The Linden Tree in St Edmundsbury

Bad food and young untrained staff. We had Sunday lunch and requested a gluten free (coeliac disease) Sunday lunch and were told the Yorkshire puddings were not gluten free so they would remove it. Upon the food coming out my plate had a Yorkshire pudding on. We asked the waitress if the Yorkshire pudding was gluten free to which she replied it was not. I wasn’t convinced, so I went to ask the man who had taken our order, to which he stated “no I said it wasn’t”. They then took the plate but left my husbands plate meaning his food got cold whilst he waited for my food again. When my plate came back out we were then further disappointed. The food was extremely bland, my husband ordered the chicken and it was literally 2 chicken breasts rather than roast chicken, the gammon was overcooked and unpleasant, the carrots were undercooked and tough to eat. When the young server asked how our food was my husband said that it wasn’t great due to the bad start with the gluten incident, to which the server became defensive stating it was just a mistake and when my husband explained the potential consequences the server stated “well it’s a good job that didn’t happen then isn’t it” which was just overly defensive compared to a simple apology. We will not be coming back, and would not recommend others to bother with the food. The atmosphere generally wasn’t right for us, but that’s possibly just personal preference.

First visit since the refurbishment and it’s been done lovely with a great outside area, we had lunch a Caesar salad which was fab and the rack of ribs which my husband enjoyed but said they weren’t the best he’s ever had. It would be good if there was a sign for people to keep dogs on leads at all times though as there was one that was allowed to wander around, not the dogs fault but the owner’s.

Four of us ate here on Friday night, 7 September. We had a very good experience all round. We were warmly welcomed and directed, sat outside in the spacious and pleasant garden to enjoy a drink while the evening was still sunny. My husband said his ale was very good, there were 3 on offer. We then came indoors to our reserved table for a meal. The menu choices were varied and good, and the waiting staff were attentive and responsive. The food came out after about 15 to 20 minutes, and we were provided with a bottle of tap water on request, with 4 glasses with lemon slices. Our meals were delicious and plentiful. We sat in the conservatory area which leads to the garden, it was sufficiently quiet to be able to chat to each other without straining to hear, despite other parts of the pub being busy. All in all a very pleasant evening, good food, staff, venue and ambiance. We will definitely return in the near future.

Excellent Sunday Roast, not the cheapest, but still good value. Meat and veg well cooked and well presented. The cauliflower cheese also so very good compared to other lazy, sloppy side dish served elsewhere. The real value for money was the cheese board. Overly generous amount of cheese and biscuits, 3 of us failed to eat a single portion for £9, excellent. Definitely will return.

We visited here yesterday evening to have a meal and I must say we were impressed with the food, service and live music 🙂 We were mainly served by the short blonde waitress (not quite sure of her name) who was friendly and attentive even though it was clearly very busy. The atmosphere was very relaxed and cosy, the food was delicious and overall we were impressed. Will definitely return soon 👌🏼

Everything was brilliant food etc and it was lovely to see the place restored to its original name. The only down side was the owners dog barking continually

So much better than before good service nice freshly renovated garden

How hot is 6 pounds a pintThe food is not 100% goodThe food is not very 100% goods

1st time back at the Linden Tree for a number of years. I really liked the decor and beer garden. The staff were very warm, friendly and helpful. The starters were excellent and good value. Both our main courses were average though plentiful. The chicken breast was dry and seemed poor quality and the BBQ ribs were not as tasty as l was hoping. There were quite a number of dogs in and running around the restaurant. I love dogs and children but don't want them running around and screaming/barking when come in for a relaxing lunch. Regrettably would not be returning.

Best steak in Bury. Buttery, nice fat content on the rump accompanied by crispy, chunky chips and flat mushrooms. Recommend the blue cheese sauce to compliment.

What a little gem. I say little but its a good size pub with a huge garden. The service was fantastic the food was great with generous portions atmosphere again fantastic. Bouncy castle fir the kids with a swing and seesaw .Will definitely be visiting more often.

