Top six Bury St Edmunds pubs with beer gardens to enjoy during May’s bank holidays, including The Rising Sun, Dog & Partridge and The Kings Arms Tavern

Known as the foodie capital of Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds also has a brewing history dating back 1,000 years.

Although some of us might still be recovering from the four-day Easter weekend, the next bank holidays in May are just around the corner, and many of our readers may be on the lookout for the best spots to enjoy a pint.

If you're looking for inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of some of Bury’s best pubs with outdoor seating and gardens.

Here are the top six.

The Rising Sun in Risbygate Street

Kicking off the list is a fairly new addition to the town – The Rising Sun.

The venue, which was formerly Casa, was acquired by Burlison Inns last November.

It restored its original name and reopened as a wet-led pub, serving a wide range of cask ales, craft beers, draught lagers and real cyders.

Earlier this year, it was also named Pub of the Winter Season by the CAMRA West Suffolk and Borders branch.

It’s worth a visit for those looking to try something new.

The Old Cannon Brewery in Cannon Street

Situated on the edge of Bury’s town centre, the Cannon Street pub offers a cosy beer garden with alfresco dining.

The family-friendly pub is perfect for lunch, dinner or just drinks – with beer brewed on site.

The business was hailed ‘pub of the month’ by West Suffolk and Borders branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) in 2021 and enjoys a four star rating on Tripadvisor.

Dog & Partridge in Crown Street

Another pub situated on the edge of the town centre is the Dog & Partridge.

The 17th-century Greene King pub offers a selection of classic plates and seasonal delights, with a spacious beer garden – a great spot to relax on warmer days.

Meanwhile, the site’s heated pergolas can keep customers cosy, no matter the weather.

The pub, including its hotel, underwent a six-figure renovation last year and was even visited by our Secret Drinker. Click here to see what their impressions were.

It’s a great place for those looking to treat themselves to a pint – and even better for those looking to stay in the town for a few days.

Furry friends are also welcome

Oakes Barn in St Andrews Street South

This town centre location is a true community venue with loyal regulars, regular event nights, and hires out facilities for community groups and charities for free.

Oakes Barn was launched in 2013 and has since won numerous awards from various organisations, including CAMRA, which praised the venue for supporting the community during the pandemic.

It has been listed in the Good Beer Guide and has raised thousands of pounds for charity over the past 10 years.

The pub was even visited by our Secret Drinker – check out the full article here.

The Kings Arms Tavern in Brentgovel Street

Since mid-October, customers have been able to enjoy a range of upgrades to the pub.

The biggest changes were to the toilets, which were fully refurbished with new flooring, wall finishes, lighting, and vanity units, along with improvements to the garden.

Customers can choose from a selection of cask ales, lager and cider on tap.

The pub hosts regular live music events and al fresco dining is available – perfect on those warmer days.

Kings Arms Tavern is run by Sean Driscoll, who runs six pubs in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, with three in Bury St Edmunds, including The Masons Arms, in Whiting Street, and The Westgate, in Guildhall Street.

The Linden Tree in Out Northgate

Just a stone’s throw from the train station is The Linden Tree, which boasts one of the biggest beer gardens in Bury.

The pub came under the new ownership of Keven and Rebecca Swales last April.

The couple revamped the venue, which included the replacement of chimney pots and the roof as well as a completely new kitchen, including a charcoal grill.

The menu offers pub classics ‘with a twist’, including burgers, fish and chips, and ‘garden snack boxes’ for those after a quick bite. Roast dinners are also served on Sundays.

SuffolkNews reporter Paul Derrick had the chance to enjoy some food and drink at the pub – click here to read his review.

Do you have a favourite? Let us know in the comments below.