Reviews of The Spread Eagle. (Pub) in Ipswich (Suffolk).

The Spread Eagle

351 Reviews

173 Comments

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City Centre, 1-3 Fore St, Ipswich IP4 1JW, United Kingdom

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Information of The Spread Eagle, Pub in Ipswich (Suffolk)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of The Spread Eagle

A. G.

first time coming to this pub, it was my friends birthday celebration so we went on a night out! intended on a quick spontaneous drink before hitting the clubs but ended up staying as the staff were very welcoming and accommodating despite our outfits😂 great drinks at a decent price, and they had a really talented live singer performing, who was really engaging, they even let him perform for 10 more minutes so we could dance! loved it, will definitely be backkkkk

M. C.

Never been to Ipswich before? Well, if you want a good selection of beer, on tap and not, plus character beams and quiet corners (least ways in the afternoon) you've arrived at the right place. Super backyard, adorned with off-beat poetry if you're short of conversation starter, for sunny days. If you're lucky you might even catch some live spoken word.

E. B.

Even before lockdown this was a favourite of mine. Beautiful old building with bags of character. Friendly staff ready to guide you through the range of beers available. Not sure what you want, they will ask you what you like and makes ace suggestions. Been back since Covid and one of the few places taking their responsibilities seriously. Enter via the side gate, not through the pub, straight in to the beer garden. Before entering you have to provide your details and have temperature taken, you're then shown to your table. Drinks are served via table service and bill's settled at the end. The pub is run by Grain who are a superb brewery boardering Norfolk and Suffolk. They have a wide range of beers to suit all tastes.

R. J.

Really nice place. Lovely beer garden. Proper sun trap! Nice house gin and friendly staff. Oldest pub in Ipswich. Not serving food right now due to covid and no seating indoors (covid). Great place!

D. 5.

Nice little individual pub with a few guest ales, not many on tonight but I think there is usually a few more looking at the empty pumps. Nice atmosphere and some games to hand if that takes your fancy

L. S.

Great pub to visit if you like a more traditional style pub. Serves ales as well as the usual beers, spirits etc

K. B.

Great place just no disabled friendly tho can understand for such old building

K. B.

We stumbled upon this place on a two day stop over. We liked it so much we went back on our second day! It is a lovely place to stop and catch your breath. We sat in the garden (met the friendly pub cat). Drinks are reasonably priced, served nicely and delivered to your table promptly. The friendly lady behind the bar was helpful, attentive and knew her stuff. On our second visit, we tried the cocktails 2 for £12 on Sundays, and again we weren't disappointed. They were just setting up for a poetry reading session, but sadly we didn't have time to stay. A pint of premium lager and a rhubarb and ginger gin came to less than a tenner. Both were nicely presented, especially the gin (fine slices of fresh ginger and lime included, lovely to sit and muddle whilst enjoying the sunshine). Would we go here again..... Yes, again and again.... Next time we are in Ipswich! Thank you

C. D.

Excellent beer lovely pub, with outside seating.

N. L.

What an awesome pub, staff are friendly with a great choice of drinks. Really enjoyed the German Lager on sale and the outside area was lovely on a sunny evening. Looking forward to a return soon 😎

I. J.

Great atmosphere, good beer. Lovely place and staff is great 🙂

J. D.

Great amount of beers on and very good pub menu

A. K.

Great selection of drinks, nice garden area, reasonably priced ☺

l. p.

Lovely old, characterful pub with a lots of different gins and beers plus a nice little pub garden at the back. Love it when the Nonsuch djs play old tunes that I know (but so do most of the students!).

G. J.

Really nice atmosphere in this place. It's a quirky old building with bags of character, and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Good range of drinks available, although I was slightly disappointed that they only had one real ale on offer during my visit. I'll definitely be coming back, and highly recommend the place.

M. S.

Not much of an atmosphere, decent selection of craft beers.

R. C.

A Grain Brewery pub, so excellent real ale On the day I visited a slightly reduced range available, and prices are slightly higher than elsewhere in Ipswich, but always worth a visit

L. B.

Great historic pub, good quiz on Wednesday.

W. C.

Lovely old pub done up in a new style. Beers are delicious. Staff are absolutely fantastic.

