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Always liked this pub on my occasional visits. Popped in on Sunday and they had four ales on and the food looked good too. Unfortunately I didn't get to sample either. I stood at the bar for a while waiting to be served, and it was fairly busy, but I gave up when continually ignored. Three people came to the bar after me (all on first name terms with the staff) and were served straight away whilst I stood waiting. Shame as otherwise it was quite impressive.
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The Woolpack changed hands in Summer/Autumn 2013 and I can only say that the reviews below are now out of date! New landlady apparently pushed owners Punch hard on full refurb and her efforts have paid off, the pub's got a really nice cosy, friendly feel to it and couldn't feel less like a 'Punch Tavern'.
Always have four, usually five, cask ales on at anyone time, including Adnams Bitter (permanent), and when I visited Fuller's London Pride, Oakham Citra, Woodforde's Wherry and Sharp's Doom Bar. All beautifully kept by a cellarman who knows his stuff. I've also seen TT Landlord, Adnams Broadside, Crouch Vale Brewer's Gold. Strong regular drinking trade.
Excellent food - I've eaten here two or three times and enjoyed the Woolpack burger and a tasty pork cutlet special, plus great roast beef on a Sunday. Really friendly staff, nothing's too much trouble. Overdue for a BITE reassessment!
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Absolutely garbage! Whats going on here? It used to be a great local. Who ever has took over just get lost! Rude staff, rubbish food and when I was last in a ginger pubic hair in someones salad! Gross! I will never ever visit this pub again! Go to the Greyhound, nicer hosts and better service. VERY VERY SADDENED BY NEW OWNERS:(
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Very saddened and surprised to see the difference in this fine eatery since last we visited in Jan 2011.
Looks the same but the service and food were absolutely ghastly.
Lazy staff and a very poor standard of cleanliness here now.
I am not a habitual moaner but dirty cutlery, the worst "home-cooked" chips ever and attitude of hosts were diabolical.
Sorry to say it ,but a big NO to this establishment :(
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Still a top pub and Dave's food is smashing. 6 cask ales on these days which rocks.
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it looks like the phone number is listed as 01473 253059 elsewhere
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Yesterday, Wed 9th Sep'09, I came to Ipswich from London with my Mum and sister to attend my uncle's cremation, we came across the nearby Woolpack for lunch and though it was quiet at 1pm midweek and the decor was definitely tired there was a cosy, 'friendly local' atmosphere which made us feel at ease.
I know this is supposed to be about the beer, I can say the landlady seemed confident and capable but we didn't actually sample this before attending a solemn service.
Her husband runs the kitchen and recommended the Whole Turbot on special that day. My opinion 9/10, �12.95 very well spent it was promptly served and superbly cooked; a slightly unusual fish and most delicious. The reliable hearty side dishes (chunky fried potatoes and al dente vegetables with grilled cheese on top) hit the spot too.
Most of the wide ranging menu was more modestly priced but this 'special' was genuinely something special with any pretentions. The Woolpack is worth a visit - a great find - it set us up that day with a positive tone for a fond farewell to my beloved uncle.
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A country style pub in the town that has three seperate drinking areas and a beer garden out the front. Inside there is a real fire, real ale, friendly and welcoming service, bar billiards and good food. Several ales on offer, can't recall them all but the Wherry I had was in good form.
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to put the record straight i have heard a lot from nic and dave about the loss of 9 casses of wine from the pub and putting the blame on me ,they need to look closer to home , because the year i worked there i hav e noticed that nic and dave have a bad alcohol problem and they need to seek help ,clean your act up you two and stop putting your problems onto other people
ps thank you to all the nice people i have met at the woolpack ,roy mark dave mick riz and the gang happy christmas xx
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very good local pub, feels well out of town but within very easy walking distance of the town centre. Warm welcom, good atmosphere, can get very busy and jolly. Wide range of food, sometimes think the vegetables suffer from being cooked a bit early but on the whole adventurous and extensive menu, worth a try. Only criticism, the staff as a whole seem unable to pour (southern) beer properly, tend to thrash it into the glass instead of using a steady pull which results in a lot of foam and isn't good for the quality of the ale. Otherwise very good.
