Thurston Fox & Hounds
- Barton Rd
- IP31 3QT
- 01359 232228
- grid reference TL 917 650
- opened early 1840s
This two bar pub is located in a 19th century listed building with a large selection of ever changing real ales on handpump, served by the cheerful landlord and staff. Situated close to the railway station on the Bury St. Edmunds to Ipswich line. The main bar offers comfortable seating and a separate area for diners - good home cooked food - whilst a separate public bar is popular for sport on TV and pool. Small outdoor patio area.
The pub was originally built to provide drinks for labourers building the railway line and station.
opening hours:
- Mon-Thu: 1200-1430, 1700-2300
- Fri-Sat: 1200-0000
- Sun: 1200-2230
food times:
- Mon: 1800-2030
- Tue-Fri: 1200-1400, 1800-2030
- Sat: 1200-1400, 1800-2100
- Sun: 1200-1400
regular real ales
Adnams Bitter, Greene King IPA + Guest Beers [H]
Local licensing authority for Thurston is Mid Suffolk
last updated 16/06/2013
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(1891 census information from Dudley Diaper)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)