Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bedford

"A hidden gem. Such gorgeous views from the balcony watching the rowers go out and the people walk by. Lovely coffees, brunch and lunch. They also..."

G Mai

Leah Skipper

The Chequers

99/100 (1302 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Nice pub / restaurant that has an old inn exterior and an interior that's clean and reasonably well presented. The staff were friendly enough and..."

Ross Hall

"Lovely food good service got what i ask for changed an item on menu nice..."

Tinamaria Williamson

"The chequers is a lovely pub on the road between horton conquest and Ampthil. The place offers sweet, relaxed and friendly service. Drinks are..."

Yossi Galiko

"The food was reasonably priced, the garden was spacious and had lots to do for children, dog friendly and lots of variety on the menu! The strawberry..."

Emma

"Lovely friendly country pub. Good food, good beer and a huge garden! Even has a play area to keep the kids..."

Chris Morgans

"Great food and friendly staff, who could ask for..."

Hamant Kara

"Had a lovely spot of lunch, was quick service and everyone wad polite and friendly, would go back..."

Tegan Hughes

"Lovely food, drinks and service. Stopped for a meal for 3 of us on a weekday lunch time. Impeccable interior, first class food, drinks and service...."

Andy 50

"This is a very good place to go for any many different occasions. I've even had breakfast here, which was lovely. Ample parking and the beer garden..."

Sam Ip

"This pub is simply amazing. Location is superb, the pub is literally in the middle of nowhere. Generous size garden overlooks picture perfect..."

Olga Chervova

The Standard

98/100 (1186 ratings)

"A quite spacious pub/bar rights on High street, Bedford town centre. You won't miss it, just look for the real human size statues of Laurel and..."

Travel Addict - Foodie Lover

"Cheap booze, good music no..."

Steve TheChef

"Grand spot for a pint pity there wasn't live music night I was there overall..."

Barry Donnelly

"Very pleasant atmosphere, listening to good quality jazz played by local people. Good customer service at bar. No..."

Bernard Atkins

"Love this pub. Stumbled across it by accident but loved the live music. Two great guitarists and two great singers. Fantastic young lady running the..."

PE C

"Really nice place. I was there few times and everything is all right. When I was there last time it was karaoke and there was really good fun. My..."

Aleksandra Rzeznik

"I had a fantastic night out in the Standard with work colleagues. There was 12 of us in total and we all enjoyed it. The manager Gary was really..."

Lisa Sharp

"Nice atmosphere, good..."

Matthew Ballantyne

"The George Street rag time jazz band. Perfect foot tapping hip swinging end to the..."

Ruth Garner

"Met great people and an amazing time. Thursday night Bandaoke is very..."

Anne Duportail

"I remember having a meal here with my family and friends about 1 or 2 years ago. The food that I ordered were really nice although I was really picky..."

Gabbie lolol

"Only lived in Bedford for 3 months and this is one of the first pubs i went to. Fantastic place with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Thou went..."

Gary bloggs

"The Standard is a long established public house in Bedfords High street. The staff are friendly and helpful and the clientele are of all ages. The..."

Pete Romanowski

"Great atmosphere! Has an outside bar in the smoking area! The pub it self has so much character. But in the week it’s also good for a chilled night..."

Sophie Chanelle

"Quirky and Gothic, nice pub. Some of the locals look a bit rough, but that's Bedford for you. Good entertainment, great DJ. Good service, and the..."

Rob Holman

"Enjoy having a drink here. Has outdoor space upstairs for smoking and drinking. Pours a decent pint only downside is the upstairs bar doesn't pour..."

codswop

"In terms of choice of pubs in Beford The Standard is a favourite simply because live music is often on, the range of drinks is better than most on..."

Geoff Ryan

Cocos Bedford

"We visited a few Saturday’s ago with friends. The place is really lovely, great decoration & friendly staff and they have a great drinks menu, we..."

Sarah's Doo-Wop Dos

"Happened to find myself staying in the premier Inn next door. Perfect opportunity to fall in and sample the bar. Whether a seasoned cocktail drinker..."

Ben Johnson

"We visited Cocos for celebratory drinks. The service and atmosphere was so lovely. All staff took the time to greet us and explain the amazing..."

Shanise Jhalli

"Cocos Bedford serving up the best cocktails and mocktails in town in a super chic setting! Staff are so friendly and attentive. I was fortunate..."

Nisha Sisodiya

"I’ve been to Coco’s a few times since it has opened and cannot recommend it enough! The attention to detail in the cocktails and service from the..."

Sneha Pancholi

"Great vibe and atmosphere really gets you in a vibrant mood.staff are very friendly and a nice swift service.cocktails are the best thing made so..."

Nemo Tv

"AMAZING cocktail bar. Breath of fresh air in Bedford. London quality cocktails, great music, superb atmosphere. Have been a few times and have never..."

Jay Bacon

"I visited Coco’s for the first time recently and I now can say this will be my go to place! The staff were super friendly and attentive, the bar..."

Shyam Vara

"Beautiful venue and fantastic drinks!! Cocktails are wonderfully made and look..."

Daniella Chadwick

"Went in on a Monday night for a quick after work drink. Staff were lovely and very friendly. The drinks were delicious. Looking forward to coming..."

Shona Gillies

"Been a few times and fantastic atmosphere on every occasion. They have a great selection of drinks, probably the best in Bedford, would definitely..."

Milan Jivram

"Wow, Cocos Bedford, you're doing it right! Super chill vibe, felt like a VIP the second I stepped in. Their cocktails? Insane! The staff were on it,..."

Vijay Sisodiya

"Amazing bar to come on a night out, the cocktails are out of this world! Lovely..."

Hannah Jane

"Great good value cocktails and staff are very helpful and..."

Brandon Tuck

"Lovely cocktails, this is how proper cocktails should taste!!! Lovely bar & very friendly staff. Would highly recommend for a first class..."

David Hammonds

"Came here for drinks on my birthday! Was a lovely vibe, music is good, cocktails are good, 10/10..."

Lauren Broome

"Absolutely lovely venue. Millie and Vlad are very talented and the drinks were stunning! Can't wait to come..."

Murron Winter

"A great little find in our stay in Bedford. An amazingly knowledgable and friendly bartender. The cocktails are the best we’ve had in a..."

Callum Shand

Three Tuns

95/100 (1033 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"I popped in for a planned lunch on a Friday with my family. We sat in the restaurant area and felt immediately at home. A lot of that was down to the..."

L C

"Me and my husband popped in as we were waiting to collect someone in the area. We haven't visited before but what a beautiful pub. Gorgeous food very..."

Rebecca Garner

"I’ve eaten here a few times now and find the food on par with a fine dinning experience for a pub restaurant. Great value steak night, generous..."

glenn everard

"We hosted our wedding at the Three Tuns, Biddenham. Lars and his team made it a truely memorable experience....just what we had hoped for. The..."

Peter Duddridge

"Popped in on a day visit to Biddenham, what a beautiful spot. An excellent dog-friendly pub, we got to enjoy the lovely garden too as the weather was..."

Victoria Kahl

"Had a lovely Mother’s Day lunch this Saturday lunch time. Food was lovely, I had a beef stew and it was delicious. Our waitress was very attentive..."

Helen bOLAND

"Good Wednesday half price steak. Came here twice and would like to come again for the Sunday..."

Cinvi Tong

"Amazing food and atmosphere is friendly to all ages. Staff friendly, knowledgeable and great..."

Chloe Drinkwater

"First visit, steak night, fantastic, definitely..."

Kevin Wal (Kmw)

"Very nice pub with excellent food and a very friendly..."

Christan Verbeek

"Great food, fresh and tasty � definitely..."

Katie Smith

"Excellent - as always! The spring rolls were..."

Ron Mudge

"EXCELLENT GREAT FOOD PRIVATE AND HOSPITABLE An oasis in this crazy..."

Patrick Wheelchair

"Great place to relax, fab surroundings and a great place to meet local leaders of some Bedford's oldest and established..."

Patrick Dignan

"A haven from the world. Companionship, dining, decent bar, snooker and bowls, in a lovely location. Wouldn't be without my..."

Charles Pooter

"The usual high standards..."

Dennis Stott

"If your are a Gentleman......then..."

Greg Warman

"Good..."

Vidmantas Laurinavicius

Gregorio Fabio Boscaglia

Dawei Tang

Michael Grant

Clayton Kennedy

Nick

Paul Warren

Adam Bishop

Andy Marsden

David Day

Dan Lancaster

colin dainton

The Horse & Jockey

94/100 (2233 ratings)

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Venison Wellington

Beef

Rabbit

Seafood Platter Starter

Duck Jus

Smooth Chicken Liver Parfait and Toast

Roast Beef

Catalan Fish Stew of White Fish Tiger Prawns Mussels Chorizo Saffron with Warm Bread & Butter

Lobster

Moules Marinière with a Basket of Bread

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was our first visit to The Horse & Jockey having missed the turn a couple of times. However it was well worth the wait! The restaurant is light..."