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After my previous not so good experience I thought I better visit again. This time a much better experience.
A lovely traditional pub that seems quite out in the country, even though only a few minutes walk from Ipswich Town Centre. A nice walk through Cristchurch Park from town can take you there. Walk past Christchurch Mansion and keep going for a few minutes looking for the first right hand gate to exit.
6 hand pumped ales were available Adnams Best and Broadside, Youngs Bitter, Caledonian Deuchars IPA, Black Sheep and Brains SA. It is a friendly pub with quite a bit of banter going on whilst I was there.
The pub is split into 3 areas lounge, saloon and a back room. In the lounge all the available meals are on the wall facing you. Quite a choice of meals even some game was available. A number of pictures of yesteryear Ipswich were on the walls also.
I will certainly return again as the beer quality was good and it seemed like a real community local.
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A great traditional pub with varied selection of beers and food really well cooked.
Friendly staff and sensible prices.
I don't get to puibs as much as I used to, but although this is a couple of miles from my home, I'm definately going to make it my "local".
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Fantastic food, friendly staff and a good selection of standard bitters including Young's, Black Sheep and one or two others. They are always in good nick and it's worth dropping in for the food and a few pints of an evening.
Clare and I love the place.
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Arrived at this pub today at 2:50 to be told 'the pubs closing at 3:00' in a way as though he would not serve me. Considering I was on a tight work lunch I would have finished it within about 15-20 minutes.
I thought that pubs served their last pints in this period with about 10 - 20 minutes drinking up time, obviously not here.
Considering how many people were in the pub I reckon he would have been very hard pushed to close the pub and empty it by 3:00!!!!
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what a smashing old style pub, been there loads of times and is my favorite eating hole.
dave the chef is great and creates top class food from scratch no microwave rubbish here.
his fish dishes are our favoite and my wife loves the sea food pasta.
the beer is kept to a very good standard and is of a good price.
the rest of the staff including the landlady are all very friendly and have time for the punters.
i personaly dont agree at all to the comments above but every one has there own opinon.
to sum it up its resturant quality food at pub prices with pub portions.( none of this posh rubbish which leaves you trying to find the chippy afterwards and after parting with a huge wad of dosh).
this is my favorite pub but coming in a close second is the fat cat at spring road which is like going into a mini beer festival.
buy richard the fisherman
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Unfortunately the quality of the food can be very mixed. The chef is 'self taught' and though he cooks some good traditional dishes he tends to over-stretch himself. There is an irritating tendency to over-sell everything 'Spanish' or 'Moroccan' vegetables 'thai style' 'indian' anything but simple food cooked well. Staff lack confidence in their cuisine and spend alot of time telling customers how good it is rather than listening to their feedback.
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lovely local pub, family friendly, lovely atmosphere, right by the park which is great. The food though is really bad and when i complained(very politely) the landlady took it as a personal insult and went on and on about it, really embarrassing me. i would go again for a cosy pint after a run around with the kids in the park but stay away from the food , and dont dare make a comment on it!!!
anonymous - 2 Jan 2007 11:49 |
A very attractive building from the outside that has been sadly neglected inside. There is graffiti on the walls of the gents and no toilet seat. Food is mixed with some very good fish dishes and peculiar 'thai' food cooked in a tomato based sauce.
Regular crowd of car salesmen and fat nouveau riche tories. Bigots and right wingers warmly welcome!
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Reputed to be the oldest brick-built pub in the town The Woolpack still has traditional small rooms. It used to be a popular stopping point just outside the town walls; now it is filled with friendly locals quietly enjoying the Youngs and other real ales available. The kitchen is open every lunchtime and evening.
Theo - 1 Nov 2004 16:19 |
