The Westgate, a charming upscale inn, offers a warm welcome with WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the cozy bar and restaurant while appreciating the smoke-free premises.
Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD
What's nearby
St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 5 min walk
Greene King Brewery - 6 min walk
Abbey Gardens - 6 min walk
The Apex - 7 min walk
Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 8 min walk
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 38 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 65 min drive
Bury St Edmunds Station - 15 min walk
Thurston Station - 15 min drive
Stowmarket Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
The Corn Exchange - 4 min walk
Côte - 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
Enjoy your visit to Bury St Edmunds with a stay at The Westgate. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Fishing nearby
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
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
Are pets allowed at The Westgate?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Westgate?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Westgate?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Westgate and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.
Are there restaurants at or near The Westgate?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Westgate like?
The Westgate is a short 5-minute walk from St Edmundsbury Cathedral and 5 minutes' walk from The Athenaeum.
The Westgate Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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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
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Really great staff and fantastic breakfast
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
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
Wayne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2024
Basic but convenient
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
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
We enjoyed our overnight stay at The Westgate and would happily stay again. Centrally located and lots to see in the local area.
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Lovely room
Lovely stay, great room with everything I needed. Clean and tidy, with a nice en suite. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Mollie
Mollie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
The lady who worked there 24 hours a day brilliant
Great place
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2025
Okay.
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
Judith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Westgate review
Nice room, easy accrss to town centre
FERGUS
FERGUS, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2024
Nice, good price for centre stay .
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
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2023
Overall a brilliant stay.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 19, 2024
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
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Pretty good all round. Parking at the back a bit challenging..
Needed an earlier than 08:30 breakfast on the Sunday as on a medic training course from 9am; chef admirably cooked some eggs up for me, which was brill. See you again in 2 weeks.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Good value for money
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
J, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2024
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
Eddie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2024
I would recommend it, worth the price
Monika
Monika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
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
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2022
Small but nice room for the price and convenient to town.
Sheri
Sheri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
All okay
gary
gary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2024
Good stop over with breakfast. Cheers
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2024
The personal are kind.
Boitor
Boitor, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 12, 2024
Tiny room, blood stain on shower temp dial, rusty towel wrack, stains in toilet bowl, room too hot, noisy outside room near beer garden.
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Had a great 2 nights stay here room was big enough and clean. A little warm but there was a fan in the room. The pair running it had only been in there 6weeks so happy with the feedback. Pub very spit and sawdust but l like that not many left but was clean, well stocked bar and seating area was nice as warm evenings. Breakfast was fab both mornings. Will stay there again definitely ✨✨✨✨✨
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2023
Nice stay
Lovely pub near the town centre. Nice clean en suite room.
Cooked breakfast included nice.
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2023
Made Very Welcome
Ideal location, friendly, clean.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2024
Would be great if you stayed here after a night out.
The place was in a central location, staff were great, both Khrish and Chris , it was very clean in the room and bathroom
Breakfast was ok. (one choice of time on Sunday 8:30 or 8:30, instant coffee and fry up)
The reason for the low mark is:- I stayed there for somewhere to sleep but the single mattress was very poor quality so I had to sleep on the pillow also because it was a pub there were people outside my window talking laughing etc then management clearing up till 1am.
Also a large Aircon or heating unit on the roof outside, rumbled on and off thoughout the night