Pubs in Bedford

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Found 10 pubs in Bedford

Anchor

300 Cardington Road, Bedford MK42 0DA

Large, two-bar community pub at Fenlake, close to the River Great Ouse at the south-eastern edge of the town. There is occasional live music.

Vogue Style Bar & Club

55 High Street, Bedford MK40 1RZ

Close to Railway Station

Close to Bus Routes

Live Music

High street bar and nightclub, mainly an evening music venue. No real ale served.

Balloon

52 Foster Hill Road, Bedford MK40 2ET

Two-bar street corner local in a popular residential area close to the town centre. Live music or disco Saturday eves and occasionally afternoons too. Base for several games and sports teams.

Barley Mow

72 St Loyes Street, Bedford MK40 1EZ

Garden

Smoking Area

Close to Railway Station

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Claimed to be the oldest LGBT pub in the country this three room street-corner pub on the edge of the town centre has recently (November 2019) come under new management. After a difficult period for the pub they are working to reestablish its reputation and develop is distinctive offering where all are welsome. Initially the music comes from a DJ on Friday and Saturday with a Drag Queen compering the karaoke on Wednesdays.

Bull

259 London Road, Bedford MK42 0PX

Large, single-bar pub divided into separate drinking, eating and games areas. Live Premiership football is shown, while there is a quiz night on Sunday evening. The new food menu includes roasts on Sunday. The pub is popular with families at weekends.

RAFA Club Bedford

93 Ashburnham Road, Bedford MK40 1EA

Converted Edwardian residence serving as the clubhouse of the Bedford Branch of the Royal Air Force Association (est 1937). Parking is limited at lunchtime as rear car-park spaces are hired to commuters. The club offers interesting local aviation memorabilia and is home to the Rhodesian Armed Forces Museum (well worth a visit). There is a quiz on the third Wednesday of each month. The function room can be booked for private events. Wednesday evening meals and Sunday roast lunches must be booked in advance. CAMRA members welcome. Local CAMRA Club of the Year 2016 and 2017.

Barns Hotel

Cardington Road, Bedford MK44 3SA

Close to Bus Routes

Hotel and restaurant by the River Great Ouse, popular for corporate events and weddings. The Riverside Tavern bar is open to casual visitors but there is no real ale.

Burnaby Arms

66 Stanley Street, Bedford MK41 7RU

Real Ale Available

Cask Marque Accredited

Family Friendly

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A two-room traditional corner pub with a single bar in the front. It serves the Black Tom area developed in the late 19th century. Estate agents call it the Prime Ministers area and iit is now becoming more desirable. This is very much a community pub, but one where visitors are welcomed There is a weekly quiz on Mondays and occasional music nights.

Bedford Rowing Club

The Boathouse, Duck Mill Lane, Bedford MK42 0AX

A members club with a lounge bar open to the public. The first floor Riverside Bar with its lounge and balcony overlooking the River Great Ouse and the Town Bridge offers probably the best view in Bedford. The lounge offers a variety of seats and is generally quiet except when there is a rowing event on the river. A chair lift operated by the bar staff is available for those unable to climb the flight of steps outside.

Wodka Live Bar

14-15 St Pauls Square, Bedford MK40 1SL

Sports TV

Close to Bus Routes

Live Music

Town centre bar recently refurbished under new name with the accent on Polish wodka and cocktails. There is live music every evening. Although two handpumps remain on the bar, no real ale is currently available.

About Pubs in Bedford

Bedford offers a diverse range of pubs and bars, from traditional British pubs serving real ale to modern gastropubs with innovative menus. Whether you're looking for a dog-friendly pub, a venue with live sports, or somewhere to enjoy a quiet pint, you'll find it in Bedford.

Popular Pub Features in Bedford

Traditional pubs with real ale and cask beer
Dog-friendly pubs welcoming four-legged friends
Sports pubs with big screens for live football, rugby, and more
Gastropubs serving quality food and Sunday roasts
Pubs with beer gardens and outdoor seating
Live music venues and entertainment

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