Pubs in Bury St Edmunds
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Angel Hotel
3 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LT
A family owned 4 star hotel in town centre covered with Virginia creeper. Styled with a traditional Georgian elegance. Records show that there has been an inn on this site since about the 13th century. In fact there were once three ancient inns on this site - the Angel, the Castle & the Boar's Head, with the earliest reference to an inn here dating back as far as 1281. The present building dates from around 1774-1776 when it was also a posting inn. The town Hustings (electioneering speeches) were traditionally held outside the Angel Hotel & Charles Dickens stayed here in 1859 & 1861 (and earlier) when he gave readings to the town. The Bury Fair was held annually near here until 1871 when it was discontinued after it fell into disrepute. Originally granted by Henry I & held on feast of St James (25th July) Bury Fair was latter moved to feast of St Matthew (21st Sept.) & was a one time visited by Mary Tudor (who also married Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk). By 1721 the fair was very famous with many "knights & gentlemen of estates & gentlemen's daughters" in attendance. Two other fairs once held annually in Bury include the Calf's Tail Fair on Tue, Wed & Thu of Easter week, & a "butter fair" held on 2nd Dec.
Tavern on St. John's
88-89 St John's Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1SJ
COVID-19 UPDATE: Pub is offering takeaway Sunday lunches - please contact pub for details. Reopened in May 2019, a freehouse The Tavern is able to stock a large range of both local and craft beer. Food served all day from 12noon to 9pm (4pm Sundays) and from 11am on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
West Gate
69 Guildhall St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QD
Single bar serving a large multi-area room. A small theatre upstairs was used to host occasional live performances until a few years ago. Renamed to the West Gate by Greene King in 2021.
Bushel
28-29 St John's St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1SN
Restored 15th cent. inn with a la carte menu. The building dates back to the early 19th century.
Dragonfly Hotel
Symonds Rd, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7DZ
Large modern hotel on outskirts of town, adjacent to A14 junction 44. Bar & restaurant open to non-residents.
Petrus Wine bar
74 Whiting St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1NX
The building dates from the 18th century; the facade is 19th century.
Dog & Partridge
29 Crown St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QU
Attractive 17th cent rooms to front with large modern extension to rear. Very popular with younger people at weekends. Accommodation available.
Dove
68 Hospital Rd, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3JU
This early Victorian backstreet community free house is located just five minutes from the town centre. The Dove has six hand pumps plus jugged ales brought up direct from the cellar. Also a good selection of real ciders. Truly traditional and basic, just how pubs used to be - no lager, TV's, pool or gaming machines. The staff here are very knowledgeable about their ever-changing range of local ales, hence a winner of CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year, twice.
Fox Inn
1 Eastgate St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1XX
Characterful building and claims to be (in part) the oldest remaining pub in town. According to Listed Buildings Register, it was built in the 15th century as a merchant's house, though it's probably older, being recorded as a hospice for the abbey before the Dissolution. Located just outside the old East Gate. Nicely furnished throughout with a courtyard garden. This pub also has a declared ethical policy (see the website) and try to have as little environmental impact as possible. Live Jazz from 7.30 every Sun eve.
Grapes
1 Brentgovel St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1EA
Characterful pub with loud discos at weekends. Built early to mid 19th century. Disabled toilet.
Greengage
Tollgate Ln, Bury St Edmunds IP32 6DE
Large (probably the largest in Bury) estate pub with three bars including a traditional saloon. No food Sun or Mon eve.
Beerhouse
1 Tayfen Rd, Bury St Edmunds IP32 6BH
Traditional beer house in unusual semi-circular Victorian building, very handy for the railway station. Open fire in winter. Refurbished with a modern feel. Projector TV for major sporting events.Homemade snacks are available.Serves own beers from the Brewshed brewery which was originally behind pub (but relocated out of town during 2016). Three other local pubs are also owned by same company. Seven beer engines provide an ever-changing selection of well-kept Real Ales. Three real ciders. Regular beer festivals and annual cider festival.