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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. It doesn’t stop there… we’ve also found delightful wines from Warden Abbey Vineyard and guest ales from Bedfordshire and surrounding counties.

Dining Offers this May

Bottomless Afternoon Tea

Enjoy bottomless bubbles with your afternoon tea for just £35 (usually £40) Quote code: BUBBLES26

Valid any day of the week, 3-5pm

 

2-4-1 Cocktails

Join us 5-7pm Monday to Friday in May and indulge in two cocktails for the price of one. Quote code: MAYDAY26

T&Cs: applies to orders of two of the same cocktail / mocktail only. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer

 

Fish Friday

Order two 'Catch of the Day' dishes with a bottle of house red/white wine for just £40.

Join us anytime on Fridays in May.

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Live Music on The Jetty

As the days get longer and the river does its thing, we’re bringing live music to The Jetty every bank holiday weekend.

Pull up a chair, order something cold, and let the music drift over the water as the evening rolls in. Whether you’re settling in for a long lazy afternoon or catching the sunset after dinner, there’s no better spot to soak it all in.

Sunday 24th May: 2-4:30pm – Laura Menozzi
Monday 25th May: 2-4:30pm – Benny Guitar

Saturday 29th August: 1-3:30pm – Blake Baker
Sunday 30th August: 2-4:30pm – Amy Gray & Steve Jones
Monday 31st August: 2-4:30pm – Laura Menozzi

Of course, we’re in England — so if the weather has other ideas, we’ll bring the party inside and keep the good times going whatever the skies decide.

Unique Dining Spaces

The warmer months are here – and there’s no lovelier spot to soak them up than a riverside table at The Kingfisher. Pull up a chair, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy stunning views of the water as you dine. Our vibrant seasonal menus are ready and waiting, crafted to make the most of everything this time of year has to offer.

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Menu Highlight

As the days grow longer and the air fills with warmth, we’re embracing lazy afternoons and long, lingering evenings filled with fresh flavours, great company and sun-soaked memories.

From vibrant salads and light seasonal bites to perfectly cooked steaks and our legendary Sunday roasts, there’s something for everyone this season at The Kingfisher.

“Everything about the Kingfisher was perfect – the customer service was excellent, the restaurant was warm and inviting and our food was delicious – we will definitely be back!” – December 2024

Laughter is brightest where food is best

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Gatherings

At The Kingfisher we know how to throw a party! With a choice of unique spaces the possibilities are endless and best of all – you can sleep over.

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Meetings

Need an inspiring venue? Then look no further! At The Kingfisher we have a choice of inviting spaces and rooms for you to host your epic event.

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Fridays just got a whole lot tastier 🐟

Order 2x Catch of the Day dishes with a bottle of house wine for just £40 every Friday this month

Go on then…

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Fridays just got a whole lot tastier 🐟 Order 2x Catch of the Day dishes with a bottle of house wine for just £40 every Friday this month Go on then…

Good views, good food, and live music 🎶

Bank holiday plans are sorted.

Browse our food menu and decide what you’ll be eating by the river (link in bio)

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Good views, good food, and live music 🎶 Bank holiday plans are sorted. Browse our food menu and decide what you’ll be eating by the river (link in bio)

The secret of a bank holiday weekend? Sundays ⛵️

Everyone else heads home after a Saturday night away. But you wake up by the river and gently ease your way into Monday.

Spend your bank holiday the right way - from just £82

And if you need more convincing, we’ve got live music on Monday afternoon too. The whole weekend is yours.

Book your Sunday Stay 🔗

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The secret of a bank holiday weekend? Sundays ⛵️ Everyone else heads home after a Saturday night away. But you wake up by the river and gently ease your way into Monday. Spend your bank holiday the right way - from just £82 And if you need more convincing, we’ve got live music on Monday afternoon too. The whole weekend is yours. Book your Sunday Stay 🔗

Join us for live music on The Jetty this bank holiday weekend 🎶

Saturday 2nd May: 1-1:30pm (Deborah Kaye)
Monday 4th May: 2-4:20pm ( @bennyguitarsmith )

No booking required - tables are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

We can’t wait to see you in the sunshine

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Join us for live music on The Jetty this bank holiday weekend 🎶 Saturday 2nd May: 1-1:30pm (Deborah Kaye) Monday 4th May: 2-4:20pm ( @bennyguitarsmith ) No booking required - tables are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. We can’t wait to see you in the sunshine

The spring season is really starting to show off at The Kingfisher 🌸

Our outside areas have had a serious ‘spring glow-up’ and we just want to shout about it!

With brand new chairs and tables out on the Terrace and a new spring menu, there’s plenty to talk about 🙈

Pop in and see it for yourself, we wouldn’t want you to miss out.

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The spring season is really starting to show off at The Kingfisher 🌸 Our outside areas have had a serious ‘spring glow-up’ and we just want to shout about it! With brand new chairs and tables out on the Terrace and a new spring menu, there’s plenty to talk about 🙈 Pop in and see it for yourself, we wouldn’t want you to miss out.

Spend the next sunny Sunday with us.

Between the boat, the food and the rooms, there are plenty of reasons to be riverside. We don’t make the rules 👀

Find out more via our website

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Spend the next sunny Sunday with us. Between the boat, the food and the rooms, there are plenty of reasons to be riverside. We don’t make the rules 👀 Find out more via our website

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’ ⚓️

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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 🙌

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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 🙌