9 November 2026

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Six best pubs to watch the Six Nations in Bedford (and one if you’re trying to avoid it)

With rugby's Six Nations Championship kicking off this weekend, it's likely that fans will be looking for the best places to soak up the atmosphere, so we've rounded up the six best...

Bedfordshire’s first Gin Festival promises to serve up something for everyone next summer

Summer 2022 in Bedford is already shaping up nicely and there's a new addition to the festival calendar with the county's first event dedicated to gin on 25 June. Bedfordshire...

The best of festive food and drink in Bedford this Christmas

Food and drink is synonymous with Christmas; whether it's spending time with friends and family or heading out for a festive party. After last year's December lockdown...

Devonshire Arms named North Bedfordshire Pub of the Year for second year

Bedford's Devonshire Arms on Dudley Street has been named the North Bedfordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year. Each year the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) chooses...

From Tokyo to Bedford for badminton duo’s Olympic feast

A Bedford restaurant got a welcome surprise this week when two of Team GB's Olympic Badminton stars came along for a date night treat. Lauren Smith and Marcus Ellis, who competed in the...

Newnham Street deli and kitchen combines best of Italy and Bedford

Tom Grennan samples namesake cocktail at FatCap Smokehouse

Local legend, Tom Grennan, was back in Bedford for the bank holiday weekend and made time to sample a cocktail with his name on it. FatCap Smokehouse on Castle Lane added the Tom Grennan...

Pitchside pint at Bedford’s newest bar and restaurant

Bedford's newest food and drink venue reopens today (Thursday) and is one of the town's best-kept secrets. With access off Goldington Road, The Burrow is a purpose-built bar...

The Brewpoint team are inviting guests to visit their new brewery – virtually

Despite lockdown preventing Wells & Co. from inviting visitors into their new home, Brewpoint, since building completed in July 2020, the team are using technology to bring the Brewpoint experience...

Eat, drink and shop local with Bedford’s indies

Many of Bedford's independent restaurants and cafes are still able to open for takeaways and deliveries - and they'd love to hear from you...

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