The Masons is a traditional pub offering great local ales, affordable, high quality food for the whole family and one of the best outdoor spaces to enjoy in the centre of Bury St Edmunds.
The Masons Arms is Greene King’s flagship pub for cask ales. It’s great place to showcase what’s new at the brewery. Greene King’s head brewer John Bexon, says: "As a proud Bury brewer we were keen to give local people the first opportunity to try exclusive new beers and we are pleased to be able to do this at the Masons Arms."
Check our tasting notes and see if you can decide what to order. Too difficult? You will be pleased to know we offer a sample service and are more than happy to let you try before you buy! You can also order the Ales as a tasting platter, trying 3 thirds of a pint. A great way to decide what your favourite ales are.
Great selection of beers that change regularly. Good choice of food with some different items. That was presented well and nice size portion. Friendly welcoming staff with advice on the beer. Lovely old style pub with a good out side area. And just a short walk to the cathedral.
Superb beef & ale pie. Good service & recommendations from the barman on choice of ales. Nice cosy feel frequented by locals & passing shoppers & tourists. Really nice way to relax for a drink and a meal. It was the perfect choice after watching a great film at the local cinema. We will be back.
I have to say I was sadly disappointed by the food other than the chicken starter. It was very basic quality more what youd expect for a 2 for 1 pub grub. Took over an hour to get a starter. Which did have us expecting better quality of main but sadly no. There was No apologies from staff for the wait just said they had an issue with the staff in the kitchen and I expected much more when spending over £90 for 2 adults and 2 children. Beautiful place but wouldn't bother with food there again.
What a great pub. Staff amazing. Food exceptional. Can't wait to go back. Update. 9mths later than previous review. I had a vegan curry. Man came to clear the plates. Asked if all was ok. I said my meal was a "poor relation" to my friends meal. He said "well we aren't a vegan restaurant" my reply was "perhaps I should come and cook for you as it's not hard" Rude I thought. If you can't offer a meal that at least compares with your other meals, then don't bother trying. We won't be back! Expensive for what I got. Small portion, just warm. Bland. Not worth the price. Disappointed. Changed to two sra but still saying 5?
Went about 2.30pm, food doesn't get served until 5pm !, was disappointed but the pub was very atmospheric & service was brilliant, plus dogs are allowed .
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