Great place, great food absolutely delicious. Lovely people working and a really friendly atmosphere

Lovely staff, our order was a bit wrong but they were great about it and knocked the burger off the bill. Food was really nice. Would definitely go again 🙂

Glasses left at table plates left poor staffing wouldn't waste me money there again

Food was amazing, staff extremely helpful. Would recommend a visit. Unfortunately the post which stated poor was not quite as they said!! They made a loud rude and derogatory comment to me as they were leaving but didn't speak to the staff to voice their complaints. We can't complain.

GORGEOUS FOOD & SERVICE- WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My parents & me have dined here for the last month, and the service is fantastic considering it's only just reopened. Very lovely, well-cooked food, and great booze selection. Will be back!!

Went with friends for a meal. Ordered drinks which took a while to be served at table. Cannot fault the food. The place is decorated nicely, outdoor space for those who want to sit or eat outside. The only downside during the evening was a child who was screaming and a small dog that kept barking on and off.

Lovely meal, friendly and helpful staff, especially with different dietary requirements, reasonable prices 👍

Now that The Linden Tree has re-opened we thought we'd give it a look, the pub has been refurbished and looks very nice, there are still a few things to finish, but the atmosphere is very nice and relaxed. The waitress that looked after us was very polite and attentive. Whilst I can't complain about the quality of the food, it was very tasty, for the price the portions are on the small side and a bit disappointing in that respect, see my picture of The Linden burger, £16 for what I got it should have been £12 to £13, it would have been value if there were double the fries, a couple of onion rings and a little garnish or slaw. As for the drinks, they are quite expensive compared to other establishments, £6+ for a pint. I would give my experience based on value for money as a 6.5 out of 10, it would have scored 8.5 but for portion size.

I really enjoyed this for my 1st visit. The new owners have invested serious in this establishment and it shows by the amount of customers they get each day. Their staff are kind-attentive and always try to give the customer a an expirience that they would come back for more.Thoroughly recommend this Public House for an enjoyable and relaxing time during to day or evening. You must check out the new beer garden in the Evening.

We arrived and were shown to our table and the menu was issued. After about 15mins and still no one attempting to take our order for drinks or food, I had to ask how we place an order. Promptly someone came and took our order. This all took place while their waitress, sat at the bar on her break, eating a burger and chips and playing with her phone. After about 15 mins we were asked, did we want the starters and mains together, which defeats the terms, starters and mains. The starters then arrived about 5 mins later, one prawn cocktail and one chargrilled squid (which had never seen a grill because it was cold). Our main food arrived, two fish and chips and a Thai king prawn green curry. Not only was the curry anaemic in colour but it was Luke warm. I complained and it was duly taken away, 5 mins later my replacement meal arrived. It wasn’t replaced they had just, zapped in the microwave. Do these guys have hygiene certificates, I think not, you don’t reheat shellfish. I sent it back, they did offer a replacement but after their performance I didn’t risk it. I will not be coming back to the linden tree or the bunbury arms (their sister establishment). I can assure you I’ll be spreading the gospel as it tainted my evening.

Just wanted to order - at 20 45 - two portions of dirty fries. Kitchen is closed???? I thought kitchen closes at 21:00....... My mistake. Sorry for bothering you

The new owners have put a lot of effort into making the garden area and restaurant a much nicer place and it looks like a work in progress. The most disappointing aspect though is the food, which was overpriced, dry and drab. The burgers in particular were very poor. Maybe it is too early to judge, but I wont be in a rush to return.

My daughter and I went here for lunch today, very welcoming on arrival, lovely tasty starter- seafood platter for sharing. Followed by a tasty lemon chargrilled chicken. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning

Really nice place to spend some time with Family or Friends but it still need to improve on some things! I understand they just open and not everything is done properly yet! Food I was ordered hot wings,no tasty looks like something what you don’t really want to eat again! I like more crispy and proper B&B sauce not what was there on it.Hope it change soon because I love wings 😎 Desserts looks nice! Taste of Pavlova,Cheesecake very average Coffee Latte lovely 👌🏻 - Cups was dirty outside from coffee little bit don’t know if this was when they prepped hopefully yes 😊 before serving would be nice to check it if everything is ok. In General I can recommend this place ! Just want to try couple more things to eat hopefully I will not disappointed 🤞🏻 Thanks

