Pubs in Bedford
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Bears & Tales
31 St Cuthbert's Street, Bedford MK40 3JG
A relaxing, cocktail bar that recently moved across the town centre from Lime Street. It offers table service within the town-centre area of wines, cocktails and craft beers. The lighting is atmospheric and helps customers chill out. No real ale is available, however they have recently teamed up with Maule Brewing Company whom are providing craft beer, pilsner and lager (currently the only venue in the area stocking these beers). Contact in advance to book for a group as customer space is limited.
North End Social Club
60 Roff Avenue, Bedford MK41 7TW
Locals' club north of the town centre founded in 1910 in former brewery offices. There is regular live entertainment on Saturday evening and a quiz on the last Tuesday of the month. New members, members' guests and visiting CIU members are welcome. Local CAMRA Club of the Year 2021.
Russell Park Social Club
69 Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3ND
A CIU-affiliated club offering games nights and weekly entertainment, but there is no real ale. There is bingo Sunday afternoon and evening, Monday is games night, Tuesday is Singles Night and there is live entertainment on Saturday. Two function rooms are available for private hire - one can accommodate 200 people and the other 60. New members are always welcome.
Flower Pot
25 Tavistock Street, Bedford MK40 2RB
One of the oldest pubs in Bedford. It was thoroughly refurbished during Covid restrictions making it muchg lighter inside. A new garden room has also been addred. The addition of food service on Wednesday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes plus bar snacks during the week until 9 om. is another new development. Check Facebook for live music sessions.
Bedford International Athletics Stadium
Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9SB
Major athletics venue with function rooms and bar open for events and on certain evenings. The complex is open 09.30-22.30 Mon-Fri, 09.30-17.30 Sat & Sun, 5-11 bank holidays, but regular bar opening times are more restricted. Flexible function spaces can hold 150, with smaller rooms available for more intimate meetings. Membership on subscription is available for some facilities.
Star Rowing Club
Batts Ford, Commercial Road, Bedford MK40 1QS
Busy rowing club with fully licensed bar and function room accommodating up to 110, which can be hired for private functions.
Herd Bedford
25 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG
Burger restaurant and bar offering gourmet organic Aberdeen Angus burges with house slaws, sides and sauces. No real ales, but selected craft and artisan beers, wines and spirits are available.
Foresters Arms
41 Union Street, Bedford MK40 2SF
Thoroughly refurbished with a single bar and three separate seating areas, two up a few steps, plus an attractive enclosed garden. This includes two sheltered seating areas. One of the hand pumps is dedicated to the current Wandering Brewer (the nomadic Charles Wells) collaboration beer which changes monthly. There are five keg taps behind the bar, one being for the seasonal Wandering Brewer collaboration.
Bedford CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival
Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square, Bedford MK40 1SL
Annual four-day beer and cider festival run by CAMRA North Bedfordshire in a historic performance venue. The 42nd Bedford Beer & Cider Festival was open from Wed 2nd to Sat 5th October 2019, but has now closed. CAMRA North Bedfordshire looks foreward to presenting its 43rd Bedford festival in October 2020.
Albero Lounge
Cowper Building, RRiverside Square, Bedford MK40 1AS
An old school building set between the historic centre of Bedford around St Paul's Square and the recent Riverside North Development. There are a number of separate areas within the building in which this cafe-bar has been sympathetically developed. There is a large outside courtyard and it's a good place to relax and watch the world go by.
Beerfly
45 St Cuthberts St, Bedford MK40 3JG
This is primarily an off-licence but there are six taps serving keykeg beers from what are generally less well-known sources, including from overseas. Keg beers are served in 1/3, 1/2 or 2/3 pint volumes. There is a good selection of beers in bottles or cans which can be consumed on the premises for a supplemental charge and beer from the taps can be taken out in flagons. The selection of beers changes frequently. Real cider is also available on draft. Real Ale is available in Bottles from Local and National Breweries. Local CAMRA Young Members Pub of the Year 2020 and 2021; Lockdown Hero award 2020.
Blue Glass
St. Peter's Street, Bedford MK40 2PN
Formally a wine shop located on St. Cuthberts Street, is now a specialised wine bar. John has been within the wine trade for over 25 years and holds a WSTC Higher Certificate. As well as selling a large selection of wine, some of which can be consumed on site, they have a good selection of spirits with their own bottled ale (RAIB) from Richard at Brewhouse and Kitchen, Bedford. They hold monthly wine tastings which are ticketed.