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
Breakfast 7.00am-11am Monday – Friday And from 8.00am – 11.00am at weekends & bank holidays
Non-residents welcome for breakfast from £4.95 Full english breakfast £10.95
Morning Coffee and pastries served until noon
Lunch 12.00 – 2.30pm Monday – Saturday Sunday until 4.00pm
Dinner 5.00pm – 9.30pm every day Ideal for pre-theatre
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
Click on right hand side of screen to view in larger format on Youtube.
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.
Entrance is free. Like to have supper? Table reservations are recommended. Book a table for supper and its yours for the evening.
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.
Date Sunday evening 7.15pm – 10pm
Band Line up
Featured Musicians/Vocalists
12 September Sunday
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
19 September Sunday
Chris Ingham Trio ‘The very Tasteful and Engaging Piano of Chris Swings from the First Note not to be Missed’
Chris – keyboards Bernie – double bass Russell - drms
26 September Sunday
Kontra Band ‘Blues with a dash of Jazz, it will stir but not shake you’
Ben – keyboards Paul – guitar/vocals Dave – drums
3 October Sunday
Helen Abbey Duo ‘Elegant, Soft and Sultry renditions From the repertoire of Peggy Lee and Amy Winehouse’
Helen – vocals Matt- keyboards
10 October Sunday
Bluesettes ‘Django inspired Gipsy jazz plus vocal led Raunchy blues and Sophisticated Sax’
Ben – guitar/keyboards Louis – guitar Myke – sax/flute/vocals
Sunday Jazz Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Offer
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
Make it a special night by upgrading to the Hayloft Executive suite for £79 per person (with two sharing).
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.
Weekend Mini Break Offer
Stay Saturday in rooms 1-5 and book Friday for just £80 for two, including breakfast.
Or The Hayloft Suite for £120 for two, including breakfast.
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
Special Spa Packages:
THE FOX “REFRESH & RELAX”
For Her or Him…Express Facial & Massage
1 hour - £105.00 – Fox discount = £94.50
THE FOX “PRETTY & PRISTINE”
For Her …Fluff ’n’ Buff for Hands & Feet and Full Body Fake Bake Spray Tan
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