B. R.

Lovely pub nice staff, nice atmos, good beer. Great place for lunch as well

B. K.

Had one of the burgers this evening and a pint, very good quality and service. Tasty food but unable to finish it as there's too much for me to eat.

d. c.

Love this pub since it has been taken over by new owners. A great atmosphere and a great (and different then usual pubs) selection of beers and spirits. The owners are also very passionate about the drinks they sell. The interior is also very smart and perfect for both couples and for meeting friends.

D. B.

This is a very nice pub with a good selection of craft ales. For me I would have liked some more no/low alcohol options. The lights appeared to be a bit broken too. Why not 5 stars? I would need to go back a few more times first, but it's well worth a visit.

T. D.

What a delightful pub, and so happy to see it prospering after some dark years - the new owners have brought the light in! I recommend Tuesday nights which are entirely candlelit, evoking ages past. The beer is all (?) from Grain Brewery near Diss, and the mixed drinks are very tasty. It's a tad pricier than other local hostelries but I think it justifies itself.

J. C.

I really like this pub. Located just on the brink of town if shopping is getting too much to bare. They always have a great selection of drinks and snacks to offer, and the staff are very friendly and welcoming.

S. C.

Great service, nice ambience, good selection of wines, beers and cocktails. A regular haunt for us.

A. S.

Clean and tidy, nice beer garden, good beer brewed at own brewery. Nicely decorated old pub. Unfortunately sausage rolls come with puff pastry, should be short crust, it's the law. Or should be.

T. I.

A great pub with great service. Whenever my friends come back to Ipswich we come back here for a couple of pints.

R. V.

Great beer, good crowd, and the curried fish-burger, wow!

S. B.

Lovely ambience. Oldy style pub with modern flare and staff are great at recommendations.

C. W.

Lovely pub with friendly staff. Grain beers not my favourite but they often have top end guest beers. Good pub quiz on Wednesdays and a great beer garden.

R. C.

Nice welcoming pub. Felt like a drinkers pub more than a foodie pub but I think food available. Good selection of interesting beers, not your standard fare either. Well worth a visit.

G. G.

Great traditional pub. Lovely little beer garden for the summer months. Some interesting beers on tap and friendly staff. Thumbs up from me.

A. G.

Nice chilled out pub with reasonably priced drinks and cozy seats

C. W.

One of the best pubs in Ipswich. The beers are from Grain brewery just over the border in Norfolk and I always struggle to decide which to have because they're all so good (and cater for every taste), but there's plenty of other drinks available too - the bar seems very well stocked.

S. B.

Lovely pub. Great atmosphere and good social distancing measures in place. Really enjoyed my visit and would definitely visit again.

D. H.

Great beer. Good atmosphere. What's not to like.

Z. K.

New owners have certainly made an impression. Great selection of beers and wine. Friendly and professional. Clean toilets. Great smoking area. Highly recommend!

M. B.

Great for quizes on a Wednesday. Staff are lovely. Menu seems to be on rotation (not the same every time I go). I think it's the oldest pub in Ipswich!

A. H.

Fabulous service yesterday evening. Safety of patrons clearly paramount and very well organised. This is a lovely old pub with a great outside space in a private courtyard. Well done to The Spready!!

C. C.

It's located in a gorgeous old building. The atmosphere is great, the ale always good, the staff friendly. Music nights are very good. It's a favourite.

P. Y.

Now a grains pub which is a local brewery only a stones throw away. Good selection of real ales available. Pleasant place to go for a drink.

P. O.

Cosy very old building but updated pub with excellent beers from Grain brewery (its their Ipswich pub) sun trap courtyard.

A. F.

Great beer, great staff, good atmosphere, regular events such as quiz nights, hygge evenings, creative evenings and local DJ’s a few times a month.

C. F.

Very nice place for a beer or coffee! Character and charm in a good location on the way either in to town from the quayside or vice versa. Lots of great food choices near by as well for a pre food drink or post food drink.

K. S.

Compact and bijoux! Beer was really good and they have board games to use when quiet. An open to all quiz on Wednesday night but not sure if it's a regular thing.

L. L.

Nice pub with a good selection of craft beers. Great courtyard garden.