Di Wilkinson

"Welcoming and friendly, with a superb menu. The food was delicious, cooked to perfection. The Horse and Jockey is certainly a 'top notch' eaterie,..."

Roo Lavender

"As always a fantastic meal with friendly staff and a good selection of wine. Well worth a visit for any occasion..."

Janet Skevington

"The food is amazing and service is great would recommend to anyone who wants lovely quality tasting food. Can't wait for our next visit thank..."

Victoria Day

"Great food, great service altogether top place thanks Sarah..."

Ann Little

"Brilliant meal here yesterday . Good food and good..."

Valerie Cox

"Lovely pub in rural village, outside seating with cover, friendly staff. Ideal for after a good..."

Carol Ross

"Fantastic food and great service - very welcoming to our children as well. Would recommend to..."

Trish Sawyer

"First time we have eaten there food was amazing will definitely be paying another..."

Diane Sozzo

"Lovely food, very friendly staff. Such a lovely pub. Feels so homely...."

Liz Owen

"Excellent food and an amazing selection of wine and gin!! Can't wait to visit..."

Heather Louise Kennington

"Gorgeous meal! Lovely atmosphere! Great..."

Diane Leckie

"Absolutely brilliant place for a quick lunch, long drawn out meals with friends or family, and their themed nights are well worth..."

Sue Semple

"Lovely Sunday lunch and we were accommodated at very late notice. Will be going back very soon...."

Simon Nisbet

"Fabulous Sunday lunch and really lovely staff, only wish we lived nearer we visit more often..."

Wendy Sattar

"Great place for a meal with a group !! Very busy inside with a great atmosphere and warm feeling. All the food was really well made, especially the..."

Jackss

"A great welcome with attentive service. Wine list was excellent and good value. The halibut was outstanding. Vegetables were perfectly cooked. And..."

Richard O'Quinn

"Very nice pub, friendly staff. Had Sunday lunch, two had the beef which have to say was tender and moist one of the best I've ever tasted. I..."

Andrew Lay

"Had a lovely lunch here today with family- an early Christmas celebration. Food was..."

Christine Proudlove

"Ate here for the first time tonight and can honestly say it was the best meal we have had in a long time. There were so many lovely things on the..."

Hayley Lant

"The best food in the neighbourhood and nice service...."

Robert Sedlak

"Went for the first time on Fathers Day. Excellent menu. Duck and Bacon Hash Starter was superb. Very welcoming owners. Lovely homely feel. Nice..."

Jim Ohara

"Superb welcome, service and food. Spot on. A beautiful place to eat..."

Jill Izzard

"Great food, nice atmosphere and attentive service The pie for 2 is so flavoursome, but every meal I've had has been a great fiest for the tastebuds...."

Al B

"the Horse and Jockey is a great little restaurant a few minutes drive outside of Bedford. I would call it in upscale pub with great food and great..."

Tim Brenan

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Excellent country pub, great people, beer and..."

Phil Randall

"Great Sunday lunch - home cooked food, veg lovely with a crunch, more gravy given on request, good value and yummy puddings. Well worth our trip from..."

Susan Kirby

"As always, Andy didn't disappoint & the food was up to its usual extremely high standard. If you fancy an early Christmas dinner, then go for the..."

Julia Knight

"Fantastic food and lovely friendly welcome not your average clicky village pub, will definitely be making another visit soon, went for the Friday..."

Hazel Lyon

"Allow me to plug a local Ale House. The Cock, Pavenham. Having guests over from Lima, South America for the festive season we were at a loss on..."

Peter Saunders

"Excellent food and service! Cant fault a thing! Thanks John + co..."

Emily Wbrown

"Yet to try the food but have heard really good things, me and my dad come here ofter for a cheeky pint and would definitely recommend it..."

Howard Ross

"It's hard to convey just how much I love this little corner of the world. I love bringing my family here - whether that's all of us at once or one at..."

Tim Davies

"Really friendly landlord!! Great views out the back, looking out across beautiful fields and..."

Dionne Williams

"A lovely village pub with a large car park. Warm and friendly offering some hand drawn ales. I had two pints of the Wainwright tonight. Open until..."

John Alsop

"always a friendly pub great..."

tina davies

"I went on a special gourmet menu evening and enjoyed close to Michelin star food! I took the wine pairing option and enjoyed some great wines too!..."

Keith Blackman

"Fantastic local pub, very friendly. Serves a great Guinness and has a good selection of gin's! The Owner's could not be more welcoming and..."

R Hussey

"Great pub,friendly,good beer lovely bar..."

Wayne Miles

"John and Linda are really lovely hosts. Having recently taken over, they won't be starting food until November 2016. However, that is no excuse to..."

Alistair Frary

"Excellent Sunday lunch, 2 or 3 course at good prices. Screens from ceiling provide covid-19 protection between tables. Service attentive, food..."

TW account Wright

"Excellent breakfast offered on first Saturday of each month. Full English plus endless fresh irange and coffee. Good value and highly recommended...."

Robert Game

"Great hosts, John and Linda will make you feel very welcome. Sunday lunch a highlight of the week, plus a great session of local musicians. Stop in..."

Sharon Stephens

"Cosy and warm place to spend time with family and friends. Loved..."

JESUS RODRIGUEZ

"Great pub, the landlord and locals are very friendly and made us feel welcome. Great selection of beers and a massive selection of gins for a small..."

Paul Brown

"Very friendly new landlord. My sister & I just went in for a drink. Wishing them well for future. Looking forward to a meal here..."

Barbara Proud

"Good food and very friendly staff and owner. Adaptable too. I had something off menu (I know I'm such a..."

Mike Lord

"Very friendly place and good selection of beers. Sometimes call in on the way home after a bike ride - a pint here always hits the..."

Mick Spencer

"A lovely Sunday lunch, good food, good covid precautions lay out. Thoroughly recommended eating..."

Jennie

Foresters Arms Bedford

94/100 (3389 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Waffle Bacon and Eggs

"Visited this pub for a drink on a Friday afternoon. It was very quiet but we had a really friendly welcome from the barman and enjoyed a drink in the..."

Jane Pinder

"Fantastic atmosphere. Garden is the best around. Indoor lighting/seating is very cozy. Great selection of drinks. Food menu is lovely… and the..."

Cee

"Great drinks, decor and atmosphere with friendly knowledgeable staff. Looking forward to many more..."

Katie Brown

"Amazing staff, great beers and a lovely pub..."

Salvatore Togna

"Not the biggest of venues in size, but certainly got bucket loads of atmosphere. This pub has had a recent refurb and it's been money well spent...."

Victor liburd

"I really love the decor and atmosphere of this pub. They've jazzed it up beautifully including a great drinks and food menu. I often visit with..."

Kat Will

"Excellent donut themed florring, highly..."

Jeffrey Hocking

"Can not recommend enough!!! Great pub, great beer selection, family/dog friendly. We usually visit on a Friday evening to meet with family when the..."

Liam Mulkerrins

"Lovely recently renovated pub. Good selection of drinks and wonderful food, both of which are competitively priced. Sharing tiers are a must try...."

Richard Smith

"An absolute gem of Bedford. I sort of don't want people to know about it so I can have it as my own little bubble. Great punters and even better..."

Hayden Trudgill

"This is a really nice pub, toilets in good condition. I had a really good night there. Fantastic tasting my moctails. Only 4 stars due to slow..."

mike hewitt

"Cool place! Prawns in garlic chili sauce were just delicious. Great background music and friendly staff. We loved it, we'll be..."

Olha

"Really warm welcome, and great service with a smile. Amazing how much the interior has changed, it looks great inside. Menu is nice with great..."

E MC

"What a brilliant ambience. There's so much more space than you think. A lovely outdoor space too. Great selection of beers wines and spirits and the..."

Hannah Shanahan

"Friendly relexing great flavoured teas lots different alcohol drinks to choice from great garden staff really..."

angela woodward

"Had Sunday dinner with the family for my daughter's Birthday, food was excellent, couldn't fault it, staff very friendly..."

Michael Newton

"Haven’t been to the pub but they’re ‘Fab Street Food’ is so good! Literally the best burgers I’ve had and the staff always go above and..."

Jasmine Leal

"Very nice food!!! Great vegetarian selection, freshly cooked, nice beer garden, Unfortunately they run out of Beers on tap early in the evening..."

Laura Montalto

"Great atmosphere with plenty of seating indoors and a fantastic beer garden with a lot of space and various seating areas. Staff are friendly,..."

Ryan Sobek

The Woolpack

93/100 (1073 ratings)

"This pub is run by one of the friendliest families I've come across, it has a perfect balance of fun, friendly staff and a top notch service. Food is..."

