Pubs in Bedford
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Burnaby Arms
66 Stanley Street, Bedford MK41 7RU
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.
Castle
17 Newnham Street, Bedford MK40 3JR
Lively town pub with a pleasant walled patio garden, five minutes from the town centre and convenient for the Bedford Blues rugby ground. Lunches are served daily and evening meals on weekdays only. Current guest beers with tasting notes are listed on the website and social media. A guest house behind the pub provides five en-suite bedrooms. Open mic features on Monday evening. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2016.
Wodka Live Bar
14-15 St Pauls Square, Bedford MK40 1SL
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.
Cross Keys
69 High street, Bedford MK40 1RZ
Refurbished one-bar town-centre pub which no longer offers real ale. Music and entertainment Friday to Sunday.
d'Parys
45 De Parys Avenue, Bedford MK40 2UA
There is a welcoming bar area immediately insidfe the main entrance that does not fel like simply a hotel bar or the adjunct to a restaurant. The change from the previous eclectic decor is to be welcomd as being more appropriate to its setting and the intended clientele.
Devonshire Arms
32 Dudley Street, Bedford MK40 3TB
Pleasant late-Victorian pub in a residential area, a Wells house for its whole 120 years. Beer and cider festivals are held twice a year. The front bar has bare floorboards and an open fire, while there is a separate rear bar. The garden has a gazebo for smokers and a non-smoking paved area. A range of wines is sold by the glass or bottle. Local CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2018, Town Pub of the Year 2019 and Branch Pub of the Year 2020 and 2021.
Vogue Style Bar & Club
55 High Street, Bedford MK40 1RZ
High street bar and nightclub, mainly an evening music venue. No real ale served.
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.
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.
Danny's Bar at Esquires
60A Bromham Road, Bedford MK40 2QG
Part of the Esquires music venue, Danny's Bar is open Wednesday to Sunday. Every Wednesday night is the always popular "Jam Session" for musicians. Additionally there's free live music most Fridays and Saturdays, along with the legendary "Sunday Sessions".
Embankment
6 The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3PD
Attractive mock-Tudor pub and hotel with a front terrace overlooking the River Great Ouse and a rear patio garden with a smokers’ kiosk. There are 20 ensuite bedrooms. The Embankment is leased by Charles Wells to local pub-restaurant group the Peach Pub Company.
Third Place
38 St Peter's Street, Bedford MK40 2NN
Originally a hairdresser's and then a micropub this has now been remodelled again as a cocktail bar with comfortable seating. Meantime beers are available on draft together with a small selection of imported bottled beers. Wines and cocktails are also available.