The Bushel in St Edmundsbury

I go here quite often for the quiz night, which is hosted by Josh. He has a unique way of doing it, which everybody seems to enjoy. It's a fun night out and we look forward to it, thank you Josh and the team. The staff are always friendly and helpful , and seem to work really well as a team. Food is consistently good, and I can normally get what I want to order. My only complaint would be the amount of chips seems to have been cut down recently and is a bit on the stingy side. Aside from this, I really enjoy going to The Bushel and hope to carry on for a long time to come.

The sheer rudeness of the staff here took my breath away, particularly a young chap who I think is American, WOW! customer service training required, perhaps best not suited to a front of house role.

A real disappointment. Having been before and had decent food (I appreciate this is not going to be cordon bleu, but still...) I was really gutted to have such poor food. We had a Sunday roast and the beef was like what I can only imagine picking up an old cold car tyre to chew on would be. It was really cold, more fat and gristle than Diego Maradonna and the taste was not great... cull heifer for sure. The batter puddings were rubbish! You know when the pointing between bricks on a wall starts to crumble? Usually when the builder has used too much sand in their muck? Well this is where we were with texture on the puddins. They were about as fresh as nineteenth century relic, any moisture had evaporated pre-war. Dry, crumbly and light.... to be fair if the chef was trying to make shortbreads, they wouldn't have been far out. The carrots were tasteless fat orange slugs with a hint of something sweet... candarel maybe? Three pieces of cauliflower for the cheese accompaniment, which tasted ok but again was about as warm as the UK at the moment. The stuffing... where to even start with the stuffing? It looked like it could have been a small preserved dung ball... perhaps from something like a pygmy hippo in size and I guess a similar colour thanks to the burnt nature of the ball. The texture was complex. The outer shell reminded me of being a child and having those ridiculous oversized gobstoppers, you know the ones that were a bit like trying to suck on a snooker ball and threatened to break your teeth as soon as you looked at it? Yeah that! Inside was a bit like sawdust. When you finally cracked the small poo open there was dry fluff inside. A burnt pygmy hippo sized ball of dry sage and onion-ness. To give the galley their due the cabbage was cooked well; al denté, well seasoned and probably the best part of the plate alongside the potatoes, which were crunchy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. The gravy was ok, bit watery, hot in the centre thanks to the poppety-ping machine, but ok. All in all a rollercoaster of emotions dredging up childhood memories, bush tucker trials and a fair amount of stomach acid. Returning for a Sunday roast? Not anytime soon, but they do a decent pint of Guinness. Sláinte.

Nice pub serving really great pub grub! Very friendly and welcoming service. And a cosy atmosphere! Thank you very much!

My partner and I don’t venture out very often, however as it was payday we thought we’d go for a little lunch. What a mistake that was. Absolutely disappointing! A quiet Friday afternoon with no more than 15 people on location, the pub still with dirty tables and empty glasses laying around. Started off at the bar ordered a pint and coke, polite chap behind the bar no issues at all! Sat down with my first pint which had no head left when I arrived at the table (glasses need renovating or lines need cleaning) which I shook off as it wasn’t a big deal. Started ordering food and the menu was updated since my last visit which I thought was excellent as I had missed the bao buns. Food arrived, no sauces or condiments offered. I took one bite into one of the “bao buns” if you can even call them that, they’re more like big stuffed dumplings.. I had never been so disappointed before, flavourless, drier than the Sahara, but somehow chewy at the same time with a very very limited amount of meat in the actual bun, which had clearly also been overcooked in the microwave, I forced half down me and left the other 2.5 for the bin.. My main course wasn’t as disappointing the BBQ Chicken, the chicken bacon and beer cheese sauce were all faultless however receiving around 10 chips on my plate that were lukewarm really did let it down. My partner had no complaints, the frozen scampi was cooked perfectly to her liking… Throughout this experience my partner and I never recieved a check back, or I would’ve raised concerns with my issues and probably would have requested a refund at the time. Leaving the establishment we recieved no farewell.