Massi Dendani

"Great food at very reasonable prices with friendly and professional staff. A great place for drinks, food or..."

James Fanthorpe

"Had a lovely drink with the new landlords. Lovely canapes and great atmosphere. Can't wait for the menu. Well done and congratulations to tbe..."

Hazel Woodley-Jones

"Amazing food, we did take away and it was packaged well for a drive (no soggy chips!) The burger was so good, def would go back again and again. They..."

Rich Underwood

"Fairly new to Wixams next door. Been a couple times, atmosphere nice when busy and quite. Fish and chips was very nice also! Great service from..."

Ben Jordan Kerin

"Nice place, feed is good and reasonably..."

Dan West

"Visited this delightful pub today , celebrating Easter, lots going on and very happy children.. Parents seemed to be enjoying the day too . Staff..."

Ingrid Mar-j

"What a lovely place for a meal and a nice cold beer. We have enjoyed the Plant Based Pete's menu. Environment is very welcoming and staff..."

sypske

"The Woolpack were very accommodating when I explained I wanted to book a table for my vulnerable dad's 85th birthday Sunday lunch. They gave us a..."

Michaela Nobbs

"The Landlady was very accommodating. No Kitchen at the moment but had pizza, sausage rolls etc on the..."

Jason Stretton

"We booked a table for 9 people on a busy fathers day. It was a fantastic experience. Everyone commented how amazing the food was, cozy cute setting &..."

Melissa Matthews

"I must say my time at Woolpack was AMAZING. I booked a table for my family of 7 and we all had such a good time. The waitress was so kind and I wish..."

Sam Brady

"Lovely friendly pub,great atmosphere for even a early evening visit. Good selection of beer..the bar area is small which has an old traditional feel..."

Tony Dade

"Nice friendly service, waitresses were great, one of them overheard us discussing whether to have a dish because of the garlic and she kindly..."

Jacqui Perkins

"Nice pub. The food was tasty and the staff were friendly. The downside is it only had a single women's toilet, straight off the bar area and the lock..."

Rebecca Tolley

"Lovely little pub. Really nice atmosphere. Went for a meal, food really good, nice variety to choose from. Had a little bit of a wait for food, due..."

Matthew Eddy

"The Woolpack held my Mum's wake at very short notice. Will never forget the kindness shown and top service from all. The food was tasty and..."

Gill Maddock

"Visited with mates on the Vegan night "plant based Pete night". The service was great, staff all smiles and really friendly. The food was superb, we..."

Corinne Chalmers

"Wow.......best fish n chips I've had for a long time. Thank you..."

Josephine Rogers

"Was karaoke night Great fun friendly people Really good..."

Trudie Smale

"Brilliant little local pub. Fantastic, helpful & friendly staff. Hands down the nicest food that I have eaten anywhere. Highly..."

The JooJooMan

"Popped in for Plant Based Pete's takeaway and a beer while we waited. Awesome food, can't recommend it enough! Hot cauli wings especially are..."

Aimee Tomlin

The Crown

"Great beer made on the premises what more could you ask..."

Bruce Brownsell

"Had a lovely meal. Staff great service great. Go for meal you will not be..."

Vicki Robinson

"Excellent, Great Grandad did a fantastic job, lovely meal, convivial..."

Jean Mcdonald

"Always very good Kevin and Marie are the greatest of hosts Great value dinning A must to..."

Craig Surridge

"Made to feel very welcome as soon as we walked in. The food arrived in a reasonable time and was wonderful, some of the best pub food and drink we've..."

Lawrence Howes

"Good pub good food and nice friendly ..."

Terry Curtis

"Gr8 hosts.spacious .in the country.good beer n wine..."

Colin Bell

Chicken Pie and Chips

"Probably the best steak I've ever eaten, we couldn't believe how incredible the food is and it's on our door step, winning! Louis the new owner has..."

Haidee Finnis

"Pub is open under new management. Refurbishment is ongoing but what has been done so far it is extremely nice. Currently open for drinks, some rather..."

Victoria Connaughton

"Best food I've ever had. Every meal was cooked to perfection and the atmosphere is..."

Sarah Hollis

"I'm loving the feel of the place. Louis is working hard to get it nice. The menu is limited, just the way he wants it, but it looks very nice...."

David Webster

"Great pub, dog friendly and has lovely sunny areas. Looking forward to the food starting up again..."

Thomas Goodman

"Probably the best carvery I have had for a very, very long time. Absolutely perfect roast potatoes and a choice of beef, gammon or turkey. Finished..."

Paul

"Great relaxed atmosphere, nice beer, and a really friendly chap behind the bar. Worth a visit for..."

Alex F

"We were made very welcome. Food was so good would definitely recommend..."

Anastasia kostuch

"Have eaten here twice in as many weeks. First was a cocktail and tapas night and last night we had fish and chips. Both evenings the food was very..."

Nicci Piggott

"What a fabulous place this is. Tasty food, lovely desserts, and caring and attentive staff. I had a nice chat with another customer too - such a nice..."

Rebecca Fox

"A very friendly and welcoming country pub. We stopped by for dinner and had the Rancho burgers with home made coleslaw. Really good home made tasty..."

Robert Richardson

"Such a lovely pub! Great service and amazing food! My family loves this place, we have had a Sunday lunch a few times and it's just perfect! We had..."

Georgina Hart

"Was my uncles wedding reception and the inn is an amazing place really nice inside and out still keeping its original old feel with some modern..."

David Russell

"My 30th birthday party was hosted at this lovely old fashioned public house, my fiancee arranged for 18 of us to have dinner through emails to the..."

Paul Campbell

"What a hidden gem this is. If you are looking for a calm, quiet and friendly Pub... then this is the place! Tasty food and a lovely setting, this pub..."

Berner Boss

"Great atmosphere and good..."

Gerard Lynch

"If you fancy a nice pint of real ale then head to the Chequers and be served by a friendly member of staff. You can enjoy it in the bar that retains..."

Keith Wilson

The Ship

92/100 (1700 ratings)

Vegetarian Sunday Roast

Mac & cheese

Gammon with Egg Pineapple Chips and Peas

Bangers and Mash with Gravy Served in a Large Yorkshire Pudding with Peas

Hunter's Chicken

Hunters Chicken Toastie

Needed a Glass of Wine the Waitress Was so Rude

Various Toothsome Beers

"The refurb is amazing and the new management and staff are lovely. Great menu and good choice of wine and beers, etc. Definitely recommend...."

Denise Butler

"Lovely pub,nice friendly staff and a nice friendly atmosphere.Great for a cosy drink or pre-drinks before going into town.I really like the place..."

Alan Jones

"The Ship is easily our favourite Bedford pub. Its mixture of Olde Worlde charm blended with a modern beer garden, great staff and very reasonable..."

Pauline Pires

"It’s an absolute brilliant pub good food great beer loverly atmosphere brilliant bar staff 10/10..."

John Thomas Cowell

"I booked a table for 12 people last minute for my father's birthday. The staff were so polite and helpful. The food and drinks were excellent and the..."

Liam Heaslip

"Absolutely love this place since the refurb. I often pop in for lunch, both with business associates and the wife. Great food, great service, great..."

Nigel Spencer

"Lunch with friends, staff friendly and helpful, plenty of choice for food and drinks, lovely..."

Allie Hepple

"I don't go out in Bedford often, so a friend recommended this place. Lovely, friendly staff, the loveliest Sunday Roast and a nice little atmosphere...."

Mariana Brown

"All changed since I went there last. Nice friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and the ale (bonkers conkers) I think it was ? Was..."

Darren Dynes

"Lovely pub/ restaurant. Wonderful service by very polite staff. Food & drinks were very enjoyable. We had a very pleasant evening for father in laws..."

Emma Brown

"Amazing food and service! Would definitly..."

Andrei Țoțovînă

"Lovely old pub with a great outside seating area. Friendly welcome, good service and food. The Seniors menu is excellent..."

Alison Applebury

"We had an amazing experience at The Ship! The staff is incredibly friendly and absolutely adores dogs. They made my furry friend feel so welcome. The..."

Winson Au

"Stopped here for an early Friday dinner. Pub busy in the garden but plenty of seating inside and out and we wanted to be inside. Dog friendly which..."

Ellie Chadwick

"Good range of beers. Just remember to log in for parking if you drive. It's free but a fine if you..."

Garry Grogan

"Great food, friendly staff, nice place, quick service. I like being able to order through the app and they bring it straight to..."

allons-y allonso

"Just there for drinks. Very helpful with taking drinks to table as I'm an old..."

Tim Hill

"Nice pub, but if they're going to encourage people to order through the Greene King app they should do a better job of fulfilling those orders..."

Sally Lake

"Just had the 5 small plates as a shared lunch with my Mum. Lovely food, amazing taste and good value. Happy to give a 5 star review. We were served..."

