A nostalgic look back at Suffolk pubs through the years

Hundreds of people take in their local every week, whether it is a swift pint, catch up with friends or a bite to eat. 

Take a nostalgic look back at how our pubs used to look, including some who are no longer with us.

New Year's Eve celebrations at The Bushel pub in 1995 (Image: Newsquest)

The Minden Rose pub in Bury St Edmunds, which has now closed (Image: Newsquest)

A folk session at The Gardeners Arms in Ipswich in 1974 (Image: Newsquest)

The Vixen pub in Haverhill. It was also known as The Scarlet Pimpernell (Image: Newsquest)

The Vixen pub in Haverhill is one pub which has been shut for a number of years. There were multiple attempts to sell the establishment at auction in 2023.

The Foresters Arms pub in Chelmondiston was demolished several years ago (Image: Newsquest)

Stomping music at The Eel's Foot pub in 2004 (Image: Newsquest)

A charity run being held at The Chestnut Horse in Great Finborough in 2004 (Image: Newsquest)How The Coach and Horses in Melton used to look (Image: Newsquest)

Drinkers at The Flying Horse pub in Ipswich in 1974.

The former Uncle Tom's Cabin pub in Ipswich (Image: Newsquest)

The Churchill pub in Bramford Road being demolished in 2007 (Image: Newsquest)