Live music every Saturday - non members welcome!

Welcome to the California Social Club Ltd.

Welcome to the California Social Club Ltd.Welcome to the California Social Club Ltd.Welcome to the California Social Club Ltd.

About Us

A very friendly members' club

A very friendly members' club

A very friendly members' club

Live Music Every Saturday night


No booking required!

Non Members welcome to the live entertainment, for a small fee on the door. 


Family Friendly.


Different mobile caterer every Saturday!


Bingo, Snooker, Poker, Darts, Floodlit Bowls Green,  Lounge & Bar - something for everyone!


SKY & BT SPORTS!


Large car park and garden.


Trips to Newmarket Races

Live Music Every Saturday night


No booking required!

Non Members welcome to the live entertainment, for a small fee on the door. 


Family Friendly.


Different mobile caterer every Saturday!


Bingo, Snooker, Poker, Darts, Floodlit Bowls Green,  Lounge & Bar - something for everyone!


SKY & BT SPORTS!


Large car park and garden.


Trips to Newmarket Races and Christmas Shopping at Lakeside


 Located on the East side of Ipswich with easy access by car, or public transport.  The Club is over 100 years old and is affiliated to the CIU.  


 The club has a Cask Marque Certificate and is well known for the excellent variety of Real Ales on offer. 

 Please see our Facebook page for more information:

www.facebook.com/CaliforniaSocialClub


Room Hire

A very friendly members' club

A very friendly members' club

Room Hire 

We are very experienced in holding events such as weddings, parties, baby showers and wakes.  


We also hire our rooms for regular bookings such as meetings, yoga and keep fit classes. 


Lounge - For small events 

(up to 40 people) 


Hall - For larger events

(up to 140 people)

 we have a very attractive hall, overlooking the Bowls Green 

Room Hire 

We are very experienced in holding events such as weddings, parties, baby showers and wakes.  


We also hire our rooms for regular bookings such as meetings, yoga and keep fit classes. 


Lounge - For small events 

(up to 40 people) 


Hall - For larger events

(up to 140 people)

 we have a very attractive hall, overlooking the Bowls Green with a dance floor & stage. 


Non members welcome to book rooms.  Concessions for members. 


Top Pen & Bar Pen - Members only. 

(up to 30 Members only)


Room Hire for members' Wakes or immediate family of Member Wakes is Free


 Special diets and allergies catered for.


Please contact our Secretary for more information:


Californiaclubsecretary@gmail.com 

or call Kate on 01473 720633


JULY ENTERTAINMENT


Saturday 5th Soul Town catering Simply T


Saturday 12th Ska Town Syndicate catering by G's Burgers


Saturday 19th Stepback Duo catering by G's Burgers


** Sunday 20th School's Out Disco Postponed to later in the year**


Saturday 26th Glitz Soul Duo Catering by G's Burgers

For more information call 01473 720633 or 727625 or contact our Social Secretary on calisocialsec@outlook.com

Fresh home made rolls served at the bar & a variety of food served from Pop Ups and Vans at the week

Fresh home made rolls served at the bar & a variety of food served from Pop Ups and Vans at the week

Fresh home made rolls served at the bar & a variety of food served from Pop Ups and Vans at the week

Buffets for Room Hires with options to suit all budgets

Fresh home made rolls served at the bar & a variety of food served from Pop Ups and Vans at the week

Fresh home made rolls served at the bar & a variety of food served from Pop Ups and Vans at the week

If you book a room at the California Social Club, we can offer three tiers of buffet £8.50, £10.00 or £15.00. 


We can also offer hot buffets. 


Or you can bring in your own food.


Please contact our Secretary, Kate, to arrange

Five Star Rating

Fresh home made rolls served at the bar & a variety of food served from Pop Ups and Vans at the week

Five Star Rating

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Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person!

Our Committee are:


Cary Frost (President)

Paul Elliston (Vice President)

Ann MacDonald

Anne Petrie

Paul Elliston

Gary Harfitt

Sue Parker


We welcome new committee members.


Our Staff are:


Kate Wisbey-Hebden (Club Secretary)

Stephanie Hammond (Treasurer)

Darren Thrower (Social Secretary)

Peter Murton (Bar Steward)

Michelle Dooley (Assistant Bar Steward)

Emily Beech (Bar Staff)

Emma Hurrall (Bar Staff)

Sylvia Savage (Cleaner)

Cathy Southall (Cleaner)



California Social Club Ltd, Ipswich

191-199 Foxhall Road, Ipswich IP3 8LB

Bar 01473 727625 Office 01473 720633


Opening Hours


Monday          11.30am - 2.30pm & 7pm -11.00pm

Tuesday         11.30am - 2.30pm & 7pm -11.00pm

Wednesday     11.30am - 2.30 pm & 6pm - 11.00pm

Thursday        11.30am - 3.30 pm  Evening Closed

Friday             11.30am - 11.50pm

Saturday         11.30am  - 11.50pm

Sunday           11.30am  -  8.30 pm


Last orders are 40 minutes before closing time except Friday & Saturday, when last orders are 30 minutes be


*Bank Holiday hours may be subject to change contact club for details


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Membership Fees

New Members

£45.00

Renewals - April 2025

£25.00

CIU Year Card - 2025 cards available

£4.00

If you wish to join, please pick up a form from the bar or contact the Secretary on 01473 720633.


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California Social Club Ltd, Ipswich

191-199 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8LB

01473 727625

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