
Currently (May 2010) to let, with a notice saying "closed until further notice".
The core of the building is thought to date from the 17th century, with 18th or 19th century extensions to the left and a 20th century extension to the right.
Note
The sign is of a long military boot made famous by the Duke of Wellington. In 1830 he was Prime Minister when the the Beer Act was introduced to help create Beer Houses - a new lower tier of premises permitted to sell alcohol. Under the 1830 Act any householder who paid rates could apply, with a one-off payment of two guineas, to sell beer or cider in their home (usually the front parlour) and even brew on the premises. The permission did not extend to the sale of spirits or fortified wines.

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