Did you ever enjoy a night out at the Emperor Inn pub in Ipswich?

If you did ever spend an evening or two at the watering hole, you may spot yourself in some of our photos.

Ipswich Star: Regulars waiting to be served at the barRegulars waiting to be served at the bar (Image: Archant)

The pub, which was loved by so many in Norwich Road, has since been converted into a Tesco Express after closing in 2013.

The inn first opened in 1843 and used to host bands and events, attracting many punters.

Ipswich Star: There was entertainment for all ages at The Emperor Inn, as this picture from 1996 showsThere was entertainment for all ages at The Emperor Inn, as this picture from 1996 shows (Image: Archant)

The pub hosted a fun day in 1996 and had a bouncy castle in the beer garden, which was enjoyed by many children.

The Emperor Inn is just one of the many sorely missed pubs in Suffolk.

Ipswich Star: Emperor Inn staff and customers give money to an Evening Star Christmas appeal in 1996Emperor Inn staff and customers give money to an Evening Star Christmas appeal in 1996 (Image: Archant)

There was also a Christmas appeal held in the pub in 1966, where locals raised money for a Christmas tree.

Ipswich Star: Were you once a regular at the Emperor Pub?Were you once a regular at the Emperor Pub? (Image: Archant)

Its former regulars campaigned to keep The Emperor Inn open before its closure.

Ipswich Star: The Emperor Inn is now a Tesco ExpressThe Emperor Inn is now a Tesco Express (Image: Archant)