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# Historic Ipswich pub seeks pavement seating licence
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/historic-ipswich-pub-seeks-pavement-seating-licence/
- Published: 2025-02-11T08:50:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:22:13.000Z
- Description: The Salutation pub on Carr Street has applied to place 10 seats outside its premises, with a decision expected after February 19.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Planning & Licensing, Town Centre & Waterfront, #article, The Salutation, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

The historic venue, which dates back to at least the 1700s, has sought permission from Ipswich Borough Council's licensing committee for five tables and 10 seats on the pavement.

![The Salutation in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1739263770-the-salutation-pub-in-ipswich-1.jpg)

The Salutation pub in Carr Street has applied to place 10 seats outside its premises Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

If approved, customers would be able to use the outdoor seating from 11:00-00:00 every day of the week.

Local residents have until Wednesday, 19 February to submit their representations to the plans.

The Salutation, which reopened under new ownership in 2021 with a carvery offering, has a rich history in the town centre. According to the Campaign for Real Ale, it served as the preferred watering hole for off-duty airmen from RAF Martlesham during the 1920s and 1930s.

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