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# Ipswich pub granted earlier alcohol serving time
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-pub-granted-earlier-alcohol-serving-time/
- Published: 2024-10-03T10:26:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:33:48.000Z
- Description: Ipswich Borough Council has given The Station Hotel in Ipswich the nod to serve alcohol from 8am.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Business, Councils, #article, The Station Hotel, Ipswich Borough Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** This change allows [The Station Hotel](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/the-station-hotel/), located opposite Ipswich railway station, to start serving two hours earlier than before, potentially benefiting from increased trade from away football fans on match days.

**Key details:**

- The Station Hotel is on Burrell Road, near Portman Road stadium.
- [Ipswich Borough Council](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/ipswich-borough-council/) approved the pub's application to alter its licence to allow it to serve alcohol from 8am.
- The pub's entertainment licence and opening hours remain unchanged.

![The Station Hotel in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1727950756-station-hotel-jpeg-2.jpg)

The Station Hotel in Ipswich Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The bottom line:** This is the most recent in a number of developments at the pub, having recently had an application approved for a second bar in the basement and unveiled a new £200,000 garden bar to accommodate more customers.

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