The Black Boy Bar

The Lady Elizabeth Bar & Hotel (formally The Black Boy) is situated in the heart of Sudbury overlooking the market square with easy access to the surrounding countryside. Market Hill, the heart of our town, it owes its existence to a 14th century woman of nearby Clare. She was a widow, kin to royalty and ‘lord’ of Sudbury. In Lady Elizabeth de Burgh’s time, Anglo-Saxon Sudbury was an interweaving web of narrow streets, until she invested in an ambitious extension to the east that is now Sudbury’s main trading centre. The open space in front of the church was used by the market stalls. The timber frames within modern shop fronts, and some surviving long, narrow plots are remnants of this 14th century layout which we can still see today. With it's seven en-suite letting rooms it is the perfect place for either a weekend retreat or a relaxing mid week stay; dog friendly rooms are available with prior arrangement. Now serving a full menu and breakfasts. Food serving times are everyday 7am for breakfasts till 12 then till 9pm for main menu. Serving the finest in traditional ales, handpicked wine menu and spirit range. Come and stay and let the new friendly team look after you!