Had lunch which was exceptional. Then arrived back in the evening for drinks until closing time

The atmosphere was very welcoming and comforting, it almost feels familiar when you walk in. The food was really good quality and i couldn't fault my meal or my partners. I had the beef burger which was full of flavor and she had the pork and that was soft and tender. The staff were really friendly all night and my glass was never empty for long! Since this review the linden tree has come under the ownership

Had a very nice Mothers day lunch with the family! We didn't book as everything was very last minute so I was a little worried there wasn't going to be any tables however they lady on the phone was very accommodating and manged to find us a space! We have been here a few times now and the food has always been great! Staff were so welcoming and we didn't feel like we had to rush to eat our food. I Would highly recommend this place especially on a Sunday as the Yorkshire Puddings are Fantastic!

Booked a table for our daughters birthday using their website email address. On arrival we were told no booking existed, despite having a reply back from their email address. They blamed Open Table booking site and we were informed this had happened to over 30 people that day (Mothers Day) . We didn't use Open table but the Linden Trees own email address. Disappointing start to the evening. Unless you speak with someone, do not book to avoid disappointment.

A really tasty beef dinner and apple pie - the staff were very attentive service was good - didn't feel rushed nothing to fault would definitely go again

Wonderful staff, and delicious food. Considering there had been some booking issues (not a fault of theirs!) you would never know, it was calm and had a lovely atmosphere.

Came for drinks recently, the bar staff were very friendly and welcoming. Inside was very clean and nice decor too. Good selection of drinks and good location near the train station and not too far to walk in to town. We did sit in the garden and thought it looked like it needed some work doing. Wouldn’t take much to get a gardener to have a good tidy up and put some benches on the grass, get the music playing and this place would be heaving in the summer. Haven’t eaten here but would return to give it a go.

I was disgusted to be charged £4.50 for a lime and soda!! I did taste the lime but in the last drop!!

Great meal. Nice place. Here are some other characters so this review qualifies. Ok still not enough. Ah here we are. At last.

We joined our friends for a much anticipated, highly recommended Sunday roast. Unfortunately this was not the case. Soggy potatoes, dry pork and watery gravy. To top it off, our food was cold. Not what we were expecting. We asked for the bill 3 times before getting up to pay at the bar. We will not be returning to the Linden. Hit and miss.

We were a large group so we’re accommodated in the conservatory which was perfect. The service was prompt and attentive. The roasts were very good. The beef in particular was well cooked with a pink middle.

My wife and I decided to give the Linden Tree a chance, as we’ve heard that it has greatly improved. “Greatly improved”, is not the word. IT WAS FANTASTIC. What a treat to meet and talk to a very happy South African lady, who we learnt was also the Chef. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the steak and my wife had the ravioli. Beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The pub had a lovely fire lit, and it felt so homely. It was great to see happy staff, who all seemed to be having a great time. It definitely added to our experience. We will definitely be coming back soon.

1st visit under new management but very pleasantly surprised. The food was good, yes, but above all the staff were the main factor in creating a warm and happy atmosphere. They were quietly efficient but genuinely friendly and helpful. Well done!

Book your table, or get a reservation for Birthdays / Valentines & Christmas ASAP. I recently came across this gem, hidden in plane sight in Bury St Edmunds. Upon entry it is clear to see that much care has been taken into the design of the place and even more care into the quality of food. The Linden Tree already had exceptional food leaving 2023, but it has entered 2024 with an exciting tasteful menu (with more to come from what I've heard!). I was lucky enough to try the new Linden Tree burger, featuring signature bacon jam, and a flavoursome paprika onion ring that I would highly recommend blessing your taste buds with. With my last few experiences with their food, I would highly recommend booking a table for up and coming food events that will feature even more delightful dishes, as recommended by the Chef.

Book your table, or get a reservation for Birthdays / Valentines & Christmas ASAP. I recently came across this gem, hidden in plane sight in Bury St Edmunds. Upon entry it is clear to see that much care has been taken into the design of the place and even more care into the quality of food. The Linden Tree already had exceptional food leaving 2023, but it has entered 2024 with an exciting tasteful menu (with more to come from what I've heard!). I was lucky enough to try the new Linden Tree burger, featuring signature bacon jam, and a flavoursome paprika onion ring that I would highly recommend blessing your taste buds with. With my last few experiences with their food, I would highly recommend booking a table for up and coming food events that will feature even more delightful dishes, as recommended by the Chef.

