The Black Horse

The Oldest Trading Pub in Ipswich

A 16 Century country pub with a beer garden, a 2-minute walk from the centre of Ipswich.

The Black Horse is reputedly the birthplace of Cardinal Wolsey

New Year's Eve 2025-26
Cherry Bomb playing at the Black Horse

What's going on...

Ipswich Town

The closest pub to Portman road stadium

Live Music

Covers & original music

Venue

Book your event

History

Architecture, ghosts & more...

Recent news

Upcoming dates

08/01/26 Event

Queer Noise

10/01/26 Football FA Cup

Ipswich v Blackpool

12/01/26 Karaoke

Monday Madness

15/01/26 Event

Wolsey Theater Quiz Night

16/01/26 Karaoke

Special

17/01/26 Football

Ipswich v Blackburn

17/01/26 Music

Fickle Pickles

19/01/26 Karaoke

Monday Madness

20/01/26 Football

Ipswich v Bristol City

24/01/26 Music

Havoc

31/01/26 Football

Ipswich v Preston North

31/01/26 Music

Sane Revolution

02/02/26 Karaoke

Monday Madness

09/02/26 Karaoke

Monday Madness

12/02/26 Event

Queer Noise

14/02/26 Football

Ipswich v Hull City

26/01/26 Karaoke

Monday Madness

14/02/26 Music

Dave & Fis Jukebox