Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD
What's nearby
The Apex - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Abbey Gardens - 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 - 4 min walk
Côte Bury St Edmunds - 4 min walk
Oakes Barn - 3 min walk
Burger King - 5 min walk
Vespers Belgian Beer Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
The Westgate
Upscale inn
The Westgate provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Languages
English
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
More
Smoke-free property
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Inn The Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds The Black Boy Inn
The Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn
Black Boy
Inn The Black Boy
The Black Boy
The Westgate Inn
The Black Boy Public House
The Westgate Bury St Edmunds
The Westgate Inn Bury St Edmunds
Frequently asked questions
Is The Westgate pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Westgate?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Westgate?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Westgate?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Westgate located?
Situated in Bury St Edmunds, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of St Mary's Church, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, and Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery. The Athenaeum and Greene King Brewery are also within 10 minutes. Bury St Edmunds Station is 15 minutes by foot.
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The Westgate Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 373 reviews
10 - Excellent
108
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 373 reviews
8 - Good
156
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 373 reviews
6 - Okay
68
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 373 reviews
4 - Poor
28
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 373 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
nice accommodation for the price no thrills expected pub and staff all good
David
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
The Westgate was easy to find and there was parking around the back of the pub as the town seems to have limited parking.
The room was clean and comfortable.
Breakfast was lovely.
The location is a 5 minute walk to the shops .
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Really great staff and fantastic breakfast
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10
You’re staying upstairs of a pub. This helps give a feel for being a local. Welcoming proprietor.
There were shrimp shells left in the sink. I’m sure just missed. And the pub tended to be noisy until maybe 11.
I appreciated how convenient it was to town. Parking was technical, but super convenient.
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10
Great helpful friendly staff !! Nice cosy tidy room as well and convenient for a beautiful town !
Yvonne
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
Good location very close to town centre. Really good breakfast. Great value
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Clean and comfortable. Convnient for a night out in Bury.
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Cracking little place that's fit for purpose. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location with easy access to most local places of interest
Wayne
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
We enjoyed our overnight stay at The Westgate and would happily stay again. Centrally located and lots to see in the local area.
Anna
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Lovely stay, great room with everything I needed. Clean and tidy, with a nice en suite. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Mollie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
I was just in town for the evening and a basic room was all I needed. This place fit the bill. You get what you pay for. Will probably stay again next time I am in the area.
Ben
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
The lady who worked there 24 hours a day brilliant
Great place
JOHN
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Overall a brilliant stay.
Christopher
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10
Nice room, easy accrss to town centre
FERGUS
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
I stayed at this property for a total of 16 nights over a 4 week period. Warmly greeted each time. Key given shown up to my toom the first two weeks. Breakfast order taken. They were able to accommodate an early breakfast time to suit my work schedule. There were a couple of maintenance issues during my visit and staff were keen to correct these. Good pressure and plenty of hot water from the shower. Fresh towels midweek. Lots of local recommendations. A great stay!
J
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
6/10
It was a room above a small pub. Very good breakfast, decor from 1985, tea and coffee not replenished, no teaspoon. Bedroom clean and comfortable. Overpriced.
Judith
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
I stayed in room 1: it is very compact but the bed was very comfortable and the room was just the right temperature. There was noise from a boiler I think but after a short while, I didn't notice it. The Full English breakfast was delicious. A great value place to stay!
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10
Just a brief solo stay to attend show at The Apex. Which is a short walk away. Also close to shops etc. It was clean, comfortable & had what I needed no frills. It is pub so there was noise but no issues for me. Nice English Breakfast 8.30am only choice.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Really good value for money, Chris was great and really helpful, the pub was nice and cosy and the room was perfect for what we wanted, which was somewhere to sleep and shower as we had plans for the weekend, would definitely stay there again
J
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10
Small but nice room for the price and convenient to town.
Sheri
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10
A pub with character, clean, helpful staff, bathroom facilities could do with being updated, new management was taking over, a few teething problems but expected, all ready booked a room for next year and I've recommended it to others.
Eddie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10
I would recommend it, worth the price
Monika
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
Good stop over with breakfast. Cheers
Barry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
I have stayed here many times and will continue to do so on my visits to friends and family in Bury St Edmunds.
A special mention for Chris who has taken over the running of Westgate.
He certainly enhanced the comfort and enjoyment of my weekend there; with his welcoming and most professional attitude to all his guests.
Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10
Lovely pub near the town centre. Nice clean en suite room.
Cooked breakfast included nice.