This place posesses all the qualities that any respectable snooker club should have…read more First off, if you want to gain entry you must buzz the door and pass inspection through the security camera (don't want undesirable hitting 147s now do you). Secondly, it has lots of snooker tables in good condition and even an exhibition table in a special room. Thirdly it has high-value jackpot fruit-machines, a must in any snooker club. Finally and most importantly it has a bar which is good value and stays open pretty much all night, fantastic.

This is the kind of place you would only go to if you already know about it, as it is a bit out of…read morethe way and not widely advertised. Once inside, it has a bit of a working mans club feel to it, but there are loads of snooker tables (on two levels). There are also of very good quality, although perhaps play a little on the fast side. The only reason i would not give it 5 stars is that the supplied cues are pretty bad, but i would always take my own in any case.

Once a year or so, whether they like it or not, I like to visit an old school mate and his wife…read more They live in Bedford. Every time I'm there I insist on a lengthy visit to The Wellington Arms. Why? Simple. It is the best traditional, urban pub I know. Anywhere. You can't move for beery memorabilia (no, that's not what you find on the floor outside 'Spoons every Sunday morning, incidentally....), waxed pine furniture and TONS of real ale. These fellas must have 10 on at any one time. Yes, 10!!! As you stand like a rabbit in the car head lamps, they even offer you samplers. Fantastic. The landlord refers to it as a permanent festival. He's right, check out the website. A great home from home & a place to cherish. I can't believe it hasn't been reviewed before. Real Ale Drinkers of Bedfordshire, put down those Fairport Convention albums and get off to The Wellington now. Yes, NOW! You'll be wondering where the time goes......

A very excellent pub located on the edge of the centre of town . Fifteen taps selling a wide range…read moreof guest ales . Very welcoming and comfortable . Service very good . Easy to access . Well worth walk from town centre .

The Anchor is a decent little pub on the outskirts of Bedford. It's basically the only pub within a…read morereasonable walking distance of the hotel that I'm staying in. I went in on a Wednesday evening and to be honest it was pretty dead. The football wasn't on (they don't have Sky). They don't serve food. However the landlord was a pleasant enough fella and the beer was decent. There's also a pool table and darts. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to The Anchor, but I'd certainly go again if I was nearby.

Real pub with a very good welcome. Staff and owner made us feel welcome and as if we were new found…read morefriends. I have spent 2 years trying to find a pub where the staff don' just want too serve you beer, they want to actually have a conversation with you. The problem with staff in most pubs is they are young and shy and terrified of actually comunicating with human beings. Since a pub business is based on people coming back repeatedly this creates a problem. The Anchor has cracked it, I would definately recommend quiz night on a Thursday.

I have been going to Esquires for nearly 10 years now…read more The club consists of 3 areas, upstairs which is where the over 14s are allowed and is where the majority of the bands play and is normally only open Friday and Saturday nights. Downstairs is Dannys Bar where you can have a quiet drink and play some pool during the week and listen to bands in the evenings too. Also opposite Dannys Bar is the disco where on Friday and Saturday nights you can rock out and have a few drinks until 2am, Friday is more rock and Saturdays is more indie. The club also does rock nights where a lot of heavy metal is played and you can hire the club (i did for my 18th) for a party. The club is a little dingy but clean and the regulars are nice, the bar staff are friendly and a lot of now famous bands started here i.e Oasis.

Esquires holds so many memories for me & my friends and is responsible for getting a lot of people…read morearound the area into 'decent live music'. Over the years the upstairs venue has played host to greats like The Libertines, Shed 7, Skunk Anansie and even Supergrass supported by The Bluetones. I was back their the other day and nothings changed... and for that i'm grateful.

Top marks for this openminded pub/bar. The only gay establishment in Bedford and the favourite…read morehanging out place for the local hockey club. Visited it once since all other places had closed. Gays seem to keep to themselves and don't mind the drunk crowd that barges in after 1am. The place is popular since most other pubs close earlier. Toilets are quite small, the staff are friendly and the music follow the same theme. Don't miss this place if you are out partying in cosmopolitan Bedford.

Good establishment. The issue here is the bouncers. They are homophobic and won't listen to their…read morecustomers. The Barley is a good pub, but the bouncers let it down massively.

Now run by John and Lesley. Serving lunches from 12 - 14.30 Tues - Sat…read moreSunday Lunches prepared by a local chef with locally sourced vegetables and meat from the village butcher. Music events monthly. Well worth a try!

I came across this place through a friend and how pleasant. Apparantly recently taken over - what a…read morejoy. Very friendly and welcoming, nice atmosphere and my partner was happy with the pool table. If in area do pop in - definately better than others around.

A true locals pub that makes a change from all the chain pubs in Bedford. The atmosphere can be hit…read moreor miss, sometimes it's a lot of fun, friendly and easy to have a great night, others you walk through the door and feel like you should back-step out right away.

The Bear has been my local pub for 8 years now…read more Its situated on the high street but has a real homely feel to it, it does have a lot of regulars who have been going for years but its has lots of different events such as acoustic nights and the reggae barbecue to get different crowds in. They serve food at lunchtimes and sometimes have curry nights and have a party on Halloween, Christmas eve and New Years eve with a buffet available. The pub has a pool team and poker nights, and you can play miniature football, put some tunes on the jukebox or play on the quiz machines whilst there.

Lovely local pub with a comfortable atmosphere. The prices however are quite high. Pub has pool…read moretable and large pub garden which is great in the summer.

a great pub, pool, darts, fruit machines and great food along with a large beer garden and kids…read moreplay area makes this one of the best pubs in the area