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The Kingfisher

The Kingfisher is a riverside pub with rooms, located on the River Great Ouse, offering delicious dining and relaxed service in a historical setting. The Kingfisher team pride themselves on offering simple, friendly service with delicious food, wines and cask ales. At the Kingfisher, everyone’s a local.
The Pub

Great British food in a spectacular setting

Our passion lies in finding quality fresh, seasonal ingredients and presenting them in a modern but unpretentious way. Daily specials, seasonal dishes, scrumptious afternoon teas and a kid’s menu you won’t find anywhere else. Come on in, find yourself a spot at the bustling bar or hide away in one of the many nooks and crannies, eat, drink and soak up the atmosphere of The Kingfisher, Bedford.

The Pub
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Afternoon tea, dinner and lunch menus

At the Kingfisher our aim is to produce the best quality dishes with the lowest food miles. Our meat travels under 15 miles from farm to plate and our fruit is delivered from just a mile away.

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Life is better on the river

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The Kingfisher

Barns Hotel,
Cardington Road,
Bedford
MK44 3SA

reservations@thekingfisherbedford.co.uk
01234 270044

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A riverside hideaway

If you are staying in Bedford then we have a range of rooms for you to choose from. Modern, light and bright, doubles and kings for the overnight traveller or sumptuous suites for those who want to indulge and spend a little more time in the bedroom…

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Deep into autumn and on the cusp of winter, we’re indulging in crisp morning walks and cosy pub afternoons; warming dishes, roaring fire and a tipple or two.

Won’t you join us?

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#cosypub #pubsofinstagram #pubwithrooms #bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #pubstagram #bedfordshire #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #autumnmenu

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Deep into autumn and on the cusp of winter, we’re indulging in crisp morning walks and cosy pub afternoons; warming dishes, roaring fire and a tipple or two. Won’t you join us? 🍂 #cosypub #pubsofinstagram #pubwithrooms #bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #pubstagram #bedfordshire #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #autumnmenu

Very soon our Christmas decorations will be up and the merriment will be in full flow…🎄✨

Looking to celebrate? Head to our stories for our last remaining party dates!

#christmas #fireplace #cosypub #christmascelebration #christmasdecor #christmastime #bedford

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Very soon our Christmas decorations will be up and the merriment will be in full flow…🎄✨ Looking to celebrate? Head to our stories for our last remaining party dates! #christmas #fireplace #cosypub #christmascelebration #christmasdecor #christmastime #bedford

Chicken Schnitzel with fried egg, fries, dressed leaves, garlic butter🍴

Tuck into our autumn menu via the link in our bio…

#pubgrub #foodstagram #chickenschnitzel #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #bedfordfoodguide #bedfordpubs

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Chicken Schnitzel with fried egg, fries, dressed leaves, garlic butter🍴 Tuck into our autumn menu via the link in our bio… #pubgrub #foodstagram #chickenschnitzel #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #bedfordfoodguide #bedfordpubs

The most wonderful time of year is on its way 🎄✨🍷

You can find all details on our cosy festive breaks, dining and parties via the link in our bio - we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you.

#christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasatthepub #bedfordpubs #bedford #bedfordshire

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The most wonderful time of year is on its way 🎄✨🍷 You can find all details on our cosy festive breaks, dining and parties via the link in our bio - we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you. #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasatthepub #bedfordpubs #bedford #bedfordshire

Hopefully the worst of the flooding in the area is over🤞

Our car parks are draining and all inside is ship shape and ready to go! With heavy rain forecast again for the remainder of today though we are erring on the side of caution and will open from 10am tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd October); then it’s business as usual.

A HUGE thanks to our fantastic team for all their efforts in keeping the pub safe & dry and the big clean up operation in the grounds. A BIG thank you to you for your patience and understanding.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 🍻

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Hopefully the worst of the flooding in the area is over🤞 Our car parks are draining and all inside is ship shape and ready to go! With heavy rain forecast again for the remainder of today though we are erring on the side of caution and will open from 10am tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd October); then it’s business as usual. A HUGE thanks to our fantastic team for all their efforts in keeping the pub safe & dry and the big clean up operation in the grounds. A BIG thank you to you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon! 🍻

As everyone in Bedford will know, the recent floods have been horrendous and the Kingfisher has not escaped the impact.

We have had to close to business over the weekend which resulted in us disappointing many of our loyal guests. We’re so sorry we had to take this action but are very appreciative of everyone’s understanding.

Luckily, the flood defences we put in place since the devastating flood in 2020 have held up well and we are confident we’ll reopen as soon as the flood threat subsides. The main issue we have is access; our car parks are flooded and getting to and from the building safely is currently impossible.

We hope you’re all keeping safe, we’ll keep you posted over the next few days. Thank you.

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As everyone in Bedford will know, the recent floods have been horrendous and the Kingfisher has not escaped the impact. We have had to close to business over the weekend which resulted in us disappointing many of our loyal guests. We’re so sorry we had to take this action but are very appreciative of everyone’s understanding. Luckily, the flood defences we put in place since the devastating flood in 2020 have held up well and we are confident we’ll reopen as soon as the flood threat subsides. The main issue we have is access; our car parks are flooded and getting to and from the building safely is currently impossible. We hope you’re all keeping safe, we’ll keep you posted over the next few days. Thank you.

Our all-new signature break for just £99pp! If that isn’t a sign, we don’t know what is 🍴🌥️🍳💤

Afternoon tea ✔️
Dinner with wine ✔️
A great nights sleep in a King room ✔️
Breakfast included ✔️

Head to the link in our bio to explore our ‘Kingfisher Signature Break’ 🔗

#staycation #pubwithrooms #stayinapub #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #autumngetaway #autumnstay #staycationuk

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Our all-new signature break for just £99pp! If that isn’t a sign, we don’t know what is 🍴🌥️🍳💤 Afternoon tea ✔️ Dinner with wine ✔️ A great nights sleep in a King room ✔️ Breakfast included ✔️ Head to the link in our bio to explore our ‘Kingfisher Signature Break’ 🔗 #staycation #pubwithrooms #stayinapub #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #autumngetaway #autumnstay #staycationuk

Hello September… 🌥️

We’re waving goodbye to cocktails by the riverside, hazy nights and dipping our feet in the river when it all gets a little bit too hot!

Are you looking forward to autumn?

#bedfordpubs #bedford #riversidepub #pubstagram #bedfordshire #bedfordfoodie #bedfordfood #lifeontheriver #riverside #rivergreatouse

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Hello September… 🌥️ We’re waving goodbye to cocktails by the riverside, hazy nights and dipping our feet in the river when it all gets a little bit too hot! Are you looking forward to autumn? #bedfordpubs #bedford #riversidepub #pubstagram #bedfordshire #bedfordfoodie #bedfordfood #lifeontheriver #riverside #rivergreatouse

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