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Barns Hotel, Cardington Road, Bedford MK44 3SA

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A treat for everyone this half term 🐣 

The perfect way to spend a day riverside. Food, drinks and a boat to explore on. What more could be better? (Apart from the sun promising to shine for us!) 

If you missed us this weekend, don’t stress! The rest of this week (and weeks to come) are jam-packed with exciting events and ‘things to do’ ⚓️
We are incredibly proud to share that after having won the Bedford Best Business Award in 2025, we have now also been named a finalist for this year too! 🎉 

This kind of recognition means the world to our wonderful team. It reflects the hard work and dedication that drives everything we do. We couldn’t have achieved this acknowledgement without the support of our fabulous community. 

As always, a massive thank you to @thebedfordshirechamber 🙌
Sunny afternoons don’t get much better than a slow sail down the river with good company and cold drinks 🍻

Well supply the boat and drinks, you bring the captain and passengers. 

See you on the river 🚤 

🔗 Boat hire now open for bookings via the link in our bio
A pub garden with a difference…

Dining al fresco next to a flowing river is what we live for. From The Jetty to our terrace, there are plenty of options for places to simply sit and be. 

Be by the river with us this spring 🌷
Badger the boat is BACK! 

From this Friday (20th March) Badger is ready for hire ⚓️ 

Badger is a fully electric, open top Ruban Bleu boat with a capacity of up to 6 sailors. It is perfect for families and friends alike, maybe a romantic date idea or a fabulous team building exercise. 

Head over to the link in our bio to find out more about your Bedfordshire boat day
Now this is proper pub grub 🍴 

Food is at the heart of what we do here at The Kingfisher. From seasonal menus and delicious dishes, to small plates and crowd favourites, we really do have it all. 

Book a table via the link in our bio, and experience hearty dining at finest 💭
Dreaming of sun-drenched pub gardens, riverside walks, and dinner served al fresco 🛶 

The Jetty and Badger (our boat) will be returning later this month and we simply cannot wait.
Post-work pub trips are officially back 🤪

(And we for one, are so excited!) 

With The Jetty reopening and our boat making its return, there’s a lot to look forward to here at The Kingfisher. 

We really hope you come and see us soon 👋
That’s right. The Jetty is back. 

As of Saturday 21st March, tables will be available for outdoor dining again. (12-6pm, Saturdays and Sundays only)

No booking is necessary, tables are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
With thanks to Natalie Simonis Illustration, Abraxas Photo and Video, Red Peacock Photography and Kelly Waldron Photography for their sterling work.