Welcome to the Halberd Inn
Where Christmas Feels Like Home
This Christmas we are your home for festive cheer. We’re bringing all the sparkle, all the fun and all the feels. Whether it’s a work’s do, a catch-up with mates or a place to come and watch the football, our pub is where Christmas truly feels like home!
A Festival of Summer’s Best Ciders
Join us this summer for our Cider Festival, a glorious 8-week celebration of crisp pours, fruity flavours, and full-on festival vibes – all without the wellies.
🌟 This year’s cider stars: 🌟
Thatchers Stan’s Big Apple (5%) – Bold, fresh, and unapologetically apple. A proper cider classic.
Westons Rosie’s Pig Rhubarb (4%) – Sweet meets tart in this rhubarb-flavoured favourite.
Lilly’s Cherries & Berries (NEW – 4%) – Bursting with juicy, fruity flavour. It’s summer in a glass.
Lilly’s Tropical (NEW – 4%) – A sun-soaked mix of tropical fruits. Think beach vibes, minus the airfare.
🎶 Expect laid-back tunes, cider tasting boards, fruity specials, and a proper summer buzz all season long.
August Bank Holiday Blowout!
24th to 26th August
We’re going out with a bang! Join us this August Bank Holiday for one last summer hurrah – sun (hopefully), ice-cold drinks, good vibes and even better company
Whether you’re dancing in the garden, chilling with a cider, this is your final excuse to party like Summer has just begun again!
A traditional family-friendly pub
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm at the heart of Ipswich town centre. The Halberd Inn is a traditional pub with heaps of character and history, dating all the way back to the 17th Century! Our Grade II listed pub is the perfect place to sit back and relax with your favourite drink in hand.
Our huge, covered stables area is the perfect place for watching the biggest matches in live sport and the best local live music! A real traditional pub for all to enjoy.
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RAISING THE BAR
Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.
Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.
FUNCTION ROOM
Our Hay Loft function room upstairs is the perfect space for all your private events! From business meetings to small weddings, birthday parties to big family gatherings, we’re here to cater for all your needs for up to 40 people.
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FIND US
The Halberd Inn is located on Northgate Street, right at the heart of Ipswich. You’ll find us just down the road from Christchurch Park!
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the locals passing by as you take your favourite seat. Whether you’ve been exploring the local area or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon
The weekend is here! Time to switch off the laptop, power down the phone & head out to the Halberd Inn Why? Because we have all you need for a cracking weekend! 🍹The towns classic beer garden 🍻Large range of draught beers, wines, spirits 🎵Great vibes 😆The best adult company You know it makes sense #ipswich #suffolkpubs #halberdinn
🏆 It’s the FINAL! England vs Spain – 17:00 KO 🏆 Grab a pint, grab a seat, and cheer on the Lionesses with us! ⚽🍻 #ipswich #suffolk #pub #localpub
WHAT. A. WIN. ⚽️ Last-minute magic from England against Italy – the dream is still alive! 💥 Join us this Sunday at 5pm for the next big game. The atmosphere will be electric, the pints will be flowing, and the belief is stronger than ever. This is more than football. This is hope. Passion. Pride. Keep the faith. 🦁🦁🦁 #halberdinn #ipswichtown #ipswichpub #womensfootballteam #ItsComingHome #England #EURO2025 #KeepTheFaith