Michelle Line

"A great place for food and drink! Greene King pub. Amazing staff. Gorgeous garden and far enough from town to avoid the party crews! A decent..."

kim beveridge

"I love this pub one of my favourites in the whole of Bedford and the garden is great..."

Aaron Addison

"Best Sunday lunch I’ve had in a long time. Tender turkey, properly cooked veg, homemade Yorkshire and amazing roasties! Plus they do childrens..."

Lindsey Wilmot

The Bedford Arms Oakley

92/100 (10030 ratings)

Brownie with Ice Cream

Continental Meat Platter

Roast Beef

Lamb

Seared Gressingham Duck Breast

Gluten Free Cheese Board

Fish

Winter Spiced Eton Mess

Pork

Mediterranean Plate

Sea Bass

Traditional Smoked Salmon

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited The Bedford arms for Sunday lunch with 2 small children . Found children menu very limited but ww have very picky eaters. However food was..."

Plamena Kazakova

"We came for lunch today and had an absolutely amazing meal. If the five of us one was gluten free and two were gluten and lactose free and they were..."

Pam Scott

"Quiet night which is unusual for this place apparently. First visit. Nice surroundings. Menu a little fancy on first read but something for most..."

Suzanne Andrews

"I lived in Oakley for nearly 22 years in total, and in that time I've seen The Bedford Arms go through so many owners and just as many changes of..."

Benjamin Kelly

"Attentive service and really nice, high quality..."

Luca Baker

"The Sunday roast was on the pricy end at around £20 but the portion sizes were very generous. If we're in the area again we'll be sure to stop..."

Alex Turner

"Excellent food in a very nice well laid out pub. Service is first rate as well. ..."

Stephen Robson

"Our first visit. Couldn't fault the place. Really good and friendly service and very accommodating. Two of us had duck breast served with..."

Keith Button

"Great restaurant/pub. Lovely setting, great food. Staff were amazing. We will be..."

James Brewer

"If you're a gardener you will appreciate the wonderful boarders in the garden. Lovely staff, great service. Food very good, really lovely Sunday..."

Sarah Wood

"Lovely meal, staff were polite and nothing was too much trouble. Definitely..."

leanne brown

"Absolutely amazing place; great food. Great atmosphere highly recommend ! Best food I’ve had in a long time ☺️..."

J R

"Best roast I've ever had at a restaurant and a fabulous..."

Jo

"Excellent evening meal with friends.Prompt service,lovely conservatory dining area.Delicious food ,the sea bass fillet outstanding.Two courses with..."

Steve Knott

"Amazing service. Food quality superb, and you get a lot for your money. I had the goats cheese to start and halloumi and salad which doesn’t sound..."

Leeny Power

"Had the lamb for Sunday lunch and it was perfect 😋 excellent bottle of Malbec and trio of cheeses to finish off absolutely spot on! Highly..."

Richard Dennison

The White Horse Pub And Kitchen

91/100 (1849 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We were looking for a nice local pub to have lunch, quick Google brought this pub to our attention. Very glad it did as we had a lovely experience...."

Naomi Buchanan-Kay

"Booked The White Horse for my mums wake at short notice and they were more than happy to accommodate. On the day everything was in place and ran..."

Mark Reed

"We went for a Sunday roast a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a few birthdays in the month. The venue was lovely, beautiful decor very comfortable,..."

Tanya Kelly

"Booked the White Horse for a table of 8 for my mums birthday on Friday as it’s walking distance from the house, and wanted her to be able to have a..."

Gina Smith

"Being a foreigner and not knowing much about drinks, I asked for Pimm’s and lemonade. But got a mixed “fruity” drink…..but not complaining,..."

W Perry

"Decided to pop here with friends on Tuesday for the quiz. We had a lovely meal and such a laugh! Atmosphere was great, good selection of food and the..."

Olivia Goodwin

"Stopped here to grab a quick lunch on a Saturday a couple of weeks back. Staff were really welcoming and attentive. Both the indoor and outdoor areas..."

Samantha Nixon

"Excellent pub. Held a memorial here and they couldn't have been more helpful. Excellent food and a lovely..."

Samantha Jones

"My friend treated me to lunch here and was singing its praises. We had burgers with a soft drink and the service was quick, friendly and efficient...."

bowiewhist

"First time I've been here and was impressed with how spacious it is, the garden is well maintained and has lots of seating. Very quick friendly..."

Sharon Anderson-Frame

The Snooty Tavern

91/100 (1483 ratings)

Spicy Pepperoni Chorizo Jalapeno & Mozzarella

Spanish Chorizo Chowder with Red Peppers

Chili Oil

Lemon Sole Barbados Fish Cakes Ginger Kohlrabi Salad

"The food is very unusual for a British Pub, it is Awesome. Well prepared, changing menu, and perfectly prepared. I had the cheese soufflé and it..."

Richard Cash Snively

"Consistently wonderful and seasonal food, lovely atmosphere, beautiful lit wood burner to sit near, it's always a fabulously enjoyable..."

Angie Collins

"We had our wedding reception at The Snooty Tavern on Saturday. Caroline, Nick and the team made such an effort to make it relaxed, tasty, beautiful,..."

Ellie Loveday

"Stunning food last night included Lobster, Steak and Duck, the cracked tart dessert was amazing, thank you for such wonderful..."

Amanda Stringer

"We really liked this place, elegant decor, lovely freshly cooked food and very friendly service. Will definitely..."

Caroline Salmon

"Lovely friendly pub with superb..."

Vicky Goldsmith

"Amazing food, great selection of wines and beers, friendly atmosphere a cozy place you'll want to keep coming back too time and time..."

Guy Sheldrick

"Excellent food and very friendly staff, we will for defo. be..."

Mark Redmond

"Excellent Sunday lunch as ever. Great food in good surroundings with efficient and friendly..."

Cherry Protheroe

"Excellent home cooked food good choice of wine and beer nice ..."

Tony Newton

"Excellent menu choice, delicious food and friendly service. Highly..."

Francesca Wilkinson

"Great atmosphere and lovely staff, what more can you ask..."

Shaun Moodle Prince

"Another excellent Birthday Party Lunch. Thank..."

Nigel Finlayson

"Hello from across the pond! Dined at the Tavern with local cousins on a recent visit and had some incredible venison as well as a lovely chat with..."

Erin Chang

"It was good, girls were really lovely, starters dessert and my partner's main were great. My pizza was a bit weird though, all the toppings were..."

Amalia Balaci

"Booked the day before and very helpful service wide range of menus for all allergies. Food was presented well bit slow service but overall good food..."

Louise Hill

"Very nice food in comfortable chic surroundings, a very pleasant and airy space with a delicious menu - I love that the menu is adapted with..."

Ana Neto

"Excellent food. Service a little slow hence 4 *..."

Peter Clark

"So many of our local pubs have changed hands and the difference is stark. But found this one and gave been delighted both visits. Good food, good..."

Chris Bailey

"Really friendly and accommodating staff. They'd even done a little place setting for the highchair we'd requested. Food was not cheap, but very..."

HF X

"Great pub, made to feel very welcome a d the staff were all very nice and friendly, really nice inside and nice little beer garden too. We had a very..."

Michelle Newton

"First time at The Snooty Tavern was a recent Saturday lunch service - mid Jan 2022. For me it was restaurant quality food but with a relaxing pub..."

George Ross-Roberts

"We love sitting in the garden with the dog. We’ve had lovely Camembert in the past. The rhubarb gin and ginger ale is..."

Kim Chapple

"Great food, great service! Been here twice now and as a vegan, it's great to have a full vegan menu to choose..."

Ash Liguori

Lakeside Kitchen And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Came here for breakfast to surprise hubby with the sharing platter on his birthday. Great location, the staff were all lovely and the breakfast..."

Vanessa Harness

"We have been here loads and cannot fault the place and today has been no different, had the roast dinner sharer platter, can not recommend it..."

Katie Davies-Binney

"Oh my god. Food, staff and location is amazing! Probably the best breakfast I’ve had in a restaurant! Piping hot and perfectly cooked! Hidden gem!..."

Carla Hicks

"This is our go to place. Birthdays, Christmas, any occasion and we are here. Food and service always great and love that the menu is always being..."

Leanne Bywater

"Afternoon tea was amazing...the staff were very helpful and friendly, would definitely..."

Krishma Patel

"Just enjoyed a fantastic sharing platter roast dinner for two vegetarians and two meat eaters with pudding included. The attention to detail was..."

Karen Crotch

"Really lovely experience, as two vegetarians and two meat eaters we were catered for fantastically and still able to have the sharing platter!! will..."

Romany Sayer

"We had such a lovely afternoon for our Mother’s Day afternoon tea! Everything was delicious and the kids loved their picnic boxes! Highly..."

Kat Tilley

"Thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast platter, great quality, fab service! We’ll be back..."

Laura Pope

"Obviously I love this place and the food kids yum yum yum..."

