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 The Kingfisher is a riverside pub with rooms, located on the River Great Ouse. Recently refurbished and opened in August 2022, it is the perfect venue to host your meeting or event. A short drive from Bedford town centre, the main house is a Grade II listed building and within the ground is an open and inspirational 13th Century tithe barn.
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Our Spaces

Northill and Southill
Located in the new wing of the house (that’s about 60 years old here!) both the spaces can host up to 40 guests. Bright, light and airy with air conditioning, these rooms are perfect for any meeting or event.

The Riverside Tavern
The Riverside Tavern is situated on the ground floor of the original building with a bay window overlooking the river and can host up to 60 guests. With plenty of natural daylight, stone floors and direct access to the Riverside Terrace, it’s one of the hottest spots in the venue! Available for private hire, mid-week between October and March only.

The Tithe Barn
The largest of our private event spaces – a unique, rustic and atmospheric 800 year old barn. Bespoke, authentic and unique, this space can host up to 90 guests theatre style and 60 cabaret. With its own private bar, you won’t find a more inspirational venue.

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Delegate Rates

We offer a range of delegate packages to suit your needs, from as little as £35 per person.

These include everything you would expect, and a choice of dining options.

Northill & Southill 

  • Dragonfly DDR – including a working sandwich lunch, £35pp
  • Kingfisher DDR – with a delicious two course buffet lunch, £45pp 

The Tavern & The Tithe Barn

  • Riverside DDR – includes hire of the Riverside Tavern and a choice of a sit down two course lunch or delicious buffet lunch, £55pp
  • The Tithe Barn DDR – includes hire of The Tithe Barn and a choice of a sit down two course lunch or delicious buffet lunch,  £65pp

Available Monday-Thursday, October to March
Minimum numbers of 30

All prices are plus VAT

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24 Hour Rates

Our 24 hour delegate packages start from just £159 per person and include everything you would expect, along with a £25 per person dinner allowance for The Kingfisher, an overnight stay and the best breakfast in Bedford the following day!

This price is based upon the Dragonfly daily delegate rate. Upgrades to King rooms are available for a £20 supplement per person.

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Location

The Kingfisher is located 30 minutes from Milton Keynes and 90 minutes from London. Catch a train and you will be here in 40 minutes! If it is plane you need, we are just 40 minutes to Luton.

The Kingfisher (Formerly Barns Hotel),
Cardington Road,
Bedford
MK44 3SA

reservations@thekingfisherbedford.co.uk
01234 270044

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Have you received one of our festive scratch cards yet?

Our gift to you when you dine with us this festive season is either 20%, 50% or 100% off your food bill when you visit us in the new year!

But don’t scratch them yet, we’ll reveal your prize upon your return in the new year… ✨

Please find full terms & conditions on your card.

#pubstagram #newyear #bedfordpubs #bedford #pubsofinstagram

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Have you received one of our festive scratch cards yet? Our gift to you when you dine with us this festive season is either 20%, 50% or 100% off your food bill when you visit us in the new year! But don’t scratch them yet, we’ll reveal your prize upon your return in the new year… ✨ Please find full terms & conditions on your card. #pubstagram #newyear #bedfordpubs #bedford #pubsofinstagram

From Christmas cocktails to festive feasts, join us at The Kingfisher to eat, drink and be merry!🎄

#christmasatthepub #festive #pub #bedford #bedfordshire #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #christmasdecor

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From Christmas cocktails to festive feasts, join us at The Kingfisher to eat, drink and be merry!🎄 #christmasatthepub #festive #pub #bedford #bedfordshire #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #christmasdecor

Our first ever Black Friday Sale is live with up to 25% off!

From delightful afternoons grazing on finger sandwiches and scones to relaxing riverside getaways… but hurry, our gift voucher sale ends on Monday 2nd December.

Tap the link in our bio to explore.

#blackfridaysale #giftvoucher #pub #pubwithrooms #riversidepub

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Our first ever Black Friday Sale is live with up to 25% off! From delightful afternoons grazing on finger sandwiches and scones to relaxing riverside getaways… but hurry, our gift voucher sale ends on Monday 2nd December. Tap the link in our bio to explore. #blackfridaysale #giftvoucher #pub #pubwithrooms #riversidepub

Pork Rib-Eye with mash, Swiss chard, roasted apple, pork & cider jus

Go on, treat yourself… it’s Friday after all.

