The Black Horse Inn
📍 0.2 miles from Portman Road
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
On matchdays The Black Horse bills itself as the closest pub to Portman Road and runs four bars for quick service, serving drinks in glass rather than plastic—useful for busy home fixtures. It’s only a short walk to the stadium and is highlighted locally as a convenient spot for pre- or post-match drinks. If you’re not going into the ground, it’s also listed among Ipswich pubs that show football on TV, so you can still catch the action nearby.
Recent Fan Reviews
This pub is super friendly offer great entertainment at the weekends, ive performed here for them a few times over the years in different bands and were always made to feel welcome and even had photos taken and put up on the walls of the bands creating a great memory to see in the venue. awesome place! highly recommend
Came here for a few beers pre Ed Sheeran. It was hot as hell and busy but the amazing staff kept smiling and gave a fantastic service. Fair play to the team there 😊
Great place for a pre-match drink. Decent prices. Proper glasses (no plastic). Friendly and efficient bar staff.
I Enjoy music gigs in The Blackhorse, they have changed hands, new management better set up, got a Marquee for outdoor social distancing entertainment bar staff do well despite Covid restrictions,booking table system in place, tables of 6 or 2 👍 can still enjoy main pub not just outside
Good place for a few pints before a football match. Though game days are crowded, it's a lively pub where the Ipswich fans are likely to show their generosity with a pint...or 5. Good service, friendly folks. Good time