VISIT BURY
The artefacts range from the history of witchcraft in the area to a few grisly pieces of prison paraphernalia
provides a modern performance space with a lively programme throughout the year. Dine & drink While it may be steeped in history, Bury’s appeal extends far beyond its heritage and cultural past. Indeed, having earned the moniker of ‘Suffolk’s foodie capital’, the town more than merits this status with a diverse culinary offering. For fine dining, 1921 Angel Hill is a firm local favourite, as is Pea Porridge on Cannon Street, after the latter became Suffolk’s first (and only!) Michelin star restaurant. Known for its warm hospitality, Pea Porridge is run by a friendly husband- and-wife team, serving up an ever-changing menu foregrounding quality ingredients cooked over charcoal. The newest kid on the block making waves in Bury’s culinary scene is Blue Fig on historic Abbeygate Street. Just a stone’s throw from the Abbey Gardens, since opening earlier in 2024, Blue Fig has made a name for itself thanks to its
which has been producing quality cask ales for the previous 200 years, continuing at least some of the traditions of the original Benedictine monks. For a cosy drink in a memorable setting, try The Nutshell. With a bar that measures just 15x7ft, this quirky Victorian bolthole holds the title of the smallest pub in Britain, as confirmed in the Guinness World Records . Although the pub suggests a maximum of 15 punters at a time for a comfortable drinking experience, that number was far exceeded in 1984 – when a record-breaking 102 people managed to squeeze inside! Retail therapy Every Wednesday and Saturday, the town’s centre is abuzz with activity as over 80
delectable array of Mediterranean small plates. Combining quality dining with great value, the restaurant has recently launched a set lunch menu available from Tuesdays to Fridays whereby guests can enjoy two courses for £19 or three courses for £23. The new menu highlights include salmon pastrami home-cured in a herb and seed crust; and supreme chicken breast with beurre blanc sauce, fennel and citrus salad. Finish it all off with a lemon tarte with strawberry mousse, lemon curd and raspberries. Yum! In terms of a tipple, beermaking is intrinsically linked to Bury’s history; records of brewing here can be traced as far back as the Domesday Book in 1086. Learn all about it with a tour of Westgate Brewery – the home of Greene King –
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