The Brewery Tap, Ipswich - pub details
Address: Cliff Quay, Cliff Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0BS [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 18187)
Ipswich (1.3 miles), Derby Road - Ipswich (1.4 miles), Westerfield (3.4 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Dartboard, Bar billiards
- Food served
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> Current user rating: 8.8/10 (rated by 5 users)
> Local guides: Ipswich pub guide, Suffolk pub guide
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Oyster Reach, Whersted (0.5 miles), Smock, Ipswich (0.6 miles), Ship Launch Inn, Ipswich (0.7 miles), Margaret Catchpole, Ipswich (0.8 miles), Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich (0.9 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Brewery Tap, Ipswich
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| I had heard that the Cliff Quay was brewing beer now so I thought I better take a look. I was not familiar where The Brewery Tap is situated and the BITE links to Google map and Street map both do not help. In the end I took some advice from a work colleague who pointed out on the map where it is. It is obviously on Cliff Road, it is just past the Toiler Road and clearly signposted before the docks start. It is much closer to Town than it looks on the maps, very strange as the post code is same as listed on their official website. It is a traditional pub on the site of the old Tolly Brewery. I was pleased to see the pub open when I arrived as I had read on the official web site that it opens at 18:00. There are many old pics and memorabilia from the Tolly history. The pub does food at lunch times and evenings until nine. There are a number of different areas in the pub for dining. The barmaid working tonight was pleasant and friendly. She pointed out that the evening hours now start at 17:00 and it is now open all day Saturday. This is a very recent change and has not even been updated on the Brewery Tap website yet. The pub now stocks three beers brewed on the site with two from Earl Soham Brewery and a guest. Cliff Quay Bitter, Tolly Roger & Black Jack Porter, Victoria and Gannet Mild from Earl Soham with Crouch Vale Hop & Glory. The blackboard to your right as you enter lists the beers, prices and ABV. A real fire was lit in the bar area although not strictly needed on a mild spring evening. I decided to take a breather outside on one of the tables facing the dock. The Cliff Quay own brewed beers I tried were both enjoyed. The Black Jack Porter was good with liquorice quite prominent in the taste. Tolly Roger was a pleasant hoppy golden beer. Love_good_ale - 19 Mar 2009 00:42 |
| Having recently moved into the area I searched the internet for good real ale pubs and stumbled apon the Brewery Tap. I went for a vist and was not dissapointed!! The great "Cliff Quay" Ale (brewed on the premises) is fantastic as is Tolly Roger and the Earl Soham brews. The staff are so nice, friendly and welcoming that after my first night there it I felt like a regular. Three cheers for the Tap.. a must for real ale fans kevcparker - 28 Feb 2009 18:32 |
| Popped in here on a Friday night and it was quite quiet but surely it's only a matter of time before trade picks up. There were three Earl Soham beers available: Victoria Bitter, Gannet Mild and Gold. The guest was Brewer's Gold. The Bitter and Mild were both quality pints. The menu, although not settled yet, looked very inviting and I'll be looking to sample this in the near future. It's early days but this place has great potential! Rod_Hariga - 8 Feb 2009 10:10 |
| This has re-opened as a joint venture between Earl Soham and the former brewer of Wychwood. They have started to brew beer and the first batch is due to be ready in the middle of February 2009. This is using new micro-brewery equipment and not the former Tolly/Ridleys equipment. The beer will be a brand new brew apparently and not Earl Soham or Wychwood. Rod_Hariga - 8 Feb 2009 10:07 |
| And it seems Earl Soham Brewery will be installing their own brewery on the site. See ESB's web site. Love_good_ale - 31 Aug 2008 01:38 |
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