The Fox Inn is an independent family run pub restaurant in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds.
Nestling within the historic grid and conservation area, the Fox Inn and Restaurant is situated beside the Abbey Gardens and within five minutes walk of the town centre and Bury St Edmunds Cathedral.
Fresh 'gastro' food and high quality drinks, particularly cask ale awaits.Thoughtfully prepared within a relaxed informal environment for both food and drink at lunch and in the evening.
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday Lunch served from 12.00 - 2.30 Dinner served from 6.00 - 10.00
Afternoon teas and coffees served 2.30 - 6.00
Sunday Lunch served from 12.00 - 4.00 Dinner served from 6.00 - 10.00
Local Interest
Bury St Edmunds lies equidistant between Cambridge (40 Minutes) and the Suffolk coast. Lavenham, Clare, Cavendish and Long Melford are all approximately 25 minutes drive.
Newmarket is just 20 minutes.
The Fox is within 2 minutes walk of The Abbey Gardens and Bury St Edmunds Cathedral and the town centre with its mix of national brands and an array of individual independent shops offer a wide range of choice.
We have a large customer car park and courtyard garden. Well behaved children welcome. We have highchairs and baby changing facilities.
For those looking for restaurants or hotels, Bury St Edmunds is conveniently located in Suffolk near Newmarket and is convenient for the following local towns:
Cambridge
Long Melford
Lavenham
Suffolk's county town of Ipswich
The Suffolk coast.
Virtual Tour
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Click here for our: Sunday Jazz Special - from £69 per person includes: 3 Course Dinner with Wine, Jazz and Bed & Breakfast
Available on telephoned bookings only
Live Jazz from 7.15pm every Sunday evening. Enjoy a drink or supper and be entertained in a relaxed and informal ‘jazz club’ atmosphere.The Fox live jazz evenings feature musicians who each week play a variety of styles from jazz standards, smooth cocktail, soul and pop influenced to funky modern improvisation, with a little blues too.
Book a table for supper and its yours for the evening.
Entrance free Like to have supper? table reservations recommended
Musicians wanted!
We are pleased to hear from musicians interested in playing at The Fox, we are particularly keen to support and showcase new young talent and local musicians. Bigger names touring locally interested in a small intimate venue to play, we would love to hear from you. Please drop in a cd or contact Sheila for a chat (best time to call is between 3pm and 5pm)
Parties
A favourite venue for any celebration party, available at lunchtime or in the evening any day of the week. Ant part of our pub restaurant is available for bookings - be sure to book early, particularly for Christmas Parties.
Wi fi
Business meetings over lunch or dinner, or a quiet corner in the afternoon with a coffee or glass of wine, bring your laptop and enjoy some peace away from the office.
Jazz at The Fox Inn
Date/2009 Sunday evening 7.15pm – 10pm
Band Line up
Featured Musicians/Vocalists
14 Sunday February
Tyler /Kemp Band ‘Jazz Ballads to smooth Contemporary jazz with a romantic flavour’
Jane – Vocals/Sax/Flt
21 Sunday February
Gione Band ‘Authentic Brazilian Excursions full of Passion, Sentiment and Joy’ An uplifting and fun evening’s entertainment.
Gione – Vocals/Guitar
28 Sunday February
The Floozies ‘Folk all girl band do jazz for one night only! A band with a great following’
Daisy – Guitar/Vocals
Paula – Sax/Flt
7 Sunday March
Helen Abbey Duo ‘Elegant, soft and sultry renditions from the repertoire of Peggy Lee and Amy Winehouse’
Helen – vocals
Matt – keyboards
14 Sunday March
Gione Antony Band ‘Authentic Brazilian excursions full of Passion, Sentiment and Joy A fun and uplifting evenings entertainment’
Gione – vocals/guitar
Myke – saxes/flute/vocals Rob – bass guitar Sue - percussion
21 Sunday March
Jazz Grooves ‘The Complete Jazz Guitarist linking with the Smoothest and Swinging Sax & Flute Sounds’
Phil Brooke – guitar
Heinz - sax/flute Jeff – bass guitar
28 Sunday March
Noteworthy ‘A Polished Performance from a Stylist Piano and Versatile Reed led Jazz Trio’
Andrew – piano
Myke – saxes/flute/vocals
4 Sunday April
Gione Antony Band ‘Authentic Brazilian excursions full of Passion, Sentiment and Joy A fun and uplifting evenings entertainment ’
Gione – vocals/guitar
Myke – saxes/flute/vocals Rob – bass guitar Sue - percussion
11 Sunday April
Bophouseblue ‘Renditions of Blues and Jazz Classics delivered with expression and emotion.A must for fans of Eric Clapton’
Chris – guitar/vocals
Myke – saxes/flute/vocals Sue - percussion
Bury Festival
Bringing a vibrant buzz to the town with a variety of live music events
We are delighted to be involved each year with annual Bury Festival which is held in the town throughout May. The Fox is ideally located for pre-concert dinner and a perfect place to stay particularly as we are opposite The Abbey Gardens, the venue for some great gigs.
Check out their website www.buryfestival.co.uk to see the diversity of the 2009 programme and for details on how to become a friend of the festival which gives you the opportunity of priority booking and much more. Look out from February onwards for their latest news of confirmed artists for 2010,
Sunday Jazz Special
From £69.00 per person (two sharing)
Available on telephoned bookings only
Includes 3 course dinner, bottle of wine (see selection below) Bed and Suffolk breakfast served from 7.00am
Check in from 2.00pm Check out by 10.00am; enjoy a lazy breakfast served until 11.00am.
Once you have parked outside your room all of the following are within a few minutes walk or just relax in the Lounge or your room:
Take a walk in the Abbey Gardens opposite, where there are plenty of sheltered spots to sit.
Spend the afternoon discovering the large selection of independent shops and the new Arc Shopping Centre. Shops start just 5 minutes walk away.
Visit The Cathedral and St Marys Church with its amazing stained glass windows. (5 minutes)
Better still pamper yourself with a visit to SK Spa and enjoy one of our special Fox Discount Packages for him and her (3 minutes walk).
Wines included in this offer:
Red: Shiraz, Rioja or Chianti White: Pinot Grigio, Chenin Blanc or Rioja Blanco.
What’s on:
Full Details of our jazz line up are on our website or call us for details We usually show the current month musicians