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The land around the Cat's Back is increasingly given over to modern residential developments, but this wonderful, bohemian community pub continues to plough its own singular furrow; it's the kind of eccentric, genuinely alternative place that's all too rare in this corner of the city. Locals gather conspiratorially round the cosy main bar, a fire-warmed cabin decked out with intriguing tat: photographs of Terry-Thomas, a Christmas greetings card from Robson-era Ipswich Town, a Johnny Suede poster and, in opposite corners, a piano and an acoustic guitar.
The real ales might include Hepworth Dark Horse mild and Sambrook's Wandle; eight wines are all sold by the glass. That whirr you hear in between three-minute snatches of indie din is a dumb waiter, lowering the likes of lamb kofta or rib-eye steak; you can also eat in an upstairs room where live bands play amid Nick Cave prints and vintage artwork. The cat's miaow, and no mistake.
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Open 11am-midnight Mon-Thur, Sun; 11am-2am Fri, Sat. Food served 11am-10pm Mon-Sat; 1-4pm Sun
Credit cards MC, V
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Tables outdoors ( 8, garden ), Babies and children admitted, Disabled ( toilet ), Entertainment ( musicians 7.30pm alternate Thur )Cat's Back map
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