Eating Out, real ale, great company, and all you’d expect from great pubs in Ipswich

Facing onto the castle-like façade of Suffolk County Hall on St Helens Street is the appropriately-named County of Suffolk pub, a traditional pub close to Ipswich town centre. Visit the County of Suffolk and you’re sure of a warm welcome from the enthusiastic owner/managers Phil and David and their friendly and hard-working team.

The attractive list.ed building with its Georgian façade was extensively refurbished in 2013, through this it was given a new lease of life.The interior was opened up and modernised to suit the needs of today’s pub customers, with a single split-level, comfortable lounge and separate dining area.

The pub has one of the widest ranges of soft drinks, spirits, draught and bottle beers & ciders available in town, together with a range of teas and coffees for those times when it’s just not quite booze o’clock. Beer enthusiasts will love the weekly-changing range of 4 real ales from around the country; recent appearances have been made by exotic brews like:

• Caledonian Golden Promise Harvest Ale
• Robinsons Twisted Sister Blonde Ale
• St Austell Tribute Cornish Pale Ale
• Theakston Double Cross IPA
• Thwaites Wainwright Golden Ale
• Moorhouse’s Spring Watch
• Marston Cinder’s Doppleganger

There are all the other drinks you’d expect behind a well-stocked bar.

Eating out at The County of Suffolk

We all want ‘pubs near me’ to offer great food. Well, the County of Suffolk is right on your doorstep, offers a beautiful mouth-watering menu. Anything from a simple jacket potato with melted butter and a topping of your choice, through to Fish & Chips, Chicken Jalfrezi, homemade Soup of the Day and beautiful homemade Beef burgers.

“Second time at newly refurbished pub for food, second time food fantastic, burgers and hand made chips, totally yummy, compliments to chef, one of best burgers ever!” – Sue P

This pub serves up wholesome British cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. The aim of the kitchen is to offer exceptional pub grub; food that makes diners return again and again. With the relaunch of this lovely dining establishment comes a new menu. The menu celebrates British food that warms our hearts and fills our bellies.

Whether it be the freshly made piping hot soup of the day or the delicious creamy, garlic mushrooms, you know that you have found a new local after you have finished your starters. The main courses are plentiful and satiate the appetite. The fish is always cooked to perfection and if you are a lover of scampi, they serve up some of the best.

To accompany your meal, you will find a great selection of drinks including quality ales and well selected choice of wine. The refurbishment of The County of Suffolk was well considered and the end result is a dining space that is clean and modern. The staff are pleasant and proud of their establishment. They are passionate about making The County of Suffolk and due to their genuine friendly service, they are well on their way.

Pubs near me? Just steps away from the Regent Theatre, The County of Suffolk is the ideal place for eating out. Enjoy a meal before a performance. Be sure to start your evening with fabulous food and service and reserve your table today!

We aim to offer a warm, friendly and welcoming environment for everyone who appreciates a quality offering of food, drink, and socialising, so when’re thinking of eating out at pubs in Ipswich think The County of Suffolk, and come in and give us a try!

Hours of Opening
Tues-Thurs: 12-2pm & 5-10.30pm
Fri: 12-2pm & 5.30-11.30pm
Sat: 5-11.30pm
Sun: 12-4pm