We stumbled over the bushel on the way into town and as being a short walk from the train station it was ideal to stop by for one. We actually ended up staying there the whole evening. There was an amazing live music duo, great quality tasting beer and great attentive service from the team and the manager which we believed whom welcomed us in to start with. If you enjoy well looked after beer, great music and friendly service the Bushel is the place to be on a Friday night!

Love this bar. Good choice of drinks

Same lovely pub and staff as ever but Greene King have allocated them a really limited, unappealing main menu. They used to as a hotel have a similar menu to the Fox that also has rooms. But at the moment seem to have a low-prep air fryer/microwave menu more seen on an estate pub. A lot of Iceland style reheated battered buffet type small plates, chicken nuggets/fish gougons/wings a couple of burgers, a pie, a few deep fried things. The Fox has a much wider and appealing menu so better choice at moment. It’s still a nice pub to have a drink in and staff trying their best with food that’s fundamentally cheap and nasty. Vegetables aren’t even a side order choice any more! We struggled to find something to choose and felt very disappointed.

We had an excellent stay, Josh greeted us and was very welcoming and professional. The location is brilliant with its own car park. Would highly recommend.

It was pleasant enough. The place was clean and plates/glasses were cleared quickly. Food was good value. I left the bread in my sandwich as it was stale. Nobody asked me about it. There was quite a long wait at the bar for service. Due to the huge competition in the town, we probably wouldn’t return.

Got stamped for my free pint because it was raining hundreds of miles away in Manchester, thank you Greene King. But this pub is a lovely place to go for a drink and a meal with family/friends.

A lovely evening. Kitty behind the bar gave excellent service, went above and beyond for our party, many thanks. Adam was very helpful. Will be returning soon.

What has happened to one of our favourite pubs?! Very poor meal quality and quantity… surprising response of “we won’t charge you” when we raised our concerns. What a terrible shame

Stayed with family attending a funeral. Arrived early to leave our bags and owner/manager said “you know you can’t check in”! No welcome, no curtesy just rudeness. The next day the family met in the bar to say goodbye and spend some time together. We ordered teas, coffees, water etc. The hotel was empty but the owner/manager was again so rude and said “you should have just gone to Starbucks”! Well, one thing is for sure, we will never ever return to The Bushel 👎

Couple stay for 2 nights ... B&B Rooms were a little tired but did not effect our stay ... they were clean and tidied after the 1st night too .. The staff are soo friendly and helpful can't recommend enough .. And a short walk into town ... Lovely place to visit

The warmest of welcomes and the comfortable room made this a great overnight stay. We'd definitely recommend The Bushel.

The staff are brilliant, and the food is A-mazing. Looking forward to coming back to the Bushel for another staycation . Great place to stay.

Love this pub in there again today, staff always welcoming and friendly, food fantastic and great service from a young lad called Jacob very mature head on his shoulders for such a young man. My only gripe would be that the fish coujons portions have got smaller. I do get it because eating 2 portions if this is less than the fish main course at 5.99 a portion much better value than the fish main course. But still all round excellence.

Just in the pub now and I can't stress the excellent service I've received from the wonderful Jacob!!! His smile, manners and attention to detail for his customers is first class. The food is excellent and the bar staff are very welcoming. Definitely recommend to eat and drink here. I'm new Bury St Edmunds.

Lovely Mother’s Day roast chicken,& Steak and Ruddles pie! Steve has this place running ship shape. Great service from a brunette lady behind the bar. Jacob, my server was professional and easy to get along with. And Oklahoma Josh is a perfect host. Amazing Team!

The Bushel at Greene King Inns My husband and I stayed at The Bushel from March 3 to March 5th. I booked direct because it was the best price. Our booking included 20% off food ordered at the inn. When we ordered our first meal, we were told we needed a code that we should have received in an email that was separate from our booking confirmation. I had not received such an email. I was told that I cannot get the discount without the code. I overheard one of the employees saying that people aren’t getting their codes. Of the three meals we ate there, we only got the discount once, and that was because I persisted. The worst part for me wasn’t the extra cost, it was that the employees didn’t do anything to fix this situation. Our room was adequate, but not worth the price we paid. Some of the food was good, but the Sunday roast (I had chicken, hubby had beef) was a disappointment. I don’t believe one bit of seasoning was used on my overcooked chicken. One night, we ordered fish and chips, only to be told that they were out of fish. The staff was helpful overall (except for the discount issue). We had booked another night later in the month, but because of the establishment's ineptitude, we will be staying elsewhere.

