The Grade II Listed building dates from the 17th century. Recently (2017) refurbished. Now 5 hand pumps with Greene King beers including Abbot.
Historic Interest
In 1830 listed at 19 Brentgovel St, in 1861 listed at 24-25 Brentgovel St. In 1888 listed at 22a Brentgovel St. & in 1891 listed at 23 Brentgovel St. Also reported in Guildhall Street (by Kelly's directory, 1892). A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Jan 1800 states that : The death last week was announced of Mrs Crisp, wife of Mr Crisp, of the King's Arms, Bury. A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Sep 1800 states that : Died Friday last, Mr Thomas Crisp, of the King's Arms, Bury. A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Apr 1820 states that : Died Saturday last, Mrs Hunt, wife of Mr Hunt, of the King's Arms public house, in Bury. A report in the Ipswich Journal** on 07 Dec in 1853 states that : "Died, on 30 Nov 1853, aged 72, Mr KENT, late of the King's Arms, Bury". A report in the Ipswich Journal*** in Jan 1870 states that : Died on the 22nd December 1869, after a lengthy affliction, aged 32, Harry son of Mr Frederick Clarke, late of the King's head, Bury. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/146
This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
King's Arms, Bury St. Edmunds