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Racehorse Inn, Westhall

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When you come across this village you know that you are in rural Suffolk. This large free house is community owned and has a central bar from which up to five real ales and two real ciders are usually available. The pub has three interlinked rooms and a restaurant area. The pub is well supported by locals with food now available daily when open (check website for details). Patio seating areas can be found at the front and rear of the property.

Historic Interest

A report in the Ipswich Journal on Aug-01 1846 when John & Chas Pengrift were the tenants states that: The Race Horse was owned byRobert Fisk, a Brewer who resided at Common Quay, Ipswich. Fisk leased the pub to the Pengrifts on condition that Fisk was the sole supplier. The Pengrifts had received beer from Mr Rogers of Beccles thus according to Fisk were breaking a contract, the court thought otherwise. The agreement in question was drawn up on the 27th Nov 1844. A report in the Ipswich Journal on 04 Jun in 1859 states the: Auction of the Racehorse Public House, Westhall, by order of the Mortgagee under a Power of Sale, now in the occupation of Mr Jesse HILL. A report in the Ipswich Journal on 06 Jul in 1861 states that: Auction of that well-accustomed Public House, the "Race Horse" Inn, Westhall, on behalf of the Estates of the late John TACON of Hinton, Gentleman, Deceased. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/1002

Information for this venue is provided by the North East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Racehorse;Race Horse
Premises Comment
Operator
The Westhall Community Pub Society Ltd
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
02/06/2024
Last surveyed
01/06/2024
Pub ID
WAV/1002
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00-14:00 & 18:00-22:00
Noon-14:00 & 18:00-20:00
Thursday
11:00-14:00 & 18:00-22:00
Noon-14:00 & 18:00-20:00
Friday
11:00-15:00 & 17:00-22:00
Noon-14:00 & 18:00-20:00
Saturday
11:00-22:00
Noon-14:00 & 18:00-20:00
Sunday
11:00-18:00
Noon-14:30
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Racehorse Inn, Westhall

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Changing beers typically include: Ampersand , Green Jack , Mr Winter's

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Special events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Giggler
Community Pub Community Pub
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Border Bus: 524
Closest station (1700m)
Brampton (Suffolk)
Directions
There is a marked route from Brampton Station (consult OS map) that emerges close to the pub.
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