Had a very good stay here. All staff very friendly and helpful. Had a laugh and joke with Josh. Excellent breakfast. Room very clean and tidy. Highly recommended. Have already rebooked.

Visited the Bushel again for a meal and catch up with my book club. Food was great (thank you Cameron) - I had the Katsu Burger and it was a great size portion and very delicious. Will definitely have again. Staff were helpful and friendly, service was very quick. Pub was not too noisy or busy but had enough people for a comfortable atmosphere. I have been visiting The Bushel with my book club for the past eight years and I think the service and food has really improved over the last couple of years. A great pub.

Not a vast menu but what they did they did well, our Fish and Chips were delicious and well presented! Surprisingly busy too, good atmosphere!

Comfortable room. Nice cooked breakfast. Friendly helpful staff

Excellent Sharing board of food better than Edmundos tapas on quality and price. We had an issue with a dish and Management sorted immediately very professionally refunded with no quarms. Brilliant staff service.

My daughter and I visited the Bushell last week, with our two dog and had a tasty light lunch which was served warm and promptly, (as always). I don't normally do reviews, but on this occassion I felt Dan needed a special mention, as his manner and service was spot on, and he made our visit extra special. Not only was he friendly and lovely to chat to, his attention to detail was 100 per cent. He ensured that our table was clean, we had the correct menus, crockery, etc aswell as checked in on us periodically. He also looked after our dogs, offering fresh water and treats. It was lovely to see his engagement with other customers aswell. A great asset to the team. Well done Dan, we look forward to our next visit

Fantastic service, above and beyond to accommodate our little girl. Excellent food, would highly recommend. Will come back again

Came in with my Partner for a pint, i orderd a Moretti while my partner was still deciding. He decided he wanted a guiness when the american bartender was pouring my pint. The bartender then shook his head and rudely replied “always order a guiness first”. Felt like we were unwelcome after that interaction and the rudeness was unecessary.

Great pub with a wide selection of food and drinks. Has a good atmosphere and friendly staff.

Great pub, good location, nice bar. Bartender was extremely rude, short, and unwelcoming. We (Americans) went as group and the bartender spoke to us about how unhappy he was with Americans driving up prices of alcohol and housing. Not what we went to the Bushel for that night. Don't care about your opinion, just wanted some drinks.

Can not fault the staff so pleasant and helpful... The pub was clean and food / breakfasts were amazing ... We stayed for 2 nights... rooms were tired but so clean .. not noisy at all (even though above the pub and opposite a church that had a few Bell chimes) ... They made the beds after the 1sr night too which wasn't expected... what a real pleasure thank you all ... Carpark around the back of the pub (with pub garden).. Short walk into town with plenty of restaurants pubs quirky shops and a saturday market.. the Abbey or gorgeous ...

Great pub with wonderful staff and tasty food options too. We love Wednesday quiz nights with Josh and live music Fridays! 🙌🏻

Lovely friendly staff in a great pub.

Great pub with wonderful staff and tasty food options too. We love Wednesday quiz nights with Josh and live music Fridays! 🙌🏻

Really lovely chilled vibe. Adam served us this evening, so friendly and easy going. The sharing platters were tasty. Drinks served to the table too, thank you will be back.

Amazing food vibes and atmosphere. Great selection of drinks special shout out to Adam for making is feel so welcome! Definitely will recommend

Nice building but was very cold in there. The guy who served me kept apologising as he said wasn't normally behind the bar, which seemed a strange thing if you work in a pub. Took him a while to process the order, once again apologising The food arrived. My partner decided she'd have the steak pie, nice piece of grissle inside which put her off. I had the slimmest piece of fish, looked like the fillet had been sliced into two fillets After the meal the guy who had served us asked if everything was good My partner told him it was OK, he didn't bother asking why it was only OK. Certainly not a pub I would ever revisit

Great service and food! Special thanks to Adam for the amazing service and making us feel so welcome!

