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BAR Twenty One, Bury St. Edmunds

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3 Risbygate St, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3AA (View on Google Map)
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Stepping into Bar Twenty One, it is always throwback season and the music is turned all the way up.

Located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, it's a destination for non-stop old skool partying.

Historic Interest

Was the Waggon Market Tavern in 1922 & earlier. Also listed at 2 Risbygate St. A report in the Ipswich Journal** in Aug 1810 states that : An announcement of the death on the 6th August, 1810, aged 68, Mr Robert Shadow, of Horseydown, near London, brother of Mr Shadow, of the Waggon Inn, in Bury. A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 06 Mar in 1811 states that : "Auction of property by Order of the Assignees re Mr Henry LEECH, Bankrupt, Merchant & Maltster; Lot 7: The Waggon Inn Public House, situate in Risbygate-street, Bury, comprising 2 parlours, bar-room, 2 kitchens, 4 chambers, 2 garrets, extensive cellars & store-houses, with granary & brewhouse adjoining, together with a large yard, containing 4 stables, malt,coal & wood-houses, pig-sties, small garden & a pair of broad gates, with a right of way into St Andrews-street, Bury. The above inn is in good repair & occupied by respectable tenants (not named) at will, who are carrying on considerable trade & where the consumption of malt has for many years been equal, if not greater, than any other house in the town." A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 04 Sep in 1850 states that : "To be let, Free, The Waggon Inn, One of the best houses in the County, situate in Risbygate-street, adjoining the Cattle Market, with large out-buildings, Piggeries, large Yard, Stabling for 50 horses. Any person possessing between £800 & £1000 will find this one of the best situations for trade in Bury. Possession may be had at Michaelmas, as the present tenant's lease expires at that time. Applications to be made to Mr W. LOCKE, 96, Risbygate-street, Bury or the present tenant, Mr REEVE, who will give any information that may be required as to the reason for his retiring from this Inn." A report in the Bury & Norwich Post** in 1857 (Oct-27) when Robert Reeve was landlord states: "George Moore was charged with stealing a towel from the Waggon & attempting to sell it to Mr Ellis at the Coach & Hoses. He was sentenced to 14 days jail & to be well whipped." Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/155

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
'Gym' Waggon; Market Tavern; Waggon Market Tavern; No. 3
Local Authority
West Suffolk District
Last updated
22/07/2025
Last surveyed
16/06/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
WSB/155
Asset of Community Value

Formerly The Market Tavern, this pub is notable for the area to the left of the entrance, which features a quite stunning beamed ceiling plus fine panelling and a good fireplace; you can’t help wondering how this room comes to be here. The rest of the place has been subjected to an execrable pseudo-stylish wine-bar refit. Reassessed and removed from the inventory.

Formerly The Market Tavern, this pub is notable for the area to the left of the entrance, which features a quite stunning beamed ceiling plus fine panelling and a good fireplace; you can’t help wondering how this room comes to be here. The rest of the place has been subjected to an execrable pseudo-stylish wine-bar refit. Reassessed and removed from the inventory.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
7:00pm - Midnight or later
Friday
7:00pm - Midnight or later
Saturday
7:00pm - Midnight or later
Sunday
7:00pm - Midnight or later
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

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