Duke of Marlborough

Duke of Marlborough A community-owned, ancient inn in the heart of Suffolk. With great food, real ales and a beautiful rural setting with many local walks Want to join in?

The Duke of Marlborough, Somersham, reopened as a community owned pub at Easter 2017 after a two-and-a-half year campaign by the community to buy it. Shares still on sale! We are open Weds-Sunday offering a traditional country pub welcome and great food and drink. Aaron, April and the team look forward to welcoming you! Food served:
Friday from 6pm
Saturday: 12-2.30pm / 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Sunday: 12-4pm

Our delicious one pan paella is cooking 🤩 it smells absolutely incredible!! Come on down if you fancy having a bite
16/08/2026

Our delicious one pan paella is cooking 🤩 it smells absolutely incredible!! Come on down if you fancy having a bite

🍽️ SUNDAY AT THE DUKE 🍽️It’s Sunday, which means one thing… ROAST DINNER! 😍Today we’ll be serving up a delicious selecti...
16/08/2026

🍽️ SUNDAY AT THE DUKE 🍽️

It’s Sunday, which means one thing… ROAST DINNER! 😍

Today we’ll be serving up a delicious selection of Sunday roasts:

🥩 Roast Beef
🍗 Roast Chicken
🐑 Roast Lamb
🍠 Sweet Potato Roulade — a delicious vegan option!

Alongside lots of other yummy dishes!

And if that wasn’t enough… we’ll also be cooking up a delicious one-pan paella at 5pm! 🇪🇸🥘

⚠️ due to interest - portions for the paella are now limited, so if you fancy joining us for some paella this evening, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make sure there’s a portion waiting for you! Otherwise it’s first come, first served!

Come and enjoy your Sunday with us at The Duke of Marlborough, Somersham. 🍻

✨ SPECIALS! ✨⭐ Three Cheese Croquetas ~ served with delicious balsamic onions (shown in the photo below 🤩)🦑 Battered Cal...
15/08/2026

✨ SPECIALS! ✨

⭐ Three Cheese Croquetas ~ served with delicious balsamic onions (shown in the photo below 🤩)

🦑 Battered Calamari ~ with zesty lemon mayo

🧀 Battered Halloumi ~ served with a sweet chilli dip

Treat yourself to something delicious today 😋 Come down and enjoy! 🍽️

We’ll be carrying on the Spanish vibes this Sunday when a delicious big pan of paella will be cooked fresh 🤩 don’t miss ...
14/08/2026

We’ll be carrying on the Spanish vibes this Sunday when a delicious big pan of paella will be cooked fresh 🤩 don’t miss out!! Let us know if you’d like to book a spot 🥰

🌟 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🌟Our SOLD OUT Tapas Evening is finally here, with the fabulous Richard Podd taking over the kitch...
14/08/2026

🌟 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🌟

Our SOLD OUT Tapas Evening is finally here, with the fabulous Richard Podd taking over the kitchen! 🤩

We were lucky enough to sneak a little taste of the menu on Monday… and trust us, you’re ALL in for an absolute treat! 🥰🍽️ We’ve also got plenty of sangria ready to keep those Spanish vibes flowing! 🍷🍊

If you weren’t lucky enough to grab a table for tonight, don’t worry — we’ve got some very exciting news… 👀

Richard will be back in the kitchen over our Beer Festival weekend 28th - 31st August, teaming up with our chef Tom to serve up another selection of his delicious tapas treats! 😍

So if you missed out tonight, you’ll get another chance! 🎉

Now… don’t say we don’t treat you! 😉❤️

This evening, Peanut, our favourite gorgeous little Chihuahua fancied having a seat at the bar 🥰 such a friendly little ...
13/08/2026

This evening, Peanut, our favourite gorgeous little Chihuahua fancied having a seat at the bar 🥰 such a friendly little soul ❤️

🍻 What’s On This Week at The Duke of Marlborough 🍻There’s plenty happening this week, so why not come and join us?🎯 Wedn...
10/08/2026

🍻 What’s On This Week at The Duke of Marlborough 🍻

There’s plenty happening this week, so why not come and join us?

🎯 Wednesday – Friendly Darts Night Hosted By Tina

Thursday – Food Service 5 PM - 9 PM

🥘 Friday – 🍽️ Senior Set Menu served 12pm–2:30pm – smaller portions but just as delicious, available alongside our normal menu.

🍽️ Evening food service from 5pm–9pm in a special "On The Huh" takeover welcoming back Chef Richard Podd, even though this event is sold out, we have plenty of Beers, Ciders, Spirits and Wines and plenty of soft drinks for you to come along and enjoy the start of the weekend.

🍽️ Saturday – Delicious food served all day from 12pm.

🎵Live Music From The Brilliant "Ska Dust" starting at 8.30 PM

🍗 Sunday – Our gorgeous Sunday Roasts are served from 12pm–4pm – the perfect way to round off the weekend.

🍺 And of course, throughout the week you’ll find a fantastic selection of beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks waiting for you!

We can’t wait to welcome you. See you at The Duke of Marlborough! 🍻

A lovely visit from beautiful Evie, the Goldendoodle, this afternoon ❤️ the cuddliest girl ever!!
09/08/2026

A lovely visit from beautiful Evie, the Goldendoodle, this afternoon ❤️ the cuddliest girl ever!!

Address

Main Road
Ipswich
IP84QA

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

01473831283

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