Restaurants

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.

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.

The Mala Dragon is a distinctive Sichuan restaurant and wine bar on Pembroke Street in central Bedford. It specialises in authentic Sichuan-inspired small plates designed for sharing, with bold chilli and Sichuan pepper flavours, alongside a carefully selected wine list.

A traditional village pub in Milton Ernest, The Queen’s Head Inn offers a welcoming setting for good food, drinks and relaxed time with family and friends. A great local choice for a meal, a drink or a traditional pub experience while exploring the Bedfordshire countryside.

The Three Tuns in Biddenham is a welcoming local pub offering a relaxed setting for enjoying good food, drinks and time with friends and family. A great choice for a casual meal or a drink close to Bedford.

Three Rooms offers refined Mughlai cuisine inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Northern India. Elegant surroundings and beautifully presented dishes make it a popular choice for special occasions.

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.

Wagamama Bedford brings fresh, Japanese-inspired and pan-Asian cuisine to Riverside Square, serving favourites such as ramen, katsu curry, teppanyaki and donburi alongside a wide range of vegan and vegetarian dishes.

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.