The Lindeboom in Bury St Edmunds has a new energy and comforting food

The extensive garden buzzes with conversation and laughter, inside the sound of cutlery clinking and the staff quickly come inside to greet customers.

Life has returned to The Linden Tree in Bury St Edmunds.

The pub, in a prime location on Out Northgate, opposite the city’s train station, has had many guises over the years and its walls are home to the memories of many.

It once became the Railway Hotel, later The Linden Tree and in 2013 The Station.

In 2021, the company returned to its roots and renamed itself again as The Linden Tree.

The city’s rich history and heritage illustrates the need for pubs to adapt and change with the ever-changing times in order to survive.

Earlier this month, The Linden Tree spread its branches into a new era.

After extensive refurbishment it reopened under the direction of Keven and Rebecca Swales, who also run The Bunbury Arms in Great Barton.

On a sultry Saturday evening, the pub was pleasantly busy.

Our table overlooked the biggest asset: one of the largest pub gardens in Bury.

There was a bouncy castle on the side and the tables outside were almost full.

There is also a covered seating area and an outdoor bar will open soon.

Inside, The Linden Tree feels airy and homely, with attentive staff always on hand to assist you.

The menu offers a wide choice of delicious pub food dishes.

We opted for the beer battered fish and chips (delicious white fish), with tasty ground peas with mint.

The Linden fried chicken burger, in a sesame brioche bun, lettuce, garlic and mayonnaise, served with fries, was ideal for a Saturday night.

Meanwhile, the ploughman offered a well-filled platter of pate, pork pie, cheese, Scotch eggs, ham, pickles and sourdough bread.

The Linden Tree is a family-friendly venue on the edge of the town centre, offering great food. The energy is new and the return of The Linden Tree is just what Bury needs.