Guidebook for Bedford
Food Scene
Best local places to eat. Advance booking is recommended, we are happy to make a booking for you, just ask!
De Parys Hotel
Lovely gastro pub, no need to book, just turn up
Fresh kebabs / meze sharing plates, big plates, walking distance, normally tables are available but would recommend to book Friday or Saturday nights
Nazar Turkish Restaurant
17 High StFresh kebabs / meze sharing plates, big plates, walking distance, normally tables are available but would recommend to book Friday or Saturday nights
Coffee with Art
82 High StStylish coffee house with a good selections of coffees / hot chocolate / deserts
A small traditional restaurant in the heart of Bedford’s historical town centre. With its relaxed and intimate atmosphere, it is the ideal setting for any occasion, whether it is a romantic meal for two, a dinner with friends or a lively celebration you have in mind. Food is freshly cooked to order by our chef, using the finest ingredients.
Advance booking recommended!
Amici Bedford
27 St Peter's StA small traditional restaurant in the heart of Bedford’s historical town centre. With its relaxed and intimate atmosphere, it is the ideal setting for any occasion, whether it is a romantic meal for two, a dinner with friends or a lively celebration you have in mind. Food is freshly cooked to order by our chef, using the finest ingredients.
Advance booking recommended!
Authentic Italian food with the freshest ingredients. What sets this place apart is passion for freshness. Every week owner travels to London’s markets to source the freshest produce. They even have their very own in house gelateria serving fifteen authentic Italian style ice creams and sorbets (try mango, raspberry or watermelon - our favourite!) And if that wasn’t enough they make own fresh pasta, stuff own ravioli and make every drop of beautiful salsas from scratch. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner most days (check on the website for full opening times!). Normally possible to get in without booking, but booking is still recommended to guarantee your table. Lunch, coffee and ice cream - no booking needed.
Spaghetti John's Bedford - Italian Restaurant & Gelateria
15 Castle LnAuthentic Italian food with the freshest ingredients. What sets this place apart is passion for freshness. Every week owner travels to London’s markets to source the freshest produce. They even have their very own in house gelateria serving fifteen authentic Italian style ice creams and sorbets (try mango, raspberry or watermelon - our favourite!) And if that wasn’t enough they make own fresh pasta, stuff own ravioli and make every drop of beautiful salsas from scratch. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner most days (check on the website for full opening times!). Normally possible to get in without booking, but booking is still recommended to guarantee your table. Lunch, coffee and ice cream - no booking needed.
Three Rooms is a 120 seater Indian restaurant that offers a unique and casual dining experience, situated in the heart of Bedford's town centre. Dishes are derived from Traditional Moghul Cuisine, cooked in an authentic style. At Three Rooms food philosophy is driven by a desire to present the eclectic and expansive Indian repertoire, bursting with flavour and originality, as a multi-sensory dining experience. Takeaway is possible, booking is recommended.
Three Rooms
4 Kimbolton RdThree Rooms is a 120 seater Indian restaurant that offers a unique and casual dining experience, situated in the heart of Bedford's town centre. Dishes are derived from Traditional Moghul Cuisine, cooked in an authentic style. At Three Rooms food philosophy is driven by a desire to present the eclectic and expansive Indian repertoire, bursting with flavour and originality, as a multi-sensory dining experience. Takeaway is possible, booking is recommended.
Everything Else
Putnoe Medical Practice and Walk-in Centre
93 Queens DrWalk-in medical centre for medical problems of all sorts
Drinks & Nightlife
The Castle
15-17 Newnham StreetFriendly pub in a trendy Castle Quarter with a great atmosphere for a proper drink
Arts & Culture
Town museum done very nicely with a lot of interactive stuff for adult and kids alike. Got a very nice Italian restaraunt / cafe attached.
16 locals recommend
The Higgins Bedford
Castle LaneTown museum done very nicely with a lot of interactive stuff for adult and kids alike. Got a very nice Italian restaraunt / cafe attached.
Essentials
Small shop with good selection of food, Lidl and Sainsbury's locals are nearby for more choice
Tesco Express
13 Beauvais SquareSmall shop with good selection of food, Lidl and Sainsbury's locals are nearby for more choice
Shopping
Debenhams
Good selection of clothes / home goods