The Nelson

The Nelson Traditional dog friendly pub with a sun trap beer garden, delicious food & a variety of cask ales 🍺
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Welcome to The Lord Nelson – also affectionately known as The Nelson, a country pub in the heart of the town,

This historic pub has undergone many changes during its long life and now with us, Tom and Josie, as the new landlords at the helm our vision it to return to its traditional roots as a good old fashioned traditional pub! That said we do plan to make some changes – a fresh new menu, wider

selection of wines and beers including guest beers from smaller independent breweries. Plus we want to bring back a pub quiz and some other events such as an acoustic open mic night. We also plan to slowly and sympathetically restore the fabric, furniture and fixtures of the building and are already making some initial changes which we hope you will like. Hopefully when all finished we will be the country pub in the heart of the town and community. In keeping with traditional pubs we have an open fires on through the colder months, perfect to finish that walk with the dog and relax with a pint of quality ale. The Pub has a small snug bar suitable for groups of 12-20, it does get booked very quickly so please don’t delay. During the summer our Courtyard garden is a real sun trap offering a sheltered space to relax late into the evening. We thank you for your support through this period and look forward to getting to know customers old and new and share a pint or two along the way!

08/06/2026

If pouring the best pint in Ipswich was a crime, we’d be guilty 🫣

Come and join us at 81 Fore St, Ipswich, IP4 1JZ 📍

World Cup action is BACK at The Nelson! ⚽We're showing all of the England group stage games in our Snug, so make sure to...
06/06/2026

World Cup action is BACK at The Nelson! ⚽

We're showing all of the England group stage games in our Snug, so make sure to book ahead and secure your spot to avoid missing out on any of the games!

We're showing:
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England v Croatia 🇭🇷 | 17th June, 9pm
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England v Ghana 🇬🇭 | 23rd June, 9pm
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England v Panama 🇵🇦 | 27th June, 10pm

Speak to a member of our team or give us a call on 01473 407510 to book your spot! 🍻

Friday night dinner: sorted! 🍜🥥🌶️Dive into our colourful special this evening; crispy Thai beef with chilli coconut nood...
05/06/2026

Friday night dinner: sorted! 🍜🥥🌶️

Dive into our colourful special this evening; crispy Thai beef with chilli coconut noodles- sweet, savoury, spicy, and seriously satisfying!

Available for a limited time only – grab yours before it's gone! 🍜✨

Today’s special is in, and it’s a beauty: local skate wing with sundried tomato and spring onion butter, served alongsid...
04/06/2026

Today’s special is in, and it’s a beauty: local skate wing with sundried tomato and spring onion butter, served alongside buttery new potatoes and tenderstem broccoli 🎣🥦

Bright, delicate, and packed with summer flavor!

Come by and make it your first taste of the season 🍽️

Throwback Thursday to the craft round from our last Pub Quiz at The Nelson 🧠 With World Turtle Day happening in May, you...
04/06/2026

Throwback Thursday to the craft round from our last Pub Quiz at The Nelson 🧠 With World Turtle Day happening in May, you can only guess what the theme was!

If you missed out last time, not to worry - our next Pub Quiz is happening THIS MONDAY, 8TH JUNE! Get your team together and book your table now by speaking to a member of our team or calling us on 01473 407510 ☎️ See you there! 🍻

A summery twist on a classic is joining our bar during June... Say hello to the Cranberry Paloma! 🍋‍🟩A refreshing mix of...
02/06/2026

A summery twist on a classic is joining our bar during June... Say hello to the Cranberry Paloma! 🍋‍🟩

A refreshing mix of tequila, lime juice and cranberry juice, this pink and fruity glass of goodness is going to be your go-to throughout June 🙌

Make sure to give it a try next time you're visiting us at The Nelson! ☀️😋

Today is the last day that you can take part in our Forknight deal! 🙌Enjoy two of our delicious home cooked roasts for j...
31/05/2026

Today is the last day that you can take part in our Forknight deal! 🙌

Enjoy two of our delicious home cooked roasts for just £32 today at The Nelson ⭐ Think tender meat, fluffy Yorkshires and of course our famous Nelson gravy 👀

It's not too late to join us today! Book your table here: thenelsonipswich.co.uk 🍴

30/05/2026

We get it, there’s a lot of choice for what to drink at The Nelson 👀

Whatever tipple takes your fancy, we’ve got you covered with local beers, spirits and wine available from midday every day 🙌

TONIGHT: Open Piano at The Nelson! 🎶We love our pub piano, and we know you do too - it really adds to the ambience of ou...
28/05/2026

TONIGHT: Open Piano at The Nelson! 🎶

We love our pub piano, and we know you do too - it really adds to the ambience of our cosy pub! Every last Thursday of the month from 6pm onwards, our Open Piano means that any thirsty pianists who want to come and tickle the ivories get a free drink on us 🙌 Whether you're a Mozart Maestro, a Pop Cover Professional or a Compositional Connoisseur, all type of tune are welcome 🎹 Not a player yourself? Not to worry! Come and join us and enjoy some incredible live music whilst sipping on a drink or two 🍻

🎹Open Piano at The Nelson
📅 Today, 28th May
⏰ 6pm onwards

See you there!

Light, fresh and available on our specials board now: Chicken supreme with new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and a crisp...
27/05/2026

Light, fresh and available on our specials board now: Chicken supreme with new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and a crispy chorizo and olive butter🍴

This indulgent dish has all the flavour profiles that you crave on a sunny day - tender, juicy chicken, fresh veg and salty crispy bites of chorizo and olives, all covered in that dreamy butter for a richness that really elevates the flavour 🙌

Join us for dinner tonight and try this limited time only special, it won't be around for long! Our kitchen is open from 6pm - book your table here: thenelsonipswich.co.uk ⭐

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81 Fore Street
Ipswich
IP41JZ

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