The Weeping Willow | Pub & Lodges Near Bury St Edmunds

Good Times, Your Way

Birthdays, big get-togethers, family celebrations or simply a very good reason to get everyone around the same table. Whatever you’re planning, The Weeping Willow is made for bringing people together.

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Come For The Food. Stay For Everything Else.

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Welcome To The Weeping Willow, Barrow

Just outside Bury St Edmunds, The Weeping Willow is made for long lunches, dinner with friends and drinks that turn into another round. Seasonal menus bring plenty to the table, from pub favourites to dishes worth making the trip for, alongside good wine and a well-stocked bar. Gather your people, settle in and stay as long as you like. And when you’re not quite ready to call it a night, our lodges are just a few steps away – giving you even more time to enjoy this corner of Suffolk.

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From Our Kitchen

To Your Table

There’s always something good coming out of the kitchen. Our menus move with the seasons, mixing pub favourites with dishes made for sharing, leaving you fighting over the last bite.

When the sun’s out, things move into the garden. Our garden menu is made for enjoying outside – relaxed dishes, seasonal sides and plenty to pass around the table. Find a spot, gather your people and make an afternoon of it.

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Meet Us At The Bar

A quick drink has a habit of turning into another round. Drop in for a pint, open a bottle of wine with friends or settle in with something from the bar and see where the day takes you. No plans needed – just pull up a chair.

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There’s always something happening at The Weeping Willow. From live music and summer pilates in the garden to weekends filled with good beer, good food and plenty of people, our events are another reason to gather your people and join us. Keep an eye on what’s coming up – there’s plenty more in the diary.

Sundown Session

Last Friday Of Every Month, From 8pm

Sundown Session

Join us on the last Friday evening of every month from 8pm until 10pm for live music in the bar. Then throughout December, we’re turning up the volume with live music every Friday evening.

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Autumn Murder Mystery

Monday 23rd November | From 7pm | £60 per guest

Autumn Murder Mystery

The game is afoot… Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes for an evening of dinner, intrigue and a rather puzzling poisoning. Settle in as the mystery unfolds around you, following the clues and uncovering secrets along the way.

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Your Place In The Meadow

Tucked away in the meadow behind the pub, our seven lodges are a peaceful base for a few days in Suffolk. Think relaxed interiors, countryside just outside your door and plenty to explore around Bury St Edmunds – with great food and a table waiting for you when you get back.

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Out & About

There’s plenty to discover around The Willow. Wander the streets of Bury St Edmunds, head out for a walk in the Suffolk countryside or spend the day exploring the villages and places that give this corner of the county its character. Whether you’re local or here for the weekend, there’s always somewhere worth heading next.

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Latest Chapters

Catch up with recent articles exploring our region, its food, its landscape and things happening close to home.

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Dog Friendly Christmas Guide 2026

3rd November, 2026

Christmas is better with the whole family, four-legged members included. From carols for canines and festive markets to wintry beach walks and a day at the races, we've rounded up some of our favourite dog-friendly things to do across the East of England this season.

Chestnut Christmas Gift Guide 2026

2nd November, 2026

From sparkling wine and Suffolk cheese to quilted jackets, Christmas candles and good books, the East of England is full of brilliant things to give. We've rounded up some of our favourite gifts for this Christmas, intoducing our new Chestnut General Store and the small businesses we're lucky to call neighbours.

Christmas Experience Guide 2026

2nd November, 2026

We've rounded up some of our favourite things to do between now and the New Year, whether you're after a magical day out with the little ones, a spot of Christmas shopping or an excuse for a wintry walk before warming up at the pub.

On The Table This Autumn

28th September, 2026

With autumn menus landing, we sat down with Phil Skinner, Regional Head Chef across many of Chestnut's larger pubs and Big House hotels, to talk about the unusual summer we've just had, what it means for the plate this autumn, and thirteen years of watching this business grow.

7 Autumn Walks That End With A Roast

28th September, 2026

There’s something highly satisfying about a good ol' walk followed by a pub lunch. Fresh air, falling leaves, a bit of mud here and there, and then straight into the warmth for a roast and a pint. From coastal paths to market towns and countryside loops, these are some of our favourite walks from our front doors that end with roast potatoes and a Yorkshire pudding!

Autumn Guide 2026

1st September, 2026

From food festivals and sculpture trails to theatre and fireworks, there’s plenty happening across East Anglia this autumn. We’ve rounded up some of the events worth putting in the diary, whether you’re looking for a day out with the family, a walk through the countryside or an excuse to explore somewhere new.

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Gifting

Give a little something to look forward to. From a night away in the Suffolk countryside to a leisurely lunch, a good dinner or a few drinks at the bar, our gift vouchers leave the choice to them.

For thoughtful gifts beyond the pub, explore our Chestnut General Store, with a collection of gifts and treats for giving, sharing or keeping for yourself.

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