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!

14/06/2026

This is what they meant when they told us balance our expenses, right? 😅

13/06/2026

Turns out you can’t bring your own cup to the pub...

Don’t worry, there’s still plenty to go around! Join us for a pint tonight at The Nelson, Ipswich 🍻

A classic dessert, currently featuring on our specials board at The Nelson: Crema Catalana! ⭐This creamy rich custard ha...
11/06/2026

A classic dessert, currently featuring on our specials board at The Nelson: Crema Catalana! ⭐

This creamy rich custard has a distinct citrus flavour with bursts of cinnamon, all topped with a decadent layer of caramelised sugar and served with a homemade shortbread biscuit 😋

Join us for dinner at The Nelson tonight and treat yourself to a pudding 👀 We can't wait to see you! 🙌

Hot, fresh and waiting for you on the bar now: Our homemade empanadas! 🙌Grab one of these savoury treats before they're ...
10/06/2026

Hot, fresh and waiting for you on the bar now: Our homemade empanadas! 🙌

Grab one of these savoury treats before they're gone and join us for a drink or two at The Nelson tonight 🍻

Spotted our new sign yet? 👀It's been a little while since we've had the traditional swinging sign outside, and we're so ...
10/06/2026

Spotted our new sign yet? 👀

It's been a little while since we've had the traditional swinging sign outside, and we're so excited that our Lord Nelson is back in pride of place outside the pub!

Make sure to pop in and see us (and our new sign) this week! We can't wait to see you 🙌

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! 🍻

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81 Fore Street
Ipswich
IP41JZ

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