The Cadogan, Bury St. Edmunds

The Cadogan is one of five Gusto Pronto pubs all based in this part of Suffolk, this one being almost opposite the Brewshed Brewery that is also owned by GP, so obviously the two hand pumps were drawing their Pale and Best. A limited premium keg selection was also available, I expect some were from Brewshed, but I didn’t really notice because I was too being drawing comparisons with the Fox, which is the most southerly of their gastro pubs which is located on the Suffolk-Essex border. There’s a small dining area in the left front and the serving counter runs up the left-hand wall while facing seating that runs up the right to the rear, although there is an internal wall with supporting pillar midway up that splits this seating in half. On the rear wall is a log fireplace and more dining seating is found around to the left rear. The only distractions from the sound of fork on plate was some very low background music. Like the Fox, I found the service to be polite, but it is far too food led in here for me to consider returning just for a pint.

Previously the Culford Arms, then The Griffin, this roadside pub now appears to be the tap for Brewshed, whose brewing plant is a few yards down the road towards Bury St Edmunds; it was originally on the same site as the pub. The pub is still owned by GK though. There is a car park at the front. They offer B&B accommodation and are making a name for themselves as a half-decent gastro pub. You can also buy Brewshed beers in tins over the bar to take awaway, though beer in tins, like other things, may taste the same, but it’s still feels wrong. The staff were pleasant and welcoming, though they looked a bit disappointed that we weren’t eating. The single large bar and dining room has restored floorboards and tables which are comfortably spaced. There is plenty of room for those who just want a drink. There were two ales on draft, one from Brewshed and GK IPA; the former was in good condition, as you would expect. It’s a very good place to stop and enjoy a meal and a pint, provided you don’t mind the prices and the fussiness of some of the dishes.

Official site of The Cadogan - thecadogan.co.uk

Official site of The Cadogan - thecadogan.co.uk

What a find. This is a local pub with a one star AA rosette. The food in fantastic, and the staff are very polite and friendly. Such a little gem just outside Bury St Edmunds. If your in the area this is well worth a visit.