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The Kingfisher Cardington Road Bedford
Life on the river… send your worries down stream, watch every sunset, let the current give you strength, have lazy days, take walks and make many memories
Whether it’s a long lunch with friends or a quiet dinner for two, our kitchen team put real thought into every plate that leaves the pass.
The kitchen has been SUPER busy over the summer, and the menu is full of dishes we’re really proud of. Think proper pub classics alongside plates made for sharing, cooked with produce from local suppliers we know and trust.
What’s your favourite Kingfisher dish? 👇
P.S have you tried our fondue evenings yet?
Yes - YAY! We hope you loved it and are telling everyone you know how fab it was!
No - Why not! Tables are filling thick and fast so get booked in! ASAP!
Searching for Bedford’s cosiest staycation? You’ve just found it 🍂
A riverside pub and hotel on the River Great Ouse with fondue evenings and a comfy bed waiting upstairs. Your Bedfordshire winter break starts here.
NEW: Après After Hours 🫕
Book Après at The Jetty on any Friday or Sunday until the end of December and stay the same night for just £40pp. Your room code lands in your Après booking confirmation.
Sip and Stay from £109 per room: a chilled bottle of Prosecco on arrival and breakfast the next morning. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays until 30th November.
Winter Getaway from £259 per room: two nights by the river with dinner on your second evening and a lazy 12pm check out. Thursday to Sunday until 20th December.
Or keep it simple and have 20% off our bed and breakfast stays, Thursday to Sunday until 30th November.
We can’t wait to have you 🤍
Could this be the best place to eat a roast in Bedford?
We’ll let you decide 💭
Après at the jetty doesn’t only do roast though… On Fridays and Saturdays it’s traditional cheese fondue, with meats and sides and your first drink free!
Après at The Jetty is priced at £30pp based on two people sharing, so start choosing your team to tackle it!
Fondue evenings are here to stay, so get booking 🫕
Today marks the start of this year’s Après at The Jetty 🫕
From now on, every Friday-Sunday you can dip your way through the weekend. Be it cheese or gravy, there’s plenty to be excited about!
Bedford, grab your coats and scarves because you’ll want to experience this 😋
Decide who you’re bringing and book your table!
A quieter month here, but the most exciting time of year is officially BACK.
Chilly evenings tucked away in The Jetty, dipping all your favourite picky bits into giant pots of cheese or gravy. If there was one thing to get us through the darker evenings and shorter days, this would be it.
The pub and hotel are open as usual, and Après at The Jetty will be open from 5-8pm on Fridays & Saturdays, and 12-3pm on Sundays.
Don’t hang around, tables are disappearing faster than last year 🫕
ONE WEEK TODAY…
…Until Sunday roasts look like this again. Yes, that’s right, it’s back. A full Sunday roast with more of the thing we all love the most - gravy!
A trio of meats - beef, gammon and chicken
Giant yorkshires
Roasties
Parsnips and carrots
See you there Bedford. We’ve always got a table waiting 🍴
Cheese fondue by the river, under a heater, wrapped in a blanket 🫕
Après at The Jetty is back at The Kingfisher from 2nd October. Friday and Saturday evenings for the cheese fondue, Sundays for the gravy fondue roast, all out on the riverside in Bedford.
It sold out fast last year. Table by the river or no table at all… choice is yours💡
Book via the link in our bio.
In spirit of bringing things back…
Mamma Mia by the River is back on Saturday 26th September. This time, tickets include a Greek buffet before the music starts 😋
DOORS 12:30pm
GREEK BUFFET 1pm-2pm
MUSIC 2pm-4pm
It sold out quick in August so don’t miss out on this one! Link in bio to book
Bedford’s favourite dining spot is BACK… 🫕
Après at The Jetty is making its return on Friday 2nd October. Expect the same cosy vibes, same dipping action and same fondue pots, with a few exciting changes to the menus.
Fridays and Saturdays in Oct & Nov. 5-8pm.
Sundays in Oct & Nov. 12-3pm.
£30pp (because as we all know, fondue is a team sport)
Head to the link in our bio to book your spot and find out more.
As the summer starts to slowly fade away, we’re still bringing some sunshine into your lives ❤️
AND YES, YOU ARE SEEING THAT RIGHT
MAMAM MIA BY THE RIVER IS BACK, and this time you can enjoy a Greek buffet before the music begins. 12pm - 5pm. Book your tickets via the link in our bio. (But be quick, we sold out within a few days last time!) @capellaentertain
NEW MENU is coming on the 23rd, featuring seasonal dishes to give the autumn a warm welcome.
WEDDING FAIR on the 27th from 11am to 3pm hosted in conjunction with @maineventweddingshows @thetithebarnbedford
We can’t wait to welcome you through our doors this month 😊
Soak up the last of the summer sunshine with us this September ☀️
We’ve got a busy month coming up (more on that soon!) but there will always be room for quiet afternoons by the river.
Catch you all soon
A Bedford dessert spot you might not have thought about…
Cannoli trio (strawberry, chocolate & vanilla)
Roasted peach with honeycomb and vanilla ice cream
Lemon cheesecake with candied lemon and mixed berry compote
Who said you had to come for a whole meal? We’re here for the desserts 😋