#bedfordpubs #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #foodies #bedfordfoodguide #pubstagram #foodstagram #autumndishes

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Pork Rib-Eye with mash, Swiss chard, roasted apple, pork & cider jus Go on, treat yourself… it’s Friday after all. #bedfordpubs #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #foodies #bedfordfoodguide #pubstagram #foodstagram #autumndishes

Deep into autumn and on the cusp of winter, we’re indulging in crisp morning walks and cosy pub afternoons; warming dishes, roaring fire and a tipple or two.

Won’t you join us?

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Deep into autumn and on the cusp of winter, we’re indulging in crisp morning walks and cosy pub afternoons; warming dishes, roaring fire and a tipple or two. Won’t you join us? 🍂 #cosypub #pubsofinstagram #pubwithrooms #bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #pubstagram #bedfordshire #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #autumnmenu

Very soon our Christmas decorations will be up and the merriment will be in full flow…🎄✨

Looking to celebrate? Head to our stories for our last remaining party dates!

#christmas #fireplace #cosypub #christmascelebration #christmasdecor #christmastime #bedford

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Very soon our Christmas decorations will be up and the merriment will be in full flow…🎄✨ Looking to celebrate? Head to our stories for our last remaining party dates! #christmas #fireplace #cosypub #christmascelebration #christmasdecor #christmastime #bedford

Chicken Schnitzel with fried egg, fries, dressed leaves, garlic butter🍴

Tuck into our autumn menu via the link in our bio…

#pubgrub #foodstagram #chickenschnitzel #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #bedfordfoodguide #bedfordpubs

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Chicken Schnitzel with fried egg, fries, dressed leaves, garlic butter🍴 Tuck into our autumn menu via the link in our bio… #pubgrub #foodstagram #chickenschnitzel #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #bedfordfoodguide #bedfordpubs

The most wonderful time of year is on its way 🎄✨🍷

You can find all details on our cosy festive breaks, dining and parties via the link in our bio - we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you.

#christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasatthepub #bedfordpubs #bedford #bedfordshire

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The most wonderful time of year is on its way 🎄✨🍷 You can find all details on our cosy festive breaks, dining and parties via the link in our bio - we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you. #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasatthepub #bedfordpubs #bedford #bedfordshire

Hopefully the worst of the flooding in the area is over🤞

Our car parks are draining and all inside is ship shape and ready to go! With heavy rain forecast again for the remainder of today though we are erring on the side of caution and will open from 10am tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd October); then it’s business as usual.

A HUGE thanks to our fantastic team for all their efforts in keeping the pub safe & dry and the big clean up operation in the grounds. A BIG thank you to you for your patience and understanding.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 🍻

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Hopefully the worst of the flooding in the area is over🤞 Our car parks are draining and all inside is ship shape and ready to go! With heavy rain forecast again for the remainder of today though we are erring on the side of caution and will open from 10am tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd October); then it’s business as usual. A HUGE thanks to our fantastic team for all their efforts in keeping the pub safe & dry and the big clean up operation in the grounds. A BIG thank you to you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon! 🍻

As everyone in Bedford will know, the recent floods have been horrendous and the Kingfisher has not escaped the impact.

We have had to close to business over the weekend which resulted in us disappointing many of our loyal guests. We’re so sorry we had to take this action but are very appreciative of everyone’s understanding.

Luckily, the flood defences we put in place since the devastating flood in 2020 have held up well and we are confident we’ll reopen as soon as the flood threat subsides. The main issue we have is access; our car parks are flooded and getting to and from the building safely is currently impossible.

We hope you’re all keeping safe, we’ll keep you posted over the next few days. Thank you.

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As everyone in Bedford will know, the recent floods have been horrendous and the Kingfisher has not escaped the impact. We have had to close to business over the weekend which resulted in us disappointing many of our loyal guests. We’re so sorry we had to take this action but are very appreciative of everyone’s understanding. Luckily, the flood defences we put in place since the devastating flood in 2020 have held up well and we are confident we’ll reopen as soon as the flood threat subsides. The main issue we have is access; our car parks are flooded and getting to and from the building safely is currently impossible. We hope you’re all keeping safe, we’ll keep you posted over the next few days. Thank you.