Has recently been renovated and a lot of money way spent getting the place up to scratch! It's a…read moregreat food pub with a menu full of pub classics done really well. The staff give excellent service. The interior of the pub is modern and well laid out. Well worth a look.

From the owner: Traditional pub offering local beers, great wine selections, and home-cooked food. A warm and…read morefriendly welcome awaits you. Two bars, Restaurant, Beer Garden & Terrace. Dogs welcome. Free Wifi.

We've just a good time here. The garden is fabulous for children in the summer. The bar staff were…read moreall really friendly and the beers were really affordable. The food was decent as well. It's easy to find as it is on the main road. There's a pool table but I'll check that out next time.

Yes we like it so much that we visited 2 days in a row! Letchworth was my birthplace and where I…read moregrew up until I went to University in 1967!! Letchworth was founded by Ebenezer Howard in 1906, and being a Quaker he forbade alcohol and pubs etc within the city limits. That is not common for Brits - who love their beers and gin and tonics!! So the growth of pubs and licensed premises in the last decade or two has been "refreshing"!! Both Mrs G and I loved this place! On day 1 Mrs G went for a burger which she liked very much indeed, while I opted for the full English breakfast which was excellent! We both had juices (no booze!!) while on day 2 we both took the buttermilk pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. Rare in England and delicious. Service was outstanding, warm and friendly. The whole ambience was wonderful - families, friends, mums and babies groups. Bright, airy, spacious and in the warm weather a beautiful indoor/outdoor experience. Yes of course we will be back next time that we are in Letchworth again!!

We come here relatively often for Saturday brunch and it is always a pleasant experience. On a…read morerecent Saturday visit Lizzy in front-of-house and Josh in the kitchen went out of their way to improve our dining experience by providing some additional breakfast items for my plate, without being asked, because I had placed my order incorrectly. Exceptional customer service, a very thoughtful gesture and presented with a smile and a very professional and accommodating attitude. I will always recommend Cultivo Lounge for a casual meal or drinks, any time of day. Thanks Lizzy and Josh. See you again next time.

Excellent food, excellent service and excellent prices; well worth a visit, oh and easy parking as…read morewell!

Such an amazing experience every time. The food is delicious and always presented beautifully. The…read morestaff are excellent and always greet you with a smile.

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.

I rarely leave reviews, unless there is an exceptional reason to do so, be that good or bad…read more We recently visited as a group of nine thinking food etc. would be decent as relatively expensive for pub food. Unfortunately, the worst food and service I have experienced for many years, to the extent that I would imagine anywhere else, and I mean anywhere else would not be as bad as the Kings Arms. Without going into long-winded detail, expect low budget food, cooked poorly. The roast was truly awful, unless you like microwaved chicken, shoe leather beef and a block of fat pork, complemented by reheated potatoes and Yorkshire. All the meals were in the same vein, either reheated or kept warm.. dried out etc. Combine this with terrible service. There seemed to be plenty of staff about, but we were constantly waiting or asking twice for items, at one point we literally had not one drop of drink in anyone's glasses at all during the meal. The cherry on the cake was visiting the disgusting toilet, loo roll on the floor and pubic hair in the sink. I have been in contact with the manager who is aware of the issues and has said that they will be addressed. I cannot imagine this will be in the short term as there is very little that does not need changing. I have politely declined a partial refund, as much more important to me that other people do not suffer the same experience. One to avoid if looking at options. Wish we had.

Great food and atmosphere but the service was very slow on our visit. Sunday lunch is very busy so…read moreyou will need to book or expect a late sitting. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Excellent family run pub. Late night opening and music on a Saturday night. Always get a warm…read morewelcome from Mark and his family. Quieter in front bar, can just chill.

The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.

Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.

fantastic referb,the food is fantastic produced by one of the best chefs in the area,the food is…read morebetter than some starred restaurants around,well worth a visit if you appreciate good food reasonably priced,certainly a cut above the rest.apparantly one of the mussell dishes was created by two of the regulars

The bar is behind the bakehouse restaurant and is part of the same business. As with the Bakehouse…read morethe food available is gorgeous. A great place to go and meet friends for drinks and have a snack. Very modern set up, helpful staff and even blankets in the outdoor section to snuggle in if it gets a bit chilly out! Great cocktails :)

Went for the first time with a friend. Looking for somewhere with a more cosmopolitan atmosphere…read morethan a country pub. We found it. Smart, clean, modern and 'European' in decor, it was reassuringly busy, early evening, even though mid-week. Friendly staff, we only had wines and coffees, but both were well up to spec. The Olive Lounge tickked all our boxes, and I will happily use it more in the future.