The Old Cannon Brewery

86 Cannon Street, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1JR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>1231</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.7
Scored 8.7
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Rated fabulous
1,231 reviews

Very convenient for town centre really comfortable beds and great cooked breakfast. Staff very pleasant and helpful and a vibrant place to meet up with friends for a meal and a drink of locally brewed beer

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The Old Cannon Brewery

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A Suffolk pub with its own on-site brewhouse, The Old Cannon Brewery offers accommodation and dining less than 10-minute walk from Bury St Edmunds Abbey. The Old Cannon has a brasserie restaurant and Wi-Fi. Free on street parking is available from 4pm. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, wardrobe, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have an en suite shower with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A cooked and continental breakfast is served daily at the restaurant for no extra charge. Bury St Edmunds attractions include St Edmundsbury Cathedral and the Theatre Royal, and the town has a number of boutiques and independent shops. There is also a multi-screen cinema 4-minute drive away. Ipswich, Diss and Cambridge are all around 35-minute drive from this inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very convenient for town centre really comfortable beds and great cooked breakfast. Staff very pleasant and helpful and a vibrant place to meet up with friends for a meal and a drink of locally brewed beer”
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfortable bed, great shower and excellent breakfast (included in the room rate).”
  • Wren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good room, excellent breakfast, friendly, welcoming staff”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 4,171 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

A unique and historical brewery that is built directly in, above and below the main building. Superb food favourites and great beer with super comfy accommodation. A few minutes walk from the town centre the Old Cannon Brewery is the perfect location for visiting the historic town of Bury St. Edmunds.

Property information

The Brewery Rooms offer our bed and breakfast guests comfort and style in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment rounded off with a delicious Suffolk breakfast? for prices and offers see the stay page Each of our hotel rooms are ideally suited as a base location whilst visiting Bury St Edmunds or the surrounding area. We have eight double rooms and two twin all offering en-suite shower rooms and all named after our beers. If you love real ale then you are in for a treat for we brew beer on site. Our unique, state-of-the-art, stainless steel brewing vessels are a stunning feature of the bar where we have been brewing since 1999. We've been brewing in the bar since 1999. Our beers are made from East Anglian grown and malted barley and choice English hops; and we brew once or twice a week, usually on a Monday or Wednesday when you can sit sipping the results whilst watching the next brew in the making! We always have our core beers Best Bitter 3.8%ABV and Gunner's Daughter 5.5%ABV available. These are complimented with one of our own seasonal beers such as Hornblower or Brass Monkey in the Spring; and Gunport Stout, Black Pig or St Edmund's Head in the Autumn/Winter.

Neighbourhood information

Bury St Edmunds, with its surrounding countryside and villages, is a lovely place to visit at any time of the year. The recently restored Regency Theatre Royal, old Abbey Gardens and the new Millennium Tower on Bury's beautiful cathedral are some of the many highlights in this delightful and historic market town, plus we're a stone's throw from the lovely boutiques in St John's Street and the new shops in the town's old cattle market.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Old Cannon Brewery Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of The Old Cannon Brewery
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Cannon Brewery accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Cannon Brewery

  • The Old Cannon Brewery offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Room options at The Old Cannon Brewery include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The prices at The Old Cannon Brewery may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Old Cannon Brewery is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Old Cannon Brewery is 500 yards from the centre of Bury Saint Edmunds. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Old Cannon Brewery has 1 restaurant:

    • Old Cannon Brewery Restaurant

  • Guests staying at The Old Cannon Brewery can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte