Black Horse Lane
Ipswich’s oldest pub.
A proper local for match days, late weekends, private parties and a pint in the garden.
Bands wanted
Want to play The Black Horse?
We’re opening our stage to new, emerging and local bands who want the chance to play live in Ipswich.
Your fee
10%
of the night’s takings
You don’t need to be a well-known name. If you’ve got a set, can put on a good night and want to build your audience, we’d like to hear from you. Instead of a fixed fee, we pay 10% of the night’s takings.
Live atThe Black Horse
The Black Horse
Old pub. Good nights.
The Black Horse is a historic Ipswich pub with a traditional bar, beer garden and flexible space for private events.
Football
Home games.
We are open for every Ipswich Town home game. Drop in before kick-off, come back after the whistle, or book space for a group.
- Close to Portman Road
- Pre-match and post-match drinks
- Fast bar service on busy days
- Proper pub atmosphere
What’s on
Upcoming events.
Live music, quizzes, football, private hire and seasonal events.
Want to run something here?
Email mike@tipplersgarden.com for party and venue enquiries. Bands can see our band offer.
Private hire
Book the pub.
Use The Black Horse for birthdays, wakes, work parties, fundraisers, quizzes, club meetings and music nights.
Beer garden
Outside space.
A useful garden for sunny afternoons, match-day overspill and private functions.
See the photos
History
Old stories.
Historic Ipswich
Black Horse Lane
Stories & nights
Gallery
See inside.
Opening hours