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Ipswich Grinning Rat

music bar
66 St Helen's St
grid reference: TM 169 445
previously known as: Olive Leaf
tel. 01473 258633
email: team AT thegrinningrat DOT co DOT uk
Website: http://www.thegrinningrat.co.uk/
Opening hours (as of 05/09/2008)
1100-2300 (Mon-Sat)
1200-2230 (Sun)
Grade 2 listed building.
Facilities:
Beer served through handpullsBeer served through handpulls Children are welcomeChildren are welcome Beer garden or other outside drinking areaBeer garden or other outside drinking area Bus stop nearby (see below for route details)Bus stop nearby (see below for route details) Railway station within about a mile (see below for details)Railway station within about a mile (see below for details) Regular live musicRegular live music
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Nearest railway stations:  We show approximate straight-line distances calculated by triangulation. Actual distances will depend on the road layout.We show approximate straight-line distances calculated by triangulation. Actual distances will depend on the road layout.
Derby Road0.9 milesreal-time travel information real-time travel information
Ipswich0.9 milesreal-time travel information real-time travel information
Westerfield1.7 milesreal-time travel information real-time travel information
Bus routes: 2, 5, 34, 66
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Local licensing authority for Ipswich is Ipswich Borough Council
Last updated: September 5th 2008


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