grid reference TM 073 492
opened 1850 circa
owner Free House
Something we've got wrong about this establishment? Something more you think we should know about it? Please email usopening hours:
- 4.30-11 (Mon-Thu);
- 1-11(Fri); 12-11 (Sat + Sun)
food times:
- 4.30-8.30 Mon;
- closed Tues;
- 4.30-9 Wed & Thu;
- 12-2, 4.30-9 Fri & Sat;
- 12-2 Sun
regular real ales
Shortts Farm Skiffle + guests
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Local licensing authority for Offton is Mid Suffolk
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated 02/05/2016
This friendly split level bar with a fish & chip shop/restaurant (eat in or take away) attached is actually located in Willisham parish. The pub is named after a chalk pit (opposite) which used to contain historic lime kilns (some photos are on display in pub). Large garden and car-park. Buskers play every Sunday night. Quiz on first Thursday every month. Guest ales change regularly. No food on Sunday eve or Tuesdays but Sunday Roast on Sundays 12 to 2.30. Disabled toilet.
Beer served through handpulls
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Evening meals
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate public bar
Traditional pub games available
Dog friendly
Family friendly
Pub is accessible to disabled customers
Bus stop nearby (see public transport tab for details)
Railway station about 4.60 miles away (see public transport tab for details)
live music
parking
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(1891 census information from Dudley Diaper)