Jo’s guidebook
Food scene
An excellent independent restaurant run by a husband and wife team, fabulous food and a great wine list.
20 locals recommend
Pea Porridge
28-29 Cannon StAn excellent independent restaurant run by a husband and wife team, fabulous food and a great wine list.
Brilliant dog and child friendly venue, good menu, great social scene.
11 locals recommend
Edmundo Lounge
28 CornhillBrilliant dog and child friendly venue, good menu, great social scene.
Brilliant food and wine list as well as being a great pub, friendly staff
14 locals recommend
The One Bull & Vino Gusto
25 Angel HillBrilliant food and wine list as well as being a great pub, friendly staff
Music
Great modern jazz club once month with top names. "Jazz Hunters". Also Washing Machine nights promote Indie Bands and up and emerging groups
Hunter Club Bar & Venue
6 St Andrew's St SGreat modern jazz club once month with top names. "Jazz Hunters". Also Washing Machine nights promote Indie Bands and up and emerging groups
Entertainment
Great live music with cafe bar and gallery. Tickets must be purchased through the box office
25 locals recommend
The Apex
1 Charter Square StGreat live music with cafe bar and gallery. Tickets must be purchased through the box office
Lots of local history with interesting artefact and very child friendly
13 locals recommend
Moyse's Hall Museum
CornhillLots of local history with interesting artefact and very child friendly
The Theatre Royal has shows throughout the year and is worth a visit as it has its own old world charm
22 locals recommend
Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds
Westgate StreetThe Theatre Royal has shows throughout the year and is worth a visit as it has its own old world charm
Independent arts cinema. Great little cafe and bar, comfortable seating and arts films.’
27 locals recommend
Abbeygate Picturehouse
4 Hatter StIndependent arts cinema. Great little cafe and bar, comfortable seating and arts films.’
Sightseeing
The historic Abbey ruins is the focal point of the medieval town with stunning gardens and plenty to occupy all age groups
33 locals recommend
Abbey Gardens
22 Mustow StThe historic Abbey ruins is the focal point of the medieval town with stunning gardens and plenty to occupy all age groups
Shopping
The Arc is full of the High Street shops that we all know and like to wander around.
11 locals recommend
The Arc Shopping Centre
14 Prospect RowThe Arc is full of the High Street shops that we all know and like to wander around.
http://www.blackthorpebarn.com/christmas/ The Christmas craft market is second to none. Local artisan made items and everything you might want for a great Christmas.
Blackthorpe Barn
http://www.blackthorpebarn.com/christmas/ The Christmas craft market is second to none. Local artisan made items and everything you might want for a great Christmas.
Waitrose & Partners
Robert Boby WayALDI
Dettingen WaySainsbury's
Bedingfeld WayTesco Superstore
Saint Saviours InterchangeTesco Express
24-26 CornhillTravel
Bury St Edmunds station
The platforms are cold on winter days so wrap up warmly