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A boat on the River Great Ouse outside The Kingfisher pub with rooms. Boat Hire

Boat Hire

“There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats” – Kenneth Grahame

Moored on our jetty and available for hourly hire* is Badger our fully electric Ruban Bleu boat.

With a variety of options for picnic packages there is no better way to spend a leisurely afternoon riverside.

*Boat hire is subject to availability and weather conditions

Boat Hire

Family Time

Gulliver’s Land – Enjoy a great selection of rides, shows and attractions at Gulliver’s Land Milton Keynes, a family-run theme park designed for children aged between 2 to 13

Bletchley Park – Discover the incredible achievements of Britain’s World War Two Codebreakers, in the place where it happened

Xscape – An unforgettable experience packed with whatever floats your boat

National Trust
Ascott Estate, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate – Explore the beautiful scenery of Bedfordshire, from stunning gardens and vibrant flower beds to miles of chalk grassland

The Great Outdoors

Priory Country Park – Explore 360 acre green space made up of lakes, meadows and woodland which is in part enclosed within a bend in the River Great Ouse

Walks and Trails – Connect with nature by walking one of many trails around Bedfordshire

Box End Aqua Park – Enjoy a wide range of watersports activities for all ages

Woburn Safari Park and Go Ape – wildlife park with more than 75 species of exotic and endangered species, including a self-drive road safari and foot safaris with keeper talks. High rope course set within the park offering a thrilling tree-top adventure

A Little Bit of Romance

Theatre – Corn Exchange  – Events and concert venue located on St Paul’s Square in the Castle area of Bedford

Garden Centre – Frosts – Visit beautiful plant nurseries, elaborate events, delicious menus & a unique shopping experience

Brewpoint Brewery – Take a tour around a brand new brewery with brewing experts, they’ll take you through all the details, processes and an exclusive tasting session in the museum

Warden Abbey Vineyard – Explore a stunning, fully volunteer-led vineyard while learning about its fascinating history and indulging in small tasters of their wine

Follow us

We’ll be cruising down the river to cool down this weekend ⚓️

Our boat is available for hourly hire with a selection of refreshing packages (and you can now book online via our website!)

Prefer to stay on land? Join us on The Jetty and dine riverside with tasty small plates and our outdoor bar 🍻

Discover more via the link in our bio 🔗

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We’ll be cruising down the river to cool down this weekend ⚓️ Our boat is available for hourly hire with a selection of refreshing packages (and you can now book online via our website!) Prefer to stay on land? Join us on The Jetty and dine riverside with tasty small plates and our outdoor bar 🍻 Discover more via the link in our bio 🔗

You’re looking at Bedford’s Business of the Year 2025 🏆

We had an excellent evening last week at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards and came away as a winner!

A huge thank you to @thebedfordshirechamber and well done to all the finalists 🥳

To all our wonderful team, THANK YOU this wouldn’t have been possible without your hard work and dedication ❤️

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You’re looking at Bedford’s Business of the Year 2025 🏆 We had an excellent evening last week at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards and came away as a winner! A huge thank you to @thebedfordshirechamber and well done to all the finalists 🥳 To all our wonderful team, THANK YOU this wouldn’t have been possible without your hard work and dedication ❤️

The best place to spend a sunny day in Bedford 🌤️

Our new summer menu goes live this evening, enjoy highlights of peach & rosemary glazed chicken, sunblushed tomato linguine and crab & grapefruit salad.

Come and enjoy dinner with a view…🍴

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The best place to spend a sunny day in Bedford 🌤️ Our new summer menu goes live this evening, enjoy highlights of peach & rosemary glazed chicken, sunblushed tomato linguine and crab & grapefruit salad. Come and enjoy dinner with a view…🍴

A boat ride is always better with a pub at the end of it!⚓️🍻

Available for self drive hourly hire, our boat is fully electric with capacity for up to 6 six sailors. Have lunch in the pub before you board or opt for our afternoon tea and drinks selection on-board.

Here’s to glorious summer days spent ‘simply messing about in boats’ 🥂

Discover more via the link in our bio

#rivergreatouse #boathire #bedfordboat #bedford #riversidepub #riverside #summer

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A boat ride is always better with a pub at the end of it!⚓️🍻 Available for self drive hourly hire, our boat is fully electric with capacity for up to 6 six sailors. Have lunch in the pub before you board or opt for our afternoon tea and drinks selection on-board. Here’s to glorious summer days spent ‘simply messing about in boats’ 🥂 Discover more via the link in our bio #rivergreatouse #boathire #bedfordboat #bedford #riversidepub #riverside #summer

We’ll take any opportunity to dine Al fresco when we’ve got this view!

