Where is The Nutshell?

The Nutshell is at 17 The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1BJ. It is a tiny Victorian pub filled with memorabilia and quirky ephemera, including a mummified cat.

What are The Nutshell's opening hours?

The Nutshell is open daily. Wednesday and Saturday from 11:00, and all other days from 12:00, closing at 23:00 each night.

Is The Nutshell dog friendly?

Yes, The Nutshell is dog friendly, so you are welcome to bring your dog along.

How do I contact or book at The Nutshell?

You can call The Nutshell on 01284 764867. Further details may also be available on the website.

Suffolk · Pubs

The Nutshell

The Nutshell is one of Britain's smallest pubs, a Victorian bar on The Traverse in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, with a Guinness World Record to its name.

About

The Nutshell

Measuring just 15ft by 7ft, this tiny Victorian pub in the centre of Bury St Edmunds has been pulling pints since 1867. The walls are plastered with photos, banknotes, and memorabilia, and a mummified cat, found bricked up in the chimney, hangs from the ceiling. Greene King ales are on tap, and the bar fills fast; elbow room is part of the appeal. Dogs are welcome, and the pub is open daily on The Traverse, a short walk from the Abbey ruins.

Good for

Dog Friendly

Opening hours

Open now

Monday12:00 – 23:00

Tuesday12:00 – 23:00

Wednesday11:00 – 23:00

Thursday12:00 – 23:00

Friday12:00 – 23:00

Saturday11:00 – 23:00

Sunday12:00 – 23:00

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Real photos from the venue

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