A very delicious Sunday Roast enjoyed by our family of four! Wonderful atmosphere and excellent service!

Advertised as Brie 'wedges' which is plural and would suggest more than 1 but when served only 1 slice of brie was presented - see photo.. It tasted ok, but for £8, portion size is somewhat disappointing, this was pre-ordered as well so no excuses really!

Remembering this place from when we were young, we decided to book and try it since it had reopened with new owners who had promised to bring it back to former glory - oh dear! What a mistake! The service was terrible. There was only one other group there for most of our time and yet the meals took 50 minutes to get to us. The service was incredibly poor - non attentive staff who had to be called over each time to ask for anything and the woman who we assumed was the landlady was rude and unapproachable who spent most of her evening sitting drinking wine at the bar with her friend. The food was actually ok but not massively warm and sauces were definitely microwaved but didn’t enjoy the food as the service left such a bad taste in the mouth! The desserts were an absolute joke - £7.50!!!! And when they arrived were absolutely tiny - a minuscule sliver of pre packed cheesecake with no cream or ice cream for that price. When questioned and asked to speak to the manager - she didn’t even bother coming over and continued to sit and drink at the bar. When queried on the bill - the server just said ‘that’s what it is - we don’t make the prices, those above us do’. Needless to say we won’t be returning or recommending. Such a shame as this used to be the best family restaurant in Bury and a lovely pub to drink in. It’s become a souless place, no atmosphere, rude staff and overpriced rubbish. Will be closing down again soon no doubt!

Delicious Sunday roast. Tasty tender beef with roasted vegetables and cauliflower cheese, topped with a giant yorkshire! Will definitely visit again.

Attended a party night with work colleagues. My starter of fig & Stilton salad contained 3 halves of fig, so what happened the the 4th half ?. The Stilton was nothing more than crumbs. My main course, fish pie had been nuked in the microwave and was nothing more than lots of mashed potato covering a sloppy cream sauce which the fish had swum through as there was no fish to be found. All in all a very poor experience and with desert £32.50, not even worth half of that. I bought a bottle of wine, asked for Sauvignon blanc and rather than any opinions being offered, New Zealand, chilean etc I was given a bottle £32.00 then found out later there was a cheaper option available so not impressed being charged top price rather than having a choice. Certainly won’t be going back.

Really disappointed as this pub and especially its staff have gone really downhill. The young brunette waitress was lovely but the manageress was rude and dismissive. We queried our bill as we had been given a "cake charge" for bringing our son's birthday cake so did not order puddings. My Mother was given the wrong coffee, which was undrinkable. When querying this charge, we were told it was in case we got food poisoning and to prove that the poisoning would have come from the cake and not their food???? Never heard so much rubbish in my entire life. If there was to be a "cake charge" then people should be made aware of this in advance. Unfortunately, the manageress was not bothered by the fact that we were upset by her attitude and even when we told her we would not be returning for future birthdays (we have always had birthday celebrations there and spent hundreds of pounds each time as there are between ten and fourteen of us) she just shrugged her shoulders. We all left the pub feeling very deflated. The food, on the whole, was nice despite having to wait nearly an hour for our main course.

In such a tricky location you really need to be above average quality, cheap or providing something unique, but The Linden Tree doesn't succeed on any of those measures. In a place like Bury St. Edmunds with so many great restaurants there is just no reason to choose this one. We had a Sunday Lunch which for £16 I really expected to be cooked fresh but it was very clear that everything had been prepared the day before. We were also missing our cauliflower cheese which I had expected to receive a small discount for, but none was offered. Overall, disappointing and sadly unlikely to return.

In such a tricky location you really need to be above average quality, cheap or providing something unique, but The Linden Tree doesn't succeed on any of those measures. In a place like Bury St. Edmunds with so many great restaurants there is just no...

