Eating Out

Church Arcade in Bedford

Bedford cafe announces it’s to close next month

Caramello Sundae

Bedford restaurant to give away free ice cream sundaes

BBQ buzzkills - a survey by Avant Homes has revealed Brits' secret BBQ icks

Brits' top six BBQ icks revealed

Central Beds Council will issue the results of its findings later this year

Have your say on shisha provision and street trading licensing in Bedfordshire

Spelt husk

Materials matter: The surprising items around your home that could be affecting ...

A doner kebab (Picture: Pixabay)

9 of the best kebab houses in Bedford: Does your favourite make the list?

There are three Aldi stores in Bedford

Bedford Aldi gives 'do not eat' warning as plastic found in chicken trimmings

Chicken & Spice, in Midland Road, Bedford, was handed a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating after an assessment on May 20

Food hygiene inspectors tell takeaway "major improvement necessary"

Then mayor, Dave Hodgson performing a traditional ribbon cutting for Bridges Espresso Bar along with Naughty Pizza , back in 2020 during the pandemic

Shock as Bridges Espresso Bar shuts immediately

Flitwick mayor, Cllr John Roberts, with The Cottage Bakery owner Simon Solway

Cottage Bakery opens 4th business in former Flitwick Barclays Bank

In Bedford, the researchers found 34.6% of year 6 children were overweight in 2023-24 and projected this to increase to 39.3% in 2034-35

Two in five children in Bedford expected to be overweight in 10 years
New research suggests two in five children in Bedford will be overweight or obese in 2035.
Sonja Tutty, data reporter

Historic England has awarded a £490,000 grant for Bedford Borough Council to revitalise the Tavistock Street and Broadway areas of the town

Bedford's Tavistock Street and Broadway to get £490k for major revamp

Site location Screenshot applicant's Planning and Retail Statement. Photo: LDRS

Plans submitted for new 24/7 drive-thru coffee shop in supermarket car park

Lidl in Perkins Road

Bedford Lidl gives 'do not eat' warning as metal found in hash browns

Bedford Cat Cafe reopens on Monday, June 30

Bedford Cat Cafe reopens at the end of the month after a short paws

Meeting Point at Drift Inn

Drift Inn - a new hotel experience is launched at Wyboston Lakes Resort

The newly-improved Midland Road (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)

So what do you think of it?: Midland Road reopens to two-way traffic

Pasticceria Amalfi in Tavistock Street, Bedford (Picture courtesy of Vandervells)

Fancy owning your own Italian bakery? Bedford's Amalfi Cakes is up for sale

Celebrate Father’s Day with food, beer and live sport at The Rose which is offering chilled Father’s Day lunches with good food, cold beers, and the best live sport – including the Canadian Grand Prix.

Eight ideas for how to treat your dad on Father’s Day in Bedford

The Golden Lion, in York Street, Bedford (Picture courtesy of Taylor Made, Bedford)

Fancy running this Chinese takeaway in Bedford? It's just gone up for sale

All inspected restaurants and cafes have scored well this time around - is your favourite one of them?

Bedford food hygiene ratings: Here are the latest scores

Image of a tomato

Celebrate British Tomato Fortnight with fresh tomato growing tips

The King's Arms Cardington

Pub near Bedford reopens after major transformation

The family day is coming to Addison Howard Park on Saturday, August 2

New family day coming to Kempston this summer

Grape Tree raw unsalted macadamia nuts have been recalled

Grape Tree pulls popular snack from shelves over fears of E. coli contamination

Fancy dining al fresco? Try one of these spots.

10 of the best Beds restaurants with outdoor seating according to TripAdvisor

The mood board gives a sneak peek of the pub's new look. Picture: Premium Country Pubs

Pub gets ready to reveal its new look following extensive refurb

Oktoberfest comes to Wrea Green for the first time

Bedford beer festival is back - and raising a pint for its 10th anniversary
Raise a glass – Bedford’s popular Bamberg Beer Festival is back for its 10th anniversary bash.
Laura Hutchinson

Kerala Spices, a takeaway in Tavistock Street, Bedford, was handed a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating after an assessment on February 19

Hygiene inspectors tell Tavistock Street takeaway "major improvement necessary"

Drinking beer in a pub

Pubs have until Tuesday to apply to stay open longer for VE Day celebrations

Yakamoz Meze Bar, in Dunstable Street, Ampthill (Picture courtesy of Blacks Business Brokers/DaltonsBusiness.com)

Turkish restaurant with rave reviews goes on the market

Tim Hortons’ Chicken Donut Sandwich and Cheesy Loaded Timbits®.

Naughty but nice: Tim Hortons launches new menu items including a chicken donut ...

All inspected restaurants and cafes have scored well this time around. Is your favourite one of them?

Food hygiene ratings: Here are the latest for Bedford's restaurants

The Bumble Bee and The Blackbirds, in Flitwick

Two Flitwick pubs scoop major national award

The Fox, Carlton and The Wellington Arms, Bedford

Cheers: Two Bedford pubs scoop Camra award for excellence

Mayor Tom Wootton officially opened the doors of Cakes Re-volution in Kempston (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)

Got a sweet tooth?: New family-run cake shop opens in Kempston

Did Food Standards inspectors visit your favourite place this time around?

Food hygiene inspectors tell takeaway "major improvement necessary"

One of the centres visitors enjoying his 5 star lunch

Prebend Street Kitchen retains 5-Star hygiene rating for sixth year running

A Great Range of Sicilian Wine Styles

On the Grapevine: Bring on the sunshine with fine Sicilian wines

Did Food Standards inspectors visit your favourite this time around?

One pub, two restaurants and one takeaway told "some improvement necessary"

Hungry Brits are putting gravy on their fry-ups, study reveals

London Peri Peri Grill, based at 34c London Road, Bedford, was given a food hygiene rating of 1

Bedford restaurant told major improvement is necessary after food hygiene rating

Genesis

Bedford brewed Genesis steps up to meet demand

The Blue Monk scored well but how did your favourite do this time?

Cliff Richard's favourite restaurant turns things around

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained
New holiday treat at TGI Fridays ties in with Netflix’s new That Christmas movie by Love Actually writer Richard Curtis
Alison Brinkworth

A exciting Christmas cocktail menu at a famous restaurant chain

Bottomless brunch with awesome Christmas cocktails

Bedford Cat Cafe in Bedford's High Street

Feline like you want to go into business?: The Bedford Cat Cafe is up for sale

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

Drovers Arms of Steppingley