Lucy Roberts

"Fantastic food really good sized meals and makes a change to go somewhere that is great for children plus the free bouncy castle, highly..."

Ben Cook

"Once again another fantastic roast served today. Mothering sunday treat of the chocolate brownie was delicious ..."

Donna Whinnett

"Lovely afternoon tea, great selection all homemade, very yummy! We will be back!..."

Faye Newbold

"Lovely brekkie. Staff went above and beyond and were very friendly. Didn't get chance to sample cakes but that's next times adventure! Fantastic..."

Laura Collins

"We recently visited for a Sunday roast, this was one of the nicest roasts we have had whilst dining out in a long time. Plenty of food, freshly..."

Alex Hoy

"Lovely place to sit in the sun, by the lake, enjoying a coffee or a beer, while topping up your electric car from one of the charge points. Didn't..."

Keith Sheppard

"Attended a wedding reception and can’t fault this place. Food was absolutely amazing and plentiful and staff are very attentive and the atmosphere..."

Sharon beech

"Quite a nice place. Food is not amazing thought very nice..."

Arooj A

"We had a lovely breakfast for a special birthday absolutely great food the children were catered for and service was perfect we are all full up and..."

Val Jarvis

"We had a great birthday party here, really..."

Benjamin Cook

"Went for afternoon tea for my birthday. I asked to change some of the items due to being fussy and was told no problem at all. There was so much food..."

Emma Jones

"Took a client for a business lunch here to impress and that they did! Great food and friendly staff. Will definitely consider it for a business..."

Sarah Anderson

"Fantastic food and friendly staff, we have made 2 orders for takeaway/delivery meals during the 'lockdown' and really enjoyed both - looking forward..."

Mica Rosen

"What a great place this is, food very good, it's always busy when I've been (that's 4 times this year) nice outdoor seating with tables overlooking ..."

Tim Theaker

"Good food, not super well organised santa lunch, but lovely burger. Drive way to it is HORRENDOUS, pot hole and massive puddles. Really..."

James Cross

"Lovely food, friendly staff and helpful. I had my baby highchairs provided, clean changing room..."

pam Chirozvani

"Nice food. Place needs a spruce up tho as chairs all cracked or have seats that have totally..."

Ruth Kingham

"Friendly staff, very welcoming. Very tasty Sunday lunch. Highly..."

Phil Williams

"The Sunday carvery is excellent and you can sit in the sun and watch great water sports, including bouncy castles in the..."

Chris Holloway

Three Cups

91/100 (2935 ratings)

Featherstone Bitter English

Cup of Ale

Triple Goat Pale Ale

Morland Orignal Bitter

Three Cups of Different Bitter

Beer

English Ale

hot chocolate

Parklife English Bitter

corona

Old Speckled Hen Bitter

100th Guest Ale at the Three Cups

"Lovely pub! Friendly bar staff and a great selection of beers for the Easter beer..."

Rog Lett

"Great beer, great service, awesome staff. I can't recommend it highly..."

Andrew Steele

"Great ale selection,lovely atmosphere,friendly knowledgeable staff.nice outdoor garden area to relax and enjoy a lovely cask pint of..."

Richard Knights

"Lovely garden to enjoy a glass of wine in. Bar staff are welcoming & friendly..."

Teresa Butler

"Quirky pub. Friendly staff, good beer selection. Close to Bedford auction house. Sandwiches were..."

Simone Pickles

"My new favourite place. Lovely atmosphere, really friendly bar staff and top notch crisps! Will be visiting again..."

Sue Wilkins

"Best pub in Bedford...great selection of Ales and bar staff are very friendly..."

Ben Turewicz

"Friendly pub and staff and a great pint it's a weekly tradition..."

Donald Clarke

"Nice proper pub. Excellently refurbished. Great selection of ales and friendly staff. I'll be going here more often...."

Roland Black

"Bloody good pub, White Park beers terrific, especially the..."

Graham Turvey

"Had a very nice pint in a good old fashioned pub. The manager was very friendly and the ale was spot..."

Patrick Briggs

"Excellent ale in here, and you can have Three Cups of Ale if you want.Barmaids are very polite and helpful..."

David Crookes

"Great pub. My first time there. Great beers and live music. Happy..."

Paul Hudson

"I've been both drinking and gigging in here for over 5 years. The more things change in the area, the more things stay the same, and the Three Cups..."

Benjamin Kelly

"The staff were extremely friendly and the atmosphere was great, 100% recommend any family or friend to visit this local pub. Unfortunately I live..."

Joshua Welsford

"Amazing open mic every Wednesday from 7pm. Good night to catch some free live music and see whats about. Staff are extremely friendly too and they..."

Leah Greenhill

"Excellent place. Just opened, all redecorated. Great menu, great..."

John Burke

"A warm welcome on entering and looking for a good ale the staff offered suggestions. Never had that anywhere before and most welcoming. Nice pub and..."

MediaCentury

"Staff, guinness , atmosphere wad amazing..."

Christina Gleeson

"Thank you Josh, a quick drink and chat in a good beer guide recommended..."

Nick B Nick B

"My old uncle and aunts pub.Remember it as a good..."

clive ansell

"Cozy and friendly atmosphere. I was met with a warm welcome and a number of beers to choose from. I was delighted to see they had the coffee house..."

Ryan Sobek

"Plenty of seating at the back of the pub. Also quite a bit of parking space at back considering it's a town..."

Norma Wall

"With a good selection of beers, wines and spirits The Three Cups always has been a friendly and cosy place to visit, and remains so today. A..."

Pete Romanowski

"One of the best pubs in the area, lovely people, brilliant music scene and great drinks. What more can you ask..."

Nicolae Breaban

The Devonshire Arms

91/100 (1264 ratings)

"Small town pub in the castle area. You could almost be in a rural local. A variety of well kept real ales and regular entertainment. Currently..."

Nigel Pendall

"Very relaxed nice pub, with pleasant staff & friendly..."

Levent Hasan

"An absolutely beautiful pub, loads of drinks variety, including great local ales and beers. A very friendly environment, really friendly people and..."

Martin Steers

"Fantastic pub, the place is just quality. I go here every time I'm in bedford just love it, how pubs should be and were in my day. Great Guinness and..."

Paul Smith

"Lovely local pub with a true family run vibe and a friendly bunch of regulars. The range of drinks available if appropriate for the size of the place..."

Steve Bintley

"This was my local 40+ years ago, dropped by as I was in the area. Shame the pub games have gone, but still has the friendly local vibe. Done a good..."

steve clarke

"Great traditional pub, all the staff are great, nice little beer garden and the variety of drinks is spot on. Nice place to go to after a walk down..."

Unmuffled Ryan

"Great town pub, friendly and welcoming, nice..."

William Riley

"Best pub in bedford, serves the best Guinness and has the friendliest bar..."

Paul McLoughlin

"Truly excellent local traditional pub - usually no food, but that's fine. Good monthly pub quiz. Great..."

Paul Barnes

The Stone Jug

90/100 (1459 ratings)

Treacle Sponge and Custard

Fish pie

Blackberry and Apple Crumble

Bacon and Mushroom Sandwich

ham egg and chips

Sausage Egg Beans and Chips

Prawn Platter and Chips

Two Way Chickcooked Chicken BBQ Di

"This is a lovely little pub tucked away, what a great find! The staff were so friendly & even gave our dog some treats �� Such a great..."

Helen Sims

"Lovely little pub cozy and excellent food and very friendly people well..."

Rose Court

"Really lovely and welcoming!! Great pub..."

Emma Chambers

"Lovely back street pub that my mum and dad attend regular with my uncle David. Always..."

Elbows Nodeew

"Home from home with good beer, and plenty of..."

Rex Speake

"Great local pub, filled with great local people..."

Susan Clare

"I used to work here. Great pub. Great people. Lovely traditional free house with great management too! What more could you want from a village..."

Michael 'Burger Boy' Burgoine

"Proper Pub ! And on my door step . We'll deserved Pub of the year award 2014..."

Steven Banfield

"Probably the tastiest pub lunch (at the Stone Jug) that I can remember. The chef is in a class of their own. The chef prepared a salmon main course..."

Deo Singh

"Very much a local cosy village pub with a well-kept cellar and plentiful indoor outdoor seating. Didn't eat on this occasion but food is good fr9m..."

Tracey Maxfield

"Great place - we'd not been here for years, but will certainly be returning a lot sooner than that..."

Joyce Coleman

"Wonderful village pub with great selection of excellent quality food and drink. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Love it..."

Aleana Beadle

"Very friendly staff and menu looked good, just didn't have time to sample it. Good atmosphere for a local..."

Elaine Sullivan

"Somewhere I would try to stop at again, Maybe flying back from Luton Airport, if timings were right. A great little local boozer, brilliant real..."