Arrived at 9.45pm on a Saturday night to be told the pub was closing! Very poor when close is advertised as 11pm!

Great service, food was absolutely lovely and unusually I ate every tiny bit of it, the atmosphere was spoiled by a large group obviously out to get some sort of freebee by complaining about almost everything which took up a lot of staff time and...

Under new management and food is top notch!! Best Sunday lunch in Bury St.Edmunds I would say. Definitely will be back. Thank you .

SHOCKING. DO NOT GO. Overcharged by £40 and when we questioned this, told to leave as the lady with glasses (perhaps owner?) told us she “didn’t need the stress.” We questioned why we had been charged for 6 J2O’s, after only having 2 on our...

I ordered a burger which was raw and the chips were raw too. Considering this, not 1 person came an asked if anyone's meals were okay. Management was rude. Ask for the bill which was incorrect and tried to charge for items we never had....

Unfortunately we can’t recommend this place. Most of us had a roast dinner. Yorkshires we’re cremated, tiny amount of gravy and apple sauce and well over an hour to be served. When it came (roast pork) it was cold. The seafood spaghetti was appalling. Plus...

The waitress told us that the new owners have only been in for 10 weeks, so some of the reviews on here are not relevant. They have clearly spent a lot of money on renovating and it looks really nice, so it was a real...

With only one barmaid and a chef there were not enough staff when the telephone rang. The one real ale was not drinkable so the only choice was disgracefully expensive lagers or cider. Sticky tables are uncomfortable so did not eat. Sorry not my sort of pub...

The roast dinner is nice. All fresh ingredients. Worth £16. No IPA on tap? Greene King pub? Charged £12 for 2 pints of coke. When questioned, and debated, £3 was reluctantly removed from the bill. I understand they have to make money but extortionate overcharging...

The meal was nice and we'll presented a few more choices for starters like pate or whitebait would be nice. The place was freshly decorated and a change from last time there when it had booths!. Would go again.

We arrived on time to find the restaurant was very quiet. The staff were remarkably unfriendly. The draft ale was out so the men of the party reluctantly accepted larger. We sat in the garden which turned dark during our stay. We asked a waitress...

Fantastic roast and desert with friends this Sunday, washed down with a lovely bottle of Malbec. Advise to book as its getting busy.

We went for lunch at the Linden Tree as had such a great varied menu online which sounded lovely. The menu was not anything like the online one it was very limited not alot of choice at all . Food was hot that pretty much...

We stopped here for lunch on route to the cost as it was close to A14 and was the best rated pubs in the town. There is no parking at the pub and so we parked in some bays beside the pub that had parking restrictions between 8-10am. The pub is nicely decorated, there is local artists work on the walls, the facilitates are clean and the staff are lovely. The rear garden is large though there is nothing for children, though the pubs welcome children. There is not a kids menu though they are happy to make the main menu meals smaller. Ideal if your kids are picky like mine. The children’s portions are still large and they struggled to finish. A beautiful lasagne and chips cost £10 for the kids. The main meals my wife and I had were lovely too. I very much enjoyed their homemade house beef burger. 4 soft drinks and main meals for 2 adults and 2 children come to £65. I am sure we will stop in here again. Be sure to visit.

Great service and place, great beer Scotch eggs looked good

Stakes and burgers were lovely, the lasagne was bad unfortunately. The service and atmosphere were excellent!

Think it’s been taken over agsin . Was very impressed. Lovely people very friendly. Food was lovely . Highly recommend

All good except, that garden looks like amazon not really safe for kids.

Had the most pleasant evening & dinner! Very cosy, clean & large place. Staff was very friendly and polite. Had starter & main, the food was EXCELLENT!

Came in here from a long train journey with our restless toddler who needed a nappy change. Clean facilities, gorgeous beer, lovely staff and a beautiful garden she loved running around in. Such a lovely pub!

Fantastic food and great service. The garden still needs a bit of work though

We was booked in for a table of 8 on the 1st July, for a family celebration. We turn up for lunch to find the pub all shut up no one around. Only to find out it closed on the Monday and didn't bother to...