Very nice room but the favourable impression ends there. Check-in was efficient but y, not at all welcoming. We were handed keys but given no info about check out time, wifi etc Had to ask everything. We were told breakfast finished at 9.30 am. Came back from work engagement just after 10pm and were refused a drink in the bar. We (4 of us) asked why and were told 10.15 was closing time. We pointed out it's not 10.15 yet so we begrudgingly were served one round accompanied by a lecture about laws concerning pubs (all false). AT 9am I went to Breakfast only to be told, harshly, it finished at 9. I said we were told 9.30 at check in. The response was "No you weren't". I repeated we were told 9.30. The response was "Why would you be told that". I explained that I didnt know why but that's what we were told. Others in our party then showed up expecting breakfast to continue til 9.30. Eventually he relented and we were served but the atmosphere was horrible. What a start to the day! On departure we found out from the female member of our party that the cleaning maid had entered her room about 45min before check out time , complaining that the room was still occupied. Again, not a very nice start to her day. Every member of staff that we encountered was unfriendly and gave the impression that paying guests were a nuisance. All 4 members of our group were unanimous in the opinion that in spite of the nice rooms it was a very depressing stay due to the unfriendly, verging on hostile, attitudes of the staff.

The good breakfast couldn't make up for the poor quality rooms.

Friendly and helpful staff. Warm welcoming room with plenty of hot water. Very clean and spacious. Lovely large breakfast would recommend. Very reasonable prices will definitely stay again.

The mash is dry and horrible but the pie was amazing the steak was stone cold un edible the chips were amazing but the roast dinner was missing stuff and need more gravy

Meal was very nice and bearing in mind the lovely American gentleman behind the bar was in his own he did extremely well very nice man however after enjoying our meal we just popped out to have a vape only 4 of the 8 of us 4 still sat at table (so knew we wasn't leaving) as he saw us walking towards the door he shouted so whole pub looked round ladies you have a tab to pay this ruined it a little was very rude the way he went about this and let the experience down greatly

Was recommended to try here by a local shop keeper. Easily found a table as the pub was not that busy. However, had to wait some considerable time for our order to arrive, even though we saw no other food being served. The fish and chips were nice but a few more chips would have not gone a miss. My friend said her meal was lovely but would have eaten anything because of the wait. Unlikely to call in again as the delay was so long.

Terrible meal and rude staff. There was only one chef working ( over the Christmas period!)and we waited over an hour for a very unimpressive lunch. The manager was rude, dismissive and did not look like he enjoyed his job. It was a waste of money and we will not be returning. Food was really awful. Microwave rubbish.

Stayed 2 nights, beautiful clean room Breakfast excellent, plenty of choice. Bar lively, good atmosphere.

Great food at a good price. Got the Cheese and Bacon Burger for a Friday lunch. Been here for dinner a few times and it's always been great.

Popped in for a quick G and T on my way home from a job two doors up. Despite my dirty workwear I received a very warm and friendly welcome. There was a good selection of gins and various tonics, I was even asked what...

Our booking was for 3.30pm we didn't get our meals untill 4.45pm when it came it was cold, there were children screaming the whole time we were there, the management didn't seem to do anything about this my experience wasn't good at all, I won't...

Top marks having paid a visit for a late Friday lunch with my better half. Everything from the service, atmosphere, and delicious food combined for a very pleasant dining experience. An underrated place (considering the quaint, cosy location), so consider coming here when weighing up...

This is a lovely place to stay. Very central, good parking, cute building and lovely staff, particularly Dawn and Steve, who were thoughtful and friendly. Only issue was the slow service for dinner, but other than that the beds were comfy, the showers were good...

Very disappointed. We usually love Greene King pubs but the fish & chips was terrible. There were very few chips, the batter was over cooked & there was no fish inside. I never complain but this was just terrible.

