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!

29/09/2026

Autumn is here again, which means that soup season is back! 🍁

Whether you like a classic soup or prefer it a little more chilled and alcoholic, we’ve got you covered at The Nelson 😜

🚨 Nelson’s had a little too much rum… 🚨Say hello to The Tipsy Nelson - our Nelson's birthday cocktail, and quite possibl...
29/09/2026

🚨 Nelson’s had a little too much rum… 🚨

Say hello to The Tipsy Nelson - our Nelson's birthday cocktail, and quite possibly the most fun Horatio’s ever had. A boozy little number made with Lamb’s Rum, Cointreau & Angostura Bitters. Sweet, citrusy, warming and just the right amount of trouble 😉

Available from now until Thursday only at The Lord Nelson, come down and raise a glass to the birthday boy! 🥂

Go on… get Tipsy with Nelson this week! ⚓️

B**r isn't for everyone, we get it... That's why we've also got an EXCLUSIVE cocktail available for our Oktoberfest week...
28/09/2026

B**r isn't for everyone, we get it... That's why we've also got an EXCLUSIVE cocktail available for our Oktoberfest weekend at The Nelson! 🙌

Say "guten tag" to the German Surfer: A shaken mix of Jägermeister, Malibu and pineapple juice 🍍Tropical flavours with a little hint of something stronger, this cocktail is great if you want a stein-free Oktoberfest celebration 😜

Come and join us at The Nelson this weekend! Oktoberfest is running all day from Thursday to Sunday 🇩🇪

27/09/2026

We couldn’t promote Oktoberfest without recreating this iconic scene… 😆

Join us all day THIS THURSDAY - SUNDAY for:
🍺 German b**rs
🥨 Delicious food specials
🎶 Plenty of festive vibes

Grab your mates and come raise a stein with us! Prost! 🍻🇩🇪

📍 The Nelson, Ipswich

We’ll see you there! 👀

25/09/2026

Need to chill with the alcohol? Don’t worry, we’ve got lots of board games at The Nelson to keep you occupied 😜

There's just one week to go until Oktoberfest comes to The Nelson! 🍻Enjoy dishes from our special, limited time menu and...
24/09/2026

There's just one week to go until Oktoberfest comes to The Nelson! 🍻

Enjoy dishes from our special, limited time menu and raise a stein of your favourite German b**rs 🙌 Wear your fanciest lederhosen or dirndls and get a FREE SHOT on us!

📅 1st-4th October
📍The Nelson, Ipswich
🎟️ FREE ENTRY, book a table below!
More info: thenelsonipswich.co.uk

We had a special visitor this week! 😆Thanks for joining us at The Nelson, Bradley Walsh 🍻@
23/09/2026

We had a special visitor this week! 😆

Thanks for joining us at The Nelson, Bradley Walsh 🍻@

22/09/2026

With the first day of autumn tomorrow, cosy pub season is officially upon us ⭐

As the evenings get cooler, there’s no better place to cosy up with a drink, something delicious to eat, and the warm glow of the fire 🍻🔥

Join us at The Nelson this autumn - find us at 81 Fore St, Ipswich, IP4 1JZ 📍

20/09/2026

Punctuation has never been more important 😜

It might be early, but the C word is back at The Nelson 🎄Our diary has opened up for Christmas reservations, and it's al...
19/09/2026

It might be early, but the C word is back at The Nelson 🎄Our diary has opened up for Christmas reservations, and it's already filling fast!

Our delicious, handcrafted festive menu will be available from Monday 23rd November, with bookings paid before 30th September receiving a discounted price on both two and three course options! Whether you're getting together with friends and family or looking for somewhere to have a company meal, be sure to join us for your festivities at The Nelson this Christmas season⭐

We can't wait to welcome you! Get in touch with us to reserve your table 🎁

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81 Fore Street
Ipswich
IP41JZ

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