Just popped in on the way to the station. Wonderful little pub. Food, atmosphere (banter) all top class, and a reasonably priced lager. 5 stars, all day long. Thankyou…

Lovely service, great range of beverages and pleasant garden area. I would recommend.

Nice and modern . Staff friendly . Very quiet for a weekend night. Wine very expensive and so is the food for what you get. A very average night out.

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing staff, I highly recommend coming here! I had some time before my train and headed to the charming looking building across the road. I'm so glad I did! Warm welcome, friendly face, good music playing in the background, clean and...

Absolutely delicious Subday roast! Guaranteed you won't go hungry 😋. The portion sizes are huge! Service was great- fom the moment we walked in the door to leaving. Will definitely be back soon.

Beautiful mother's day meal. Roast parsnips please. Well catered for offered dairy free alternatives.

Enjoyed the new menu. At least new to me after visiting before with the small plate menu. Friday night dinner for 2, had really great food and will be back soon. Hidden gem in my opinion.

Nice pub with above average food. Good wine choice.

Lovely Mothers day treat. Great service, delicious food and good atmosphere. 😍

We went here for Mothers day and it was a great decision. Booking places to eat for my mum is a challenge as she is very picky however she loved it! The staff were so nice and very accommodating. Working at a pub myself, Mothers...

Usually enjoy coming here but the last few times I’ve come there has been a middle aged blonde lady working and she is very rude, makes snidey comments myself and others have noticed this lack of professionality so I will not be coming back.

We have a lovely lunch! They fitted us in last minute too! Highly recommended

The worst service I’ve EVER had from this woman who wore glasses and just thought she could treat everyone like dirt. Never have I ever felt so sorry for the employees who have to deal with her. They looked at me and spoke to me and all said this place is tapped: grow the hell up.

Much improved from a few few years ago and now can really be called a gastronomic pub. Service and food are very good.

Loved the staff and atmosphere, the staff were very accommodating and nothing was a problem, the place looks lovely and was nice cosy. My only little ask is they double check the temperature of the food they are sending out, the starters were good but the main course were all just warm but very tasty and presented well, there was no check back done at the time and when the young man asked at the end of the meal he was genuinely upset that this hadn't been done and was very apologetic, let's hope it is a one off as the taste of the food was great and the staff are good

5 of us went for my sons bday. Staff were very friendly and humorous. Food was really tasty and hot. My husband had the pie and wants to go back for another! A bday cake plate was bought out, which we didn't ask for and...

An impromptu visit tonight with my son and was very happy we stopped in. Absolutely delicious food and lovely service. Will certainly be returning and going to try the Sunday roast.

Held an evening 'event' to celebrate my late wife's life, we were afforded a seclusive area of the pub for our sole use. The management and staff could not have been more helpful, including complementary snacks. All the people who had food said it was excellent, a good night.

Really good food, nice atmosphere and good service

Really enjoyed the Sunday Lunch here. Great food, good value, friendly staff.

Dog Friendly and super nice Food was really great . Not the normal boring pub menu which was great. You get what you pay for and it was worth it. We will be going back its a must to visit.

As my review states, I would not recommend or return, first of all, table setting set out wrong. Food was nice but so is your local takeaway, plus its cheaper. Rancid tarta sauce, service was ok. But when you need to ask twice for your...

I am going to be short and sweet about this Staff lovely Food.... over priced... Table settings set out wrong...... you do not get what you order, unless you ask the staff three times to get either salt pepper of vinegar ....not hard really to...

Quiet lunchtime but staff were friendly and the food was very good. More like it used to be a lot of years ago.

Dropped in looking for food as we were passing by. Great pub meal, served quickly - staff friendly and attentive. Pleasantly surprised - worth a visit.

Pleasant pub food and drinks in a comfortable relaxed environment. Not the best in the world, but very nice

Great Sunday roast. And great service

We enjoyed a large family lunch at the Linden Tree. Very nice food served efficiently, friendly and professionally. Would certainly make a revisit next time we’re in Bury St Edmunds. A table of 13 and we all received our food together, hot and without mistakes.

Very nice food and lovely place.

First stop on our boys nights out. Much better since it reopened, and going back to the old name was a nice touch. 🤓