Sip'Swich Pub Trails

Explore our Hand-Crafted Pub Trails Around Ipswich Town Centre

Looking for a fun way to experience Ipswich’s vibrant pub scene? Sip’Swich offers two carefully curated pub trails that guide you through some of the town’s best bars and pubs.

Both trails provide the perfect opportunity to explore Ipswich, visit new and exciting venues, and enjoy great drinks with friends. Plus, once you complete a trail, you can receive a free prize, and if you finish both trails an even better prize awaits. But hurry-these trails are only available until April 30th 2025!

Whether you’re a pub enthusiast, a social adventurer, or just looking for a great day (or night) out, Sip’Swich is the ultimate way to experience Ipswich’s best pubs and bars.

Which trail will you take on today?

Historic Trail

Discover Ipswich’s rich history one pint at a time! Our Historic Pub Trail takes you to seven unique pubs and bars, each with a historic connection – whether it’s a centuries-old building or a spot offering stunning views of Ipswich’s historic landmarks. Enjoy great drinks, explore Ipswich’s past, and claim a free prize when you complete the trail!

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Dog-Friendly Trail

Explore Ipswich with your four-legged friend by your side! Our Dog-Friendly Pub Trail takes you to eight fantastic pubs and bars, where dogs are not just allowed-
they’re truly welcomed. With water bowls, treats, and a warm atmosphere, these spots are a haven for both pups and their owners. Complete the trail and earn a special prize for your furry companion!

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How does it work?

As you buy a drink at each of the pubs and bars on the trail ask the bar staff to put a colour-coded stamp in the circle for their establishment. It can be a soft drink, a beer, wine, cocktail or spirit – they all entitle you to a stamp.

Once you’ve claimed a stamp from all the venues on the respective trails, you can claim a prize at the following places:

  1. For the historic trail, head off to Boom Battle Bar. Show the bar team your completed card and they will give you a collectable enamel pin badgeshowing Wolsey’s gate.
  2. For the dog friendly trail, pooches should take their owners to the Briarbank where the bar team will check your completed trail card and handover a snazzy bandana showing some of Ipswich’s best loved buildings.
  3. If you complete both trails, the team at the Briarbank will be able to swap your card for a beautiful environmentally friendly reusable coffee cup featuring Wolsey’s gate (while stocks last)

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Share your experience

Tag us @AllAboutIpswich or use #SipSwich to show off your trail experience! We can’t wait to see you exploring Ipswich and celebrating with your prizes!

Brought to you by Ipswich Central, the Business Improvement District (BID) for the town centre and waterfront thanks to Ipswich Borough Council and Towns Deal funding.

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