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Red Lion, Martlesham

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Operator: Chef & Brewer (Greene King)
Main Rd, Martlesham, IP12 4RN (View on Google Map)
(01394) 382169
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A popular restaurant pub with a split level bar.

The lion's head figure on the outside wall is said to be the figurehead taken from a Dutch ship captured at the Battle of Sole Bay in 1672, though it has also been suggested it came from a vessel wrecked off Benacre in about 1740.

Parts of the building date from the late 16th century, with an early 19th century wing to the right.

Note that cash is not accepted here.

Historic Interest

According to the 1904 Woodbridge licensing records, the Lion's license was issued in 1803. A notice in the Suffolk Chronicle** on May-01 in 1813 records the death at an advanced age of William GROOM of this Inn. Parts of the building date from the late 16th century, with an early 19th century wing to the right. A Victorian brewery was also located here. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/712

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Lion
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
29/05/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SUF/712
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM251471

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