100 St Helen's St, IP4 2LB
(01473) 252001
grid reference TM 170 445
(details under review)
opening hours:
- 12:00 - Midnight Mon - Sun
guest beers
A good variety of ales, usually 2 on.
listed building grade II
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Local licensing authority for Ipswich is Ipswich Borough Council
last updated 24/02/2015
Most of the building is 19th century but it's thought to originate much earlier.
Real Ale has recently been observed to have returned here - we hope it stays. In June 2012, the pub reverted to its original name, after several years as Lily's Bar.
In the past, the Water Lily was known as a pony & trap pub. It was laid out so that a pony & trap could be driven through the front door and onward to stabling at the back. Then when the owner had finished drinking, it could be driven out onto Rope Walk and away.
Beer served through handpulls
Real coal or log fire
Dogs are welcome
Children are welcome
Bus stop nearby (see public transport tab for details)
Railway station within about five miles (see public transport tab for details)
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Outside shelter for smokers
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)