The Thomas Wolsey

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The Thomas Wolsey Classic pub character and a sunlit courtyard ☀️

A community venue home to the home fans, good vibes, great drinks & live music 🍻

📍 St Peter’s Street, Ipswich
(233)

Serving real ales, Craft beers and Lagers. large selections of wines, bottle beer and ciders, Gin list and other premium spirits.

28/10/2026

🎃👻 START YOUR HALLOWEEN AT THE WOLSEY! 💀🔥

The spookiest weekend of the year is almost here, and there's no better place to kick off your Halloween celebrations than The Thomas Wolsey! 🦇🍻

🎸 PHOENIX BRIDGE are taking over from 9PM, bringing a wicked night of live music, devilishly good tunes and Halloween mayhem!

🕸️ FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER, THE THOMAS WOLSEY, ST PETER'S ST

🎶 Phoenix Bridge LIVE from 9PM

🎟️ FREE ENTRY

🔥 Bark & Ember firing up their legendary Texas BBQ from 12PM!

🧛 Come dressed to kill! Whether you're a ghost, ghoul or something straight out of a nightmare, we want to see your best Halloween looks!

So grab your ghouls, dress to distress and join us for a frightfully good Friday night! 🍻🦇

No tricks. Just treats, tunes and terrifyingly good times! 🎃

🎅🎄 FATHER CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO THE THOMAS WOLSEY! 🎄🎅✨ He's checked his list (twice!), had a word with the elves and ma...
22/10/2026

🎅🎄 FATHER CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO THE THOMAS WOLSEY! 🎄🎅

✨ He's checked his list (twice!), had a word with the elves and managed to squeeze in a very special day off from his busy North Pole workshop… just to visit us at The Thomas Wolsey! ❤️

And he's bringing a little Christmas magic with him! ✨

Bring your little ones along for a magical visit to Father Christmas in his festive grotto, where they'll get to meet the man himself, share their Christmas wishes and take home a special gift and some sweet treats! 🎁🍬

Whether it's their very first visit or a treasured Christmas tradition, we can't wait to see their little faces light up! 🥹❤️

🎄 THE FESTIVE DETAILS 🎄

📅 Sunday 22nd November

🕙 10am – 4pm

📍 The Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich

🎟️ £15 per child + booking fees – includes a gift and sweets!

🎅 IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION

Once you've purchased your ticket through Eventbrite, please call 07848 579152 to book your 15-minute time slot.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-father-christmas-in-his-magical-grotto-tickets-2003762808500?aff=oddtdtcreator
✨ Spaces are limited, so don't leave it too late to secure your little one's visit!

🎁 Come and make some magical Christmas memories with us at The Wolsey! ❤️

21/10/2026
⚓🎶 AHOY THERE, SHANTY LOVERS! 🍻All aboard for an evening of sea shanties, good company and plenty of hearty singing at T...
21/10/2026

⚓🎶 AHOY THERE, SHANTY LOVERS! 🍻

All aboard for an evening of sea shanties, good company and plenty of hearty singing at The Thomas Wolsey!

🌊 SEA SHANTY SING-AROUND 🌊

📅 TONIGHT — WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
⏰ FROM 7:30PM

Hosted by the brilliant The Orwellmen, join us for an evening of traditional sea shanties and maritime melodies!

🎤 Fancy joining in? Sing your heart out!

🍺 Prefer to sit back with a pint and soak up the atmosphere? That's absolutely fine too!

⚓ ALL ARE WELCOME! Whether you're a seasoned shanty singer or just curious to see what it's all about, there's a place for everyone!

🔥 Bark & Ember will be serving up their mouth-watering smoked meats from 12pm till late, so why not grab a bite before the singing begins?

📍 The Thomas Wolsey, St Peter's St, Ipswich

🌊 Come for the shanties, stay for the good company! 🍻

21/10/2026

⚽🍻 THE FINAL WHISTLE IS JUST THE BEGINNING! 🎶

Friday night football under the lights, followed by live music, cold pints and some seriously good food. What more could you want? 🙌

🔵 IPSWICH TOWN VS NOTTINGHAM FOREST 🔴

⚽ Kick-off: 8pm

Get your pre-match pints in at The Thomas Wolsey before heading to Portman Road to cheer on the Blues! 💙

🎸 THEN IT'S TIME FOR THE AFTERPARTY! 🎹

The brilliant Lockey & Jax will be joining us from 10pm till late!

This talented keyboard and guitar duo will be bringing you popular covers from across the decades, so expect plenty of singalongs, familiar favourites and tunes to keep the Friday night atmosphere going! 🎤🎶

-FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER-

🔥 Bark & Ember serving up their mouth-watering smoked meats from 12pm till late!

🍻 Cold pints, great atmosphere and good company.

🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

📍 The Thomas Wolsey, St Peter's St, Ipswich

Win, lose or draw, there's always a reason to celebrate at The Wolsey! 💙

Hey guys! After the footy this Friday Lockey and I are teaming up for another epic show! Why not come join us for a sing...
20/10/2026

Hey guys! After the footy this Friday Lockey and I are teaming up for another epic show! Why not come join us for a sing and a boogie! As we play some classic hits! 😁

15/10/2026

🎸⚡ FRIDAY NIGHT, LET'S GET WILD! ⚡🎸

Got your Friday night plans sorted? You do now! 🍻

MAX WILDWOOD is taking over The Thomas Wolsey this Friday at 9pm, bringing you a cracking mix of rock & pop covers that'll have you up on your feet, singing along and dancing the night away! 🎤🔥

Whether you're coming for a few cheeky drinks or making a whole night of it, we've got your Friday sorted!

🎸 Friday 16th October

🎤 Live music from 9PM

🍔 Bark & Ember serving 12PM till late

🍻 FREE ENTRY!

Good food. Great drinks. Live music. What more could you want?

See you at the Wolsey! 🤘

YOUR WEEKEND AT THE THOMAS WOLSEY DESERVES A PROPER SUNDAY FINISH. 🔥Spent your weekend with us? The Bark & Ember boys ha...
09/10/2026

YOUR WEEKEND AT THE THOMAS WOLSEY DESERVES A PROPER SUNDAY FINISH. 🔥

Spent your weekend with us? The Bark & Ember boys have your Sunday recovery sorted… a smoky twist on the classic roast, piled high with all the good stuff. 🤤

Choose from smoked brisket, smoked turkey or smoked pork loin, served with roast potatoes, greens, Yorkshire pudding, mac ’n’ cheese and smoked gravy.

🌱 Vegan option available
🍽️ Children’s roast available

📍 The Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich
⏰ Every Sunday, 12–6pm
🙌 No need to book—just pop in hungry!

Big flavours. All the trimmings. Sundays sorted.

08/10/2026

Hi I’m looking for a croupier/ Red Tooth poker host - for two nights a week.
Ideally some one who’s friendly / professional and knows what’s what’s.
Ipswich central .

If you’re interested please PM.
Thanks.

Address

9-13 St Peters Street
Ipswich
IP11XF

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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