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SquareMeal Review of 1921

Silver Award

“Everything about this restaurant is enjoyment personified!” proclaims a fan of 1921 – a breezy new arrival in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. The Grade II-listed building was formerly home to Graze, but following a complete makeover it now trades as 1921, with well-travelled chef Zack Deakins at the helm (ex-Restaurant Martin Wishart, Le Talbooth and The Bildeston Crown).  Local artworks and shelves of books create a “wonderfully relaxed” feel in the dining room, while the kitchen applies a bright modern touch to carefully sourced British ingredients – from West Mersea crab (with pickled mooli, tempura squid and avocado) to saddle of Dedham Castle lamb (alongside baby artichokes, fennel and sweetbreads). Veggies might be tempted by the White Nancy goats’ cheese fondant with salt-baked celeriac, walnut and apple cake, while those with a sweet tooth should consider the strawberry soup with lavender pannacotta, meringue and basil. Prices are very “competitive”, there are some “compelling choices” on the wine list, and staff “give 100 per cent as soon as you walk through the door”. One to watch, we reckon.

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Good to know

Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisine
British
Ambience
Fine dining, Luxury
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Perfect for
Dates, Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating

About

1921 Angel Hill is situated in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, with Zack Deakins as chef patron, it operates with a more relaxed approach to service,  greater emphasis on the food. The menu is classic fine dining, with a menu that elevated British classics and champions local produce and seasonal ingredients to reflect the surrounding farmland.

Forget bland nibbles, 1921 Angel Hill starts off with a fantastic canape selection, including roasted garlic dhal with spiced mango, and vodka cured cod mixed in avocado and wasabi. Other canape options include mushroom croquettes with quails eggs, smoked halibut in carrot and pistachio, and haggis with neeps and tatties. You can choose to order individual canapes, or one of everything from the menu.

The tasting menu, which is available for lunch and dinner, is to be taken by the whole table. It begins with leek veloute with smoked egg yolk and pickled potato, and your choice of adding Cornish salted caviar. Following that, there's Mersea crab with pickled wasabi mooli, apple and black sesame, and venison tartare with beer battered oyster, beetroot and truffle. There are two more savoury courses following that, including monkfish with blackened spices, mussels and butternut squash, and miso glazed Aylesbury duck breast with morels, celeriac and white bean cassoulet.

Your sweet treats to finish will be an ever loved pairing of rhubarb with custard, and then lastly, chocolate with mascarpone and coffee. If you wish to enhance your meal further, you can add a selection of British cheese, and a pairing wine flight. The lunch specific menu includes elevated takes on classics, like a leek veloute, smoked lamb shoulder, salt and vinegar potatoes and a dark chocolate bavarois.

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Location
19-21 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1UZ

01284 704870 01284 704870

Website

Opening Times

Lunch
Mon Closed
Tue 12:00-14:00
Wed Closed
Thu 12:00-14:00
Fri 12:00-14:00
Sat 12:00-14:00
Sun Closed
Dinner
Mon Closed
Tue 18:00-21:00
Wed Closed
Thu 18:00-21:00
Fri 18:00-21:00
Sat 18:00-21:00
Sun Closed

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2 Reviews 
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Teresa H

23 November 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Zack is a really creative chef and his food amazing. Even if I don't like a particular ingredient, I will always give it a go if it is one of Zack's dishes as he combines flavours so that they simply work. If only I lived nearer to Bury St Edmunds because at the moment, eating at 1921 has to be a rare treat. 

 

 

Anon

15 June 2021  
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 1.5
Atmosphere 1
Value 1.5
A disappointing evening at Resta

Having read previous reviews of this restaurant, myself and three others dined there this evening with expectations of a memorable meal. Unfortunately this did not prove to be the case, largely due to a lack of atmosphere, and service which was no more than adequate.

The food was good, although the portions were meagre. However a fine restaurant should surely

set out to create a pleasant ambience and a warm friendly experience.  This restaurant sadly did not quite make it.

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