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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.

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.

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.

Life is better on the river

The Kingfisher

Barns Hotel,
Cardington Road,
Bedford
MK44 3SA

reservations@thekingfisherbedford.co.uk
01234 270044

A riverside hideaway

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Give your loved ones an experience to remember this Christmas 🎄 

Whether it be a stay, dining or a mix of both, The Kingfisher team can’t wait to welcome you and your friends & family. 

Keep your eyes peeled for our Black Friday vouchers coming at the end of the month 👀
The perfect weekend staycation this season 🍂 

Explore all that our menu has to offer along with the beautiful riverside setting we are lucky enough to call our home 

With stays from just £149 for 2 people, you can find your own perfect getaway on our website 🔗
Make the most of the magic between Christmas and New Year

🎅🏼 Explore our Twixmas Break options and Festive Dining menus to ensure your own ‘Very Merry Christmas’

Visit our website for more information on your perfect festivities 🔗
Festive Fondue | Now taking bookings for December! 🎄 

Every Sunday in December, book in for our brand new Christmassy dining experience. Enjoy your favourite aspects of Christmas dinner and dip to your heart’s content!

Think pigs in blankets, traditional meats, yorkshire puddings, roasted veg and roasties 😋 

📍 The Kingfisher, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK44 3SA

🗓️ Visit the link in our bio to book your table now
Festive Après | Now taking bookings for December! 🎄

As well as Sunday Roasts now being served fondue style, we’ll now be serving a more FESTIVE version of Après at The Jetty 👀 

Every Sunday in December, book in for our brand new Christmassy dining experience. Enjoy your favourite aspects of Christmas dinner and dip until your hearts content! 

Think pigs in blankets, traditional meats, yorkshire puddings, roasted veg and roasties 😋 

🗓️ Visit the link in our bio to book your table now
Sunday lunch, reimagined 💭 

Sit back by the river, warmed by the fire and indulge in a whole new dining experience. 

We can’t wait to welcome you 💙 

Served every Sunday throughout November 🗓️ 
 
🔗 Tables are limited, so get your bookings in ASAP through the link in our bio
We are now serving Sunday lunch, Après style 🍽️ 

Due to such high demand, we’re excited to share the news that you can now enjoy your Sunday lunch in the form of fondue! 

Sit back by the river, warmed by the fire and indulge in a whole new experience. 

Starting Sunday 2nd November

We can’t wait to welcome you 💙

🔗 Tables are limited so grab one via the link in our bio whilst you can!
Final few tables - get your bookings in! 🌲 

Our Christmas Party Nights are down to their last availability - gather your colleagues and join us for a night of festive fun, food and dancing by the river (before it’s too late!) 🥂 

Contact our team to find out which dates are left 🗓️ 
☎️ 01234 270044
✉️ reservations@thekingfisherbedford.co.uk
Dine with us this autumn 🍴 

With new seasonal dishes, scenic riverside views, and a drinks menu to impress - what’s not to love? 

🔗 Book your table via the link in our bio
Is there a better way to spend a dark, cold evening? 🫕 

Join us every Friday and Saturday throughout October and November to enjoy your choice of cheese or gravy fondue, and a range of delicious accompaniments to dip with! 

🔗 Book your table soon, before they all go!

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