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

Currently running a beer, food and arts festival. 21 beers from 6 local breweries, local bands,…read moreoutside seating. The landlords have gone to a lot of effort to make this a welcoming pub. Friendly bar staff. Soft drinks for drivers and kids. Well kept real ales. We've got a good local, but if you haven't, or you're looking for a change, it's a great venue. The special events are near continuous, creating a reason to visit almost every day. Sunday - almost all tables reserved from 6pm in the main eating area. Book to avoid disappointment.

One of Bedford's best out-of-town-centre pubs, The White Horse offers a decent mix of comfortable…read moreseating and a more conventional dining section. The pub draws a good crowd on a Monday night for the weekly open band session run by super-talented local musician Mat Roberts, but beware the karaoke on a Saturday unless you're well over 50 or deaf. Extremely friendly landlord too, who often makes the effort to walk around and ask his customers how they are.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

Fantastic food at incredible prices! Staying in Bedford, and we've already been to this place 4…read moretimes. It's THAT good! Did the baked potato with baked beans and a side salad, which was excellent, then tried the fish & chips! Wow! They even have a type of Happy Hour from 2-5pm, where the food is cheaper, and just as good! Would definitely recommend Wetherspoons and can't wait to try some of their other locations.

WETHERSPOONS MARGIE PIZZA REVIEW!!! - obviously starting off with the atmosphere, ur typical laid…read moreback pub complete with an upstairs and outside! ordering the item born straight from the gods didn't even take un minuto! ...........heading to pizza avenue, 8 min drive baby and ofc from the first bite, THE MAGIC OF NAPLES... SLAM DUNK INTO YA MOUTHSSSSSSSS...... questo è amore the sauce is literally an alpha symbol in its own right, just imagine with the CREAMY SATISFACTION FROM THE MOZZYYY!! a teeny tiny improvement......... a lil less grass would help! DOMINO'S, PIZZA HUT OUGHTA TAKE NOTE!!!! otherwise.......... tornerò!!

I really like this pub. Lovely friendly staff and food is good. There is occasional entertainment…read moreand party atmosphere on special dates like Halloween and New Year. Nice beer garden for summer or cosy fire for winter.

The horseshoe in Lavendon is a great village pub, Denis & Sue are working really hard to get the…read morerestaurant known, the food is all locally produced & sourced & his homemade pie & chips are second to none!