Ian Ashmeade

"Brilliant little pub, friendly staff and a very nice lunch, one way system in place tables set out for distancing and all the staff wore masks, great..."

Steven Pettengell

"Great food and even better beer. Food was home cooked and portions were serious! All very good value. Really friendly greeting and great..."

Paul Bennett

"My new favourite place to go!! Managed to get in due to a cancellation, fully booked on a Thursday lunch time!! Lovely pub tucked away off the..."

Denise Tear

"Had a wonderful experience here as I hadn't been back for a few years. The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Definately..."

Swann Mandy

Cross Keys Country Pub & Kitchen

90/100 (2275 ratings)

Pork Belly with Apple

Pesto

Calamari

Chef's Special Salmon

Honeycomb and Chocolate Lava Cake Vegan

Guinness Draught Red Wine

Ice Cream and Waffles

Wheelchair Accessible

"Did the bottomless brunch here yesterday. £27 for unlimited prosecco and unlimited food from the brunch menu. The food is excellent, really really..."

Chris Bockham

"Had the best bottomless brunch here fur my friend's birthday. The food was delicious and lovely unlimited prosecco for two hours. I would definitely..."

Catherine Taylor

"Absolutely epic. We had the bottomless brunch and prosecco and it was stunning. Presentation of the food, service from the staff, couldn't get any..."

Sian Whitehead

"Great food with brilliant service. Would definitely recommend and will be back. Food is presented beautifully and tastes fresh and full of flavour. A..."

Pritti Saggi

"A very enjoyable lunch at this delightful friendly pub. The staff were very attentive and the service was good. Two courses for £14 which was..."

Jacquie Kelly

"Five of us ate here on Friday night and all of us enjoyed every mouthful. The dishes were full of flavour and every course was delicious. Very happy..."

Tessa Jackson

"The food was absolutely delicious and staff excellent as well as service. Would definitely visit again and..."

Sonia Annette Goodwin

"My wife to be and I love this place. First tasting of lobster on lobster night and it was amazing, great venue, great staff and will always come..."

Dave O'Grady

"We had a lovely traditional Sunday roast, followed with a great choice of deserts. Beer was good, I had an old favourite of mine, Eagle bitter from..."

Nino D'Anna

"Had an amazing meal last night! First visit and I wasn't disappointed. Will definitely return. And the range of gin didn't disappoint..."

Maria Aloia Robertson

"Great food, always warm and welcoming, highly recommend if you have not had a..."

Liz Mayles

"This place is amazing... If you haven't been then you must go..."

Lisa Citriniti Milioti

"Great restaurant .. visited for Mother’s Day. Although extremely busy we didn’t have to wait long for drinks and the food was well presented and..."

Gill Norris

"Really loved this place! Will definitely be coming back! Lovely atmosphere, warm, inviting & relaxing, attentive & helpful friendly staff, gorgeous..."

Caroline Defazio

"My second visit this year is a great place toveat and drink. Italian menu, fabulous interior, and amazing food and drink. The service was excellent...."

Tracey Laflin

"Great roast dinner at The Cross Keys in Woodend. Sometimes when I have a roast out I'm skeptical as to whether it will be better than we could do at..."

Jack Dixon

"Located in a quite suburb, the environment and atmosphere are beyond my expectations. The range of dishes is decent and well tasted. Price is fair,..."

Xiaowen

"Lovely tasty lunch. Hubby said his clam pasta was the best he had tasted outside Italy. Service was excellent. Nothing too much trouble. We will..."

Linda Capasso

"We had an outstanding meal at The Cross Keys. We arrived before the kitchen opened but the chef said it was fine! The menu is amazing, and we'll..."

Samantha Yates

"Love ot here ❤️ vegan pizza is amazzzzing, we come back often! .. May have a new chef because the food wasn't the same last night :( hoping ut..."

Antigua Riley Corion

"The food at The Cross Keys is exceptional! Very tasty and well prepared and you can chose among many menu options. Everyone is so friendly and always..."

Abi Marqeshi

"Excellent venue for a bottomless brunch - Lovely atmosphere. The staff, service, food & drinks were fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon..."

Louise Fulk

"Great place to dine. Lovely food. Great..."

Suzanne Andrews

"Came to the pub for a lovely dinner. The atmosphere was great in the garden and restaurant (we didn't visit the bar). Choice of a wide variety of..."

Evita Vandenbossche-Goddard

"I came with two of my colleagues and we had such a great night, we didn't even realize how long we'd been there! I think the price of the meal..."

S Locker

"Took the family for my wife's bday. This is the 3rd time we've been since the refurb. Love this place. Top notch decor, always clean and nicely..."

Andrew Erridge

"Very impressed with our first visit to Cross Keys. Outstanding food, wonderful service and great atmosphere/ decor. A huge thank you to the whole..."

Amy Scott

"Mercedes-Benz Bedford Sales Team visited Crossed Keys Friday 7th July, the place rammed packed, however the service was AMAZING! Food was outstanding..."

Teresa Spadaccino

"Very nice, higher end pub. Food was delicious & service was very welcoming. Very close to a 5/5, however things I would improve to achieve this are..."

Ben Hunter

"First time here celebrating a family members birthday start to finish every thing was exceptional the staff where on the ball and very attentive the..."

Romeo Russo

"Very sad that people coming in for a drink are turned away as tables in bar area are set for diners. Never saw anyone come into eat whilst I was sat..."

Andy Johns

The Castle

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited Bedford after moving away over 20 years ago. This pub is still as good as ever. Great atmosphere, really good outdoor area, staff are..."

oliver adam

"Always a pleasure to visit The Castle. Great vibe, lovely outdoor sitting area and the friendliest staff. Often great music on too as a..."

Friday IIL

"Lovely little pub, very cosy and nice atmosphere. Good selection of drinks and staff were..."

Caoimhe Barrett

"This is a really sweet traditional pub with friendly staff and brilliant decor. There’s a range of seating options including some nice window..."

Steve Bintley

"Nice pub, friendly staff, good range of..."

Tim Marsh

"Very nice pub. Sometimes with live music..."

Яся Ершова (Yasya)

"Always good selection of proper beers.nice atmosphere.Real..."

Jimmy Wildbore

"A lovely local pub, a great selection of beers and other drinks. The staff are really friendly and it has a lovely atmosphere. Worth a visit and..."

Martin Steers

"Nice traditional English pub with a friendly atmosphere and good selection of drinks at realistic prices. We've enjoyed drinks in here on numerous..."

Doug Jones

"Great town centre pub and fabulous real ales. Last weekend, for example, they had three of my favorites, Black Sheep, London . Timothy Taylors..."

Stuart Harrison

"Good relaxing Sunday afternoon and good to see Steve playing some great..."

Anthony King

"One of the best open mic nights in Bedfordshire, the acoustics in there lends itself perfectly to acoustic acts - although bands do frequently play..."

Benjamin Kelly

"Lovely feel to this traditional feeling pub, with open mic night and good selection of ales and..."

Simon Perez

"Having never been to this type of place I pleasantly surprised. Friends of ours had holiday home home which we went to. Right by the race course if..."

tim partridge

"Very nice pub. Tried 2 local ales - Origin and Forward pass - enjoyed both! Busy pub, good..."

Steven Howe

"Went on the Irish folk night to remind us of family roots and holidays. Was just like being back in Dad's village pub with the locals playing away..."

Kevin Walsh

"Ah I love this pub!!! Only been going in there for afew months but already the locals recognise us. A very warm an friendly atmosphere. Had Sunday..."

Fiona Ayris

"Classic pub with lovely atmosphere. Good selection of cask ales, ciders and..."

Richard Price

"We're regulars here and it's a really great pub, with friendly staff and the choice of beer was spot on. Love that theyve teamed up with other local..."

Rachel Harrington-Andrews

Irish Whiskey Selection

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"A lovely friendly home from home pub and great pizza..."

Kara Manning

"A very friendly neighbourhood pub. Very friendly staff. The ideal place to relax with your..."

David Chorley

"Lovely evening at the Burnaby Arms quiz night, everyone taking part was so friendly we really enjoyed our visit, well done..."

Carol Watts

"Lovely boozer, friendly owners and staff and simply a great place to relax and have a few..."

David Lowe

"Nice place. REALLY MUST try their flight of gins one night (but prapsnot a school night..."

Jen Robinson

"Great pub, good beer, good location and most important of all good..."

Robbo Robson

"The perfect local. Excellent ales and convivial..."

Simon Robinson

"Run by lovely, community minded people making a real effort with great events and lovely..."

Amy Yearley

"Fabulous wee pub and great pie mash and gravy! Home to The Bedford Whisky Club on the first Thursday of the month..."

Dave Worthington

"The Burnaby arms used to be my local for many years, my Nan used to drink there during WW2, it's still a lovely pub and long may it stay that way..."

