Historic pubs · East of England
The Butt and Oyster
In or near Stutton.
The Butt and Oyster in England East, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich International · 6.2 km
- Free entry
About
The Butt and Oyster is a historic pub in England East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Official information
The Butt and Oyster is a well-known waterfront pub located in Pin Mill, Suffolk, offering stunning views of the River Orwell. Visitors can enjoy a rustic atmosphere with quality food and drink, as well as memorabilia that reflects the area's maritime history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Orwell Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Butt and Oyster is a pub located in Chelmondiston, Suffolk, in the East of England. It is owned by Tolly Cobbold and situated within the Orwell Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The establishment is also part of the Stour and Orwell Estuaries RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a setting rich in natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9964, 1.2126
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Chelmondiston
- Postcode
- IP9 1JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Phone
- 01473 780764
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich International — 6.2 km
- Opening
- Monday-Thursday 10am – 10pm; Friday 10am – 11pm; Saturday 9am – 11pm; Sunday 9am – 10pm
- Official site
- www.debeninns.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24553434 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Butt and Oyster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Butt and Oyster?
- The Butt and Oyster is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP9 1JW), in the parish of Chelmondiston.
- What is The Butt and Oyster?
- The Butt and Oyster in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Butt and Oyster?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich International, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP9 1JW.
- Who owns The Butt and Oyster?
- The Butt and Oyster is owned by Tolly Cobbold.
- Is The Butt and Oyster a protected site?
- Yes — The Butt and Oyster is part of the Orwell Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Butt and Oyster?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich International, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP9 1JW.