Stayed for 2 nights and had an excellent experience. Laura and Dan, along with Josh, made the stay a very enjoyable experience. Will definitely come back and would recommend to anyone.

Went for lunch here for the first time today, never knew this pub was here before. It's lovely; rustic decor, warm, really clean and spacious, the food was good with plenty of vegan options, and the staff were so friendly. The service was great and...

Stayed here for a few days whilst visiting head office for some training. Slight mix up with the key when I arrived but this was quickly and professionally sorted by the manager on duty (he was lovely throughout my stay but I have forgotten his...

The food was excellent and Josh, Maria and Dean were fantastic. The estrella was cold and spot on. The pub was immaculate and very clean. 💯recommend

We live locally and attended for the pub quiz on a Wednesday night. Josh the quiz master did a great job hosting; kept the quiz moving, whilst also being engaging and with self-deprecating humour at his pronunciation of some of the questions in his American...

I had celebratory drinks here recently with friends and wow what an atmosphere! A chic interior with great decor, super helpful staff and great service. We didn’t eat in the end, but the menu looks great, especially if the rugby is on and you want...

Great little gem of a place. Stayed here while travelling for business to Bury. Had the flat iron steak, which was cooked to perfection. The service was very polite and friendly. The rooms were perfect for my stay and had everything you could need... slightly...

We love this place the team are amazing great drinks and food lovely atmosphere and a comfortable environment for women

We have just had a very enjoyable weekend stay at The Bushel. The hotel is in a really central location for getting around Bury. Our room, shower and facilities, as well as breakfasts, were all very good. Staff were very helpful. Would definitely recommend the...

Basic room but ok for couple of nights . Staff and breakfast nice. Excellent location for city centre etc

We went for a retirement party. Food was very poor not much of it for your money.Drink was expensive for lemonade and line . Went to pay person behind the bar was quite rude when we asked to use NHS blue card. Won’t be returning...

Absolutely amazing food had the steak and ale pile it’s was amazing soul food great service , the staff are so friendly and helpful and a very good atmosphere

Had bed and breakfast booked for three night stay. The staff were amazing so friendly and always smiling. The food was second to none. Breakfast was especially good lots to choose from. The building itself was a bit tired but that’s to be expected from...

Great food, lovely relaxed atmosphere, very clean. Very friendly and attentive service by Josh. Will definitely return.

Great little place, super friendly and helpful staff. Ordered a VE burger and a regular burger. Both delicious. Quiet, clean, warm and bright.

Had a lovely meal at the bushel the food was amazing staff so friendly and welcoming will definitely go there again 😁

I grew up in Bury St Edmunds, but moved away 20 years ago, so on a recent visit back I thought I would pop in to one of my old haunts with my wife. Well am I glad we did! We received a lovely warm...

Absolutely shocking food! Had gone out for a birthday meal with family and was expecting great things after being here this time last year and having an amazing time. However this couldn't be further from the truth. My mash potatoes were like eating rubber and...

We spent three nights here bed and breakfast. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pub had its own car park for residents and it was a short walk to the town centre. The pub meals were good too....

We were recommended to go here today for Lunch and also for it being Dog Friendly ~ Very pleasantly surprised! Upon entering we found it to be tastefully decorated and so welcoming, each member of staff that we met were friendly and really helpful. We...

Had a great meal, delicious food. And fantastic service from Maz, very polite and friendly. Will definitely be back soon.

I went for a meal on Wednesday with my friend and the meal was amazing and so was the girl who looked after us was so cheerful and made us feel really comfortable I really enjoyed my night out I will be going back there...

We have visited this pub/hotel a few times and have found the food amazing! Ambience cosy and flowers beautiful. Excellent!

Went for Father’s Day which I was treated to by my family,was told we had a wait of 40mins,turned out to be an hour,food was horrendous,not cooked properly,nobody hardly cleared their plates,looked chucked on,wasn’t worth £2 let alone £13, will not be eating there again,very...