The Jetty offers small plates, an outdoor bar stocked with all your favourite tipples and tranquil riverside views. Open Friday to Sunday during May 🌤️

Tap the link in our bio to discover more

#bedford #riversidepub #bedfordpubs #rivergreatouse #bedfordfoodie #bedfordfood #bedfordshire #riverside #alfresco #alfrescodining

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We’ll take any opportunity to dine Al fresco when we’ve got this view! The Jetty offers small plates, an outdoor bar stocked with all your favourite tipples and tranquil riverside views. Open Friday to Sunday during May 🌤️ Tap the link in our bio to discover more #bedford #riversidepub #bedfordpubs #rivergreatouse #bedfordfoodie #bedfordfood #bedfordshire #riverside #alfresco #alfrescodining

Wind in the Willows Break | £99 per person

Settle in riverside with an overnight stay, a delicious breakfast and an hours boat hire with afternoon tea - to be enjoyed on the boat or back at the pub ⚓️

Tap the link in our bio to book, sailors!

Please see our website for full T&C’s

#riverside #lifeontheriver #staycationuk #staycation #bedford #pubwithrooms #rivergreatouse #boathire

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Wind in the Willows Break | £99 per person Settle in riverside with an overnight stay, a delicious breakfast and an hours boat hire with afternoon tea - to be enjoyed on the boat or back at the pub ⚓️ Tap the link in our bio to book, sailors! Please see our website for full T&C’s #riverside #lifeontheriver #staycationuk #staycation #bedford #pubwithrooms #rivergreatouse #boathire

Dinner with a view? We’ve got you covered…

Nestled along the River Great Ouse, you’ll find our pub with rooms tucked away in the riverbank. Better yet, we have two outdoor dining terraces to soak up those river views!

Dine Al fresco on our Riverside Terrace and enjoy our full pub menu. The Jetty offers tempting tapas, small plates and boasts our @brewpointuk outdoor bar - cheers! Please see our website for opening hours.

See you soon 🍻

#alfresco #alfrescodining #dinnerwithaview #bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #ontheriver

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Dinner with a view? We’ve got you covered… Nestled along the River Great Ouse, you’ll find our pub with rooms tucked away in the riverbank. Better yet, we have two outdoor dining terraces to soak up those river views! Dine Al fresco on our Riverside Terrace and enjoy our full pub menu. The Jetty offers tempting tapas, small plates and boasts our @brewpointuk outdoor bar - cheers! Please see our website for opening hours. See you soon 🍻 #alfresco #alfrescodining #dinnerwithaview #bedford #bedfordpubs #riversidepub #ontheriver

Picture this; a hot sunny day, cruising down the River Great Ouse with your friends, a glass of fizz in-hand - bliss.

Nestled along the riverside, you’ll find our pub with rooms serving great food, delicious tipples and good times. Step off our jetty and onto Badger, our all-new boat to hire! ⚓️

Find out more on our website, link in bio.

#bedford #riversidepub #boathire #boathirebedfordshire #rivergreatouse #pubstagram #boat

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Picture this; a hot sunny day, cruising down the River Great Ouse with your friends, a glass of fizz in-hand - bliss. Nestled along the riverside, you’ll find our pub with rooms serving great food, delicious tipples and good times. Step off our jetty and onto Badger, our all-new boat to hire! ⚓️ Find out more on our website, link in bio. #bedford #riversidepub #boathire #boathirebedfordshire #rivergreatouse #pubstagram #boat

But don’t just take our word for it - we’ve been voted ‘Best Hotel’ in the @muddyhertsbeds awards! 🏆

A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us, it really is so greatly appreciated.

If you haven’t visited us before, we hope you’ll stop by this summer 🌤️

#bedford #placestostay #besthotel #muddyawards #muddystilettos #besthotels #bedfordhotel #pubwithrooms #visitbedfordshire

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But don’t just take our word for it - we’ve been voted ‘Best Hotel’ in the @muddyhertsbeds awards! 🏆 A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us, it really is so greatly appreciated. If you haven’t visited us before, we hope you’ll stop by this summer 🌤️ #bedford #placestostay #besthotel #muddyawards #muddystilettos #besthotels #bedfordhotel #pubwithrooms #visitbedfordshire

We just can’t wait for the weekend! 🌤️

Don’t miss out on:

The Jetty 🍻
Re-opening for the summer on Friday 2nd May, we’ll have live music on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm 🎶

Boat Hire ⚓️
Bookings now being taken! Cruise down the river from tomorrow 1st May from £60 an hour for up to six sailors

What better way to start the long weekend?!

#riversidepub #bedfordpubs #rivergreatouse #bedford #riverside #boathire #thejetty #lifeontheriver

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We just can’t wait for the weekend! 🌤️ Don’t miss out on: The Jetty 🍻 Re-opening for the summer on Friday 2nd May, we’ll have live music on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm 🎶 Boat Hire ⚓️ Bookings now being taken! Cruise down the river from tomorrow 1st May from £60 an hour for up to six sailors What better way to start the long weekend?! #riversidepub #bedfordpubs #rivergreatouse #bedford #riverside #boathire #thejetty #lifeontheriver