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Tavern on St. John's, Bury St. Edmunds

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88-89 St John's Street, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1SJ (View on Google Map)
(01284) 769888
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This Pub is Temporarily Closed

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.

Closed for layout changes. Reopening date unknown.

Historic Interest

Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolkcamra.co.uk

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Benson Blakes; Wolf (JD Wetherspoons); Snug
Local Authority
West Suffolk District
Last updated
21/03/2024
Last surveyed
21/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Cornhall Bury Ltd
Pub ID
WSB/119
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Tavern on St. John's, Bury St. Edmunds.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Otter - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6%
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Tavern on St. John's, Bury St. Edmunds.

ABV 3.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Nearby Station (706m)
Bury St Edmunds
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL852644

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