grid reference TM 100 746
opened 1840
owner Frank Hill
Something we've got wrong about this establishment? Something more you think we should know about it? Please email usopening hours:
- Tue-Thu: 1800-2300
- Fri: 1600-0000
- Sat: 1230-0000
- Sun: 1230-2300
food times:
- Tue-Thu: 1800-2300
- Fri: 1600-2300
- Sat-Sun: 1230-2100
regular real ales
Adnams Southwold, Crouch Vale Brewers Gold, Greene King IPA
guest beers
1 changing ale
Local licensing authority for Mellis is Mid Suffolk
CAMRA Mid-Anglia branch.
last updated 03/03/2018
Mellis Railway Tavern
previously known as: Railway Hotel
Real Ale is available here
Yaxley Rd, IP23 8DU
01379 783416
A two bar pub close to main-line railway crossing point (station is no longer used) and giving good views over the large village green. Outside covered and heated terrace. Well supported and lively music events,fish and chips on Fridays and "Ruby Tuesday" Curry nights. Two railway carriage/booths give a snug like quality. Seating out on the common to the side of the pub and a limited bus service. Annual beer festival last Saturday in July with music on the common. Regular arts exhibitions by Mellis Arts.
Beer served through handpulls
Evening meals
Pub sells beer from local brewers
Function room available to hire
Traditional pub games available
Oversized, lined glasses in regular use
Real fire
Dog friendly
Family friendly
Railway station about 4.6 miles away (see public transport tab for details)
live music
Free WiFi
Sport TV
parking
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Updated information by Dave Wilkins
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
(*** Last Orders is a free local newsletter - published by Suffolk CAMRA memers since 1978)