Willisham Rd, IP8 4SF
01473 658318
grid reference TM 073 492
opened 1850 circa
owner Free House
opening hours:
- 4.30-11 (Mon-Thu); 1-11(Fri); 12-11 (Sat + Sun)
regular real ales
Shortts Farm Skiffle + guests
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Local licensing authority for Offton is Mid Suffolk
last updated 05/02/2015
This friendly split level bar with a fish & chip shop/restaurant 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. Guest ales change regularly. No food on Sunday eve or Mondays 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
Traditional separate public bar
Traditional pub games available
Dogs are welcome
Children are welcome
Pub is accessible to disabled customers
Bus stop nearby (see public transport tab for details)
Railway station within about five miles (see public transport tab for details)
Regular live music
Car park
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)