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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

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…

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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Off to get ourselves a pint of @brewpointuk 🍻

Happy Friday! 

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We’re feeling festive 🎄🍾✨

Tomorrow sees the beginning of December meaning a month full of festive dining, afternoon tea, parties and so much more here at the Kingfisher. 

Head to our website to join in the festivities 🥂

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Weekend plans? Ours are looking a lot like this! 

Kick off your weekend with cosy vibes from @gabrielle_obrien_music in our bar tonight from 6-9pm…

See you there!

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We’re back with some Monday foodie inspo! 

This week is the last to enjoy a FREE starter or pudding when ordering a main with us - just quote ‘Autumn23’ upon booking 🍂

Valid Monday to Thursday on tables of up to 6 people. Offer ending Thursday 23rd November. 

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Tonight’s plans: cosy pub corners! 

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The perfect Tuesday ‘pick-me-up’ 🥄

Tap the link in our bio to join us…

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Life really is better on the river…

Explore our latest seasonal breaks on our website. 

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Not long until the season of festivities and feasting is upon us! We have some cracking events planned with @thetithebarnbedford Here’s some dates for your diary:

🎶Robbie Williams Tribute - Friday 24th November

🎄Wreath Making Workshop with @theflowerroomsandyltd - Tuesday 28th November 

🍸Themed Party Nights & Christmas Party Nights - selected dates remaining! 

Please see our website for all details…

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Reaching for that afternoon coffee… ☕️

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Rustic elegance and historic charm, @thetithebarnbedford is the perfect riverside venue for your special day… set within our grounds too!

Fancy taking a look around? They’re hosting an Open Evening tonight from 6pm and a Showcase on 19th November 12-3pm. Find out more on @thetithebarnbedford 

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L&R by @happymomentsco 

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You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a bottle of wine and sit by the fire - for us, that’s close enough! 👏🍷

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We’ve got that ‘Friday feeling’ 🍸 How about you?

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