Eating and Drinking

The Burrow at the Blues is a relaxed bar and dining venue at Bedford Blues’ historic Goldington Road home. With views across the pitch, street-food-inspired dining and a well-stocked bar, it’s a great spot for enjoying food, drinks and live sport in a unique setting.

The Cellar Bar combines craft beers, quality wines and freshly prepared food in a stylish underground venue. Regular live music and themed evenings create a lively atmosphere.

The Denmark Street Fish & Chip Shop is a traditional, family-run Bedford chippy serving freshly cooked fish and chips, alongside pies, sausages, burgers and other takeaway favourites. With consistently strong customer reviews, it has earned a reputation as one of Bedford’s go-to fish and chip shops.

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 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.

The Flowerpot is a traditional pub in Bedford, offering a relaxed atmosphere and a great spot for drinks and socialising. With its welcoming pub character, it’s a popular choice for a casual visit with friends.

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.

The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park in Marston Moretaine is a beautiful outdoor destination just a short drive from Bedford. The park features lakes, woodland, meadows and walking and cycling trails, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting. The Forest Centre also offers a café, visitor facilities and activities, making it a great day out for families, walkers and cyclists. It wins extra points for accessibility.

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 Hidden Barrel is a welcoming independent micropub in the heart of Bedford, specialising in changing cask ales and a distinctive selection of Lithuanian beers. A relaxed, community-focused pub with pool, table football, live music and regular events, it’s also family and dog friendly. Named North Bedfordshire CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2026, it’s a great choice for beer lovers looking for something a little different in Bedford town centre.

The Kingfisher is a riverside pub and restaurant beside the River Great Ouse, offering food, drinks and a beautiful waterside setting. You can also hire Badger, its electric boat, for a relaxing trip along the river.

The Kings Arms is a stylish country pub and restaurant in the heart of Cardington, combining a relaxed village atmosphere with modern dining. With seasonal menus, freshly prepared dishes, real ales and a welcoming beer garden, it’s a great choice for lunch, dinner or a leisurely Sunday roast.