NEWS: New Gay Pub Opens In Ipswich, Suffolk

<p>Following a major external refurbishment carried out by STAR PUBS & BARS, The County of Suffolk is re-launching in Ipswich on Tuesday 30th September 2013.</p> <p>by Michael Knight | 7th September 2013</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4598211010.jpg" width="460" height="427" alt="The County Of Suffolk" title="The County Of Suffolk"/></p> <p></p><p>New Lessee; Mr Michael Knight, says “ I am delighted at the work that has been carried out around the building, the new fresh colour scheme, enhanced external lighting and brand new signage has really helped to restore life into this fantastic, historical building.”</p><p></p><p>On the back of the success of a recently launched sandwich, Panini and jacket potato menu, a brand new hot food menu has also been introduced to coincide with the grand re-opening and features pub classics such as “Retro Prawn Cocktail”, “Fish & Chips”, “Scampi & Chips” together with locally sourced “Procters” sausages and regional specials. Sunday lunches to be launched soon!</p><p></p><p>Mr Knight and his Team have high hopes for the new development, stating: “we are here for the whole of Suffolk and surrounding areas to enjoy – we intend to provide a warm welcome and a top class and affordable range of food and drinks within a safe and homely environment”. We also have 2 double guest rooms available on a room only basis at a very competitive rate of from £20.00 per night per room.</p><p></p><p>Over the next few months Mr Knight will be developing The County of Suffolk’s offer with speciality evenings such as “sausage & cider week”, “quiz nights”, and themed evenings in the lead up to Christmas.</p><p></p><p>The pub is open 12noon until 11pm, 7 days a week and offers a wide range of draught beers and cider with weekly specials of hand pumped real ale. A full selection of soft drinks, together with teas and coffees are available throughout the day.</p><p></p><p>The County of Suffolk is a gay-run, gay-friendly venue welcoming the whole of the LGB&T community.</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.thegayuk.com/Suffolk">Visit Gay Suffolk</a> on TheGayUK</p><p></p><p> </p>