Very friendly/efficient bar staff and server, beer price average for high tourist area and acceptable for the good quality of decor. Best 'fish and chips' I've had in years: battered cod goujons nice and crispy, sweet potato fries well cooked and seasoned. Would recommend: very...

Really disappointed with the Bushel. £6.00 for a pint of larger shandy. Why charge the same as a pint of lager when half of it is lemonade?

Another lovely visit to The Bushel. I had a lovely hot chicken roast dinner, and the other meal we had, were fish cakes, which were very tasty. Thank you Ollie, Ali and GM Steve. Always a pleasure when you guys are on shift! So attentive,&...

Lovely pub, lovely staff. Food horrendous So disappointed as we don’t go out often as don’t have the funds so was very much a treat but the food was just horrendous just seemed reheated in microwave. Gutted Felt like hard earned money down the drain....

We stayed here for 3 nights in order to go to Newmarket Races. Location wise it is excellent. Situated in the centre of Bury St Edmunds with parking for guests staying overnight. Bury St Edmunds is a lovely place to visit. Newmarket was an easy...

I liked the interior although it does need a bit of tlc where they have had leaks in the ceiling. The staff were helpful and friendly on the whole. Food was average, my katsu chicken burger was nothing special and rather overcooked. I am not...

Excellent experience here having lunch with family. The pie was delicious and others who had the roast were very impressed with the home cooked quality. Lovely inside and extremely helpful and friendly staff. Good drinks selection too, and enjoyable atmosphere. If I lived in the...

Went there last night for a few drinks staff were really lovely. So decided to go back tonight to have a meal, the girl served that served us wasn’t at all friendly when I asked her to stop with adding the coke three times she...

Went for Wednesday evening quiz. Had a great time, staff are brilliant, really make you feel at home. Food very good, better than average Greene King pub. Would happily recommend for a great night out.

6 friends had a meal before taking part in the fun quiz. The food was surprisingly tasty and well presented. Our waiter Ollie was friendly and efficient …..made great coffee too! We enjoyed ourselves so much that we’ve rebooked for the quiz evening. We know...

My Mum and I had a lovely Sunday lunch on Mothering Sunday. Ali was brilliant, & initially greeted us, & Ollie seated us! I had a lovely welcome also, from Maria. The general atmosphere, was calm, and all customers were at ease. The food was...

Thank you for a wonderful stay at the Bushel.. it's such a lovely relaxing place and everyone was so friendly, and helpful.. We had a meal with the intention of going out afterwards.., but stayed put to join in with the Pub quiz.. We will...

I came here with my family on mother's Day the service was amazing and friendly. food was amazing and portion sizes was so good too. Only fault was I chose a chair that was slowly coming apart at the top but it didn't bother me....

Lovely food and friendly staff. Second visit, and will definitely be back again. Only downside is there is limited access with a pram or wheelchair, as lots of steps around the building but it's a nice building. Kept clean and in good condition.

After being told at other places they were fully booked ( they looked empty) we were able to get lunch here. The food was served quickly and was lovely for the choices and price point. The atmosphere is great and the staff always welcoming and...

Food and drink was absolutely incredible great place to hang out and enjoy some great food and drink great atmosphere with amazing staff best pub I’ve ever been too

The bushel in Bury has really nice food and drinks, it is a great pub to hangout and great atmosphere!

Absolutely fantastic. We had a wonderful stay in the Bushel. The people are lovely, the room was very comfortable and you’ll want to stay on longer for the food.

Time to Bury St Edmunds just for an evening really clean room beautiful bathroom really good for a night out wonderful staff beautiful pub and food. The staff are wonderful especially Fergus who doesn't sing the blues 😁

I love the karaage chicken and the battered halloumi, all homemade, lovely atmosphere and very reasonable prices. Amazing.

Best veggie roast in town!! Lovely food and the staff are very friendly and attentive. Great place to spend a Sunday :)

Came for a spontaneous Sunday lunch with my husband and baby. Keeping it short and sweet, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and great food.

Can’t beat the Sunday roast. This was the perfect way to spend an afternoon, 3 courses of yummy food, nice friendly staff and my hangovers cured too!