H. A.

Fantastic place, really nice rustic vibe, very pleasant staff and a lovely romantic setting especially with the wood burner and thick cottage ceiling beams. Would highly recommend The Spread Eagle to anyone visiting Ipswich who is looking for a pleasant afternoon/evening with good company.

A. R.

Nice pub. Lovely staff. Well kept beer and a fire in the fireplace to keep a chilly night at bay. A selection of board games and similar amusements.

J. A.

Beer is great. People are greater. Candle light. Nice touch.

M. P.

Amazing pub! Staff are friendly and a great selection of beer and spirits. Cocktails are top notch!

M. R.

Nice courtyard with good service from friendly staff. Great to have a drink with friends at long last

d. m.

Nice small pub good prices and drink types also has a good selection of games to play while having a drink or two

N. S.

Great bar in town centre with up to five beers on handpump and a selection of craft beers.. Gina and other spirits... occasional live music

M. H.

Updated old pub. Good selection of drinks. Good atmosphere with open fire. Occasional music or DJ. Inside toilets so vast improvement on the old Spread

N. B.

Just popped in for one drink table service which is good/better friendly staff

M. N.

Great cosy pub with good choice of drinks. Only one star as they do not to prosecco by the glass or small bottle

P. E.

Lovely beer from a cracking little brewery, the beer gardens a real suntrap too....friendly, welcoming staff in a lovely old pub....

J.

A quaint little pub in Ipswich, with some rare craft beers and a selection of board games to keep you busy. Perfect for a quiet evening.

S. “. C.

Amazing warm and friendly atmosphere great beers value for money. Two thumbs up!!

B. M.

Great atmosphere and good drinks. The freshly squeezed lime or orange is a good touch, and something other bars should do.

B. W.

A good pub for a nice lunch time drink. Friendly staff, proper ale, what more could you ask, thank you Louise.

P. N.

Turns out I'm an ace at Shut The Door. Great pub, good beer list, nice fire, family welcome. I miss my mates there!

I. S.

Great beer and especially good for rare spirits...nice atmosphere any time of year

S. B.

Nice pub, lovely helpful staff, good beer.

J. P.

Great selection on the drinks front! Staff are very welcoming too.

P. H.

We went on a quiet night midweek.Beer was great & nice atmosphere. I can remember what it use to be like & it's been transformed.Worth a look!

A. C.

Great pub. Friendly staff. Nice beer

B. F.

A very friendly pub with a nice atmosphere. Serves ales from Grain Brewery which is a very good local brewery.

G. B.

My favourite pub. Great beer, great food and wonderfully friendly service.

T. B.

Enjoyed a folk music evening here. Loved the decor & a very friendly welcoming atmosphere.

S. W.

Love this pub. Such a nice atmosphere, shame it is not busier, it should be because there are so few nice places to drink in Ipswich

D. B.

Lovely place, lovely booze (good beer, great cocktails) and friendly staff.

N. W.

Good independent craft beer pub that sells bar meals, snacks and also great coffee during the day.

N. _.

Friendly staff. Great beer and tasty cheese.

H. K.

The Spread Eagle now does coffee and I mean real coffee. Not the rubbish you get from Costa, Starbucks or Nero. So if your in town go to the Spread Eagle and have bloody marvelous coffee made by Charlie or a pint!

D. M.

Great wee pub superb friendly staff ...reasonable prices would 100% recommend 👍🏻

I. B.

Great little bar, outside area is perfect in the summer. Makes one of the best G&ts in town.

G. M.

Cracking local pub with fantastic unique beers brewed by the owners, very friendly staff, very welcoming.

T. G.

Good beer, cosy atmosphere

S. (.

Nice pub on the edge of Ipswich, good selection if beers and food along with board games and regular quizzes.

R. F.

Lovely friendly bar dog friendly and awesome coffee your always sure of a warm welcome .

A. C.

Quaint little bar serving lovely coffee and special teas. Worth a visit

R. S.

Excellent beers, nice decor, friendly pub.

C. A.

Beer is great!

T. S.

Always enjoy this venue staff and customers create a warm vibrant atmosphere. Wish it was my local

B. S.

Great range of their own beers plus friendly staff.