Kev Severs

"A super local pub. Very welcoming, community focused and family orientated. Excellent beer and a warm welcome. Give it a..."

Peter Moore

"Brilliant New Year's Eve at this pub and its a fantastic local to have at the end of your road! lucky..."

Sarah Foster

"Bloomin' delightful and a nice tricky quiz on..."

Jonny Mudd

"Really friendly little place .. Music .. Bands .. Pie nights .. What more could you want..."

Tara Gillen

"A warm and welcoming with pub with a happy atmosphere that has a fine selection of well served ales, wines, sprits and soft drinks to suit anybody's..."

George Moore

"A fairly small pub but with incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. The decor is nice and unique and something different, with the selection of..."

Steve Bintley

"Welcoming pub in quiet neighbourhood with beer garden. Nice beers, friendly service and locals. I don't know if food is served but I was able to sit..."

Frank Pus

"Only been here a few times now but the staff are always friendly and have a smile on their face. Plenty of drink selection depending if you want..."

Neil B

"Great cosy pub with friendly staff and gorgeous husky dog! Came for local outdoor gig in park from up north would love to go back in future for more..."

Emma Newton

"Best pub in town again. New owners Nick and Salv are great, as are the rest of the bar crew. Good selection of beer and spirits, good people, good..."

Bobba DaRobba

"A lovely friendly pub. Small, perfectly formed, with great atmosphere. It also has good beer, wine and..."

Penny fletcher

"Lovely little pub. Great selection on the taps, really friendly staff. Will be a regular watering hole for me. Nice to see a dartboard..."

Ed B

"Great to see the Burnaby Arms open again. Have enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, welcoming team and looking forward to popping down for the quiz again..."

Claudi Schneider

"Lovely quirky little pub. Staff are very attentive and kind. Would highly recommend to people. Prices are reasonable too. Great..."

Briony Reid

"Lovely little hidden gem this pub is and the new owners are really nice and friendly. If you haven’t tried it I’d definitely..."

Leon Thompson

Gordon Arms

English Breakfast Tea

Roast Chicken Leg

Beer

Yorkshire

Lucky Guinness Draught

"Exceptional place to relax, charge your batteries and/or celebrate! The staff is always helpful and polite. The food is delicious regardless the..."

Marko Mircea

"Our Monday pub excursion was to the Gordon Arms, a Charles Wells establishment. This was a old haunt of ours some years ago. A 4.6% Pravha pilsner..."

Godfrey Carter

"We had a family gathering in the back garden last Saturday the 14th of May and would like to thank the management in allowing us to reserve some..."

Chris Jarman

"Lovely pub,good choice of drinks at reasonable prices, pub kept clean and tidy polite service, didn't try the food but looked and smelt lovely...."

Paul Smith

"My first visit here, myself and my daughter came at lunch time wanted to try something new. The staff are very friendly, lots of smiles, very modern..."

Zoe Castle

"Absolute hidden gem tucked away on Castle Rd. The pizzas are incredible & the the burgers are super juicy & sauced to the max served in lovely..."

Randall Wisson

"Recently moved into the area and looking for a new pub to frequent. Great food deals, 2-4-1 burgers and pizzas, good quality and nice service from..."

Rem

"The Gordon Arms / Ent Shed Team excelled themselves for our wedding. The Ent Shed was ideal for our reception and the 55 (yes, 55!) pizzas we ordered..."

Eamonn McGuinness

"Great food and excellent friendly service. We had a wonderful dinner and will definitely be coming back to The Gordon Arms. Great value menu too. I..."

Julie Wisson

"Was there for an event. Pizza's were very good. Nice selection of beers and gins. Pleasant staff. Seems popular with locals. I'd recommend it if..."

Ian Brown

"We had a lovely lunch here this week to celebrate a birthday. Everyone chose pizza and all agreed they were delicious! Lots of vegan options too...."

S Nicholls

"I would 100% recommend a visit to all my friends and family. The staff have gone above and beyond to make sure we are happy with our food and keeping..."

Lauren Butterworth

"Hi all at pub great evening last night. Randall thank you very much great food good wine will come again have I got the right pub..."

Maureen Goddard

"we came and sat in the back garden and had the lunch deal which was nice! good value for money and quick service it was nice the sun was shining as..."

Mills Rose

"Popped in for a few beers and a pizza with friends, great service and the pizza was really..."

Philip Wilson

"Amazing food and service, best pizza in bedford! The dough is just out of this world and the kitchen is very careful with allergies..."

Teodora Neagu

"Great food and atmosphere. New menu looks brilliant and will definitely be..."

James Palermo

"Loved the look and feel of the place. Didn't eat but staff friendly even tho they were..."

Suzanne Andrews

Tavi Bar And Indian Grill

86/100 (3643 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for a birthday breakfast for my husband in April with our family, kids, wives, partners & grandson, lots of us, ate in the sun room, lovely..."

Sarah Dennis

"Had booked table for 6 with family. Friendly staff. Asking what drinks we would like when we arrived. Lovely carvery. Gammon was melt in the mouth. ..."

Lorraine Elizabeth Nelms

"Just popped into The Tavistock after spending a night on a Travelodge with no breakfast facilities. Great price, great value, great service. I would..."

Tracy McConnell

"Two night in a row for me with works Christmas parties 🎉 Both nights was excellent, food was lovely everything very fresh meat was succulent,..."

Louise Bushby

"Always very lovely food and the veg is always fresh, I'd recommend this place over the Toby carvery any..."

Darren Robins

"Very nicely decorated pub. Light and spacious. Friendly staff and well priced did and drink. Have only ever eaten the carvery here because it's so..."

Jae Lincoln

"Came across this pub by chance as needed something quick to eat before going to gig at Esquire. Food was so good. Husband had really good carvers..."

Carolyn Burke

"Excellent food and service, I went with my family for Sunday lunch thought we would try a small independent for a change, so glad we did sorry..."

Davinder Sanghera

"Thankyou so much to the staff at the Tavistock. Our New Year’s Eve was brilliant - such a friendly , welcoming place. Good food and excellent..."

Lynda Capener

"Sunday lunch carvery was fantastic ��.........even my son had the kids menu and he couldn't eat it all.........worth the visit..."

Luisa Clemenzi

"Took my family of 15 for breakfast today and we were well looked after. Would definitely..."

Adam Piper

"I always enjoy the food here. It is tasy, fresh, fairly priced AND the staff are always cheerful and helpful!! It is sometimes very busy and rather..."

Jo Smith

"What a fabulous service from fabulous people. I held my birthday party at the Tavi Bar last weekend and it was just exceptional. The food was of the..."

Shushma Paul

"Under new management providing great service and fantastic food. Mixed kebab was excellent, recommend a..."

Quinnus

"Oh wow absolutely lovely food . Took my son and we both had a great experience. Great value for money . Service was outstanding from a very attentive..."

Terri Babb

"I'm absolutely mad about the lamb chops! I think I've tried them in the whole town ;) but the ones I had in Tavi, were definately Ferrari kind of..."

Anna Malec

"Fantastic staff and exemplary customer service. The best place to drink and dine in Bedford. A huge thanks to Ramona and Charlie for making our..."

Kaylea Irene Newlove

"Food is amazing, so full of flavour. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Great place to socialise, eat and for entertainment. Highly recommend..."

Gemma Rydqvist

"Amazing ambience and super yummy food. They also have a small hall for events . We have a great lecture evening followed by..."

N. Kumar

Brewhouse & Kitchen - Bedford

85/100 (4099 ratings)

B&K Cheeseburger and Fries

Great Selection of Craft Beer

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Newyork Deli Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there yesterday with my sister, and our husbands done the beer and burger experience,they both thoroughly enjoyed it so me and the sis had our..."

Jackie McConnon Allen

"We just love this place and find ourselves finding reasons to visit Bedford. Our favourite is to park the car at Priory Park walk down to Bedford..."

Suzanne I'ons

"Thanks to Anthony & all his team for looking after us at a leaving party. Fantastic beer, great food & friendly and helpful staff so all in all a..."

Kate Feather

"Not been to Bedford for 30 years but the Brewhouse certainly gave me good reason to go again. Tend to be quite disappointed when eating out but this..."

Ian Phillips

"Great staff, great selection of beers, good pub food reasonably priced and fantastic quiz..."

Daniel Dyer-French

"Great place, amazing beer, friendly staff and buzzing atmosphere. Exactly what I'm looking for in a pub. Will definitely be going..."

Michael Bhaskar

"Visited you on Tuesday with my parents and my girlfriend. Our waiter Tim gave us excellent advices in context of drinking an food. I really..."

Christoph Knöckel

"We absolutely loved our time here � Toby and I felt so welcomed, (the staff in particularly Rich) were just super nice and we can't wait to come..."

Sophia Leith

"Good food and great beer. Knowledgeable and polite bar staff. Next time I'm in town it's a definite return..."

