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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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Discover the Tithe Barn

The Tithe Barn

Combining historic charm with rustic elegance, The Tithe Barn is an 800 year old venue which will embrace you and your guests. Full of period features and with manicured gardens, you won’t find a better barn wedding venue for your special day.

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We cannot wait for life to come alive on the river again 🛶

It’ll soon be time to reopen the Jetty, we’ll keep you posted on the opening date! 👀

#riversidepub #spring #bedfordpubs #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #pubstagram #diningalfresco #river #riverside #rivergreatouse #bedford #pubgarden

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We cannot wait for life to come alive on the river again 🛶 It’ll soon be time to reopen the Jetty, we’ll keep you posted on the opening date! 👀 #riversidepub #spring #bedfordpubs #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #pubstagram #diningalfresco #river #riverside #rivergreatouse #bedford #pubgarden

The perfect treat for the mother figure in your life…

We have limited availability remaining this Mother’s Day! We’ll be serving delicious roasts until 8.30pm if you’d like to join us in the evening. Make sure you leave room for pudding!

Tap the link in our bio to book

#mothersday #roast #sundayroasts #sundaylunch #riversidepub #bedford #bedfordpubs

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The perfect treat for the mother figure in your life… We have limited availability remaining this Mother’s Day! We’ll be serving delicious roasts until 8.30pm if you’d like to join us in the evening. Make sure you leave room for pudding! Tap the link in our bio to book #mothersday #roast #sundayroasts #sundaylunch #riversidepub #bedford #bedfordpubs

Spring is in the air, the perfect time to escape to the riverside.

Explore our spring breaks via the link in our bio 🌱

#bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #spring

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Spring is in the air, the perfect time to escape to the riverside. Explore our spring breaks via the link in our bio 🌱 #bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #spring

We’re so ready for life on the river to feel like this again 🌤️

#springontheriver #spring #river #lifeontheriver #riversidepub #rivergreatouse #bedford

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We’re so ready for life on the river to feel like this again 🌤️ #springontheriver #spring #river #lifeontheriver #riversidepub #rivergreatouse #bedford

Love is served on every plate ❤️

What are your Valentine’s Day plans? We have final spaces remaining for our Valentines Dinner in @thetithebarnbedford - or if you fancy something a little more casual, we have a few tables remaining in the pub.

#valentinesday #foodie #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie

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Love is served on every plate ❤️ What are your Valentine’s Day plans? We have final spaces remaining for our Valentines Dinner in @thetithebarnbedford - or if you fancy something a little more casual, we have a few tables remaining in the pub. #valentinesday #foodie #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie

January highlights

The time for comfort, good food and great company. See our story to see what our February plans are…

#januaryhighlights

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January highlights The time for comfort, good food and great company. See our story to see what our February plans are… #januaryhighlights

Nestled along the River Great Ouse, you’ll find our cosy pub with rooms - perfect for a romantic, relaxing riverside stay.

Join us throughout February for our ‘Romantic Break’ with dinner, bed, breakfast and more for just £84.50 per person.

Book now via the link in our bio ❤️

#riversidestay #riversidepub #pubwithrooms #valentinesbreak #budgetfriendlystay #staycation

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Nestled along the River Great Ouse, you’ll find our cosy pub with rooms - perfect for a romantic, relaxing riverside stay. Join us throughout February for our ‘Romantic Break’ with dinner, bed, breakfast and more for just £84.50 per person. Book now via the link in our bio ❤️ #riversidestay #riversidepub #pubwithrooms #valentinesbreak #budgetfriendlystay #staycation

Good food and cosy vibes - we’re not doing anything fancy for Valentine’s this year, it’ll be our seasonal menu with a couple of specials and delicious drinks.

Fancy joining us?

#valentines #valentinesdinner #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #foodie #foodies

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Good food and cosy vibes - we’re not doing anything fancy for Valentine’s this year, it’ll be our seasonal menu with a couple of specials and delicious drinks. Fancy joining us? #valentines #valentinesdinner #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #foodie #foodies

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