Published 7 days ago • loading... • Updated 4 days ago

'The Old Phone': Ed Sheeran possibly behind opening of new pub in Mass. town

Ed Sheeran is opening a pop-up Irish pub called 'The Old Phone' in Ipswich, Massachusetts, which will be open for only two days, starting Friday, March 29th.
The opening comes just days after Sheeran's surprise appearance at a Boston bar on St. Patrick's Day, and a week after a pub tease, adding to the anticipation surrounding the event.
The pub, located behind EBSCO Hall, will serve Guinness and tater tots, aiming for a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere where attendees can also have their old phone messages projected on the walls.
To attend the opening, Sheeran encouraged fans to turn on their old phones and find meaningful messages or videos, though admission is limited to those with a confirmation text and a valid ID, on a first-come, first-served basis.
The opening has generated significant buzz in Ipswich, with Union Street closed, limited parking, and some people planning to travel hours, while local officials advise using public transport or rideshare, and residents express excitement hoping Sheeran might visit local businesses.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

14 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

Mass Live

Lean Left

Ed Sheeran surprise: Mass. town buzzes after impromptu visit to cafe and performance

The emotional inspiration behind the pop star's new song during an impromptu performance resonated with a Massachusetts resident who recently lost his grandmother.

4 days ago·Springfield, United States

Read Full Article

WHDH

Lean Left

‘I really enjoy Massachusetts’: Ed Sheeran hosts pop-up pub in Ipswich - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is set to host a pop-up pub in Ipswich Friday night, and fans are lining up for the limited-time experience. The town of Ipswich was on “Sheeran watch,” waiting for the English star to arrive on scene. Fans had been lining up outside The Old Phone Pub since 5 a.m., hoping to catch a glimpse of Sheeran — or a selfie, if they’re lucky — outside. Sheeran’s team built the pop-up pub to film a video for his new song calle…

5 days ago·Boston, United States

Read Full Article

WMUR

Center

'The Old Phone': Ed Sheeran behind opening of new pub in Mass. town

The pub, called "the Old Phone," is just one of only a few particulars that have been made public about its opening so far.

5 days ago·New Hampshire, United States

Read Full Article

Salem News

Reposted by

Gloucester Daily Times

Lean Left

Ed Sheeran to visit Ipswich for 1-day pub event

IPSWICH — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will be hosting a one-day event Friday out of a pop-up pub behind the former EBSCO building in Ipswich.

5 days ago

Read Full Article

KMIZ

Center

Ed Sheeran to open the Old Phone Pub in Ipswich, Massachusetts

By Mike Toole Click here for updates on this story Massachusetts (WBZ) — Ed Sheeran appears to like Massachusetts. He’s opening the Old Phone Pub in Ipswich, just days after his surprise appearance at a Boston bar on St. Patrick’s Day. The pop-up Irish pub will open Friday on the North Shore. Sheeran said it will be a “full, working pub,” but that it will operate for only two days. It’s named for Sheeran’s newest single. The Old Phone Pub in…

6 days ago

Read Full Article