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Fox Inn, Bury St. Edmunds

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Operator: Old English Inns (Greene King)
1 Eastgate St, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1XX (View on Google Map)
(01284) 705562
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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.

Historic Interest

Also listed at 21 Mustow Street & 117 Northgate St. (1881). A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 24 Apr in 1811 states that : Fox Inn, Eastgate Street, BSE to be sold by Auction...All that Freehold estate, now in full trade...with stables, brew-house, sheds, pigsties & other buildings in a large yard (No landlord noted). A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Jan 1880 states that : Died on the 3rd, aged 67, Lavinia, widow of Robert Burroughs, formerly of the Fox Inn, Bury. Photographs of this pub and more historic information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/135

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Suffolk District
Last updated
26/07/2023
Last surveyed
27/07/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
WSB/135
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Fox Inn, Bury St. Edmunds.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Fox Inn, Bury St. Edmunds.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Games Games
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Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Closest station (1028m)
Bury St Edmunds
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL857643

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