Neil Jay

"My visit to Brewhouse in Bedford was a delightful experience. We arrived around 2 o'clock, and I was immediately struck by the peaceful and inviting..."

Laura Geanina

"We popped in for lunch quite early on in the day so it was quiet in the brewhouse. The staff were polite and explained the different Ales to me. The..."

Steve m

"Beer and whisky tasting experience with delightful host - lots to taste and lots of information. Delicious meal too. Fish and chips highly..."

val redcliffe

"Really nice bar in the high street! I haven't eaten here yet but the food looks very good. I was just concerned i hand't paid my tab but i think i..."

Brian Lilley

"nice local microbrewery with a pub quiz every Thursday at 8pm! loads of space, great pub food, decent drinks (I recommend the tropical IPA), lovely..."

Lorna Bo

"This visit was a gift for 3 flight craft beers and a burger. The food was delicious and the service went above and beyond. Very friendly and made..."

Lois Griffiths

"I did the brewery experience day and Paul was our guide. Overall, an amazing day not only learning how to brew beer, but actually doing it. Of..."

Mark Sampson

"Good place, good beers, good share plates, nice place. The beer cheese is so yummy..."

valérie tournigand

"My wife and I came for the brewer experience. Paul and Ross were great, explained everything clearly, encouraged us all to muck in and participate...."

Daniel Barlow

"Amazing array of beers. I tried 4 different ones and all were delicious Also had the burger which was delicious Overall,..."

WoosterT T

"Popped in for a bite to eat with my family as we were in the area. The Barman Sam was epic! He was professional friendly and a good laugh. The beers..."

Leon Provan

"Bought the Brewery Day as a birthday present for my brother and having got to do it recently I can say it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience! Paul..."

S Bug

"Brilliant place. We booked the 'fire pit' table for our party of 12 and had a very well done Christmas dinner set menu everyone was impressed with...."

Paul Healy

"Visiting Bedford for the day, called in to The Brewhouse and Kitchen to watch the football and had a great experience. The beers were obviously good..."

Sally Westley

"My experience at brewhouse was wonderful. I am a carer and went with patient that i was looking after and they have been so welcoming to both of us...."

patel ayushi

The Legstraps

85/100 (2524 ratings)

Full English Scotch Egg

The Legstraps Hash of the Day

Hake

Vegan Blackcurrant Crumble

Lamb

Salad

Caramelised Lemon Tart

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Just when it seemed nothing could beat our previous visit to The Legstraps, they go and do it again! Went there tonight for my Son Alex’s 10th..."

Iwona Newton

"Great food and used a groupon voucher to make it even better value ! Super food - I had the lamb and it was perfect !! Already booked for steak night..."

Nik Kershaw

"I had a fabulous meal here today. Very tasty food and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and attentive. My first visit under the new..."

Karen Oakley

"Absolutely outstanding food at the bbq today, excellent service and really good friendly atmosphere. Highly..."

James Allder

"Had a vegan meal here today and was very pleased great options and tasted brilliant will be recommending to many vegan friends so keep adding it be..."

Kayleigh Blackburn

"Overall we had a nice lunch here and especially appreciated the dog friendly welcome but there was a few things that weren’t quite up to par. I..."

kathraw

"Wonderful food and friendly service...."

James Middleditch

"Duck breast was cooked just right. Very welcoming as we hadn't booked a table. Well kept beer..."

Colin Tanner

"Fabulous food and great service for our Golden Wedding Anniversary last Friday. All the staff were very helpful, friendly and courteous ensuring..."

Dora Loft

"Really nice food - slightly upmarket of typical pub grub, but with similar items on the menu (fish and chips, pork belly, blade of beef with..."

Amy Collier

"Wonderful Sunday lunch, highly..."

Julie Sandler

"Very attentive staff. Tasty food and good gluten free..."

Daniel George

"Had a great Saturday lunch here with my family. It looks very nice and has a great menu selection (kids too). The staff were friendly, accomodating..."

James Gale

"Excellent food. Perfect portions. Masses of gluten free options. Gorgeous vegan ice-cream and dessert wine. I'd have liked a few more options on a..."

Barbara King

"Lovely local pub, Sunday Roast was really tasty. Best I've had in a while, lots of flavour and good service. We will visit..."

Mandy Rimmer

Albero Lounge

Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie

Lounge Bacon Cheeseburger

Beer

Virgin Mango Colada

Ciabatta

Hummus with Crispy Chickpeas and Garlic & Chilli Oil Served with Toasted Pitta

Mediterranean Salad Bowl

Juice

Poached Eggs with Hollandaise Guacamole Roasted Red Peppers and Chorizo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely fab find for a room. Recommended to us and definitely worth a stay. Just a shame we couldn't really take advantage of the room more. And..."

Anna Ward

"Absolutely loved our stay at your hotel thank you so much! 🫶 Very welcoming and a beautiful hotel. Absolutely loved the decor, one of the reasons..."

Sara Tindall

"Absolutely fantastic! Room was pure luxury. Fabulous view of the river outside the window. Superb furnishings, including Bath in the bedroom, easy..."

Andy “Andy1303” B

"Absolutely loved staying here, we stayed in a lovely suit with a massive bathroom that had a spacious shower and bath. I loved the old fashioned..."

Michelle Hall

"One of the nicest salads I ever had. Full of flavour. Great service and very friendly. Lovely outside area over looking the..."

Paul Evans

"Cool vibe inside the restaurant/bar with lots of quirky tables including a nice upstairs and some tables outside by the river. They didn't have..."

M C

"Food was really good and very well priced. Kids love their dishes and so do adults. Customer service was good..."

Lubna SA

"Absolutely love Albero Lounge. Very dog friendly and I love the food choice, there's so much, especially for vegetarians and vegans! Staff are always..."

Olivia Goodwin

"To be honest we were only here for a quick beer but thoroughly enjoyed having a drink by the river. The bar staff were courteous and professional. We..."

Steve TheChef

"Had a great meal and drinks before our show, the table ordering app was so easy to use, and the service was very..."

Paul Woodcock

"Geat experience on a Friday lunchtime. Excellent portions and tasty food. The fish fingers for our grandson were the best ever! I had an all day..."

Brendan McGrath

"Edited review: After an unimpressive first impression I revisited Albero Lounge on a Saturday afternoon in July, and the experience was very good...."

Bobba DaRobba

"Food was absolutely wonderful as usual, but as it was a very, very busy night, the orders for the drinks online were taking an hour to arrive. The..."

Michelle

"Best meal out I've had in years. Good food, great service and good company. What more could a girl..."

Stephanie Loosei8b

"Lovely food, service and relaxed environment. Good choices on the menu. Didn't use the hotel only the..."

Helen Oneal

The Pilgrims Progress

Grilled Chicken Gourmet Burger

Warm Cookie Dough Sandwich with Ice Cream

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a two night stay recently and was pleased with the hotel. Room comfortable and had a great sleep. Ate in the bar and food was very good - apart..."

Helena Herbert

"Popped in for a late breakfast on Saturday morning and it was great! I ordered the vegan breakfast and actually enjoyed it unlike most other vegan..."

Erin Berry

"Enjoyed dinner here. Had the steak and ale pie and sausages and mash and peas. Both were tasty. We were able to order from the table on our phone and..."

Carolyn Bird, P.A

"Didn't take a room (so couldn't award any stars for that), just stopped in for Saturday lunch. Pub was busy but not crowded and service was prompt..."

Station Sixtyseven

"ate here a while back , was an ok spoons. Food was hot, drink was cold. It's in the centre of town, so everyone and anyone is found in there but..."

SM

"A nice place to meet up with friends for a friendly pint or meal. Prices are unbeatable, the food is tasty and fairly priced, the bar staff were..."

Charlie Boy

"it's a spoons, pretty inexpensive given it's in Bedford. came here with a group of 12 on a Monday evening. has a nice vibe (fairly busy even on a..."

Lorna Bo

"My first time staying in a Wetherspoons hotel and I was really impressed. Much nicer than a premier inn or travelodge. Large very clean and well..."

Benjamin Hasker

"I can't speak to the rooms as I've never stayed, but the breakfast was just what we needed to begin our day out and about. Staff were attentive, the..."

Daniel Walker

"Just went for a meal with family.. Haven't been to Weatherspoon for some time.. My first time of visiting bedford.. It was nice and lively had a..."

Karen Davis (Cass)

Jax Restaurant And Bar

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Jacket Potato and Beans

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Fish and Chips

Chickpeas Salad

Brilliant Bean Burger

Classic Chicken and Cheese Burger

"I recently visited this restaurant and was looked after as soon as I arrived. Staff are very friendly and attentive. There is a wide variety of food..."

reanne baker

"Dined here will staying at the verve with family. Loved it. Very classy and elegant and great choice of..."

Lisa Hosier

"Had the char grilled gammon steak and it was perfect...."

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