The Green, CO10 9DN
01787 312356
grid reference TL 864 465
opened 1830 circa
owner Free House
hotel
opening hours:
- 9-11;
- 10-10.30 (Sun)
regular real ales
Adnams Bitter + Broadside
listed building grade II
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Local licensing authority for Long Melford is Babergh
last updated 17/01/2015
Georgian Hotel (10 letting rooms) overlooking the famous huge village green and close to church. Close to Long Melford hall (National Trust) and Kentwell Hall.
Food available from 12-2 + 7-9.30
Beer served through handpulls
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Evening meals
Restaurant or separate dining area
Traditional separate public bar
Traditional pub games available
Real coal or log fire
Dogs are welcome
Children are welcome
Accommodation available
Bus stop nearby (see public transport tab for details)
Railway station within about five miles (see public transport tab for details)
Car park
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Note
The black lion is a heraldic sign mainly related to either Queen Philippa of Hainault - wife of Edward III and a popular 14th cent. queen who was married for over 40 years. Or it may be a reference to Owain Glyndwr - the celebrated 14th cent. Welsh chieftain.