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The Fletton Brick is Kempston’s new JD Wetherspoon pub, opening at the former Brewers Fayre site on Marsh Leys Cottages. Named after the distinctive Fletton brick, it celebrates the area’s local brickmaking heritage and nearby Stewartby brickworks. The pub offers a spacious setting with indoor dining, an outdoor seating area and a range of food and drinks typical of Wetherspoon venues.

Zizzi offers contemporary Italian dining with pizzas, pasta and seasonal specials in a stylish riverside restaurant. Its varied menu caters for families, couples and larger groups alike.

The Embankment is a stylish riverside pub, restaurant and hotel overlooking the River Great Ouse in the heart of Bedford. With seasonal food, cocktails, Sunday roasts and a popular riverside terrace, it’s a great spot for relaxed dining, drinks or a special occasion.

The Gordon Arms is a traditional Bedford pub serving a selection of food alongside a good range of drinks. It’s a relaxed, welcoming spot for a pub lunch, dinner or a casual drink with friends and family. With its friendly atmosphere and classic pub setting, it’s a great choice for a laid-back meal or evening out.

The Pheasant is a welcoming Bedford pub serving traditional British food, hearty pub classics and Sunday roasts. With a well-stocked bar, beer garden, family-friendly atmosphere and live sport, there’s plenty to enjoy whatever the occasion. It’s a versatile local favourite for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or a relaxed afternoon with friends and family.

Flying Horse Clophill is a characterful country pub and restaurant in the heart of Clophill, set in an impressive converted barn with stylish interiors, a courtyard and a large beer garden. It offers a broad British-focused menu including pub classics, premium steaks, burgers, stonebaked pizzas, sharing dishes and desserts, alongside a good selection of drinks.

Velora is a Mediterranean bar and grill at Bedford’s Riverside development, offering a more contemporary, upmarket dining experience right beside the River Great Ouse. The menu covers Mediterranean small plates, seafood, steaks, grills, pasta, burgers and sharing feasts, alongside cocktails and wine.

A welcoming village pub in the heart of Wootton, The Legstraps combines a relaxed country-pub atmosphere with British food, drinks and Sunday roasts. With a cosy bar, outdoor seating, free parking and a dog-friendly approach, it’s a popular choice for locals, families and casual dining. The pub has relaunched its kitchen in 2026 with a new team and management, bringing fresh menus and a renewed focus on food and hospitality.