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Comments by blkstar14
The Grand Old Duke Of York, Ipswich
Visited this pub last Sunday evening (6/2/11). Was after some food and didn't hold out too much hope, dispite the board outside advertising food. Went in and they were serving, and the food was surprisingly very good and well priced. The pub had two real ales on offer (Phoenix �2.60 and Morland bitter �2.10) and both were good beers. The owners say that they will be promoting more local beers soon. This is the first time in many years that this pub has served real ales(know this as it is a local) and is well worth a visit to show your support. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Only small criticism was that the pub was a little too brightly lit for my liking.
11 Feb 2011 21:58
I always enjoy a visit to this pub. Step inside the door and get transported back in time. Don't go here if you are worried about decor, super shiny toilets, bright lighting or if you want to spend the time messing about with your mobile phone, but do go here if you are passionate about decent beer and good old fashioned company. Always a great choice of quality ales. I went in on 5th Nov and the landlord John had 4 ciders and 7 beers on tap. Mauldons silver adder and Knights Porter were just a couple of the good range on offer. A very good selection of whiskies are also offered. Sensibly priced and i was offered a choice of a straight glass or a mug. A rare treat these days. Pubs like this are hard to find, and this one is as good as a pub gets
7 Nov 2010 21:29
A real surprise this. Much larger pub than i expected. Dark wood, and it's a bit of a step back in time. i visited on a Monday afternoon and it was pretty busy then. I can imagine that it gets a whole lot busier. If you don't like Sam Smiths pubs, then you probably won't be interested. Really would recommmend a visit, and the cherry beer is superb.
30 Oct 2010 18:10
A bit of a gem, this pub. Only a small place, but amazingly clean, well kept place, complete with a welcoming landlord. If you like Shepherd Neame, then you're on to a sure fire winner. Well worth a visit, on a pub tour of our brilliant capital city.
30 Oct 2010 18:03
Certainly one of the best pubs that i've ever visited, always with a great selection of well kept ales. Unfortunately one or two of the staff need some education in pub etiquette. The landlady in particular, works very hard and so i would say, a visit to this pub is a visit and i'd be surprised if you're disappointed.
30 Oct 2010 17:58
The County Of Suffolk, Ipswich
On recent investigation, the County is offering an increasing range of decent beers. On sale at moment are Woodefordes Norfolk Wherry, St Judes Brewery, and Crouch Vale Brewers Gold, as well as Kronenbourg, Carlsberg and Fosters. They also sell a selection of Bottled ciders. My tip... ask what they have on tap. It's sometimes rather hidden!
7 Aug 2010 18:02
The County Of Suffolk, Ipswich
Just re-opened after being shut for several months. One of the nicest pubs in Ipswich but needs a confidence boost of some new drinkers to get it going again, after a less than friendly landlord. New people are friendly and accommodating and sell some decent beers. Would recommend a visit.
4 Jul 2010 18:56
The Ship Launch Inn, Ipswich
The Shiplaunch is now closed as a pub sadly and is currently a Chinese restaurant. Hopefully it will return to being a pub again one day
19 Mar 2011 18:04