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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.

Unique Dining Spaces

With the warmer months upon us, dine inside or out at The Kingfisher. Enjoy riverside views from the pub, or relax on the riverside terrace. Vibrant seasonal menus await you in our unique setting.

Summer Salads riverside at The Kingfisher

Menu Highlight

Since the launch of our new menu this year, we have been very grateful with the amazing feedback on the new dishes and the most popular dish is…. fish of the day… delicious.

“We had a lovely meal and the service was fantastic. The restaurant was really busy even on a Monday which is a good sign!”

Laughter is brightest where food is best

Irish Proverb
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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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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?

🍂

#cosypub #pubsofinstagram #pubwithrooms #bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #pubstagram #bedfordshire #bedfordfood #bedfordfoodie #autumnmenu

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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.