The Mulberry Tree , Ipswich

Under planning application for conversion to a community centre/mosque.

Despite some Greene King stuff externally and table umbrellas from numerous sources this is a completely free of tie house. Inside it's a large "L" shaped room with wooden flooring. It's still very much a music venue with acts on Friday and Saturday nights plus acoustic on Sunday. Of more interest to me is the beer but before getting on to that it's worth mentioning that they do a large range of ciders which increases in the summer months. I saw lots of names that I didn't recognise with strengths ranging from a modest 4.0% to sillier values. There are two sets of four hand pumps which had Adnam's Bitter & Broadside, Shackleton The Boss & Snuggery, Long Man APA, St Peter's Bitter and Mauldon's Bah Humbug & Plum Mild. I went for the Long Man APA (£3.40) which despite a slight haze tasted very good. On the recommendation of the owner I tried the Shackleton The Boss (£3.30) which although being a stronger boring brown beer was not overly sweet and had a good flavour. Although the music doesn't appeal the beer choice and cider for the right occasion does. I quite liked it and thought it well worth visiting.