9 November 2026

Food & Drink

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Check for short measures in Borough pubs and clubs, say Trading Standards

Anyone who continues to be short-measured in the borough’s pubs and clubs should report the issue to Trading Standards, Bedford Borough Council has said. New research from the Chartered Trading...

Review: Longholme Life is a Bedfordian treat you just have to experience

With spring approaching it’s a perfect time to talk about The Longholme, one of Bedford’s most popular spots to enjoy delicious food and drink, especially as it makes the most of its location between...

Review: Paris House – modern fine dining right on our doorstep

While I wouldn’t consider myself a full-on-foody, I love food and feel I know enough about it to tell when I’m about to experience something special. I got this feeling the moment I walked through...

Bedford Homebrewers’ competition-winning beer goes on tap this Friday

A Christmas-themed barley wine which was the winning beer in the Bedford Homebrewers' fifth anniversary brew-off, will be on sale from Friday (15 December) at Brewpoint and Beerfly...

Last orders for Dead Pubs of Bedfordshire Volume Two

The sequel to the book Dead Pubs of Bedfordshire Volume I - the imaginatively titled Dead Pubs of Bedfordshire Volume II - has been published just in time for Christmas. The perfect stocking filler for...

Bedford’s youngest landlord prepares to relaunch The Three Cups

The Three Cups on Newnham Road will reopen this Wednesday (22 November) with Bedford's youngest landlord behind the bar - and you could win a £50 tab to spend there. Fin Eaton is just 24 but...

The perfect pair: matching coffee bean roasts to your brewing equipment

You’ve carefully researched the perfect coffee machine for your budget, space, and preferences - now what coffee beans should you use in it? Before we look deeper at how to pick coffee beans...

Forester’s Arms reopens under new management

One of Bedford’s best-loved pubs, The Forester’s Arms has reopened its doors under new ownership and is looking forward to welcoming locals back through the doors. The Union Street pub has been taken...

Say hello to Beer & Beyond – Brewpoint’s first-ever beer festival

Bedford’s very own brewery taproom is kicking off the Summer in style with a weekend of beer, food and music on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July – and you’re invited! With just two weeks to go and with tickets selling...

WIN a money-can’t-buy Brewpoint gift for Father’s Day

Ditch the dull Dad gifts and WIN a money-can’t-buy Father’s Day prize from Brewpoint Brewery, Bedford. Socks? No, did that for Christmas. Aftershave? Got him that last year. Dads have got to be the...

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