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The Westgate

4.0 star property

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD
  • Place, The Apex
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Greene King Brewery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

Located within a 5-minute walk of St Mary's Church, The Westgate is within a 15-minute stroll of St Edmundsbury Cathedral. This 5-room, 4-star inn has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • The Apex - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Athenaeum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greene King Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 15 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corn Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Nutshell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hunter Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nethergate Bury St Edmunds - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hendo's Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Westgate

Guests of The Westgate enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • 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

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Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Westgate?

This inn in Bury St Edmunds is within a 10-minute walk of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Greene King Brewery, and Abbey Gardens. You'll also find The Apex and Bury St Edmunds Abbey less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Westgate?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westgate on Apr 18, 2026 start from $128, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Westgate?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Westgate include a casino?

No, The Westgate doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Westgate?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Westgate good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at The Westgate?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Westgate have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Westgate serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Westgate allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Westgate.

Are there connecting rooms at The Westgate?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How close is the airport from The Westgate?

The closest major airport to The Westgate is Cambridge (CBG), which is 25.6 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Westgate?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Westgate.

The Westgate Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 413 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lynne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallest single room I have stayed in but bathroom good. Would have been ok if it was cleaned. Heating didnt work on one of the coldest nights, told guy behind bar, he came to check and said it should work now but he didnt really do anything to radiator that I hadnt tried. Room next door in and out all night until midnight. Horrible smell in corridors. Other than that had free on site parking and were friendly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Ed

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Staff & service
Room was quirky! The single bed was higher off the ground than you'd expect because a normal bed clearly would not fit in the space. It was adapted to go over some boxed in pipe works. Bedding was lovely and clean as were the towels. Shower/loo clean but there was a small leak from the pedestal basin. The heated towel rail did not heat and shows signs of being overdue for replacement. TV will only turn on or off using the SKY remote control. You cannot change channels so it's BBC1 or nothing. Breakfast was genuinely great. This is an old pub in an old town run by, what appears to be, one very hard working gent. Make allowances for the overall appearance of the place and you will be fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had to find parking a couple of streets away. Clean room and bathroom. TV was annoying to operate and poor sound. Plenty of teabags etc in the room, something that many places are stingy with. Breakfast was fab. Only one choice, full breakfast, but it was really good. Huge pot of coffee. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all went well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

4/10 Poor

Rhodri

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pub is quite run down. Didn't fancy the food Room was clean but really basic. Telly was a tiny thing and was broken. Shower head was leaking. One of the single beds was shortened to fit the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bury st edmonds Beer festival visit

Room was small , bed high but comfortable , tv was quite good plenty of channels , plenty of tea / coffee available , toilet and shower area ok , on the bad side i paid for a breakfast to be told i had to get up for 7.30 to have it due to traders / workers needing a early start ! , i declined getting up for that reason , quite a noisy pub lots of door slamming from 6.30 am onwards , and something was running like a extraction fan all night outside my window until the early hours of the morning , but i slept reasonably well . Did,nt see much of the host , but i went to the b/festival most of the day and returned after the pub had shut did,nt see anyone when i left at 9.50 am , left the key on the table by the hallway door , for b.s Edmunds its cheaper than most b&b,s but compared to the one i stayed in the night before , for £13 more and a room 3 times the size a double bed and breakfast in bed and more upto date , greene king you need to improve your game .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chinese around the corner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty. Draws filled with rubbish from previous stayer. The bed was used that much you couldn't sleep without rolling into the middle again almost a v shape! Sheets smelt foisty. Breakfast was at 830!? That's it. So when you are working, which I was, this was a struggle. First day extractor fan wasn't working so had a knock on the door, "sorry the extractor fans not working so no breakfast, here's a 10er for something". The landlord was pleasant enough however they just shouldn't have a b and b above as there is clearly no knowledge of how a room should be kept or presented. The actual positioning is great and it cost 170 for 2 nights, which I understand is fairly cheap, however cleanliness is a must and a bit of air freshener or something would've helped too. Oh, and a clean bed. All in all id pass on this one, I stopped in the bushel the week before and there was no comparison. And pretty much the same cost! Book the bushel for being central and swerve this one!!! Unless you want the Fawlty towers experience 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok for one night. Staff nice. Also good location. Breakfast time was late (8.30 am) for a normal working day so not very convenient for people travelling for work/business.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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