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The Dove Street Brewery

21 Reviews

#30 of 97 things to do in Ipswich

Food & Drink, Breweries

82 St. Helens Street, Ipswich IP4 2LB, England

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“Proper Pub”

Lovely mix of beers and ciders, a real ale drinkers paradise. No frills, good basic food, great... read more

Reviewed 6 April 2016

Sue B

Norwich, United Kingdom

“One of the best”

One of the best pubs in town, closely followed by St Jude's, love the fact you can try before you... read more

Reviewed 23 May 2015

401karlp

Ipswich, United Kingdom

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5.0 21 reviews

Excellent87%
Very good9%
Average4%
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26 Nov 2018

“Proper boozer”

5 Apr 2016

“Proper Pub”

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deanothebaggie

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

27762

Reviewed 26 November 2018

Proper boozer

Good old traditional pub with a great selection of ales. The Dove Brewery was the perfect meeting place on our recent visit to Ipswich. Friendly, welcoming staff and a great atmosphere. Tasters available of the ales available.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank deanothebaggie

Sue B

Norwich, United Kingdom

4018

Reviewed 6 April 2016

Proper Pub

Lovely mix of beers and ciders, a real ale drinkers paradise. No frills, good basic food, great atmosphere. Staff really know their ales.

Date of experience: April 2016

Thank Sue B

401karlp

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Reviewed 23 May 2015 via mobile

One of the best

One of the best pubs in town, closely followed by St Jude's, love the fact you can try before you buy and there is always a great choice of local and further a field beers.

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urbancitybhoy

Dublin, Ireland

9635

Reviewed 22 February 2014

A bit pretentious, snobbish and clannish

I've only ever been in here twice and don't really plan on going back in, which is a shame as it is a cozy pub with a nice beer garden to the back and a very good selection of real ales. However, I found the...More

Date of experience: June 2013

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Powerscape

ipswich

9338

Reviewed 10 October 2013

What a pub

I love this place, it is just so full of great beers, great beer festivals and the biggest pint of pork scratchings you will ever see, this is a must for anyone that loves real ale, or you can have something off the fizzy list...More

Date of experience: September 2013

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WiggyofIpswich

Ipswich, United Kingdom

19998

Reviewed 29 October 2012

Superb Atmospheric Pub

The Dove is probably the best pub in Ipswich. There staff are all very friendly. There are numerous real ales in here. They specialise in serving real ales and have won many National awards for this.. There are many different areas to sit in including...More

Date of experience: October 2012

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A_Oldman

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Reviewed 1 October 2012

Proper beer, proper pub

The frequent beer festivals put this pup as a beacon for Real Ale in Ipswich. A large selection of beers are complimented with great service, and vibe. The only downside being the fruit machines and TV screens which can be avoided.

Date of experience: June 2012

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John-Andrew-Simpson

Suffolk

7850

Reviewed 23 September 2012

Love beer? You will love the Dove

Superb range of ales and a great outdoor seating area. Like it best when they put on a BBQ in the seating area outside

Date of experience: June 2012

Thank John-Andrew-Simpson

Tony T

Shotley gate suffolk