H. C.

Great ale selection and a lovely beer garden in the centre of town

B. B.

Amazing 😊

J. M.

I had a doughut flavoured beer here that actually tasted like a strawberry doughnut.

C. A.

Staff very friendly and accommodating, nice feel, nice little pub.

S. W.

This pub is top notch. Great beer selection!

M. P.

Great pub, though disappointed that it didn't serve the full range of Grain beer.

A. W.

Great service, very nice beer garden

L.

Good pub that serves its own beer among others.

P. B.

What a lovely friendly pub well worth having a night out in the spread eagle

G.

lovely pub for lovely service and a lovely tipple

R. V.

Always a lovely place to go for a relaxing drink and a bite to eat.

I. c.

Loved it.Lovely food and place. It's got a lovely character! A place with a difference! It was buzzing!

S. R.

Great place for a few pints

R. S.

Very clean and friendly

M. S.

Cozy and beautiful place for a beer. The garden is super!

A. W.

Lovely staff nice atmosphere

G. B.

Good drinks and nice outside bit. Could use some music in the background.

D. L.

Lovely friendly pub with a surprising outside area

B. H.

Grain Brewery owned pub. Well worth a visit.

T. p.

Lovely place clean and friendly,

R. B.

Nice friendly place. Worth a visit if you are in town.

j. ..

If you dont try the Polish Martini your missing out!

T. C.

Friendly bar staff and good beer on tap

A. H.

Nice beers, fairly expensive. Limited seating when it's busy

J. T.

Great atmosphere, lovely staff, delicious food

K. P.

Great pub with top notch beer

A. B.

Nice atmosphere, good choice of craft beer.

M.

Delicious and well kept beer from the Grain brewery

S. H.

Great atmosphere and professional staff. Lovely place.

n. s.

Nice atmosphere, but takes a long time to get served

N. C.

Best pub in Ipswich. Super friendly staff.

D. S.

Vinyl night very good beer spot on staff very good

C. S.

Great small pub vibe and great whiskeys

D. S.

Great choice of ales and pleasant staff. Love it.

J. B.

Nice friendly pub

N. H.

The beer is not bad and the service was not bad at all.

s. s.

Really nice bar. Decor is lovely

C. T.

Good coffee friendly service and staff

j. w.

Great midern beer, nice atmosphere.

m. c.

Great friendly pup with great staff and atmosphere.

G. W.

Good beer

B. H.

Fine ales, food and cosy atmosphere

M. E.

An old favourite, great beer, nice people

L. B.

Good selection of beers and drinks.

P. H.

Great atmosphere, very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

R. S.

Nice pub but very expensive

L. D.

One of the best pubs in town.

C. R. N.

Very nice atmosphere since they refurbished it

P. B.

Fabulous Grain beers and good atmosphere

Z. N.

Good beer 🍻 good atmosphere 👍

T. F.

Pleasant garden to enjoy your nice beer

K. R.

Ok if you like craft beer

S. N.

A great pub with a great quiz night!

O. F.

Cute pub and friendly staff

D. B.

Nice place. Good beers.

A. F.

Great beer and cocktails.

D. G.

Very nice evening quiz very good

L. D.

Great boozer. I interesting beers

N. C.

Great place great beer

T. C.

a good pub and and even better sex position

F. W.

Small but nice layout and choice

M. H.

Absolutely fantastic pub

D. J.

Great pub a little expensive

A. W.

Lovely town centre pub

D. H.

Nice new fresh Look, has potential.

K. C.

Nice venue, friendly staff

C. G.

Great place very helpful and friendly staff

R. S.

Great real ale pub

G. B.

Amazing pub

M. f.

One of Ipswich best pubs

a. s.

Good choice. A bit pricey

L. R.

Fantastic pub!

S. G.

Good selection of ales.

P. W.

Nice pub

B. H.

Great food and drink

S. S.

What a lovely pub!

G. M.

Warm and friendly

P. 7.

Good

K. E.

Love this pub

S. R.

Expensive

G. M.

This place is great

L. R.

Very present.

J. T.

Good venue

L. M. (.

Friendly staff

J. S.

M. m.

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