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The Westgate

4.0 star property

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and picnic tables, a car parked nearby, and a stone wall in the background.
A room with two wooden beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.
A pub with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and a television mounted above it.
A pool table in a room with wooden walls and ceiling, a jukebox, and a poster on the wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD
  • Place, The Apex
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Theatre Royal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A small, single-bed room with a window, a curtain, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Westgate

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.
The Westgate offers 6 accommodations.
During your stay at The Westgate, you're just a quick walk from St Mary's Church. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Just a 5-minute walk from St Mary's Church and 5 minutes by foot from St Edmundsbury Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Bury St Edmunds inn is smoke free.

The Westgate has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn Bury St Edmunds
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Inn The Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
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The Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn
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Inn The Black Boy
The Black Boy
The Westgate Inn
The Black Boy Public House
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The Westgate Inn Bury St Edmunds

The Westgate Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 437 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room good , staff great and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but very clean including bedding and ensuite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a great breakfast on my first morning, but for my second/last night, they forgot to be around to prepare my breakfast... Nevertheless, helpful and friendly staff. A very convenient stay in the old, centre of Bury, much enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eszter Judit

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was very comfortable. Shower was powerful, bathroom clean. Walls, however are very thin, you can even hear people snoring. My room was just above the smoking area outside, which set the smoke alarm off. I came downstairs at 7.45 am, all doors were locked, so I couldn't have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

JOHN

The room we had was over the bar and the music was intolerable .too many stairs up and down for older people. We had to leave and stay elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed, decent shower. Good cooked breakfast. Friendly staff and friendly locals in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single room was adequate for a one night stay. furniture was a bit dated and could go with updating. Breakfast was good, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, tasty breakfast. Does what it says on the tin. Value stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a brilliant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was ok shower door was broken we had bed and breakfast and had arranged with proprietor 8.30am we were told breakfast would be inthe bar.We turned upat 8.30 bar was locked we went back to the room and returned at 9.15 still the bar was locked so we went to witherspoons for breakfast returned at10.25 everywhere was still locked what on earth is going on with this place wil be complaining to greene king
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LINDZEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in, parking, and a great breakfast. within walking distance to shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stop over

A good one night stay in Bury. The pub was excellently location in the centre with free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean , bed was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very good all round . Could do with a little updating. Very close to the town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for a solo traveller on a budget. Fresh white linen and big, big bath sheet that was fluffy and white. Left alone to relax with my breakfast which was a lovely full English
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasent simple but good breakfast. Parking a bit cramped
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our overnight stay at The Westgate and would happily stay again. Centrally located and lots to see in the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but nice room for the price and convenient to town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice accommodation for the price no thrills expected pub and staff all good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Presented to very well prepared accommodation. Clear instructions provided for opening and closing times for entry plus arrangements outside these times if required. Well done 👏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub that I stayed in for the night, was very cozy. the bedroom was clean and the bed was comfortable. Central to the center of town 2 min walk, the staff at the westgate pub were friendly and they cooked a very nice breakfast in the morning. the westgate is perfect for a one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful friendly staff !! Nice cosy tidy room as well and convenient for a beautiful town !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pub with a few rooms. I had a single room which was cosy but perfect for the one night I stayed. Room was generally clean and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom looked like it had recently been renovated. Breakfast was a full english and was a good size and very tasty. The property is about a 5 minute walk from the town centre shops and eateries, and also close to St Edmondsbury Cathedral and the priory ruins.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Good location very close to town centre. Really good breakfast. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024