Ipswich Star pub of the week is Greene King Cock and Pye

This week we paid a visit to the Cock and Pye, a Greene King pub that is so historic it even has its own Wikipedia page. Not sure many other pubs in Suffolk can claim that!

Located in Upper Brook Street, the Cock and Pye is one of only 24 pubs to appear on a town assessment of 1689.

Matthew Earth on his visit to the pub (Image: Newsquest)

The exterior of the building really highlights how old this pub is, given all the more modern developments it neighbours in the town centre street.

But that's part of the charm for many British pubs - no matter what is built around them, their architecture and feel are timeless.

Anyway, shall I tell you about the inside?

The bar inside the Cock and Pye (Image: Newsquest)

As you might expect, the Cock and Pye has retained its layout over the centuries. You head inside and the first thing I think is that the pub seems so much bigger on the inside than it appears on the outside. A bit like a Tardis, for those wanting a Doctor Who simile.

The bar can be found on the right-hand side and is quite lengthy, which is probably useful for when the pub gets pretty busy on the weekends.

The standard order - a burger and chips (Image: Newsquest)

One thing the Cock and Pye definitely has going for it is its beer selection - I counted big-name brands such as Estrella Galicia, San Miguel, Peroni, Birra Moretti, Amstel and Madri all on tap. There's also Old Mout cider available for the nice, summery days.

Being on a lunch break I was keen to try a burger and chips from the menu, which contained plenty of the usual fare you can expect to find at a town centre boozer.

And it was pretty good for the £14.60 I paid for the food and drink - maybe nothing special, but definitely filled me up and would happily order it again.

I'd been to the Cock and Pye before on a Friday night and it was very busy on that occasion. It really seems like a great meeting spot and has plenty of tables both inside and out.

There's also a pool table too, if that's more your sort of thing - 100% not mine, as I am shockingly bad.

Seating at the front of the pub (Image: Newsquest)

And for those wondering: the toilets were also well-maintained. I have been in some rough ones in the past, and I'm pleased to report the Cock and Pye's bogs were more than satisfactory on my visit.

This pub is also known to host events, such as DJ nights, quizzes and special occasions such as the recent Father's Day.

The exterior of the Cock and Pye (Image: Newsquest)

My last visit there was for a much more rowdy occasion than a chilled-out lunch on a sunny Friday, so it was nice to see it from a different, more sober perspective.

If you've never been, maybe stop by for a lunch break when you're in town next. The food is decent and I've noticed on my walks that there are regular food deals on.