One of the three pubs that used to serve The Cross, along with The Flag and The Beehive. There are records of a pub at this location in 1772 but know as The King's Arms.

The Horse and Groom is still a thriving pub, owned by Adnams Brewery, the independant brewers from Southwold. A darts team, Wivenhoe Funny Farm and regular music nights keep this serving the community at the north end of the town.

The Horse & Groom's own web site for more information.

This list of names is from census returns, 1867 PO Directory & 1933 Kelly's.
They are therefore the occupants, not necessarily the licensee or owner.

1841: George Philbrick
1851: Not found
1861: David Grimes
1867: George Frost [Publican]
1871: Not found
1881: David Southgate
1891: Effie Ennew [relative of Wm Ennew - Black Buoy 1911?]
1901: William C Hadley
1911: William Easter Culley
1933: A C Eaton